Philly Show Pickups and Observations

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by ALBB

yea, regarding # 2... the vast majority of ball cards are just not that scarce or rare...any large show you will see dozens of dealers with runs of Mantle cards, Goudeys, 60 stars... plenty of fish !

I call 'em "commodity cards"; the supply is always there, the question is price. I try to stay away from them at shows unless they are really cheap, and hunt for esoteric and rare stuff instead. Needless to say, I don't get much at most shows in the last few years.

[ALBB]

and there in ..sometimes lies the problem.... You know, I know, he knows, and they know..that superstar cards of major stars..in late 50s thru 60s...are plentiful....

and it does come down to price....and apparently most dealers would rather set up a " museum display " and "play dumb " with the fact that the Kaline/Banks/Killebrew/Brock/..and others., .can and will be found on ebay for way way less

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

I call 'em "commodity cards"; the supply is always there, the question is price. I try to stay away from them at shows unless they are really cheap, and hunt for esoteric and rare stuff instead. Needless to say, I don't get much at most shows in the last few years.

Agree . . shows better for the proverbial needle in a haystack . . . . most cards are plentiful, especially in low grades.

[sammythunder]

I had a blast. Went with a fellow YouTuber named Mookie Chillson and his buddy Pete. Outside of some smaller purchases, I came away with a fun PC "card" pickup I've had my eye on for a while. I was surprised that it was in the corner of one of the dealer's display case.

I think I got a nice deal for it given how much people are asking for them on eBay.

[aconte]

Nice pick-up Sammy. I recently started watching your youtube channel.
Good stuff!

[sammythunder]

Originally Posted by aconte

Nice pick-up Sammy. I recently started watching your youtube channel.
Good stuff!

Much appreciated friend! Thank you for watching

[rjackson44]

Originally Posted by sammythunder

Much appreciated friend! Thank you for watching

Terrific pick up sammy

[Republicaninmass]

The new post COVID dealer employs a "707" like mentality. Howevet, unlike 707 whondoesmt need to sell, they are Dollar cost averaging hot cards and trying to keep the market propped up.