Chantilly October 2024

[nwfsteve]

I live in Richmond so I usually go. I thought there was a little less vintage than usual. Foot traffic on Saturday was normal. Picked up a 1952 Bowman Stengel PSA 6 from Howard which was a highlight and also hand delivered my 52 Bowman Mantle to SGC for a new holder.
I don’t do autos any more but back in the day the ticket numbers would go into the 300s for stars - now very few hit the 100 mark. They count differently I suppose, but while prices on autos are high seems demand is slacker.

[Bigdaddy]

Originally Posted by nwfsteve

I don’t do autos any more but back in the day the ticket numbers would go into the 300s for stars - now very few hit the 100 mark. They count differently I suppose, but while prices on autos are high seems demand is slacker.

I'd bet that a good number of the players sign more in the back room than for the customers in line. If you ever get a sneak peak back there, you'll see lines of helmets, jerseys, balls, etc.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by Bigdaddy

I'd bet that a good number of the players sign more in the back room than for the customers in line. If you ever get a sneak peak back there, you'll see lines of helmets, jerseys, balls, etc.

Econ 101: The higher the prices on anything, the lower the number sold. But as you said, the promoters are guaranteed a certain number of autographs, which they flip to their network of dealers, etc. Which is undoubtedly also depressing sales, the ton of autographed material flooding the market from previous shows and otherwise.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

Econ 101: The higher the prices on anything, the lower the number sold. But as you said, the promoters are guaranteed a certain number of autographs, which they flip to their network of dealers, etc. Which is undoubtedly also depressing sales, the ton of autographed material flooding the market from previous shows and otherwise.

There's also the fact that they have a lot of guests over and over again. That's gotta put a dent in demand even for a regional show.