National prices?

Jewish-collector · #1 08-01-2011, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esd10

i wish i could go to the national show but i'm poor and they never come to ohio but with prices on ebay are not realistic they are way over priced in most cases and the economy has really taken a hit and you can see it in every facit of every market except precious metals.

I'm poor too. I don't have much money to spend on cards there, but at least I attend. BTW - The National does get to Cleveland on a regular basis, or at least it did before Baltimore replaced it.

HOF Yankees · #2 08-01-2011, 09:47 PM

i am glad im not the only in the poor category in vintage

Rich Klein · #3 08-02-2011, 06:17 AM

1) If you can afford to go; then by all means go to the National or if another larger show in your area.

2) When it comes to vintage; once you pass the tables with nothing but museum quality material; there are many places where reasonably priced vintage can be found. Usually they will be in boxes slightly to the side and say discount box, etc. Some dealers with better material also have those discount boxes

3) Because vintage is more expensive;; there is a greater likelihood that dealers will bring their lower quality material in that.

4) I like the idea of pricing cards on the FRONT. The reason is fairness to your buyer. Everyone knows the starting point. I know that I have heard from some dealers over the years that the reason they don't price their cards is so if they buy something the collector does not say (I see you have that for "x") Well at a National; the idea of getting the ultimate steal is probably not going to work.

Regards
Riich

HOF Yankees · #4 08-02-2011, 11:58 AM

i agree prices shown are good, i get turned off when i priced of something needs to be looked up

tbob · #5 08-02-2011, 03:02 PM

There are some dealers at the National who are some of the more reasonable sellers on ebay so their tables are definitely worth looking at. That said, why would anyone spend any time at someone like 707's or Mike Wheat's table when they have the same old worn out extra high prices they sell their cards for on ebay?
To me, the excitement will come from finding cards from dealers who have never used the internet to sell their cards or have cards stashed away under the table because they aren't the "name brand" cards usually asked for by buyers. I once bought almost half a set of T207s in excellent condition because the seller had them in a box under his table because there wasn't much interest. It never hurts to ask what else they might have which is not on display. Just a thought.....

tbob · #6 08-02-2011, 03:03 PM

Also be prepared to find some nice deals but also be prepared to pay more than you want because certain cards will pop up that you can't find anywhere else.

calvindog · #7 08-02-2011, 04:25 PM

I do love the old "I have the good stuff hidden behind the table" trick by some dealers. Nothing beats that.

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