Stupid question. I haven't been to a show for a while. Do I just bring a lot of cash or do most dealers accept PayPal these days?

um, don't know about paypal, a lot take credit card. I bring a computer so i guess I could take paypal, but unless you have a paypal card I don't think that's the norm.

No card but I figured with cell phones these days that would eliminate taking wads of cash!:D

When I set up locally I often take Paypal. It works great. When I go to a show I also bring a wad of cash as cash is king.

Can't wait!
 

I'm hoping to go tomorrow with Neal Kane.

I've stood in front of people at shows and paypaled them money on the spot. Works fine.

Wasn't saying it wouldn't work, like I said I could do it, just haven't seen it. My bad if it's common practice.

I'll stop by for sure Sunday to peruse your 206's

have not gone to this show in three years, I'll see you sunday!

you can do pay pal from a smart phone pretty easily. Usually Jake (Hi Jake!) from the Addison show has to show my customers how to do that.

I take cash, check and pay pal. Yes a few people still pay with check.

Credit Card only if someone in the room has a machine and we can make it work.

Rich

Ill be at booth 616
 

I take cash, paypal friends and family ( since there is mo receipt of shipment), and local checks or checks from people i know or have references of people i know. Stop by say hi, my voice comes and goes so I'm not being rude if not overly chatty and I'm pretty sure ill be tired by sunday, can't wait until my health returns (Chronic Lyme disease)
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We shall see tonight and tomorrow, but from the responses in this thread so far it seems like such a simple thing as announcing the change in ownership of this show has breathed new life back into it. Says quite a bit about the former owner. Can't wait until tomorrow to see how much better it is than the December show.

DJ

I will be there Sunday. Can't wait.

Going today!

Wish I could go but will 100% be there in September.

Ill be there

Show Report
 

Any reports on the show? Friday crowded?

show
 

awesome

plenty of dealers, good prices

Forgive me. I had a Play Ball Paper for you but it sold today. See you Sunday!

I just got back. got there for 3 and had to wait in line. That's a good sign. No bbce but wasn't expecting them but had wishful thinking. Lots of vintage with some modern mixed in. PSA had a nice line going. Only saw a few Starting Lineups :(. I was able to get a little wax.

http://http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/...psxovsvf74.jpg

Ha. We'll I'll still stop by. See you Sunday.

Was at the show last night. Crowd was a lot better than the last previous shows. Good selection of vintage. There was a nice line for autographs. Donovan McNabb was there last night. I thought it was very well organized. I'm looking to future shows.

Went to the Show yesterday and the place was filled with dealers, a testimony to Joe Drelich's hard work at encouraging dealers to attend and, in some instances, to return. Kudos to Joe for a job well done!

One of the returnees was the venerable T206 human encyclopedia, Ted Z. I spent a wonderful hour with Ted talking about 206s and related tobacco cards. He was supported by his delightful wife, Charlotte. I picked up some raw, low-grade 206s for my budding Monster set comprised of, hard-to-believe, raw, low-grade cards.

Wish I could return today and tomorrow, but if you were on the fence about attending, by all means go. Net54 folks got in free yesterday, and are half-off today.

Cheers,
Mike

is
 

anyone going from the jersey shore area?? today later or tom???

email me


jvanderbeck@verizon.net

:)

Was there early today. Crowd was getting bigger as I left at around 10:30 or so. Thought it had a good mix of vintage/shiny new/autograph dealers. Not a whole lot of memorabilia though.

Sorry I didn't have time to meet anyone who had a table there. Had to get in and out making the consignment rounds with the various houses.

Tom C

Saturday
 

I got to the show a little after noon. I thought there was a nice crowd on the floor. Enjoyed a quick chat with a few Net54 members (Ted,Glyn). Enjoyed talking with Michael Goldberg of REA. They brought along a nice spread for the upcoming Spring auction. All in all I had a good time. 2.5 hours was plenty for me. Didn't buy a thing, but enjoyed some conversation.

What?

I attended yesterday and had a great time. There was (in my opinion) a good selection of cards available and the dealers I interacted with were polite and professional.

While at the show, I was happy to make these two pickups.

Kudos to the new ownership for putting together a quality event. I will definitely be attending again in September.

Best regards,

Eric

I always kind of feel like the Philly show and the White Plains ( Basically a New York City Show ) chug along together with many of the same customers / dealers. It will be interesting to see if the Philly / Valley Forge show starts to "pull ahead" in terms of popularity & attendance at this point. Would be interesting to get the perspective of a Don Hontz or another dealer that has done both shows.

Never Miss
 

Stopped by the show today before most of the autograph signers started and was extremely pleased to see that the floor seemed like an "old" show. It had a different feeling about it, along with many more shoppers. It seemed busier than most shows have been the last 5 years or so. Tons of vintage, not a bunch of memorabilia, but great vintage nonetheless.

Kudos to Joe on re-energizing a great show!

Bob
Bobsbats

Philly Show
 

A really good show....Thanks, Joe D.

Had a really great time talking BB and BB cards with Net54er's......

Mike Peich
Scott Russell
Tom Botticelli
Hoboken Jon and his Family
Steve Napolitano (Snapolit1)
Ryan (Tennisguy)
Jason Chrissis (VoodooChild)
Howard (Buythatcard)
Tom (TobaccoGreyhound)

A good crowd, and I had a good number of sales, the highlights of which were......

1949 LEAF Babe Ruth Premium
120 - T206's (including some rare backs)
1888 N162 sports cards
1952 TOPPS stars & commons
1966 & 1967 TOPPS Hi #s


TED Z
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It was great meeting you Ted. Regret that I couldn't chat more, but flying solo it's tough to get away from the booth!

Philly Show Sept. 22-24
 

Hello All,

The Philly show is only 5 days away ! Hope to see you all there. Post and let everyone know if you will be attending. All information, time etc. can be found on our website.

Thank You

Joe

www.phillyshow.com

I will be setting up
 

I intend on bringing all inventory i am looking to move ouT and will be bringing very little "better graded" material. Though what i am bringing is priced to move. if there was something you saw at the national and want me to bring to valley forge please let me know others ill leave it at home. thanks, Glyn

I am looking forward to setting up at Philly after several years of absence.

Hope to see everyone there, have fun!

Great !!
 

...talking to this guy at a card show is worth the trip all by itself....looking forward...I'll bring cash...

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I will be there Sunday (first time ever at this show), to meet a fellow board member and complete a deal for an E121 Babe Ruth (no ""), which originated from a BST post on the board

Hey Danny

It will be like the "good ole days" again with you at this Show. Looking forward to seeing you.

I will be setting up at Booth # 412.

I hope to see some of you. Just "talking BB", or wheeling-n-dealing Sportscards this Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

I'll have for sale (or trade) cards from 1887 thru to the 1970's. With 200+ T206 cards (Stars, SL's & Commons).
Including some tough backs (AB 460, red HINDU, PIEDMONT 460/42, and UZIT).

Have a great weekend.


TED Z
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Since I'm doing the show in the middle of moving, I'm mainly going to have bins from 25¢ to $20. Definitely something different for me. Will have a few other odds and ends including a 1955 Topps Set with Clemente and Koufax both in PSA 5. Sucks that I can't walk around much and say hi to N54 Dealers. Please everyone stop by and say "hi" booth 710.

can't wait to visit your table dan. the show has been missing your quality vintage offerings!

Sounds like this is going to be a great show!! Glad you were able to negotiate a deal as we spoke about.
Wish I could make it. One of these days I will!!

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I'll be there one of the days.

Be sure to stop by booth 911 to see our display of items from the upcoming Fall Auction, several of which we will be unveiling for the first time! We'll have some amazing items and will be able to sign you up for a free catalog and accept consignments for the late additions section of the October auction (starting October 6) or for the Spring Auction.

Brian

Will be there tomorrow. Looking forward to returning under the new regine

Danny:

Glad you are setting up. Missed you at the National. See you Friday!

Fred McKie

I'll be there tomorrow, looking forward to it.

I'll be there Friday-

in everyone's experience are all the vendors set up Friday?

yup

EDIT: I mean, nope, booth 710 is the only available booth Friday :P

I'll be there. Heading out from NY in a few min.


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Any feedback on show? is BGS doing raw grade review? Any sgc specials? I image psa is collecting subs

Hope to be there first thing tomorrow.

If anyone sees any vintage women in baseball items give me a heads up!

Tom C