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Posted By: Scott Elkins

they do not have quite the markup most ALL dealers have! I know this, b/c I have sold Levi and his staff several PSA cards in the past year. I have looked for them in his ads and seen most for sale (the others he must have sold at shows). I know that most of the ones I sold him under $300 are ONLY marked up for a $50-$75 profit. Then, when he gives someone "only" $10 or so off, that even lowers this profit (plus you have to take into account all of his expenses). It is like Hal and others have stated - nothing wrong in trying to get top dollar for your cards. What is really wrong is when some of the dealers "shill" their auctions up to your maximum bid (after the auction has supposedly ended) and overgrade cards by 2-3+ grades! At least with 707, all the prices are there and most all of his cards are slabbed!

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Posted By: warshawlaw

It's part of the fun of buying in person, and if done politely, can be remarkably effective. I would guess I saved several hundred dollars at the National just by politely asking for a break.

As far as rudeness goes, I think some folks are missing the point. A dealer can mark 'em and sell 'em for whatever he wants; I don't think anyone is criticizing free enterprise. What ticks me off, though, is a dealer who reacts to a legitimate offer or inquiry like you are spitting on his shoes. Hey, no one forced these guys to come to the show and set up, and no one compels these guys to enter a business that is equal parts merchandise and interpersonal relationship building; they do it willingly and part of the price of doing business is fielding questions from the general public.

We always carp about how the hobby needs to encourage new collectors and kids, yet it is dealers who treat people like crap who drive the newbies from the hobby. If it isn't fun to go to the shows, people won't go. Create enough negativity and our precious cards become expensive pieces of worthless paper.

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Posted By: Joe P.

Did anyone go to the friggin show?

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Posted By: Ryan Christoff

C'mon, Joe!

-Ryan

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Posted By: leon

what show, Joe?

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Posted By: dan mckee

I attended, it was weak.

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Posted By: Joe P.

I'm beginning to feel like Rodney, or worse yet, Hankron.

I get no respect.

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Posted By: Joe P.

What show are we talking about?

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Posted By: Elliot

Actually, if you REALLY wanted a good deal on Leon's cards you had to ask Scott. Somehow, he was a lot friendlier on giving you a break on the price.

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Posted By: Dan Koteles

Thanks for your secrets of dealing with you, I look forward to getting that Fireside for 1500.00 !