How to pay at a card show
 

I'm about to attend my first card show in the last 25 years and I assume I'll spend more than the $75 I did back then. Question is how to most dealers accept payment? Is it generally cash only? Do some take paypal on the spot?

Thanks

Cash only. A handful take credit cards.

Usually cash is king...but I the last two shows I was at, several dealers took credit cards using their smart phones and scanner and I had two dealers accept paypal payment. I will say that because of that I spent way more than I was originally going to spend...damn technology! :D

Joshua

One thing to remember is that if paying by CC, you will have to pay sales tax.

I've gone to several shows in the last couple years, and almost everyone was accepting credit cards or Paypal. Very helpful for sure!! :) Even I have scanner thingy for my iPad to take credit cards, and I'm a nobody! lol

Jimi

I would take mostly cash, and have a cc as a backup. Generally, I can get a better deal from a seller if I tell them I'm paying cash and this is what I can offer. This also gives me the opportunity to go back to the same seller later, and buy another card at perhaps a better price, again. If I pay with a cc, I burn that bridge as cc's typically give us extended spending power and the seller knows I really don't need to have deal cut to buy a card. Cash also help to keep me in a budget.:D

I pay by check...most dealers will accept checks still. Cash is King though.

Jeff

You can usually swing a better deal if you're paying in cash.

I'm amazed that someone would take a check. Obviously if they know you it's different. I pay with cash. Bring a bunch just in case.

I also pay by checks at Antique Shows and Flea Markets. Never had any problems.

Jeff

The dealers taking CC payments are only as good as the system at the venue. During a recent show in St. Louis, a particular dealer I bought from could not connect to the venue's WiFi and had poor cell service. I went to the ATM instead and he knocked $10 off the price for my time and fees.

cash is ALWAYS king!

I will ask next time i go to a show if they take food stamps...lol