My Card Show Experience at RMU in Pittsburgh
Spent several hours at the show in my backyard, not sure where this thread will go but why not share....
1. Foot Traffic was pretty light, then again it did seem like the show was not advertisted---did not have to elbow anyone....
2. Most the sellers were very courteous—I think the word has gotten out that if you are d**k it will cost you, or maybe the economy has weeded out the bad sellers. Customer service is key is big/successful sellers realize this. You will spend more $ if the dealer is approachable/polite, etc.
3. Post-war vintage 50s-70s is not as rare as I thought, one dealer had about 15-20 ’55 Bowman Mantles albeit most were low grade
4. Hi-Grade 71 BB (black borders) are hot!
5. Prices tend to be higher but for set building not too bad considering you are not paying shipping and can see the card in person
6. Not a lot of hockey or football, mostly baseball maybe it’s the season
7. Did not see many modern sellers, a couple guys, mostly vintage—not a good sign
8. I can’t recall seeing a kid there, I think there was one or two that were dragged in by their parents but NONE that I saw actively buying/looking
9. If you walk around with a binder every dealer will ask: Anything for sale in there?
10. More pre-war cards than I thought existed! Ken Cohen is a great guy, same with Michael G? Not sure who he is but really good guy...
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