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Originally Posted by bbcard1
This one is vexing. I know Marco advertised extensively in the Philadelphia enquirer and the digital bllboards on the highway plus some radio. So far as shows go, of the ones I know of, the national does well as does Chantilly and the Cincy Moeller show at Thanksgiving. What other regional shows (100+ tables) do well anymore?
I do find a lot of show dealers have become museums...they have no real interest in selling at a reasonable retail. Or they have some 1990 Donruss sets. I buy a lot off Net 54 and a little off ebay. I go to shows every chance I get, but I will be the first to admit there is nothing more frustrating than driving four hours to a show and not finding anything to buy.
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From what I've seen at Strongsville (outside of Cleveland) the past three years, that show, though smaller compared to years past, is strong. The dealers who set up have quality inventory, and more important, they're there to sell. I didn't see any hawking computers or beanie babies.
As for the attendees, I think a dealer I spoke to last week summed it up well when he said that collectors who attend Strongsville are there with a specific purpose in mind; they're looking to buy specific things. As opposed to just wandering around, killing time until the line forms for the autograph guest they came for.