I agree that the vast majority of cards at shows are overpriced and no doubt contribute to the demise of such shows. I've been to shows in San Francisco and Glendale over the past few weeks, and one card dramatically illustrated this point for me. I got outbid on eBay for a trimmed T206 Ed Walsh. It went for about $180, which was nearly double what I wanted to pay — and what I eventually will pay for it if I'm patient. Just a few days after the eBay auction closed, I saw it in San Francisco for $415. Yes, "museum" is a good word for what shows have become ...
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