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Toronto virtual card show
My experience kind of sucked. Wonder what others thought. I thought I would be perusing inventory cases, not looking at scary close ups of facial blemishes and the pores on guys noses. I guess maybe if your goal was to make chit chat it could have worked. It was free and they deserve kudos for trying.
Last edited by Snapolit1; 06-20-2020 at 09:01 AM. |
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I was just poking around on the site this morning, and actually lucked out as a card that the second dealer I clicked on just happened to be showing when I clicked over on their feed I actually needed and we were able to negotiate a deal on a hockey 1933-4 OPC Howie Morenz.
But after that, my experience was nothing to write home about and I could have done without a shirtless guy video chatting to a dealer in one of the rooms. The dealers dont seem to have any idea what to do to maximize the experience since this is such a new concept. I think it could be an interesting idea with some more thought and planning by the dealers. Its cumbersome at best to have to pay attention to and read a chat feed, respond to questions verbally and while you pull and show specifics cards. I'll second your kudos for their effort. |
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I had one of the booths at this show. The first time at something like this is really trial and error.
Ebay sponsored the event and gave some big incentives to vendors to push traffic to their ebay store. The next 3 months of your store subscription free and 75% off final value fees during the show. This is why a lot of guys just sat there and told you to visit their ebay store. I don't think collectors were thrilled with this concept. I didn't really check out many other booths but I'd imagine some guys tried it QVC/Home shopping network style. I linked my new website, which was woefully under stocked, and had non stop chat, babble and rants for 8 hours a day. I also invited some interesting guests which people seemed to enjoy. I really didn't know what to expect but I am a regular dealer at the Toronto Expo and try to support everyone that's been good to me in the hobby. Here's my take -- It was really good. I learned alot and know what I would do differently next time, and I do think there will be a next time. i saw and spoke to a bunch of hobby friends that I usually see at these things. Sales were way better than I thought they would be. I have a ton of emails and text messages from people that both want to buy and sell, to follow up on. I have a sore throat, never talked so much in my life. Anyway, I would do it again And shirtless guy didn't come to my booth |
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The major downside is that everyone has figure out a way to display for sale items better. I don't want to be directed to an Ebay store. I was able to knock this item off my want list so overall I was happy |
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I signed up and completely forgot and missed it. I could have used some kind of reminder. Not blaming them but I doubt I was the only one.
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They sent out an email every morning like they do during the regular expo.
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Nice card from a tough set! It was a learning experience for all involved, next time will be better. I think the dealers got the message that people didnt like to be pushed towards ebay. Thanks for checking in and and happy to hear that you enjoyed it. Mark was the highlight of my weekend for sure!! |
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