Philly Show - Price Expectations

[parkplace33]

If you are going to the Philly show, what are your expectations in terms of cards prices? Sky High? Reasonable? A mix?

Especially curious considering the National is a month away.

[pete zouras]

keep pace with ebay or a little more. Also more raw than graded with the backlogs. Similar to card shops during these times.

[Johnny630]

I think there will be a lot of S kickers...let me think about it type responses from attendees to deals.

I don't see money being spend as crazy as it was in January-March.....Might Be Different This Time Since First Big Major Show in the Area Since pre Covid times.

All that being said I have no idea what to expect. Either way have fun.

[hcv123]

I will have in part:

1. Some great freshly graded PSA and SGC vintage cards T206-1960's
2. Commons, stars and minor stars raw from set breaks from 1952-1955 Topps and 1952-1955 Bowman - come fill your sets - mostly mid grade EX and better
3. Oddball and test issues including Topps 3D's, Bazooka complete boxes, etc
4. A 1961 Topps completely autographed set break (stars with Becket quick opinions)
5. An incredible original owner, fresh to market 1961-62 Fleer basketball set break
6. A bunch of great raw low grade to high grade original owner stars and minor stars mostly from the 50's and 60's
7. A large selection of Topps Venezuelan cards
8. Set (-1) of 1971-72 Topps Hockey - super nice shape
9. 1971 Topps Football near set - super nice EX-EXMT mid grade

Let me know if you see anything specific in my Flickr albums that you would like me to bring:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/185900663@N07/albums

In response to OP - Cards readily available, I price in line with current market prices (I use Ebay sold listings, VCP and PSA auction history as a guide). I ask a premium for cards that are either clearly undergraded or super eye appeal for the grade. I would expect to see a range of pricing - some guys stuck in the market a couple of months back and others like myself - there to sell cards! That said - I don't give away the good stuff!

I'll also be buying and trading - Cobb, Ruth, Mantle, Clemente, Mays, Test issues, Venezuelans, Bazookas, Stahl Meyers - graded and raw, stars and sets

AT THE VERY LEAST - STOP BY AND INTRODUCE YOURSELF FROM NET 54!

[wondo]

I think you'll see a lot of spectacular cards displayed in cases and being flashed by attendees. People have been buying and hoarding; non-collectors gotta sell sometime. What I don't know is how many will change hands. Vintage prices have backed off a tad market wide, but there are plenty of exceptions. The good stuff will hold steadier; the schlock will slip.

I'm really looking forward to seeing what's out there and maybe picking up a nice piece or three.

Looking forward to meeting Mr. Chasser!

[Yoda]

I think you will see a lot of pent-up fat wallets opening for a new day.

[packs]

I can only assume card show experiences have gotten worse since everyone starting ripping packs. Expect to pay an all new price you've never seen before for anything you're interested in.