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I just walked out of the bi-annual Chicago Sports Spectacular without buying anything. I am NOT cheap, but prices were higher than the National that occurred less than 4 months ago, some ABSURDLY so. I have no idea where some people are coming up with their numbers, COMPS BE DAMMED. Many items — of all eras — 1.5-5x logical value with minimal negotiation.

The funniest things I saw:

• Signed/ungraded 1984 Topps Eric Dickerson RC: $400 ... only like 6x actual value.

• 2025 Johnny Furphy (an injured 10th man off the Pacers' bench) Flawless jersey card: $650

I won’t attend another show until the National next year. Happy to spend my $ right here.
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Good for you!

But I'm guessing plenty of people were eager to still buy, even at those prices.

I suspect that there's a psychology of not wanting to make the trip just to come home empty handed.
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Good for you!

But I'm guessing plenty of people were eager to still buy, even at those prices.

I suspect that there's a psychology of not wanting to make the trip just to come home empty handed.
I didn't want to walk out with nothing, and never have at a show, but being 20-minutes away helped that need, I suppose.
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To a large extent, prices reflect demand. If the price is set too high, we can always negotiate the seller down.
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To a large extent, prices reflect demand. If the price is set too high, we can always negotiate the seller down.
No, you can't ALWAYS do that — especially on opening day of a 3-day show, I guess. Some are immune to sensible negotiation, while others are simply waiting for dumb money to walk in.
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No, you can't ALWAYS do that — especially on opening day of a 3-day show, I guess. Some are immune to sensible negotiation, while others are simply waiting for dumb money to walk in.
I stand corrected! We can always TRY to negotiate down! LoL

But seriously, I think high prices are a sign of a healthy hobby! And when I NEED a particular card, I don’t let the price stand in the way!
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I stand corrected! We can always TRY to negotiate down! LoL

But seriously, I think high prices are a sign of a healthy hobby! And when I NEED a particular card, I don’t let the price stand in the way!
Hot damn! Just make sure you line up to buy my stuff, and don’t let my high prices get in your way!
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i stand corrected! We can always try to negotiate down! Lol

but seriously, i think high prices are a sign of a healthy hobby! And when i need a particular card, i don’t let the price stand in the way!
Send me your wantlist!
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