How to pay at a card show

[cracker_jack]

I'm about to attend my first card show in the last 25 years and I assume I'll spend more than the $75 I did back then. Question is how to most dealers accept payment? Is it generally cash only? Do some take paypal on the spot?

Thanks

[Orioles1954]

Cash only. A handful take credit cards.

[Wite3]

Usually cash is king...but I the last two shows I was at, several dealers took credit cards using their smart phones and scanner and I had two dealers accept paypal payment. I will say that because of that I spent way more than I was originally going to spend...damn technology!

Joshua

[PM770]

One thing to remember is that if paying by CC, you will have to pay sales tax.

[jimivintage]

I've gone to several shows in the last couple years, and almost everyone was accepting credit cards or Paypal. Very helpful for sure!! Even I have scanner thingy for my iPad to take credit cards, and I'm a nobody! lol

Jimi

[KCRfan1]

I would take mostly cash, and have a cc as a backup. Generally, I can get a better deal from a seller if I tell them I'm paying cash and this is what I can offer. This also gives me the opportunity to go back to the same seller later, and buy another card at perhaps a better price, again. If I pay with a cc, I burn that bridge as cc's typically give us extended spending power and the seller knows I really don't need to have deal cut to buy a card. Cash also help to keep me in a budget.

[ibuysportsephemera]

I pay by check...most dealers will accept checks still. Cash is King though.

Jeff

[packs]

You can usually swing a better deal if you're paying in cash.

[Luke]

I'm amazed that someone would take a check. Obviously if they know you it's different. I pay with cash. Bring a bunch just in case.

[ibuysportsephemera]

Originally Posted by LukeLyon

I'm amazed that someone would take a check. Obviously if they know you it's different. I pay with cash. Bring a bunch just in case.

I also pay by checks at Antique Shows and Flea Markets. Never had any problems.

Jeff

[Beatles Guy]

The dealers taking CC payments are only as good as the system at the venue. During a recent show in St. Louis, a particular dealer I bought from could not connect to the venue's WiFi and had poor cell service. I went to the ATM instead and he knocked $10 off the price for my time and fees.

[ullmandds]

cash is ALWAYS king!

[atx840]

[Enfuego]

I will ask next time i go to a show if they take food stamps...lol