Setting up to be a 50s - 70s dealer

[familytoad]

Leon, don't forget the great Pacific Northwest!
Shows are the first Saturday of June and November.
You've seen us rave about the fun we have, come see for yourself.
Bring all the PCL material from the couch cushions, that's like PacNW Gold

[Leon]

Hey Guys
Thanks for the responses. I ordered 6 cases a few days ago and a small utility dolly/card 3 in 1. I have a few things from the 1950s-1970s but will be hunting for more. Thanks again for the pointers so far....

and Matt et al.....if I see ya'll in person I will take all the pointers I can get. If Rich has a table at his next show I might set up at it to get my feet wet. Once other things and inventory get worked out I think my wife and I will do some traveling to do some shows but that is several months out......East to Midwest to West and anywhere in between.....

[JollyElm]

Definitely, definitely, definitely set up some 'cheap' bins full of cards. When I go to shows and there are a ton of people selling absolutely nothing because of their ridiculous pricing, there are always tons of people digging through the "$1 a piece," "3 cards for $7," etc., plastic bins. These are filled with a wide variety of stuff from the 50's on up with some HOF'ers and what not, and as the saying goes, they put asses in the seats. It's a great way to grab additional revenue from cards that would otherwise never be sought out. Plus, you can chat up collectors like me while we're digging and maybe that could lead to bigger sales.

[Laxcat]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

Definitely, definitely, definitely set up some 'cheap' bins full of cards. When I go to shows and there are a ton of people selling absolutely nothing because of their ridiculous pricing, there are always tons of people digging through the "$1 a piece," "3 cards for $7," etc., plastic bins. These are filled with a wide variety of stuff from the 50's on up and, with some HOF'ers and what not, and as the saying goes, they put asses in the seats. It's a great way to grab additional revenue from cards that would otherwise never be sought out. Plus, you can chat up collectors like me while we're digging and maybe that could lead to bigger sales.

+1 I even do off grade 70's quarter boxes. The cards fly out the door. Usually a dealer will make me an offer on what I have left at the end of the show.