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Originally Posted by Tony Gordon

From a dealer standpoint, I find it very difficult to acquire pre-war cards at a price where I can make any kind of profit. Post-war, on the other hand, is plentiful at tremendous prices. In addition, the demand for post-war is tenfold when compared to pre-war at the small local shows I attend. My suggestion for pre-war collectors is to set up at your local show with your duplicates and try and generate a local interest. I find it troubling when collectors talk about small shows as some sort of other-worldly corporate entity when these shows are put on by regular folks, your friends and neighbors, with a passion for the hobby and are best served when considered a community. In my opinion, your local card show is your community and it is up to you, both dealers and collectors, to shape it into the form you like.

Well written Tony. I attend a several shows throughout the year in the Milwaukee area. I know that I am a grown man, but I still get excited when I arrive at a show. Every single time. I have felt this way since I was 10. I agree that these shows are our collecting community. I appreciate the work that goes into producing them on a regular basis. The annual National show is great, but the opportunity to head to Gonzaga, Clarion or Serb Hall monthly is awesome. The Wisconsin and Illinois collectors know what I am talking about. Thanks Tony.