General National question

[GasHouseGang]

I've bought non-sport cards at the National before, but I don't think there would be many dealers selling that sort of material. But you never know, that may work in your favor.

[polakoff]

Yeah I've seen plenty of non sport CARDS, but not a ton of other stuff that is non sport. Of course it is a sports convention but I have to assume there's some level of overlap with some collectors, no? Enough to justify a third of a booth in the whole place?

Thanks for all the replies!

[darwinbulldog]

You might also check out Hake's if you're looking to sell the stuff anyway. That would reach your target audience.

[Mdmtx]

I think you would do well. Go to the net54 non sport board. Many complaints about lack of material and declining dealers. I would be a buyer as I do collect both.

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by polakoff

Yeah I've seen plenty of non sport CARDS, but not a ton of other stuff that is non sport. Of course it is a sports convention but I have to assume there's some level of overlap with some collectors, no? Enough to justify a third of a booth in the whole place?

Thanks for all the replies!

I spent the better part of the day there today and didn't see many non-sport collectibles, but that doesn't mean you wouldn't do well. There's benefit to standing out from the crowd at times.

[polakoff]

Thanks - I do wonder if standing out would be good for him - I have to imagine there's some layer of overlap in collectors

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by mechanicalman

I spent the better part of the day there today and didn't see many non-sport collectibles, but that doesn't mean you wouldn't do well. There's benefit to standing out from the crowd at times.

I agree with Sam. I saw nothing, but that doesn't mean people wouldn't be interested.

Edit: I did see a guy selling a 500 and 1000 bill. I've always wanted one. If anyone knows anything about these and their value please pm me. I know nothing about them other than that it would be cool to own one.

[glynparson]

I have seen comics, Star Wars figures, and other types of toys at nationals for years and years. I think you'd do just fine.

[Stampsfan]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

I did see a guy selling a 500 and 1000 bill. I've always wanted one. If anyone knows anything about these and their value please pm me.

They're worth $500 and $1000 respectively.

Sorry, that was too easy for me to pass up.


In answer to the OP, I collect both, and always welcome a dealer who has non sports. However, the suggestion of posting it here first seems like a lot less work, as a starting point. You have to catalog it anyhow.

[polakoff]

Originally Posted by Stampsfan

They're worth $500 and $1000 respectively.

Sorry, that was too easy for me to pass up.


In answer to the OP, I collect both, and always welcome a dealer who has non sports. However, the suggestion of posting it here first seems like a lot less work, as a starting point. You have to catalog it anyhow.

Thanks - to be clear it's not non-sports cards but rather memorabilia (figures, paper ephemera, board games, toys, etc)

Will let my father know all the responses!

[pokerplyr80]

I did see one table with some autographed star wars and star trek stuff, along with signed sports memorabilia