Post national

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

So what's the drill after the National wraps up. Are there a ton of new listings on Ebay of unsold cards and flips? Does BST here fill up with new stuff? Or does the relative summer quiet roll on . . . . .

Nothing changes. Except you dont have to hear from dealers 'ill sell it at the National'

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by 1952boyntoncollector

Nothing changes. Except you dont have to hear from dealers 'ill sell it at the National'

Or not. I have heard from quite a few people that, as usual, prices were insanely high. A number of people have reported that they went ready to buy and came home with nothing or close to it.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Or not. I have heard from quite a few people that, as usual, prices were insanely high. A number of people have reported that they went ready to buy and came home with nothing or close to it.

which is pretty much the status quo for nationals from my experience the last 5 or so years.

If you bought cards at the national...there's a really high likelihood you overpaid for them!

[rjackson44]

agree with pete

[bobbyw8469]

Agree with Octavio

[Section103]

Just based on my own limited observations, I believe that I see more things come to market -before- major events like the National and REA. It seems folks are trying to position themselves for movement and want to shake off whatever may not fit in their portfolio for whatever reason.

[trdcrdkid]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

If you bought cards at the national...there's a really high likelihood you overpaid for them!

Well, that depends on what you're interested in. Yes, I saw a lot of overpriced cards, especially high-end slabbed cards, but I was able to get some T cards, raw or low grade, for pretty decent prices. I got a bunch of 1960s and early 70s Topps commons and minor stars for reasonable prices -- more or less book value minus the discount that all the dealers gave when you bought a bunch.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by trdcrdkid

Well, that depends on what you're interested in. Yes, I saw a lot of overpriced cards, especially high-end slabbed cards, but I was able to get some T cards, raw or low grade, for pretty decent prices. I got a bunch of 1960s and early 70s Topps commons and minor stars for reasonable prices -- more or less book value minus the discount that all the dealers gave when you bought a bunch.

i should have clarified...if you bought any "high end" or "rare" pre-Korean war baseball cards...you likely overpaid!

[glynparson]

Do you ever say anything positive? Are you this miserable or do your posts not reflect your true personality?

[Gradedcardman]

Not a bad show at all. Not as much raw as I have seen in the past. The graded cards were there with some overpriced some priced at VCP and some bargains. I spent a good amount of what I brought with me. Half for raw and half for graded. Great crowd with a lot of younger people.

[rats60]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

i should have clarified...if you bought any "high end" or "rare" pre-Korean war baseball cards...you likely overpaid!

Pre Korean war, post WW2?

[KMayUSA6060]

I don't understand why so many people bitch about prices at National.

#1 The reason there is a National is because dealers pay for booths to display their cards. They have to cover that cost somehow.

#2 If your target is high-end/in-demand cards, and you've been to National previously and have seen the high prices on such cards, why are you expecting anything different this year, or the next time you go?

#3 High-end, in-demand cards command an in-person premium because you can physically see, touch, and examine the card in person before purchasing. You can also take it home with you that day if you so choose to purchase it. They're also priced the way they are because someone will probably purchase it either at that price or negotiate to slightly lower.

#4 Enjoy what National is - a gathering of fellow collectors enjoying a hobby we all love.


Admittedly, I did not go this year, but I will be going next year when it's in my backyard in Cleveland. I did go last year, and was disappointed in the selection provided by dealers, but I still enjoy walking around and seeing all of the cool things and talking with the dealers. That's what it is supposed to be about.