PLEASE don't EVER do this to someone at the card shop/cards show......(i.e. ZIP IT)

[pclpads]

Pat - you are spot on. If it was me, I would have - not so politely - told him to just STFU or go outside. Just another basically rude MF who doesn't know the rules.

[jimm]

Probably had an empty wallet to go with his big mouth as well

[Jewish-collector]

Pat - Why didn't you say what Tom Cruise says, "Sometimes you gotta say WTF" and then kick him ?

[Stampsfan]

Some people have to show how smart they are. Plus sticking his useless opinion into your business. So... STFU.

I've learned it's OK for someone to tell you something you already know, and to actually let them tell you. It makes them feel good, and what's wrong with that?

[Steve D]

Heck, if i'd've been in your shoes, I might've given him a hit Jack Lambert would've been proud of!


Steve

[hcv123]

You also could've called him out and said if "they're so rare" I guess you're a buyer at 20% more than I'm offering!!" - he either has to pony up and buy them to support his opinion in which case perhaps you lose that deal, but maybe score some points with the owner - or he pipes down, because I notice many times when guys feel a need to run their mouths - is a very different story if they need to back it up with their $$$.

[jfkheat]

I had something similar happen at a show years ago. A dealer had three raw high grade 60s Mantle cards I was interested in. As we were trying to make a deal another guy started running his mouth like your guy did. I listened for a couple minutes then handed the cards back to the dealer and told him I would be back when the idiot left. 30 minutes later I went back and we made a deal.
James

[hcv123]

Guy was an ass.