National: Cash or debit?

[wdwfan]

I would think cash only. But most of these dealers are actual businesses. So I'd think they would be able to tale paypal, square, etc. I'd suggest if paying paypal for getting an item right then (in person), maybe suggest paying gift. That way the seller/business doesn't pay any fees on it, and it doesn't have to be shipped. Plus, it doesn't go toward their end of the year taxes.

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by wdwfan

I would think cash only. But most of these dealers are actual businesses. So I'd think they would be able to tale paypal, square, etc. I'd suggest if paying paypal for getting an item right then (in person), maybe suggest paying gift. That way the seller/business doesn't pay any fees on it, and it doesn't have to be shipped. Plus, it doesn't go toward their end of the year taxes.

Depends what you wanna buy........If you raid the dollar box like me bring a couple hundred bucks and spend most of your money on meals, hotel, and other fun stuff with friends. That’s where the enjoyment of the National is for me...having fun spending time with good fiends Cards Come Last :-)

[Santo10Fan]

Cash is going to put you in a better negotiating position, just don't chum those sharks too much by giving them a peek of what you're holding. Only after the deal is done do you pull out a wad with much, much more money than you just agreed to pay.
I work in Rosemont, and I can't think of a venue with better overall security than DES Convention Center. Don't worry about carrying cash on you.

[Donscards]

I have vintage graded cards---I only take cash, paypal, checks if I know you or have a good reference. No credit cards---Cash is King and I also buy with cash.

[Case12]

Originally Posted by Santo10Fan

Cash is going to put you in a better negotiating position, just don't chum those sharks too much by giving them a peek of what you're holding. Only after the deal is done do you pull out a wad with much, much more money than you just agreed to pay.
I work in Rosemont, and I can't think of a venue with better overall security than DES Convention Center. Don't worry about carrying cash on you.

Live here too. It's right near the airport. The airport is 45 minutes from downtown. Nice place and safe. However, if you plan to go to see the White Sox play at Comisky (south Chicago), I wouldn't take a bunch of cash there :-).

[packs]

My experience at the National was I didn't need either because there was nothing to buy, only table top museums you could visit.

[Duluth Eskimo]

Originally Posted by packs

My experience at the National was I didn't need either because there was nothing to buy, only table top museums you could visit.

That’s funny.

[Rickyy]

As others have said...Cash is king! When I used to go to nationals. I made up a budget and brought the equivalent in cash...but one time I did find something that I wasn't expecting to find at a price that I couldn't refuse...but I only had about 1/2 in cash. Luckily, the dealer knew me from previous transactions over mail, so he graciously accepted my check. I told him he could even ship it to me after the convention until it cleared, but he sold it to me on the spot.

Ricky Y

[Leon]

Originally Posted by packs

My experience at the National was I didn't need either because there was nothing to buy, only table top museums you could visit.

That has been my experience the last few times I have gone. But I went ahead and went to the bank yesterday just in case this time is different!! You have to be prepared to strike and hundreds will do the trick when the time is right.