The National - Star Card Prices

[Oscar_Stanage]

the market is what the market is. I have lost out on many cards because I convinced myself they were overpriced by looking at last sales, or telling myself I would find another. I just bought a few common back raw T-206s on Ebay, probably all VG. I paid roughly $55 each. that is a lot for raw T206 commons. but if those cards were listed here for $35-$40, they'd be sold by the time I opened the thread. The green Cobb that was listed here a few months back for a good price was gone in seconds. These deals are hard to come by, and if you wait around it will take a century to finish a set.

The cornucopia of great deals out there is a myth. I am in the market daily- here on Net54, at auctions, and on Ebay buying all sorts of cards at all sorts of prices, spending a good amount of money in aggregate. I know the market. I know the market better than the guy here who screamed at me not to pay $6600 for an REA red cobb that was a 7 except for a barely noticeable pinhole (the one that got away). Cards are expensive, because a lot of people collect them. it is what it is .

[Steve_NY]

Having done card shows for 45 years, there have been so many highs and lows in the hobby. At one point, I was setting up at 40+ shows in a year; 24 of them were my monthly shows I ran for 20+ years. But I gave up on that route over 15 years ago, and now I set up at the National every year, and that is the only place I set up at annually. I used to do many of the premier shows (like Philly) in the country, but I got older and its just too tough to set up and break down.

I have $0 invested in PSA grading so everything I sell has a built in discount that I can negotiate with the buyer. Everything I sell is raw and its all vintage. My prices range from dollars to over $100,000, and more. Imagine if it was graded? Do my customers grade what they buy from me? Good question -- but does it really matter to me?

I must be doing something right as my last 3 years at just the National (and other interim sales to customers) have been my best 3 years ever.

Yeah, there is probably a high percentage of crap at any large show, but I work very hard every year to prepare a display that is impressive, whether it sells or not. At least, I won't compromise my approach to giving everyone something special to look at.

As graded cards carry a defined premium, I can't see why it still wouldn't be worth your time to "waste" a day or two at this year's National to see what is there and try and make some deals?

If you go, stop by at booth 1114 (8 booths in the door) and say hello to me, especially if you seek Vintage Raw Rookies, Stars, Sets, and Unopened Wax Packs and Boxes in all sports and Non-Sports.

Steve_NY
Dynamictwo@aol.com

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by Wid_Conroy

the market is what the market is. I have lost out on many cards because I convinced myself they were overpriced by looking at last sales, or telling myself I would find another. I just bought a few common back raw T-206s on Ebay, probably all VG. I paid roughly $55 each. that is a lot for raw T206 commons. but if those cards were listed here for $35-$40, they'd be sold by the time I opened the thread. The green Cobb that was listed here a few months back for a good price was gone in seconds. These deals are hard to come by, and if you wait around it will take a century to finish a set.

The cornucopia of great deals out there is a myth. I am in the market daily- here on Net54, at auctions, and on Ebay buying all sorts of cards at all sorts of prices, spending a good amount of money in aggregate. I know the market. I know the market better than the guy here who screamed at me not to pay $6600 for an REA red cobb that was a 7 except for a barely noticeable pinhole (the one that got away). Cards are expensive, because a lot of people collect them. it is what it is .

The cornucopia of great deals out there is a myth. Spot on they’re not there unless you consider dollar box beat up high number 67’s a deal.