Long Beach Expo Question/Reviews

[Exhibitman]

In the past there was very little card content there, perhaps a dozen dealers at most, many of whom were well-known eBay and web based dealers, so nothing much to find. Last one I went to I spent more time at lunch than at the show and bought 1 card (1948 Leaf Mize). No idea how the reboot will be but if I get free tickets from PSA again I will make the trip because I am eager to get to any show right now.

[isiahfan]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

In the past there was very little card content there, perhaps a dozen dealers at most, many of whom were well-known eBay and web based dealers, so nothing much to find. Last one I went to I spent more time at lunch than at the show and bought 1 card (1948 Leaf Mize). No idea how the reboot will be but if I get free tickets from PSA again I will make the trip because I am eager to get to any show right now.

Thanks...Maybe I will sit this one out and wait for reviews. FYI I got free passes online...simple to get from their site.

[pclpads]

I'm in your area too. You couldn't pay me to drive up to sewer-like LB, even if PSA was doing free grading and giving away free cards. Two hours up the 405, then either the 710 or 110, through gang-banging hoods and pray you don't have car troubles. Uh, no thanks!

[ledsters]

I went many years ago as well. It’s a coin show with a spattering of card dealers. I believe they had Bob Lemon signing for free and they were announcing over the loud speaker that if you wanted an autograph, there was no waiting. Sad show for cards. Great for coins.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by pclpads

I'm in your area too. You couldn't pay me to drive up to sewer-like LB, even if PSA was doing free grading and giving away free cards. Two hours up the 405, then either the 710 or 110, through gang-banging hoods and pray you don't have car troubles. Uh, no thanks!

Nah, I go to court down there now and again. Just go early--the serious hoodlums are still asleep. Seriously, though, the convention center and surrounds are perfectly nice and hospitable. I would not worry about that. It is just a bitch of a trip to get there for very little reward unless you collect coins.

[Vegas Cards]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Nah, I go to court down there now and again. Just go early--the serious hoodlums are still asleep. Seriously, though, the convention center and surrounds are perfectly nice and hospitable. I would not worry about that. It is just a bitch of a trip to get there for very little reward unless you collect coins.

I'm going to go and try to pick up a couple of coins. I'll check out the card dealers too, but I'm not expecting much.

[isiahfan]

Originally Posted by Vegas Cards

I'm going to go and try to pick up a couple of coins. I'll check out the card dealers too, but I'm not expecting much.

Thanks. Look forward to your review,

Does Vegas do any decent shows...I think a lot of the California guys would happily head there for a weekend...same goes for an OC show. I know SF has some decent shows but I have little interest to head up there and the cost would negate any deals I find most likely.

[parkplace33]

I am thinking of submitting for on site PSA grading at the show. What are the details?