My plea to Sellers at the National

[mrreality68]

i would think that prices on the front would be easier for the sellers since if the price is not to the buyers liking they keep walking and frees up the seller to sell if the prices are right or reasonable to the buyers

For me I have no like or dislike if they are priced or not. But since I am seeking specific and rare cards. Anything I like will start with a conversation of some type anyway.

not sure if i am buying since many times the shows prices are on the high end since the seller has alot of overhead from this event to cover

[Donscards]

I have been selling cards since 1978 and right from the beginning I always priced my cards--way back . some dealers gave me flack for pricing the cards but that is how I wanted to do it---I always like when I see another booth and prices are marked---I hate asking a dealer (who maybe I dont know) what is the price--many times you hear different prices to different people. I price my cards close to what price I want to get. But for me, it has worked for a long time. See you at the National., thanks, Don

[x2drich2000]

Personally, no price limits what I'll look at. For stuff I'm really searching for, I'll ask for a price. But I'm generally not going to ask for the price on something I would consider buying, but that are not must haves. Could you imagine asking the price for each and every item in someone case? Even asking about just 4-5 cards would get tiresome real quick. On the plus side, this does help limit the impulse buys.

[Steve_NY]

Leon,

Thank you!!! All of my ten showscases will have items with price tags on the front. Thanks for your input and I agree.

Collectors/Dealers can expect to pay 85 to 90% of the prices I place on my items. In fact, most of my sales are larger ones to collector/dealers who are going to resell their purchases after grading them. They do not even blink at paying my price -- maybe a little negotiations but not much.

I had many larger deals last year and some of the purchasers often spent anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours with me. In fact I would estimate that most of my sales -- probably 75 percent to 85 percent of my sales are made to dealers!!

I would be doing more on Net 54 if I could, but now that I am getting older, I just can't go to storage as frequently as in the past.

Stop by and say hello.

Steve
DynamicTwo@aol.com (914-522-3853)
6 Booths in the main entrance of the show (1100)

P.S. - I have now done 38 Nationals and there are only 24 sellers at this National with a higher priority than me. It's been fun, and I hope to continue doing the National forever -- well maybe until I am in my eighties.

[Touch'EmAll]

Gee, I haven't been to a show in a long time. If I saw what I was looking for, then I asked to please see the card. If it passed my eyeball scrutiny, then the last thing was talk about price. Actually, if there wasn't a price sticker, I felt I could more easily offer what I was willing to pay. If i walked right by tables without price stickers, I would have missed some opportunity for what I was after.

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by x2drich2000

Personally, no price limits what I'll look at. For stuff I'm really searching for, I'll ask for a price. But I'm generally not going to ask for the price on something I would consider buying, but that are not must haves. Could you imagine asking the price for each and every item in someone case? Even asking about just 4-5 cards would get tiresome real quick. On the plus side, this does help limit the impulse buys.

DJ, I agree with you 100%. If there is an unpriced must-have, of course I will ask, because its a must have and its a matter of how much I must pay to have it. But there are many items that I could want but will simply pass on because I don't feel like waiting to get the guy's attention and then asking (and often getting some snide reply).

Don, your booth is hands down always one of the best at any show. I just wish you would take credit cards!

[parkplace33]

I am on the flip side. I think you do yourself a disservice by just passing a table that doesn’t have prices.

What if they have a card you want at a fair price? You just missed a great opportunity. And it never hurts to engage and ask a price.

[Donscards]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

DJ, I agree with you 100%. If there is an unpriced must-have, of course I will ask, because its a must have and its a matter of how much I must pay to have it. But there are many items that I could want but will simply pass on because I don't feel like waiting to get the guy's attention and then asking (and often getting some snide reply).

Don, your booth is hands down always one of the best at any show. I just wish you would take credit cards!

Ryan. I remember our first meeting years ago. It is so funny now. You must have thought, were is this guy from. But I always say cash is king. Always a pleasure talking with you. Your collection is so advanced, I can’t sell you anything. See you in Atlantic City.

[Jewish-collector]

I just love when dealers respond, "For you it's $ ______." beer chug.gif

[Fballguy]

Don't understand the problem with no price. Asking is easy.

[conor912]

Originally Posted by Fballguy

Don't understand the problem with no price. Asking is easy.

I believe, and this is only speculation, that a price on a card lets a buyer know if the seller is reasonable or curating a museum and should just be passed by.

[prestigecollectibles]

Have you been to a National? When there are multiple customers at a booth and you want to see a stack of cards that aren't priced. It is not convenient at all.

Originally Posted by Fballguy

Don't understand the problem with no price. Asking is easy.

[Mrc32]

Originally Posted by Fballguy

Don't understand the problem with no price. Asking is easy.

At a show like the national - there are way too many booths to look at. If I have to stop an engage with every person, there is no way to get through the whole thing. I don't mind interaction. But is the seller going to look at me before he throws out a price (does this guy have money, is this guy wasting my time)?

Show me a price. Show me a starting point - or you simply won't get my attention.

[Vintageclout]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

DJ, I agree with you 100%. If there is an unpriced must-have, of course I will ask, because its a must have and its a matter of how much I must pay to have it. But there are many items that I could want but will simply pass on because I don't feel like waiting to get the guy's attention and then asking (and often getting some snide reply).

Don, your booth is hands down always one of the best at any show. I just wish you would take credit cards!

If someone sees a card they truly want, they will discuss it with the dealer - priced or unpriced. Why not?

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by Vintageclout

If someone sees a card they truly want, they will discuss it with the dealer - priced or unpriced. Why not?

Exactly

It blows my mind how some people would pass up a card they may want simply because of the unknown. Please have to fear. It’s ok to ask if you don’t like the price you can just say no not for me.

I see so many people at shows lately that don’t engage patrons or other dealers through eye contact.. Is this a Post Covid thing ? So many heads down in phone’s how about you get off the pocket computer put your fancy pelican lock box away and engage/talk to the other person about the card and the price. I’m not angry about this it’s just some of my observations from the past few years.

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by Vintageclout

If someone sees a card they truly want, they will discuss it with the dealer - priced or unpriced. Why not?

Exactly

It blows my mind how some people would pass up a card they may want simply because of the unknown. Please have no fear. It’s ok to ask if you don’t like the price you can just say no not for me.

I see so many people at shows lately that don’t engage patrons or other dealers through eye contact.. Is this a Post Covid thing ? So many heads down in phone’s how about you get off the pocket computer put your fancy pelican lock box away and engage/talk to the other person about the card and the price. I’m not angry about this it’s just some of my observations from the past few years.

[bbsports]

As a dealer for many years and dealing with mostly t206 cards, I always priced my cards on the front of the graded holder. However this year, I am pricing all cards on the back of the holder. Most buyers want to see the cards when I take them out of the showcase anyway. Besides, buyers were coming around and taking phone pictures on the cards with the prices on the front of the cards and a month later were trying to buy the cards at the same prices.