Philadelphia Card Show - March 2023

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by rugbymarine

There sure were!
Probably helped the parking lot into a mess by the time I left.

Wish it was still at the casino. Parking there sucked at times too . . .but at least you had a casino.

[aconte]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Wish it was still at the casino. Parking there sucked at times too . . .but at least you had a casino.

They have a lot of ultra modern cards to choose from that have to be like
gambling. The prices for some of this stuff was absurd.

[parkplace33]

I heard the show was gangbusters from several dealers. Raws and under $100 price point were selling like hotcakes.

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Wish it was still at the casino. Parking there sucked at times too . . .but at least you had a casino.

I've been setting up at the show for years. The casino literally couldn't accommodate the crowd anymore. It's only 10 minutes east of the expo center (I still stay there). Moving it to the Expo center was the right move. I don't know of a venue that can better accommodate parking, though I understand it isn't ideal.

Concerning the show this weekend - there were thefts from at least 3 dealers that I know of - myself sadly included - someone reached about 3 1/2 feet over one of my tables when I wasn't looking and grabbed 2 sets in binders. I was disappointed to learn that while there were clearly cameras in place, no one knew if they were operational and would not be able to be reviewed till tomorrow (Monday) if they were. I have a lot of appreciation and respect for Joe D and think he is one of the best show promoters in the country. I spoke with him and hope to see beefed-up security including better and more immediate access to video surveillance in the future.

The Thefts aside, the show appeared better attended than any show I have seen here. All of the dealers I spoke with were very happy with their show sales.

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by hcv123

I've been setting up at the show for years. The casino literally couldn't accommodate the crowd anymore. It's only 10 minutes east of the expo center (I still stay there). Moving it to the Expo center was the right move. I don't know of a venue that can better accommodate parking, though I understand it isn't ideal.

Concerning the show this weekend - there were thefts from at least 3 dealers that I know of - myself sadly included - someone reached about 3 1/2 feet over one of my tables when I wasn't looking and grabbed 2 sets in binders. I was disappointed to learn that while there were clearly cameras in place, no one knew if they were operational and would not be able to be reviewed till tomorrow (Monday) if they were. I have a lot of appreciation and respect for Joe D and think he is one of the best show promoters in the country. I spoke with him and hope to see beefed-up security including better and more immediate access to video surveillance in the future.

The Thefts aside, the show appeared better attended than any show I have seen here. All of the dealers I spoke with were very happy with their show sales.

Sorry to hear that happened Howard, some people just suck.

[theshowandme]

Howard, sorry that happened to you. That sucks. I heard that Nashville also had some thefts this weekend.

[parkplace33]

Howard, this is awful. Sorry to hear this

I also saw a post about an incident at the Dallas Show.

Dealers, be vigilant.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

The show was amazingly well attended and those people were actually on the floor not just high-tailing it to the autographs. I don't think I've ever seen a show as packed as it was Saturday. Almost the entire day the aisles were full.

Got to meet some Net 54 people for the first time and also got some amazing consignments in addition to showing off the Ridiculous Ruth that DJ mentioned which got a gratifying amount of double takes from people walking by.

Highlights on the consignment front are probably a COMPLETE Transogram box with figures and all packaging, Nolan Ryan. and a 1971 Topps Football Cello Pack among many others.

[rjackson44]

Is a class act hope they catch the losers ,,hang in howard