Buying vintage cards at the National

[Steve_NY]

As an older dealer at the National, I no longer take anything but CASH and checks. If you have bought from me before and pay by check, you can take the merchandise with you; if not, I will send you the merchandise when the check clears.

I have taken huge amounts in cash and checks before, and have done the National in Chicago so many times that I consider the Rosemont location quite safe outside the show room; I am more concerned about inside the show room, where I have stepped up my own security. Everything will be locked before, during and after all transactions. Stay Safe!!!

Steve

[Leon]

As far as right around the convention center, I feel safe. And I agree that there will be a lot more theft in the convention than outside of it. Always be careful and cognizant. I have brought up to about 8k in cash before, but no longer do it. I will have checks and Paypal or Zelle. And I can provide a lot of references . I have never had an issue on how to pay for stuff.

This (below) is my last national pick up, from a board member.
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Originally Posted by Steve_NY

As an older dealer at the National, I no longer take anything but CASH and checks. If you have bought from me before and pay by check, you can take the merchandise with you; if not, I will send you the merchandise when the check clears.

I have taken huge amounts in cash and checks before, and have done the National in Chicago so many times that I consider the Rosemont location quite safe outside the show room; I am more concerned about inside the show room, where I have stepped up my own security. Everything will be locked before, during and after all transactions. Stay Safe!!!

Steve

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

I've always felt perfectly safe in that area. It's the polar opposite of some crime-ridden ghetto. In fact, the only people I've ever seen anywhere in the surrounding area are those who are there to attend the show. I've never really seen any locals. The entire area was seemingly designed toward out-of-town travelers for conventions.