How does a new seller get into ANY major card show these days?

[parkplace33]

Phil, it’s tough getting in. I recommend contacting one of the dealers already set up and see if you can buy space from them.

Prices at a lot of these shows are going up in 2024 so you might have an avenue to get in.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Thank you for the input, Drew. That has always been the easiest solution. Unfortunately, the show promoters beginning with the National are shutting down that avenue by explicitly disallowing that in the dealer contracts that need to be signed. Dealer costs going up in 2024 is definitely not a plus for me, if it forces others out, will most likely keep me out as well for the same reason. Finances are tighter for me than probably just about anyone else out there looking to set up at a major show.

[the-illini]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

Thank you for the input, Drew. That has always been the easiest solution. Unfortunately, the show promoters beginning with the National are shutting down that avenue by explicitly disallowing that in the dealer contracts that need to be signed. Dealer costs going up in 2024 is definitely not a plus for me, if it forces others out, will most likely keep me out as well for the same reason. Finances are tighter for me than probably just about anyone else out there looking to set up at a major show.

It is in the contracts that subletting tables is not allowed, but it happens all the time. As previously mentioned, that is your quickest way to getting a decent table at the big shows.

[Peter_Spaeth]

The promoters should still reply to inquiries like Phil's. They can't be that busy, and they certainly aren't that important.

[philliesfan]

I am also trying to get in the Philly show.
No luck so far even though I have done it in the past.

[Exhibitman]

Did you pick up the phone? Might try that. I find that a 20th century approach is sometimes best since emails and the like are really passive in character.

[bcbgcbrcb]

I called first and that’s when I was directed to complete the application online, both Chantilly and Philly did that and I understand that it’s the same people running both. I just messaged Strongsville through their website at the end of last week to follow up on my application there. I don’t recall seeing a telephone contact number online for that one.