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

[bcbgcbrcb]

I would be thrilled if that is the case, Leon. So, if I put my name on their waiting list today, in the next 2 or 3 years, they will have a booth for me?

Considering they lose about 100 booths this year by going to a smaller venue in Cleveland, I assume that leaves out numerous dealers who would already have National seniority over me. That’s on top of the existing waiting list, which I’m sure is extensive. Unless they build that show up to a 2,000 table event by 2026, I don’t see any way that it’s happening. Might be what the public wants to hear…..

[Leon]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

I would be thrilled if that is the case, Leon. So, if I put my name on their waiting list today, in the next 2 or 3 years, they will have a booth for me?

Considering they lose about 100 booths this year by going to a smaller venue in Cleveland, I assume that leaves out numerous dealers who would already have National seniority over me. That’s on top of the existing waiting list, which I’m sure is extensive. Unless they build that show up to a 2,000 table event by 2026, I don’t see any way that it’s happening. Might be what the public wants to hear…..

I think you should put your name on the list. The new crew that took over the National is going to make some things happen. And, they read this forum. Get on the list, then at least you can be in line. And/Or, there is almost no doubt you could find someone that has a table to sell you a case or two for the show...
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[bcbgcbrcb]

Thanks, Leon. Certainly worth a shot and nothing to lose.

[Exhibitman]

Let's just start our own damn show and we can waitlist them!

[ocjack]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Let's just start our own damn show and we can waitlist them!

Plus 1.

[jbsports33]

Pick the right shows and be patience! and make sure you have enough travel money and $$ to pay the fees. Communicate and talk to people! Many will tell you and talk about other shows during the first show you pick!
Good luck!

[philliesfan]

Let's just start our own damn show and we can waitlist them!
Yesterday 11:41 AM

Maybe we can have our own card show. Maybe create a new forum for a card show and set it for a certain date. And anyone interested can shoot a short 1 minute video of what you have for sale and post it.

I don't know if this would work or if it is even a good idea but who knows. It may beat listing individual cards and scans by using video.

Bob

[bcbgcbrcb]

You mean a virtual card show, Bob?

[Gary Dunaier]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Let's just start our own damn show and we can waitlist them!

If you need a celebrity guest, I'm available...

[Lucas00]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Let's just start our own damn show and we can waitlist them!

A N54 ran show, I like the sound of that.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Thus far, no response back from my follow-up efforts with the National, Chantilly or Philadelphia shows. Strongsville did respond with a no chance any time soon answer.

On the bright side, my local card show down here this past weekend brought in a total of $160 in sales less the $50 table fee and $10 gas. Of course, that’s not counting what I paid for everything I sold so probably lucky to break even there. Quite underwhelming as usual.