Massive theft at Dallas card show, Nearly 2 Million Dollars worth of cards stolen

[pawpawdiv9]

Just saw it on ABC news this morning

[Exhibitman]

Here’s my stupid question: does bringing all of these super expensive cards to a show ever result in a sale on site?

Dealers please elaborate.

[SyrNy1960]

When I would go to card shows and purchase cards, I'm hugging, squeezing, and checking on them to ensure they don't get taken. And I'm only talking about $1,000+ cards. I can't imagine letting $2M worth of cards out of my eye site. But I get it, dealers at shows have a lot do and can get distracted easy.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by SyrNy1960

When I would go to card shows and purchase cards, I'm hugging, squeezing, and checking on them to ensure they don't get taken. And I'm only talking about $1,000+ cards. I can't imagine letting $2M worth of cards out of my eye site. But I get it, dealers at shows have a lot do and can get distracted easy.

+1 agreed

I am the same way just as a buyer bringing large amount of cash and/or a few high value cards to trade

Hopefully the reward helps get them caught

[SyrNy1960]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

+1 agreed

I am the same way just as a buyer bringing large amount of cash and/or a few high value cards to trade

Hopefully the reward helps get them caught

Yeah, I sometimes laugh at myself how over-the-top I am of constantly checking my cards

[brunswickreeves]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Here’s my stupid question: does bringing all of these super expensive cards to a show ever result in a sale on site?

Dealers please elaborate.

Expensive cards dealers bring to shows are not just purchased since it circumvents the risk and fear of shipping, but are also acquired as an upgraded to something a collector already has (hence why higher end dealers will often have a variety of the same card in different grades-they’re providing a service to a clientele). For example a show attendee makes a deal for their 51 Bowman Mick PSA 1 which they lay on the table along with $4K in cash, in trade for the dealer’s 51 Bowman Mick PSA 2.

[parkplace33]

Are there paid security at the National?

[HOF_Forever]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Here’s my stupid question: does bringing all of these super expensive cards to a show ever result in a sale on site?

Dealers please elaborate.

Not a dealer, but I bought a low end N28 Tim Keefe from Ash at the 2023 Strongsville show. In the few minutes it took me to check out the card and think about how much I wanted to offer I watched people buy a high grade 53 Topps Satchel Paige and a T206 green Cobb. This year I asked his son to see a card and the guy next to me was buying a Goudey Ruth. I'd say plenty of the cards get sold on-site.