Burbank card show 8/23 - 8/25

[Jewish-collector]

Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

Walked the show yesterday. Got there around 11:15. Was a little surprised at the ratio of modern to vintage (although I guess I shouldn't have been). I'd say 85% modern with a TON of pokemon. Don't think I've ever seen so much pokemon at one show. I got spoiled at the National seeing sooo much vintage.

You're surprised ? Most of the local (& even regional shows) these days is the shiny stuff.

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

You're surprised ? Most of the local (& even regional shows) these days is the shiny stuff.

I guess I was still under the spell of the National where vintage was overflowing like the melty cheese on a great NY slice

[oldschool73]

As others have said...maybe 15% vintage..AND...could easily get better prices even with shipping, tax, auction fees. Quite disappointing from a vintage perspective. Only reasonable dealer was Ash...who, for the hour I was at his table, 3 other dealers came and bought to resell same day (Friday).

[Exhibitman]

That's why I do really well at Anaheim: lots of demand for vintage stuff. Of course since i am getting to be vintage stuff myself, I have to moderate my approach. I will be at Pasadena in two weeks; that's an easy show from a logistical perspective.

[Tere1071]

I was there yesterday from just after 12:00 noon to 5:00 P.M. My perspective is from someone who's collecting 1967, 1968, and 1969 Topps Baseball in lower condition.

My goal was to fill in both sets with stars and a few commons. From what I could find, I was able to obtain some missing commons and a 67 Mays in good condition with nice eye appeal for reasonable prices. I was also able to upgrade commons, particularly for 1968.

There weren't too many ungraded cards that met my criteria- condition and budget. Several dealers maintained prices that went well-above eBay, i.e. 69 high number commons in ex-mint condition at $10-$12 each; 69 Earl Weaver in VG-EX condition at $30; an off-center 68 LaRussa also at $30 and finally a 69 Tug McGraw in VG-EX at $20. I can live with the ones that are already in my collection for the time being.

There was some vintage, mostly slabbed, at fairly stiff prices. I almost decided to upgrade a few of my 71 Topps with slabbed cards rated at 6, but I didn't see anything that was that much better than what I already had raw and purchased for a lot less money, so have some working funds for the Pasadena show in two weeks.

Visually, there were some very nice items to behold. One dealer had an array of Jackie Robinson material that stood out and pleasant to view. My friend who accompanied me was awed and spooked by a Sharon Tate autographed on a piece of paper, while I saw the Beatles infamous "butcher cover" upclose for the first time.

Most of the tables were manned by dealers with slabs in all sports and fantasy-type cards. It reminded me of a typical local show at Frank & Sons which occurs three times a week monthly. I don't see the appeal and many of those collectors don't get older sports cards and I don't think that'll ever change.

Happy collecting!

Phil aka Tere1071

1967 Topps Baseball 523/533
1968 Topps Baseball 582/598
1969 Topps Baseball 657/664

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Tere1071

One dealer had an array of Jackie Robinson material that stood out and pleasant to view.

That guy has his Jackie Robinson museum at every show.

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

That guy has his Jackie Robinson museum at every show.

Yes I've seen him at every show I've attended. Nice guy. Obviously loves Jackie. Think he must use is table to buy Jackie stuff and not so much sell Jackie stuff

[Fuddjcal]

Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

Yes I've seen him at every show I've attended. Nice guy. Obviously loves Jackie. Think he must use is table to buy Jackie stuff and not so much sell Jackie stuff

I ended up with this Robinson from another dealer at a really good price a little trade and cash. Probably not the nicest Signature, not the best job of slabbing by the idiots at Beckett. It does have the ever present "Pinhole" AND LOW POPSICLE which I have come to appreciate. All those contribute to it being sloppy 3rds and making it through the National. I passed on a few other cards I can find everyday and snatched this while it was there cause I liked the dealer and wanted to build some repore,

Got beat up on a couple of other nice cards, including 1 from Ash that he's had a year or better.

Pretty much everything there you always see at these local shows. The few other dealers I know were most definitely buying from Ash too. He must give them better deals than he does me,

That said, I really enjoyed the show. Got there @ 9:00AM, great on site parking. waited in the lobby after checking in and they started to let us in @9:45A. AC working great, beautiful bathrooms everywhere and internet working perfectly.
I'll be back for a quick look around in February.