White Plains NY Card show this weekend

[yanksfan09]

I dont understand why dealers don't set more fair prices to sell as they would be getting cash in hand that day! They wouldn't have to sell over an auction site or be paid by paypal and lose much more $ to fees.

I went there Saturday and most of the tables were grossly overpriced that had pre war. Although I did make a couple decent purchases. I don't mind paying slightly above ebay auction prices but not 2X or more like most ask for. I don't understand the business strategy of these people. Do they expect to get any new customers or make any sales with these prices? They complain shows aren't like they used to be but they're the reason why.

It was also very tight in there (tables too close together), but I still had a good time for a few hours. There was a couple more tables with pre war cards than I was expecting but still probably 90% shiny stuff etc... I don't let that or the crazy prices bother me. I just wish more good people like the ones on the board would set up tables at shows like this and the shows could be so much better. I hate to see people saying they won't go to show anymore etc... I just wish there was a way to make these things better.

I'm looking forward to hopefully going to my first National this year. I don't know if this has been done at Nationals or any shows, but I thought it might be cool if the board set up a table at a show. Sort of a BST table where members could meet, buy, sell, trade...I suppose a table woudn't be necessary but would be a nice meeting spot at least. I don't know...just a thought (probably dumb)....

[Jim VB]

Erick,

Leon's table seems to do exactly that, in an unofficial capacity.

[yanksfan09]

Jim

That works, good to know. I hope I get a chance to go this year, we'll see.....

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Jim VB

Erick,

Leon's table seems to do exactly that, in an unofficial capacity.

For the past 5 or more years, Scott Brockelman and myself have set up and had most folks come to our table and hang out (behind the cases and sitting down). The past 3-4 years we have had the privilege of having Richard Masson and Jay Miller take up homesteading with us too. We always have a great time and everyone is invited. As the National gets closer we will let folks know what our table # is. We hope to see everyone there again. best regards

[Robextend]

Originally Posted by yanksfan09

I went there Saturday and most of the tables were grossly overpriced that had pre war. Although I did make a couple decent purchases. I don't mind paying slightly above ebay auction prices but not 2X or more like most ask for. I don't understand the business strategy of these people. Do they expect to get any new customers or make any sales with these prices? They complain shows aren't like they used to be but they're the reason why.

Erick, I totally agree, and I believe I met you at the SGC table. I don't mind paying more than I usually do, but when a dealer is selling 33 Goudey beater commons for $30-$40 each, I just scratch my head. When I first started going to these shows I used to fire back with "I've gotten this for half the price on EBAY", but I stopped after it didn't do any good and I would rather not get the look of death from every table.

I walked out of there with a couple good finds in "dollar" bins as well as taking care of some much needed SGC and JSA business.