Basic questions / advice for National

[brass_rat]

Originally Posted by Jim VB

Steve,

I'll attempt to be serious for a second, but it's really not my strong suit.

So I've noticed.

Good point on the paper trail...I'm sure most dealers would like to report zero income every year... Haha

[calvindog]

The IRS actually pays informants to snitch on tax cheats. It never ceases to amaze me how arrogant some card dealers and other part-time sellers are; it would take a phone call from one aggrieved customer to the IRS to have the dealer painfully investigated by the IRS for their easily-discovered fraud.

[Anthony S.]

If anybody walks up to you with a Fireside T-208 in 5+ condition duct-taped to their forehead and starts speaking to you in plural, run.

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by Anthony S.

If anybody walks up to you with a Fireside T-208 in 5+ condition duct-taped to their forehead and starts speaking to you in plural, run.

Hey! Isn't that Hal Chase on that $10,000 bill?

[barrysloate]

Not Hal, but his uncle Samuel.

[HRBAKER]

There is some sage advice buried in this thread; wear comfortable shoes, take notes, plan on spending more than you think and steer clear of the food that is sold there. I have never had trouble writing a check. Of course if you have a wallet full of money orders (all under $10,000 of course) you should do just fine as well.

[Leon]

As far as paying for cards at the National, I will echo others' sentiments. I usually bring a wad of greenbacks and then a checkbook for the "just in case" situations. When I sell I will take cash or a check, if the person giving the check has some relevence about them. (that last statement is what I call the "warm fuzzy" factor). I almost always wear a T-shirt, shorts and good sneakers. And the best advice is to not eat too much food at the show. Maybe a hot dog to get you by but I would not eat a whole lot....or you might not have a nice night ......regards