National prices?

[Matthew H]

Originally Posted by brob28

Just wondering if anyone has thoughts on whether its a good or bad time to list cards on ebay right after the National? My gut tells me it would be better to wait a few weeks as many potential buyers will have purchased what they need at the show. However after reading the posts about the high prices, I'm starting to think "normal" or auction prices will look pretty attractive after the prices. Any thoughts?

Not everyone went to the national...

[quinnsryche]

I spent all day there on Friday and thought it was awful. Alot of the cards I saw can be seen daily on ebay. Ridiculously overpriced cards in terrible condition. Never spent all day at a card show and saw nothing I even considered buying.
Ignorant dealers (sick of that!) and can't tell you how many don't even know their own inventory. Example: "Hi, do you have (fill in the blank)?" Dealer: "I don't know" or Hi, how much for (fill in the blank) Dealer: "this isn't my table, come back later." Ummm... NO. Where else in this country can you go to a business and they don't know what the price is or they can't tell you what they have in stock?
And then I hear, on more than 1 occasion, "oh, this is terrible, I'm not making any money" How about: 1. Customer Service, be friendly and know your product 2. charge a reasonable price (let's start by not charging 3-5X the market value) 3. Be at your table or at least train your employees.
I really would have to be desperate to attend another National.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by quinnsryche

I spent all day there on Friday and thought it was awful. Alot of the cards I saw can be seen daily on ebay. Ridiculously overpriced cards in terrible condition. Never spent all day at a card show and saw nothing I even considered buying.
Ignorant dealers (sick of that!) and can't tell you how many don't even know their own inventory. Example: "Hi, do you have (fill in the blank)?" Dealer: "I don't know" or Hi, how much for (fill in the blank) Dealer: "this isn't my table, come back later." Ummm... NO. Where else in this country can you go to a business and they don't know what the price is or they can't tell you what they have in stock?
And then I hear, on more than 1 occasion, "oh, this is terrible, I'm not making any money" How about: 1. Customer Service, be friendly and know your product 2. charge a reasonable price (let's start by not charging 3-5X the market value) 3. Be at your table or at least train your employees.
I really would have to be desperate to attend another National.

Yes but how was the food?

[Bosox Blair]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Yes but how was the food?

Sitting right now at Gibson's steak house (directly across the street). Excellent food. Just had the filet sliders and fries - $12. Delicious! No brainer compared to a $5 hot dog inside the show...

Plus Gibson's has free wi-fi!!! (At the show you have to pay $10 a day to access the hotspot...no need thanks to Gibson's.

Met Tony yesterday and he kindly delivered a card to me. Tony, sorry to hear your experience at the show was bad. It was nice to meet you and chat a bit!

Cheers,
Blair

[quinnsryche]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Yes but how was the food?

$7 hot a hot dog and small pop. My son ate, I did not.
Blair, it was a pleasure meeting you. Other collectors are soooo much cordial than dealers.
Leon, stopped by your table a few times but didn't get to meet you.

[texigator]

Originally Posted by quinnsryche

$7 hot a hot dog and small pop. My son ate, I did not.
Blair, it was a pleasure meeting you. Other collectors are soooo much cordial than dealers.
Leon, stopped by your table a few times but didn't get to meet you.

Leon saw them take out the Vintage Authentics guy in handcuffs on Wednesday, so he was hiding under his table.

[Delray Vintage]

Tried the National last year, my reaction was it was a display show. I collect mostly pre 1900 so it was slim pickings. Mostly I enjoyed the displays of the t -206 wagners and the great collection of yum yum, kbats, etc.

I graded a few old csa holders into psa and sgc so at least I accomplished something. I find the auctions more pleasurable since at least it is a true market price. After the airfare and cab rides, Airport parking I felt the $600 invested was not worth it.

Give me a nice Rea catalog and I'll stay home.