Buying collections - can this work?

[Belfast1933]

I’m thinking about how to get more active in the area of buying out full collections.

I attend local shows from time to time and I often collector/sellers moving from table to table looking to sell (usually individual cards and more often, modern not vintage)

I am toying with the idea of setting up as a “dealer” at a few local shows with the sole intent to purchase vintage cards and vintage collections. I’d be open to making purchases on the spot, of course… but I wonder if this may also open up to opportunities to talk and network with collectors who may want to liquidate cards in bulk, etc.

I’d welcome your thoughts on whether this might be worth the effort. (And I’d love to also hear your other ideas on how to start to become more front & center buying out vintage collections)

Thx for your thoughts

Jeff