Wanna go to a virtual card show?

Dnice · July 3, 2015 1:41PM

Went to a show tonight. Got back an hour ago. I took some pictures cause I know many of you like to see whats out there. This show is in Fort Lauderdale Fl. Its in a hotel and they rent out the ballroom to us every month. As for how the show went. It was a pretty good turnout. I didn't see TOO much money exchanging hands but again, I wasn't staring either. Lots of the dealers do trades which sometimes include cash. I did see something funny tonight when someone (male - mid to late 20's) asked about a Jeter SP 9. The seller said 14, so the guy gives him a 10 and a 5 and tells the dealer to keep the change. It was pretty funny because the person was serious too. He looked embarrassed when the dealer then said, its $1400, not $14 dollars.

As for me, I picked up a card that I have already owned twice in the past but needed it again for my PC. This one is by far the best copy out of the others Ive seen in terms of sharp corners and centering.

As for the photos, well here you go..

grote15 · July 3, 2015 1:50PM

Great job at capturing the show in photos~impressive selection of vintage cards, too.

Thanks for posting all the pics!

BLUEJAYWAY · July 3, 2015 2:41PM

Thanks for the good report. There sure is no shortage of fine old/new material out there. Interesting to note from your pictures. One vendor priced their material (Book Price/Actual price) while the other one did not price any cards. Always wondered what the buying public prefers, either priced or not priced. And the pros/cons of both systems. For myself I like to see a price, so at least there is a starting point to work from, as most of the time seller/buyer knows that the posted price is just that.

SidePocket · July 3, 2015 2:45PM

Wow, that is some high quality stuff! Especially for a monthly show.

BTW, why would a seller say "14" instead of 14 hundred?

EagleEyeKid · July 3, 2015 4:22PM

I've always disliked the book price and our price stickers. It doesn't make me feel all warm and fuzzy.
The GMA slabbed cards are hilarious. I'd be embarrassed to even display them.

jackstraw · July 3, 2015 7:23PM

Thanks for that! i really enjoyed that made me miss going to shows and my local card shops.

jmaciu · July 3, 2015 9:51PM

Thanks for sharing some great pictures of very nice cards. It looks like an excellent show.

KendallCat · July 3, 2015 9:59PM

Thank you for sharing. I used to go to shows in Ft Lauderdale, and they used to have a great one in the winter months back when I was growing up in south Florida - lots of people down from up north for the winter. Some great vintage stuff in high grade there / do you remember the dealer who had all of the nice Yankees stuff?

swish54 · July 3, 2015 11:39PM

<< <i>Thanks for the good report. There sure is no shortage of fine old/new material out there. Interesting to note from your pictures. One vendor priced their material (Book Price/Actual price) while the other one did not price any cards. Always wondered what the buying public prefers, either priced or not priced. And the pros/cons of both systems. For myself I like to see a price, so at least there is a starting point to work from, as most of the time seller/buyer knows that the posted price is just that. >>

I prefer they have a price. That way I don't have to ask what they want on a bunch of cards and waste both our times if their prices are sky high. I'll spend more time going through someone's table that has prices, than the same table that does not have prices.

WalterSobchak · July 3, 2015 11:48PM

"Book price" is an utterly meaningless term in today's sports card market.

Also, that's a really nice looking '68 Maris.

thesouthdoesitagain · July 4, 2015 12:54AM

Some really nice pre-war stuff. Love the 40-60's stuff!!! Lots of great looking RC's i love seeing.
Was suprised to see a 52 Mick in there, did it say Altered? on it. Wonder what the asking price was?

BaltimoreYankee · July 4, 2015 1:17AM

Thanks for sharing, Marc and congrats on that stunning '68 Maris! Some really nice cards at this show. I like the Red Heart Musial.

mickeymantle24 · July 4, 2015 1:18AM

Man I would have loved to buy that 61T Mantle PSA 8!

RynoandBo · July 4, 2015 3:22AM

Thanks for taking the time to post this.

That 1951 Bowman PSA 2 Mantle to the right of the 1952 Topps BGS Mantle looks nice for the grade.

Warriors8 · July 4, 2015 3:49AM

Nice vintage baseball thanks for sharing.

DM23HOF · July 4, 2015 5:06AM

Nothing like a show with great stuff! And Jeeeeeez does that little 51B Mick look amazing-- hits the eye like a 3.5 easy at first glance with that nice image and uncommonly nice centering

If your Maris said GEM MT it wouldn't look out of place-- gorgeous sharp card, bro!

Dboneesq · July 4, 2015 5:11AM

Thanks for sharing and enjoy that awesome looking Maris!

Dnice · July 4, 2015 7:03AM

Thanks to all for checking out the photos and leaving your comments. I really enjoy reading what everyones interests are at these shows. There are certainly some heavy hitters (dealers) at this shows with some high quality inventory.

heritage · July 4, 2015 7:38AM

Thank you that was cool. Nothing like a good card show. Congrats on your pickup as well.

Juggs · July 5, 2015 4:44AM

If I were going to set up for a show I'd load my tables with common boxes. Seems like very show I go to there's always a large amount of people dropping $10-20 on commons each sitting.

Thanks for the pictures.

cpamike · July 6, 2015 1:22PM

Marc, congratulations on the 1968 Roger Maris. Definitely certified high end to me. Sorry I couldn't resist.

Thanks for sharing the pictures from the show. Lots of eye candy there.

DanBessette · July 6, 2015 1:37PM

I love your 68 Maris and the 67 you showed in the other thread! I'd love to check out your registry. Can you link it?

Wanna go to a virtual card show?

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