What do you look for at the National?

MrVintage · September 16, 2012 10:02AM

Me and one of my buddies are thinking about setting up at next years National Convention and I was wondering what type of stuff sells well and what people are looking for? We would be setting up mostly for fun and just to say that we did it, but of course making a few bucks would be nice as well.....any advice?

mrmint23 · September 16, 2012 10:23AM

Prices cheaper than eBay and dealers that will talk to you.

orioles93 · September 16, 2012 10:33AM

I noticed high end commons from 70s or before sold well. Also mid to high grade, graded 60s or earlier cards. Just price things slightly below ebay prices and you should be able to make a little money. And the most important thing, be nice and personable to everyone that comes to your table. Dealers with bad people skills was my biggest complaint of the national this past year.

judgebuck · September 16, 2012 11:08AM

There were several dealers with bad people skills and cards priced higher than book. If you're going to do it, I would suggest that you have a great time, be nice to customers, and price your cards fairly. I would not go in expecting to make much, if any, money. That's just my opinion, though.