Small Town Iowa Card Show Haul... Better than you think

ainmon · 06-25-2017, 07:17 PM

Just wanted to post an update 11/5/17 REAL card show in Des Moines PM me for details

Went to a show in a dying mall in small town Iowa. Must say, I'm pretty pleased:

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And last but not least....

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Got to say was pleasantly surprised.

Cavaliercards · 06-25-2017, 07:17 PM

Great pickups. Must have been a fun show.

floridavet · 06-25-2017, 07:37 PM

Which show/town?

ainmon · 06-25-2017, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by floridavet

Which show/town?

Mason City Iowa

mike1498 · 06-25-2017, 07:46 PM

I'm not even kidding, I have went to 3-4 card shows decently sized in NJ and have never seen a brady or aaron rodgers auto so congrats on your finds!

ainmon · 06-25-2017, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mike1498

I'm not even kidding, I have went to 3-4 card shows decently sized in NJ and have never seen a brady or aaron rodgers auto so congrats on your finds!

Yeah, was debating on going or not... 50% 50% shot of having nothing whatsoever to having nice stuff...

mike1498 · 06-25-2017, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ainmon

Yeah, was debating on going or not... 50% 50% shot of having nothing whatsoever to having nice stuff...

Its hard to find nice high end football stuff anymore at shows, I went to a show today and the best card I saw was a Brett Favre Chrome auto /50 and of course they guy was obnoxious and said he'd sell it for 400! I could've bought a flawless 1/1 favre auto for 300 lol and I think a flawless 1/1 is better than a chrome /50.

Nationals was even terrible in NJ, I heard I was considered a really bad show compared to other years like Chicago. Maybe card shows are awful by us.

ainmon · 06-25-2017, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mike1498

Its hard to find nice high end football stuff anymore at shows, I went to a show today and the best card I saw was a Brett Favre Chrome auto /50 and of course they guy was obnoxious and said he'd sell it for 400! I could've bought a flawless 1/1 favre auto for 300 lol and I think a flawless 1/1 is better than a chrome /50.

Yeah, most of the time if there is anything it's so overpriced its comical i.e. one dealer had a 2013 aaron judge bowman chrome for $100 (said he was firm on his price) only twice what they go for on eBay lol.

ShellShock · 06-25-2017, 08:06 PM

Hopefully you got a good deal on the Brady and Rodgers for it being a small town

ainmon · 06-25-2017, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellShock

Hopefully you got a good deal on the Brady and Rodgers for it being a small town

I thought it was quite reasonable for what they were Rodgers 3 color exquisite (four if you count the blue swatch) and Brady Paradigm (1/25) have about 2700 wrapped up in the two.

Slette · 06-25-2017, 09:13 PM

Wow, was it at Southbridge Mall? That's a pretty impressive haul for there! How many tables were set up?

I'm from the area and in the early 90's, that place used to be jam packed for a card show.

ainmon · 06-25-2017, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Slette

Wow, was it at Southbridge Mall? That's a pretty impressive haul for there! How many tables were set up?

I'm from the area and in the early 90's, that place used to be jam packed for a card show.

Yes it was, there were maybe 25-30 tables. There are a ton of small shows in the area just depends on who shows if there is anything worth while or not. The show in Marion (Cedar Rapids area) is usually the best... Working on getting a much bigger show set up regularly in Des Moines.

Collinsfanatic · 06-26-2017, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ainmon

Yeah, most of the time if there is anything it's so overpriced its comical i.e. one dealer had a 2013 aaron judge bowman chrome for $100 (said he was firm on his price) only twice what they go for on eBay lol.

Should have snagged it now but I completely understand where your coming from some dealers just won't budge

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Aquagolf70 · 06-26-2017, 05:17 AM

Do the small town folk know about eBay or were you able to get a deal?

Stifle · 06-26-2017, 06:09 AM

Fantastic purchases. Every time I hear anybody discuss Iowa I have to check to see how far it is away from Spencer. Yes, I read the book on "Dewie", but it's more than about a rescued cat, more about how those in Iowa bond as a community. Great book and Great finds. Hope you keep doing well in the future.

IowaCubs1 · 06-26-2017, 11:06 AM

Would like to see one in Des Moines. Nice haul.

ainmon · 06-26-2017, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by IowaCubs1

Would like to see one in Des Moines. Nice haul.

Yeah, will be making some calls tomorrow to try and secure a location. So hopefully soon. Will need help getting people to come out...I'm sure you know how overwhelming the Urbandale show can be

Dielon · 06-26-2017, 11:17 AM

Dang you threw down some coin. I've been very fortunate at my local shows in Marion/Cedar Rapids.

ainmon · 06-26-2017, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dielon

Dang you threw down some coin. I've been very fortunate at my local shows in Marion/Cedar Rapids.

I set up at that show all the time. One of the better ones around. Same people trying to set up on in Des Moines.

Slette · 06-26-2017, 12:13 PM

Try getting a hold of Tonsofcommons on here - I believe that's his name. He puts on shows in Iowa. I believe he did/does one in Urbandale every so often, although I could be wrong.

ainmon · 06-26-2017, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Slette

Try getting a hold of Tonsofcommons on here - I believe that's his name. He puts on shows in Iowa. I believe he did/does one in Urbandale every so often, although I could be wrong.

Yeah, the biggest problem with the urbandale show id's there is literally a ton of commons lol. I know of several people with amazing stuff that will not do that show because 80% off the 20ish tables are common junk boxes.

Morgoth · 06-26-2017, 12:19 PM

Finding good cards is definately an issue at local shows here. With Ebay making the good cards so liquid they just get sold on ebay and all the dreck is left over for the shows.

ainmon · 06-26-2017, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Morgoth

Finding good cards is definately an issue at local shows here. With Ebay making the good cards so liquid they just get sold on ebay and all the dreck is left over for the shows.

That's not a huge issue for people with stuff here. Within two hours of Des Moines I know of six different people who routinely set up at the fanatics and or the national in Chicago. It's just not worth the time to set up at a 20 table show that is know for common junk boxes.

bradical · 06-26-2017, 12:37 PM

Come on over to monthly show in Omaha. Usually around 20 tables with some usually good foot traffic.

ainmon · 06-26-2017, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bradical

Come on over to monthly show in Omaha. Usually around 20 tables with some usually good foot traffic.

I usually go and try to buy stuff there

06-25-2017, 07:17 PM	#1
ainmon Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,793 lindz042007	Small Town Iowa Card Show Haul... Better than you think Just wanted to post an update 11/5/17 REAL card show in Des Moines PM me for details Went to a show in a dying mall in small town Iowa. Must say, I'm pretty pleased: [IMG]Untitled by Andrew Inmon, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]Untitled by Andrew Inmon, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]Untitled by Andrew Inmon, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]Untitled by Andrew Inmon, on Flickr[/IMG] And last but not least.... [IMG]Untitled by Andrew Inmon, on Flickr[/IMG] Got to say was pleasantly surprised. Last edited by ainmon; 08-04-2017 at 08:44 PM.

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Cavaliercards Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 30,889 cavaliercards	Great pickups. Must have been a fun show. __________________ Always Buying: Vintage and Tobacco Cards Follow us on Twitter AND Instagram: @Cavaliercards

06-25-2017, 07:46 PM	#5
mike1498 Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Baltimore Posts: 7,448 college_beer_money	I'm not even kidding, I have went to 3-4 card shows decently sized in NJ and have never seen a brady or aaron rodgers auto so congrats on your finds! __________________ Check out my cards! https://www.instagram.com/college_beer_money/

06-25-2017, 09:13 PM	#11
Slette Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St Paul, MN Posts: 3,231	Wow, was it at Southbridge Mall? That's a pretty impressive haul for there! How many tables were set up? I'm from the area and in the early 90's, that place used to be jam packed for a card show. __________________ Always buying 2006 Donruss Elite Chad Greenway and Abdul Hodges.

06-26-2017, 11:06 AM	#16
IowaCubs1 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 12,624	Would like to see one in Des Moines. Nice haul. __________________ COLLECTING: IOWA HAWKEYES, KC CHIEFS https://www.flickr.com/photos/156628859@N08/albums/with/72157686059706286

06-25-2017, 07:37 PM	#3
floridavet Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 340 floridavet11 floridavet	Which show/town?

06-25-2017, 08:06 PM	#9
ShellShock Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,666	Hopefully you got a good deal on the Brady and Rodgers for it being a small town

06-26-2017, 05:17 AM	#14
Aquagolf70 Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,642	Do the small town folk know about eBay or were you able to get a deal?

06-26-2017, 06:09 AM	#15
Stifle Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: I've met great collectors throughout MI and N. Indiana / CHI. Posts: 9,362 Stifle	Fantastic purchases. Every time I hear anybody discuss Iowa I have to check to see how far it is away from Spencer. Yes, I read the book on "Dewie", but it's more than about a rescued cat, more about how those in Iowa bond as a community. Great book and Great finds. Hope you keep doing well in the future.

06-26-2017, 11:17 AM	#18
Dielon Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,163 dielonthug	Dang you threw down some coin. I've been very fortunate at my local shows in Marion/Cedar Rapids. __________________ Looking for all CHAD GREENWAY that I currently don't have! https://sportscardalbum.com/u/Dielonthug

06-26-2017, 12:13 PM	#20
Slette Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St Paul, MN Posts: 3,231	Try getting a hold of Tonsofcommons on here - I believe that's his name. He puts on shows in Iowa. I believe he did/does one in Urbandale every so often, although I could be wrong. __________________ Always buying 2006 Donruss Elite Chad Greenway and Abdul Hodges.

06-26-2017, 12:19 PM	#22
Morgoth Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 3,924	Finding good cards is definately an issue at local shows here. With Ebay making the good cards so liquid they just get sold on ebay and all the dreck is left over for the shows.

06-26-2017, 12:37 PM	#24
bradical Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 8,409	Come on over to monthly show in Omaha. Usually around 20 tables with some usually good foot traffic. __________________ :turkey: :turkey: :turkey: