My Burbank Card Show Recap + Galactic Question!

messier2 · 02-18-2024, 12:15 AM

Hi Guys,

Normally I post these in the Baseball forum, but since I have shifted to mostly collecting basketball, I feel it's more appropriate here.

[Apologies for the long read!]

Today is/was my last day at the show (will be heading to Palm Springs all day tomorrow before my flight back home). This was my first Burbank Show...my first mega show since the National. Overall, I was very impressed with most aspects of it. It was well-run...just a few points of improvement I will mention later.

Overall:

Great show! I have been to tons of shows in the last few years and this one is on par with Dallas as the shows with the most positive "vibes" and just people happy and excited to be there. Both the attendees and the dealers!

My observations:

* Prices were much more reasonable compared to previous shows I have been to. The stickers were right on eBay last sales which is a-ok with me. I would say 60% of the dealers had stickers on their cards...which is an improvement!

* Dealers were much more willing to negotiate...10% off here, 15% off there. They were very flexible which I liked. I think they realize that if you want to be a dinosaur with 2021 prices and being firm on them...no one will buy from them!

* Lot of adults, lots of teenagers, a few significant others, and slightly less kids than what I have seen in other shows. Not sure if that's good or bad, but that's what I saw.

* LOTS of card cleaner tables. This is the first time I have seen them at any show I have been to. One even advertised that he was a former PSA grader! They all had brisk business. I would say there were 5-8 overall in both rooms. Personally, I clean my own cards, but that's just me!

* I also loved the wide aisles, great air circulation, the second room was super bright compared to the first, which was pleasant to walk around and even better when looking over raw cards!

* I commented on the baseball forum that bargain boxes were not too many...well Friday and Saturday...they were out in full force! Loved it!

For improvement:

* The parking was crazy. $20 per day no in/out. Thank goodness my hotel was next door so, no worries there. I think people would be ok about the $20 if there was in/out. Something to think about for the future...

* The VIP badges. Now that I have seen the Tag-picture-badges, they look nice. BUT, they should have an option for those that don't have time to wait in line or don't want to...to have a standard VIP badge. That would be nice. I have a mini-collection of VIP badges at home and the disposable wrist band just does not cut it!

That's pretty much it for the needs improvement category.

Here is my question.

Are Revolution Galactic cards no longer in demand? I know that everyone is all about Downtown's, Kaboom's, etc. But, are Galactics pretty much dead in terms of demand?

I ask because I fished this out of bargain bin at $3...I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the galactic background design, the player, and the price. Then, I was thinking about it more and realize...people don't care about them anymore? I even was worried the dealer would realize the mistake and try to back out of the deal, but he didn't flinch an eye!

I know the Mobley hype has died down now that he's hurt...but still...

Looks clean too, so will be added to my next PSA sub!

02-18-2024, 12:15 AM	#1
messier2 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 15,307	My Burbank Card Show Recap + Galactic Question! Hi Guys, Normally I post these in the Baseball forum, but since I have shifted to mostly collecting basketball, I feel it's more appropriate here. [Apologies for the long read!] Today is/was my last day at the show (will be heading to Palm Springs all day tomorrow before my flight back home). This was my first Burbank Show...my first mega show since the National. Overall, I was very impressed with most aspects of it. It was well-run...just a few points of improvement I will mention later. Overall: Great show! I have been to tons of shows in the last few years and this one is on par with Dallas as the shows with the most positive "vibes" and just people happy and excited to be there. Both the attendees and the dealers! My observations: * Prices were much more reasonable compared to previous shows I have been to. The stickers were right on eBay last sales which is a-ok with me. I would say 60% of the dealers had stickers on their cards...which is an improvement! * Dealers were much more willing to negotiate...10% off here, 15% off there. They were very flexible which I liked. I think they realize that if you want to be a dinosaur with 2021 prices and being firm on them...no one will buy from them! * Lot of adults, lots of teenagers, a few significant others, and slightly less kids than what I have seen in other shows. Not sure if that's good or bad, but that's what I saw. * LOTS of card cleaner tables. This is the first time I have seen them at any show I have been to. One even advertised that he was a former PSA grader! They all had brisk business. I would say there were 5-8 overall in both rooms. Personally, I clean my own cards, but that's just me! * I also loved the wide aisles, great air circulation, the second room was super bright compared to the first, which was pleasant to walk around and even better when looking over raw cards! * I commented on the baseball forum that bargain boxes were not too many...well Friday and Saturday...they were out in full force! Loved it! For improvement: * The parking was crazy. $20 per day no in/out. Thank goodness my hotel was next door so, no worries there. I think people would be ok about the $20 if there was in/out. Something to think about for the future... * The VIP badges. Now that I have seen the Tag-picture-badges, they look nice. BUT, they should have an option for those that don't have time to wait in line or don't want to...to have a standard VIP badge. That would be nice. I have a mini-collection of VIP badges at home and the disposable wrist band just does not cut it! That's pretty much it for the needs improvement category. Here is my question. Are Revolution Galactic cards no longer in demand? I know that everyone is all about Downtown's, Kaboom's, etc. But, are Galactics pretty much dead in terms of demand? I ask because I fished this out of bargain bin at $3...I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the galactic background design, the player, and the price. Then, I was thinking about it more and realize...people don't care about them anymore? I even was worried the dealer would realize the mistake and try to back out of the deal, but he didn't flinch an eye! I know the Mobley hype has died down now that he's hurt...but still... Looks clean too, so will be added to my next PSA sub!