Having success at a card show.... - Page 5

5toosweet · 05-24-2015, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kabenac

Thank you so much! I appreciate it. I think there's a huge lack of shows in L.A. and someone has to do it! Have you had any player signings? I buy cards from a local guy and he urged me to do a signing - probably not during the first show but for future shows - to draw in some people and make the kids happy.

Yes. I just started doing player signings this year. They do help bring in more customers. Many shows in Michigan use the same old signers over and over again. In the near future I'm gonna be focusing on athletes who have never signed in the area. If I were you look for retired players in your area. Find them by browsing the "through the mail" autograph address lists.

kabenac · 05-25-2015, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 5toosweet

Yes. I just started doing player signings this year. They do help bring in more customers. Many shows in Michigan use the same old signers over and over again. In the near future I'm gonna be focusing on athletes who have never signed in the area. If I were you look for retired players in your area. Find them by browsing the "through the mail" autograph address lists.

That's a great idea to find athletes! Thank you! I was wondering how much the photos cost as well (assuming I have to pay for the photos for the athlete to sign).

Luckily, there are A LOT of players in the area - a few are even into cards from what I'm told (Dmitri Young comes to mind).

patsfan1106 · 05-31-2015, 01:31 AM

Wow just as I was about to bump this up there's been some recent activity! Thanks for all the responses and comments guys! Anyway just finished my first year and am back home for the summer. Been organizing and adding new inventory in preparation for my first show! Some numbers in the OP have been updated.

patsfan1106 · 05-31-2015, 01:42 AM

*5/31/2015 Update*: Just finished my first year of college about 3 weeks ago. Been going hard at organizing and updating my inventory. Purchased a few large lots while at school and am working at getting them in and all organized. Some of the numbers below have been updated. Also talked to the man at the show and was told table cost is $65 for a 6 foot table. Seems kinda expensive to me :-( but oh well it's worth a shot. Have about a case worth of 2014 Draft Baseball to sort into my $0.10-$2.00 bins. Also the numbers below do not include my showcase cards $25-UP I imagine I'll have around 75 of those. Also may have a section for just prospecting..which would include base autos, Slabs, etc.

Basketball Jerseys/Autos sorted by team: 208 count

Baseball Jerseys/Autos sorted by team: 273 count

Football Jerseys/Autos sorted by team: 444 count

Misc (Soccer, Nascar, Hockey, etc.): 17 count

Total amount of $3 jerseys/autos: 942 count

$5 Basketball, Baseball, Football Jerseys/Autos: 219 count

$10 Basketball, Baseball, Football Jerseys/Autos: 56 count

$15 Basketball, Baseball, Football Jerseys/Autos: 20 count

$20 Basketball, Baseball, Football Jerseys/Autos: 17 count

1/1s Baseball, Football: 19 count

chezball · 05-31-2015, 12:15 PM

You should get two 6 foot tables for that price,way too high.
When is the show?

centereacan06 · 05-31-2015, 01:42 PM

Thanks for creating this thread, OP, and thank to everyone who has responded. I've contemplated testing the waters at some smaller local shows this summer and this thread has given me a great idea on how to attempt going about it.

patsfan1106 · 06-19-2016, 06:30 AM

Finally getting around to set up for a show n August, any final advice?

chezball · 06-19-2016, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by patsfan1106

Finally getting around to set up for a show n August, any final advice?

Yes, don't bump year old threads. GL

patsfan1106 · 06-19-2016, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by chezball

Yes, don't bump year old threads. GL

Nothing wrong with hearing the opinions of other collectors

justinstaff756 · 06-20-2016, 10:02 PM

Cards are not for you brother. That's my advice no offense meant. There's 5 pages worth of comments and no advise is gonna save or make you.

patsfan1106 · 06-21-2016, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by justinstaff756

Cards are not for you brother. That's my advice no offense meant. There's 5 pages worth of comments and no advise is gonna save or make you.

jmscoggin · 06-21-2016, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by patsfan1106

He said it in a prickly way which could have been avoided but the root of what he was getting at is 100% true. The thread was already four pages long and contained probably all of the advice it was going to, hence the reason it died off in the first place.

chezball · 06-21-2016, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by justinstaff756

If you don't have 25k worth of cards and are priced at eBay or below than don't waste the time. I set up at many east coast shows and the nationals and the funniest thing is to see someone bragging that they sold 400 dollars in cards and the best thing on there table is a unc Jordan auto and they set up all three days. Just my opinion although those are the guys I like to buy the whole table

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Originally Posted by jmscoggin

He said it in a prickly way which could have been avoided but the root of what he was getting at is 100% true. The thread was already four pages long and contained probably all of the advice it was going to, hence the reason it died off in the first place.

It's the same guy that gave the above post.

jmscoggin · 06-21-2016, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by chezball

It's the same guy that gave the above post.

Certainly gives a little more clarity and not in a good way. Some people aren't cut out for conversation.

chezball · 06-21-2016, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jmscoggin

Certainly gives a little more clarity and not in a good way. Some people aren't cut out for conversation.

Yeah, I won't be going anywhere near his table at the National.

37Jetson · 06-21-2016, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by justinstaff756

Cards are not for you brother. That's my advice no offense meant. There's 5 pages worth of comments and no advise is gonna save or make you.

Way to be supportive of the hobby and your fellow man. I see that you ego is still running rampant.

patsfan1106 · 06-22-2016, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by justinstaff756

Cards are not for you brother. That's my advice no offense meant. There's 5 pages worth of comments and no advise is gonna save or make you.

Thanks for your wonderful comments. My show table is coming along nicely. I'll be sure to post pictures just for you sometime tomorrow

chezball · 06-22-2016, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by patsfan1106

Thanks for your wonderful comments. My show table is coming along nicely. I'll be sure to post pictures just for you sometime tomorrow

I hope members won't be buying anything from him at the National.

hungrycollegek · 06-22-2016, 08:13 PM

Perfect description of the type of guys that are absolute drags at shows. Have fun, talk sports, and make friends.

patsfan1106 · 06-27-2016, 10:55 AM

Here are some pics of some of the things Ill be selling at the....

AUGUST 14 SUNDAY 10AM-3PM $3 ADM.
TYSONS CORNER VA. CROWNE PLAZA
1960 Chain Bridge Rd 22102

chezball · 06-27-2016, 02:45 PM

Have fun and good luck. Also make some cash,and let us know how it went.

cardsrus1 · 06-27-2016, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by patsfan1106

Here are some pics of some of the things Ill be selling at the....

AUGUST 14 SUNDAY 10AM-3PM $3 ADM.
TYSONS CORNER VA. CROWNE PLAZA
1960 Chain Bridge Rd 22102

I would highly recommend purchasing a price gun off Ebay and get to work tagging every card. More than half the buyers are turned off by cards not being priced. Just make sure to leave room for people to bargain with you.

patsfan1106 · 06-27-2016, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cardsrus1

I would highly recommend purchasing a price gun off Ebay and get to work tagging every card. More than half the buyers are turned off by cards not being priced. Just make sure to leave room for people to bargain with you.

Yessir all cards will be priced! Prices will also be at or below ebay

Nymets6986a · 07-07-2016, 08:14 AM

1) local team is always a safe bet as far as selling. I'm from long island for example and I can't keep Syndergaard and Matz autos in stock.

2) cheaper boxes always do well at the shows I go to so that's definitely a good idea.

3) I agree with others who suggest having an attention grabber or two at least.

If it's a smaller show I wouldn't go crazy with a lot of higher end items unless you notice that those kind of people are around. I know by me dealers struggle with higher end items to the general public.

Nymets6986a · 07-07-2016, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by centereacan06

Thanks for creating this thread, OP, and thank to everyone who has responded. I've contemplated testing the waters at some smaller local shows this summer and this thread has given me a great idea on how to attempt going about it.

When I was younger I did a summer show and an older dealer told me if your ever going to set up do so in winter.

Also if you know anyone (family/friends) that do cards try and get them to come visit you. Maybe they'll surprise you and you'll get a sale from them. My biggest sale when I set up a couple years ago was a guy I know from Twitter.

05-31-2015, 01:42 AM	#104
patsfan1106 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 3,974 Briansportscards Briansportscards	5/31/2015 Update: Just finished my first year of college about 3 weeks ago. Been going hard at organizing and updating my inventory. Purchased a few large lots while at school and am working at getting them in and all organized. Some of the numbers below have been updated. Also talked to the man at the show and was told table cost is $65 for a 6 foot table. Seems kinda expensive to me :-( but oh well it's worth a shot. Have about a case worth of 2014 Draft Baseball to sort into my $0.10-$2.00 bins. Also the numbers below do not include my showcase cards $25-UP I imagine I'll have around 75 of those. Also may have a section for just prospecting..which would include base autos, Slabs, etc. Basketball Jerseys/Autos sorted by team: 208 count Baseball Jerseys/Autos sorted by team: 273 count Football Jerseys/Autos sorted by team: 444 count Misc (Soccer, Nascar, Hockey, etc.): 17 count Total amount of $3 jerseys/autos: 942 count $5 Basketball, Baseball, Football Jerseys/Autos: 219 count $10 Basketball, Baseball, Football Jerseys/Autos: 56 count $15 Basketball, Baseball, Football Jerseys/Autos: 20 count $20 Basketball, Baseball, Football Jerseys/Autos: 17 count 1/1s Baseball, Football: 19 count Last edited by patsfan1106; 05-31-2015 at 01:52 AM.

05-31-2015, 12:15 PM	#105
chezball Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North East Beatoff USA Posts: 21,680 jabber	You should get two 6 foot tables for that price,way too high. When is the show? Last edited by chezball; 05-31-2015 at 12:18 PM.

06-22-2016, 08:13 PM	#119
hungrycollegek Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 2,443 TwoTuxedoCatsVintage HungryCollegeKid	Perfect description of the type of guys that are absolute drags at shows. Have fun, talk sports, and make friends. __________________ Working on 1969-1972 Topps Football Sets, Collector of Green Bay Packer Autographs /99 or less, & my eBay is updated with what I have for B/S/T. HR/Recruiting Pro by day, thrifter/reseller by night.

06-27-2016, 10:55 AM	#120
patsfan1106 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 3,974 Briansportscards Briansportscards	Here are some pics of some of the things Ill be selling at the.... AUGUST 14 SUNDAY 10AM-3PM $3 ADM. TYSONS CORNER VA. CROWNE PLAZA 1960 Chain Bridge Rd 22102 Attached Thumbnails

05-31-2015, 01:31 AM	#103
patsfan1106 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 3,974 Briansportscards Briansportscards	Wow just as I was about to bump this up there's been some recent activity! Thanks for all the responses and comments guys! Anyway just finished my first year and am back home for the summer. Been organizing and adding new inventory in preparation for my first show! Some numbers in the OP have been updated.

05-31-2015, 01:42 PM	#106
centereacan06 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 19,502 centereacan06 centereacan06	Thanks for creating this thread, OP, and thank to everyone who has responded. I've contemplated testing the waters at some smaller local shows this summer and this thread has given me a great idea on how to attempt going about it.

06-19-2016, 06:30 AM	#107
patsfan1106 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 3,974 Briansportscards Briansportscards	Finally getting around to set up for a show n August, any final advice?

06-20-2016, 10:02 PM	#110
justinstaff756 Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 332	Cards are not for you brother. That's my advice no offense meant. There's 5 pages worth of comments and no advise is gonna save or make you.

06-27-2016, 02:45 PM	#121
chezball Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North East Beatoff USA Posts: 21,680 jabber	Have fun and good luck. Also make some cash,and let us know how it went.

07-07-2016, 08:14 AM	#124
Nymets6986a Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York Posts: 4,915 Fmco16	1) local team is always a safe bet as far as selling. I'm from long island for example and I can't keep Syndergaard and Matz autos in stock. 2) cheaper boxes always do well at the shows I go to so that's definitely a good idea. 3) I agree with others who suggest having an attention grabber or two at least. If it's a smaller show I wouldn't go crazy with a lot of higher end items unless you notice that those kind of people are around. I know by me dealers struggle with higher end items to the general public.