What are some of the coolest things you've seen at card show tables? Looks for ideas!

tjforce · 10-08-2021, 06:55 PM

There's a local show coming up and I'm thinking of getting a table.

I don't really plan on selling very much other than some low end to mid tier clutter, but I'm trying to think of ways to make my table enjoyable for anyone who stops by.

Has anybody seen tables that do anything that stood out to you as fun or entertaining?

Honestly, a large part of my objective will be to just hang out and talk cards all day. Will also be out there buying as well.

Let me know your ideas!

Stifle · 10-08-2021, 07:12 PM

Most collectors enjoy a table that is organized, rows that are sport organized.

The new thing I have witnessed is self packed $20 dollar pack with auto & GU & RC of cards that would be valued at least that amount.

Oddball items bring up conversation and that seems to be your fortē.

Good luck and enjoy the show.

bloodwings19 · 10-08-2021, 07:18 PM

Price your card with sticker on top will increase traffic. 3 for $1, 3 for $5, 3 for $10.

rroboo · 10-08-2021, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bloodwings19

Price your card with sticker on top will increase traffic. 3 for $1, 3 for $5, 3 for $10.

Just having a price on everything is nice since that seems to be an issue when I go to these shows.

Myerburg311 · 10-08-2021, 07:38 PM

if you have low end just put it in boxes and put prices.. people want to dig at shows.. not look at mortgage payments

tjforce · 10-08-2021, 07:48 PM

Thanks for the suggestions so far....

My takeaways that I think could work for me are:

-Mark some card boxes $.50, $1.00, $5.00 Etc, and just let People Dig
-Price slabs I have on showcase
-Maybe some junk giveaway packs for kids (mostly commons, but with base of stars in there)

What kinda of outside the box stuff could I do? I want people to stop by, see what I have, start a conversation, and enjoy stopping by.

Deadshot · 10-08-2021, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

What kinda of outside the box stuff could I do? I want people to stop by, see what I have, start a conversation, and enjoy stopping by.

How about a prize wheel? They're not too expensive on Amazon

Kobefan · 10-08-2021, 09:13 PM

Not at a card show, but I remembered when I was a kid, I came upon a card shop that does a double dice rolling game to pay and win cards. The owner charges a certain amount per roll of two dices and in a display case, there are 12 cards of various values and a number next to each card, and the player wins a card based on the dice rolls. Maybe, it was 3 dice, and a total of 18 cards, I can't exactly remember, but I thought it was kinda neat.

SearchPatrol · 10-08-2021, 09:24 PM

If you just want people at your table bring a flat screen TV. Don't know your phone plan or day, but having the big local game always brings traffic. Make sure you can get reception(internet unless it's on free TV) and can reach an outlet. Don't put it on the table. Bring a cheap plastic shelving display.

10-08-2021, 06:55 PM	#1
tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23,496	What are some of the coolest things you've seen at card show tables? Looks for ideas! There's a local show coming up and I'm thinking of getting a table. I don't really plan on selling very much other than some low end to mid tier clutter, but I'm trying to think of ways to make my table enjoyable for anyone who stops by. Has anybody seen tables that do anything that stood out to you as fun or entertaining? Honestly, a large part of my objective will be to just hang out and talk cards all day. Will also be out there buying as well. Let me know your ideas! __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

10-08-2021, 07:38 PM	#5
Myerburg311 Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,939 sportsnutcards	if you have low end just put it in boxes and put prices.. people want to dig at shows.. not look at mortgage payments __________________ when you send me your pp address please also tell me a total I am paying

10-08-2021, 07:48 PM	#6
tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23,496	Thanks for the suggestions so far.... My takeaways that I think could work for me are: -Mark some card boxes $.50, $1.00, $5.00 Etc, and just let People Dig -Price slabs I have on showcase -Maybe some junk giveaway packs for kids (mostly commons, but with base of stars in there) What kinda of outside the box stuff could I do? I want people to stop by, see what I have, start a conversation, and enjoy stopping by. __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

10-08-2021, 07:12 PM	#2
Stifle Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: I've met great collectors throughout MI and N. Indiana / CHI. Posts: 9,437 Stifle	Most collectors enjoy a table that is organized, rows that are sport organized. The new thing I have witnessed is self packed $20 dollar pack with auto & GU & RC of cards that would be valued at least that amount. Oddball items bring up conversation and that seems to be your fortē. Good luck and enjoy the show.

10-08-2021, 07:18 PM	#3
bloodwings19 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,005	Price your card with sticker on top will increase traffic. 3 for $1, 3 for $5, 3 for $10.

10-08-2021, 09:13 PM	#8
Kobefan Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,156 kobefan321	Not at a card show, but I remembered when I was a kid, I came upon a card shop that does a double dice rolling game to pay and win cards. The owner charges a certain amount per roll of two dices and in a display case, there are 12 cards of various values and a number next to each card, and the player wins a card based on the dice rolls. Maybe, it was 3 dice, and a total of 18 cards, I can't exactly remember, but I thought it was kinda neat.

10-08-2021, 09:24 PM	#9
SearchPatrol Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 1,051 AndrewB	If you just want people at your table bring a flat screen TV. Don't know your phone plan or day, but having the big local game always brings traffic. Make sure you can get reception(internet unless it's on free TV) and can reach an outlet. Don't put it on the table. Bring a cheap plastic shelving display.