Willing to pay 300 for a dealer pass if possible

MFaulkCollector · 06-13-2025, 11:25 AM

I know the prospects are unlikely; but just throwing it out there. The only thing I want the badge for is to walk the show floor early Wednesday then attend the rest of the days as normal. I don't care about promos, sponsors, corporate booths, or any of the such. In the rare likelihood any dealers have items I am looking for I'd like to potentially see them before the flood gates open to the general public.

I'd be willing to sit at someone's booth for a while if some dog and pony show is needed. Just firing my shot here so I can say I did. PM with any possibilities

ThoseBackPages · 06-13-2025, 04:03 PM

RE2PECT!

notfast · 06-13-2025, 04:40 PM

This isn’t a high enough offer

Asian62150 · 06-13-2025, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by notfast

This isn’t a high enough offer

What do you think the price will be with the additional crack downs in place?

I remember buying 2 in 2023 for $100/each with no strings attached.

I'm sure there's a price at which dealers will take the risk.

MFaulkCollector · 06-14-2025, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by notfast

This isn’t a high enough offer

Yea, you are right. Most likely going to do Six Flags Tuesday so that would just leave Wednesday morning to take advantage of the pass. If I was planning to do all Tuesday on the show floor too I'd be offering 650 and could probably be convinced to go a bit higher.

As it stands though it wouldn't be possible to do the whole show even showcases only Wednesday 10-3........ so I just threw out 300, if someone reached out it probably wouldn't take much to get me to get up to 350-375 though.

To reply to the other member........ trying to equate now to a few years ago is a waste of time.... 100 for a dealer pass now is laughable...... and the price point that might hit the mark to get a lot of vendors itching to try? I'd say 750... and if I had all day Tuesday there too I'd probably convince myself it was worth it at 750 to see all the showcases before the general public

Asian62150 · 06-14-2025, 01:29 PM

What does it cost to set up? And how many dealer passes come with each booth? I'm guessing 2-3.

MFaulkCollector · 06-14-2025, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Asian62150

What does it cost to set up? And how many dealer passes come with each booth? I'm guessing 2-3.

From what I understand it's like 2500 or so for a "quad".... which is a couple tables that make up the "booth". That price is usually split between a few people going in on it together. I think this year they get 2 per "booth" and can buy 1 extra; but that 1 extra if found to be sold on the secondary market for profit can potentially cause the vendor to lost their spot at the show moving forward.

This info is all second hand from what I've heard from dealers the past few years. I have never set up personally

glen87 · 06-14-2025, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Asian62150

What does it cost to set up? And how many dealer passes come with each booth? I'm guessing 2-3.

MFaulkCollector · 06-14-2025, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by glen87

oh wow.... thanks for posting that..... not as much as I thought. I must have mis-heard info before

glen87 · 06-14-2025, 02:08 PM

1 booth = 2 badges (Add up to 1 more dealer badge for $75 pre order, $100 on site)

2 booths = 4 badges (Add up to 2 more dealer badges for $75 each pre order, $100 each on site)

3 booths = 6 badges (Add up to 3 more dealer badges for $75 each pre order, $100 each on site)

4 booths = 8 badges (Add up to 4 more dealer badges for $75 each pre order, $100 each on site)

1 single table setup = 2 badges (cannot purchase any additional badges)

**** Names must be supplied for all badges allocated and purchased above ****
**** Names and Booth or Tables numbers will be printed on all badges ****

glen87 · 06-14-2025, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MFaulkCollector

oh wow.... thanks for posting that..... not as much as I thought. I must have mis-heard info before

https://www.nsccshow.com/future-events

click the "Download PDF" link at the bottom of this, that is where i got it....

"Future Registrations
Letter of Intent - Dealer

The 45th National Sports Collectors Convention will be held July 30th - August 3rd, 2025 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Currently all Vendor Booths are completely Sold Out for 2025.

For all first time dealers looking to exhibit at an upcoming National Convention:

The 2025 Notice of Intent to Exhibit form is now available. We urge anyone looking to exhibit at the 2025 Chicago National to complete the 2025 Notice of Intent form and return it to the address listed on the form by the date specified."

MFaulkCollector · 06-14-2025, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by glen87

https://www.nsccshow.com/future-events

click the "Download PDF" link at the bottom of this, that is where i got it....

"Future Registrations
Letter of Intent - Dealer

The 45th National Sports Collectors Convention will be held July 30th - August 3rd, 2025 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Currently all Vendor Booths are completely Sold Out for 2025.

For all first time dealers looking to exhibit at an upcoming National Convention:

The 2025 Notice of Intent to Exhibit form is now available. We urge anyone looking to exhibit at the 2025 Chicago National to complete the 2025 Notice of Intent form and return it to the address listed on the form by the date specified."

At the price for the middle booth..... honestly I'd be inclined to add my name to the vendor wait list. I was always under the impression it was waaay more than a starting point of around 1000

nepatsfan12dt · 06-14-2025, 03:48 PM

Grab me one, money bags.

Asian62150 · 06-14-2025, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by glen87

Thanks for the info on the pricing and how to get on the waitlist.

I'll pass this on to my LCS for next year or the year after.

Nester99 · 06-25-2025, 03:47 PM

wait, for $750 i can get dealer passes and a place to sit when ever i want?

Might be worth it to try and get a table, even if its just a place to keep a cooler a hammock and a chair for the week.

dengbang · 06-25-2025, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nester99

wait, for $750 i can get dealer passes and a place to sit when ever i want?

Might be worth it to try and get a table, even if its just a place to keep a cooler a hammock and a chair for the week.

Good luck getting a table, there's a long waitlist.

Craigersk · 07-09-2025, 09:28 AM

If there are any dealers willing to sell or grab me a dealer pass, I'll pay you for one, with a nice profit for you.

Thanks,

06-13-2025, 11:25 AM	#1
MFaulkCollector Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,995	Willing to pay 300 for a dealer pass if possible I know the prospects are unlikely; but just throwing it out there. The only thing I want the badge for is to walk the show floor early Wednesday then attend the rest of the days as normal. I don't care about promos, sponsors, corporate booths, or any of the such. In the rare likelihood any dealers have items I am looking for I'd like to potentially see them before the flood gates open to the general public. I'd be willing to sit at someone's booth for a while if some dog and pony show is needed. Just firing my shot here so I can say I did. PM with any possibilities

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Asian62150 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 6,614 Asian62150	What does it cost to set up? And how many dealer passes come with each booth? I'm guessing 2-3. __________________ IG: Asian62150

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glen87 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: VERMONT Posts: 73,996 glen87 glen87	1 booth = 2 badges (Add up to 1 more dealer badge for $75 pre order, $100 on site) 2 booths = 4 badges (Add up to 2 more dealer badges for $75 each pre order, $100 each on site) 3 booths = 6 badges (Add up to 3 more dealer badges for $75 each pre order, $100 each on site) 4 booths = 8 badges (Add up to 4 more dealer badges for $75 each pre order, $100 each on site) 1 single table setup = 2 badges (cannot purchase any additional badges) ** Names must be supplied for all badges allocated and purchased above Names and Booth or Tables numbers will be printed on all badges __________________ collecting James Madison University players of all sports JMU cards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmucards/ other cards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/glen87/albums**

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06-25-2025, 03:47 PM	#15
Nester99 Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 797	wait, for $750 i can get dealer passes and a place to sit when ever i want? Might be worth it to try and get a table, even if its just a place to keep a cooler a hammock and a chair for the week.

07-09-2025, 09:28 AM	#17
Craigersk Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Posts: 5	If there are any dealers willing to sell or grab me a dealer pass, I'll pay you for one, with a nice profit for you. Thanks,