Philly Card Show... should I go?

Collectable · 11-30-2016, 02:31 PM

https://phillyshow.com

Should I go? It's about an hour away from me, but I've never been to a show before.

Is this considered a good show? Would there be any deals there or would it be cheaper to get boxes online at Blowout and cards on the forums? Should I bring stuff to trade/sell... what should I expect?

Thanks!!!!!!! ANYONE ELSE GOING???

Bassplayah101 · 11-30-2016, 03:08 PM

If youve never been to a show, then go.. Youll love it.

Bring some trade bait, or sell bait if you want.. I never have much luck myself because alot of dealers need to purchase at 30-60% so they can flip and make a living. Sometimes, thats just not good enough considering my own investment.

Youll still be able to meet, and talk with other like minded people, perhaps make some contacts, friends, trade partners, and the like.

I just checked that site, and there looks like theres going to be about 70 or more dealers, so that's a big place.

Plus Vince Papale and Jack Lambert are gonna be there signing autos!!!

avjp87 · 11-30-2016, 03:13 PM

it's a good show, i've been there. i'd go.

solt0131 · 11-30-2016, 03:15 PM

It's a great show, we set up every time. Lots of dealers and lots of new and old singles.

phinzphan1372 · 11-30-2016, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Collectable

https://phillyshow.com

Should I go? It's about an hour away from me, but I've never been to a show before.

Is this considered a good show? Would there be any deals there or would it be cheaper to get boxes online at Blowout and cards on the forums? Should I bring stuff to trade/sell... what should I expect?

Thanks!!!!!!! ANYONE ELSE GOING???

Just Go! and have fun ... I bring some stuff to shows but don't have much luck with trading .... dealers always want rock bottom trade value for their usually high priced cards .... plus you can negotiate better deals with good old cash!

Prenticles · 11-30-2016, 04:37 PM

Dime Boxes!!!!!!

Irish1351 · 11-30-2016, 08:56 PM

They run it 3 times a year. I am about an hour away, I live in Allentown, PA, and I go to every show. Sometimes I find some stuff to buy, other times I don't. I just enjoy going and walking around for a couple of hours. Definitely would recommend checking it out!

ThoseBackPages · 11-30-2016, 09:09 PM

DO IT!

wheeler281 · 11-30-2016, 11:04 PM

Yes. Its a good show. I go to every one and it's good time. Disappointed that BGS doesn't come anymore but that's nothing really

Goldenflyer · 12-01-2016, 12:06 AM

ill be there........ always looking for high end hockey!

THE(NEXT)LEVEL · 12-01-2016, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheeler281

Yes. Its a good show. I go to every one and it's good time. Disappointed that BGS doesn't come anymore but that's nothing really

?? Beckett grading will be there, just not doing onsite grading this show.

rcgdodge · 12-01-2016, 08:16 AM

Oh its this weekend! Totally forgot about it.

I've probably been to at least 10 Philly Shows.

Last time I went I was looking to spend $1,000 on one card. Needless to say I still have the cash.

The high end dealers I talked to were pretty rude and not interested in dealing. Next time I go I'll stick with lower end cards for sure.

rcgdodge · 12-01-2016, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheeler281

Yes. Its a good show. I go to every one and it's good time. Disappointed that BGS doesn't come anymore but that's nothing really

They are always at the show, they were there in September.

Panthersfan · 12-01-2016, 08:39 AM

I've never been to this before and I live like 45 mins away lol

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chrisfaceoff · 12-01-2016, 08:50 AM

Never heard about these, and although I cant do ti this weekend, I will be looking to go to one in the near future. I only live about 2 hours away. If I dont get anything, I can still get a Cheese steak or 6 to cheer me up.

11-30-2016, 02:31 PM	#1
Collectable Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,426	Philly Card Show... should I go? https://phillyshow.com Should I go? It's about an hour away from me, but I've never been to a show before. Is this considered a good show? Would there be any deals there or would it be cheaper to get boxes online at Blowout and cards on the forums? Should I bring stuff to trade/sell... what should I expect? Thanks!!!!!!! ANYONE ELSE GOING???

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rcgdodge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Delaware Posts: 25,131 rcgdodge	Oh its this weekend! Totally forgot about it. I've probably been to at least 10 Philly Shows. Last time I went I was looking to spend $1,000 on one card. Needless to say I still have the cash. The high end dealers I talked to were pretty rude and not interested in dealing. Next time I go I'll stick with lower end cards for sure. __________________ Looking For: 2013 Bowman Chrome Joe Mauer - - Black, Yellow, Red, Printing Plates

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11-30-2016, 03:08 PM	#2
Bassplayah101 Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: 1 Patriot Place Posts: 7,993	If youve never been to a show, then go.. Youll love it. Bring some trade bait, or sell bait if you want.. I never have much luck myself because alot of dealers need to purchase at 30-60% so they can flip and make a living. Sometimes, thats just not good enough considering my own investment. Youll still be able to meet, and talk with other like minded people, perhaps make some contacts, friends, trade partners, and the like. I just checked that site, and there looks like theres going to be about 70 or more dealers, so that's a big place. Plus Vince Papale and Jack Lambert are gonna be there signing autos!!!

11-30-2016, 03:13 PM	#3
avjp87 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 12,052 avjp87	it's a good show, i've been there. i'd go.

11-30-2016, 03:15 PM	#4
solt0131 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 9,128 PghSportsCards	It's a great show, we set up every time. Lots of dealers and lots of new and old singles.

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Prenticles Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Somewhere where you can get free shipping to the Continental US Posts: 1,513	Dime Boxes!!!!!!

11-30-2016, 08:56 PM	#7
Irish1351 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 263 foxe13	They run it 3 times a year. I am about an hour away, I live in Allentown, PA, and I go to every show. Sometimes I find some stuff to buy, other times I don't. I just enjoy going and walking around for a couple of hours. Definitely would recommend checking it out!

12-01-2016, 12:06 AM	#10
Goldenflyer Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 247	ill be there........ always looking for high end hockey!

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chrisfaceoff Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NEPA Posts: 9,040 chrisfaceoff	Never heard about these, and although I cant do ti this weekend, I will be looking to go to one in the near future. I only live about 2 hours away. If I dont get anything, I can still get a Cheese steak or 6 to cheer me up. __________________ Check out my eBay Store for Baseball, Basketball, Football, and Hockey! FACEOFF SPORT CARDS https://www.ebay.com/str/faceoffsportscards