Prices at LCS?

gocolts18 · 12-23-2010, 05:00 PM

We do not have a LCS in my town so when I go 45 min away through the town that does I always try and stop by. The only part that kills me is how high the prices are. I know the guy has got to make money but come on. A box of 10 Draft Picks and Prospects was 85+ tax. How much are your LCS charging?

btimm · 12-23-2010, 05:50 PM

It's always negotiable. The sticker at my LCS says $75 for BDPP for example, but he said he could do $60. I passed because I am not set collecting BDPP and it's not worth it to me to spend $60 to hope the one auto or other color will recoup my money. Topps base and Bowman base are worth it to me, since I do care about the regular base cards, even though I know I can just buy the set cheaper. I still like to rip those sets for that reason.

Cactuspies · 12-23-2010, 05:54 PM

my guy had them priced at $70 and normally will cut me a break on 2 or more so he knocked them down to $60 for me. Some of his stuff is way higher than what bo can sell at but it all depends what they got them for too, some of the stuff is cheaper or right on, it's hit or miss, how much they ordered and how fast they can move it on release is a big reason for prices too. They don't want to lose money like anything else.

thor_rider08 · 12-24-2010, 10:30 AM

Well my LCS HAD 10/11 sterling at 320. I bought him out at 125 b/c it flopped so bad.
Prices are much higher due to overhead, electricity, lack of a customer base, misc expenses.
Costs much more to run a physical location.

preakness · 12-24-2010, 10:33 AM

rent
rent
rent

IndySportsCards · 12-24-2010, 10:58 AM

I understand the need to be a little higher for brick and mortar shops. It only makes sense. What I don't like about my current shop is the fact that he will no go down on price when a product flops.

JAMmedia · 12-24-2010, 11:00 AM

My LCS has a rule: $30 above actual cost on every single box.

SethMurphy · 12-24-2010, 11:02 AM

I paid $80 for a box of BDPP this week at my LCS... I buy some stuff on BO, some from him, depends on if I can be patient or not

JonDailey1982 · 12-24-2010, 06:58 PM

we are at 69

travist28 · 12-24-2010, 07:34 PM

I support local businesses for everything BUT baseball cards, I live in Columbia, SC and there is only 2 places to buy cards, and no way am I paying $225 for 2010 TTT among over overly inflated prices on products to the point where it makes me cringe to see what he's charging, also he allows people to go behind the counter and search packs, I order from Atlanta sports cards because I get anything i order the next day, I do order from BO and DAC on occasion as well, but i like getting my stuff the day after i order it

travist28 · 12-24-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JonDailey1982

we are at 69

according to your website you have no cards in stock, business must be good to be sold out of everything in your store lol

bboi30 · 12-24-2010, 08:11 PM

I depends on what I need. If it's supplies I go to the LCS because its right there and usually the same as online when you take into account gas and shipping. I buy a few packs too just for sh!ts and giggles and maybe make a big score on a low purchase (you know you have to). For boxes though I usually go online unless the LCS can get within 10 bucks of the online sellers, then im cool with it.

My LCS is cool and discounts me because I give him base Dodgers and Angels and once in a while a lowball auto so they keep giving me god deals.

You gotta grease the wheels a little ya know.

natbornkiller · 12-24-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by preakness

rent
rent
rent

plus
workers
plus taxes (state and fedl)

Screamer · 12-25-2010, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by natbornkiller

plus taxes (state and fedl)

Could you imagine how much more stuff we could buy if we didn't have taxes to pay?

JonDailey1982 · 12-25-2010, 06:24 PM

travist: i wish man.

our online presence isnt something we have really worked on. we do 95% of our business at the store at this point with the other 5% coming from shows. we use the website just as an advertising agent right now plus as our POS program to track what we sell in the store. its actually pretty advanced compared to just about any b&m store's POS program ive seen so far. at some point i hope to expand and actually roll out our online sales program this year as the site and POS program was semi built around it to start with - we just have to finish integrating it. thanks for checking out the site though.

Postman · 12-25-2010, 06:55 PM

The only place I buy cards is over the internet. Reason being is you cant beat there prices. My LCS went out of business about a year ago and when they were having clearance sales up to 50% off there prices were still higher then online prices. Me I look for the best deal then go get it. I would pick up small stuff there though supplies and stuff...

12-23-2010, 05:00 PM	#1
gocolts18 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 131 volscolts	Prices at LCS? We do not have a LCS in my town so when I go 45 min away through the town that does I always try and stop by. The only part that kills me is how high the prices are. I know the guy has got to make money but come on. A box of 10 Draft Picks and Prospects was 85+ tax. How much are your LCS charging? __________________ Always looking for Colts and Braves!! Photobucket http://s1107.photobucket.com/albums/h391/gocolts1/Football/

12-23-2010, 05:54 PM	#3
Cactuspies Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: meepos Posts: 9,847 azcentral_sports	my guy had them priced at $70 and normally will cut me a break on 2 or more so he knocked them down to $60 for me. Some of his stuff is way higher than what bo can sell at but it all depends what they got them for too, some of the stuff is cheaper or right on, it's hit or miss, how much they ordered and how fast they can move it on release is a big reason for prices too. They don't want to lose money like anything else. __________________ SUPPORT #BostonStrong The One Fund & Parkinson's Research http://sportlots.com/dealers/?dealer=AzPats10 RIP Mom-2009, Dad-2021, Grandma-2018, PAPAJIM 11/22/10 Patriots 6 time Champs catching up to johnmabry47: are you on my ignore list too? 76 and counting

12-24-2010, 10:58 AM	#6
IndySportsCards Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: EO 13848 Posts: 42,013 braco0 IndySportsCards	I understand the need to be a little higher for brick and mortar shops. It only makes sense. What I don't like about my current shop is the fact that he will no go down on price when a product flops. __________________ Most people would rather be in the majority, than be right.

12-24-2010, 11:00 AM	#7
JAMmedia Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,683	My LCS has a rule: $30 above actual cost on every single box. __________________ Collecting Josh Thole, Gary Carter, Mets and SK cards Looking for Thole superfractors and Sterling purples, any Carter SK cards

12-24-2010, 11:02 AM	#8
SethMurphy Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Centerville/Erie, PA Posts: 19,500 smurf_8 sethmurphy	I paid $80 for a box of BDPP this week at my LCS... I buy some stuff on BO, some from him, depends on if I can be patient or not __________________ Twitter - @seth_murphy8 PCs - Ryan Callahan, Reggie Lewis, Funko Pops (a little), a few other things that catch my eye

12-23-2010, 05:50 PM	#2
btimm Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 2,257 tigertimm1981	It's always negotiable. The sticker at my LCS says $75 for BDPP for example, but he said he could do $60. I passed because I am not set collecting BDPP and it's not worth it to me to spend $60 to hope the one auto or other color will recoup my money. Topps base and Bowman base are worth it to me, since I do care about the regular base cards, even though I know I can just buy the set cheaper. I still like to rip those sets for that reason.

12-24-2010, 10:30 AM	#4
thor_rider08 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alaska Posts: 4,226	Well my LCS HAD 10/11 sterling at 320. I bought him out at 125 b/c it flopped so bad. Prices are much higher due to overhead, electricity, lack of a customer base, misc expenses. Costs much more to run a physical location.

12-24-2010, 10:33 AM	#5
preakness Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In Johnny Ryno's soul Posts: 21,077	rent rent rent

12-24-2010, 06:58 PM	#9
JonDailey1982 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 448 jonatblcs pd071	we are at 69 __________________ Jon Dailey \| Former Owner \| The Best Little Card Shop Richmond, KY 40475 \| www.thebestlittlecardshop.com

12-24-2010, 07:34 PM	#10
travist28 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 2 jakelongwood803	I support local businesses for everything BUT baseball cards, I live in Columbia, SC and there is only 2 places to buy cards, and no way am I paying $225 for 2010 TTT among over overly inflated prices on products to the point where it makes me cringe to see what he's charging, also he allows people to go behind the counter and search packs, I order from Atlanta sports cards because I get anything i order the next day, I do order from BO and DAC on occasion as well, but i like getting my stuff the day after i order it

12-24-2010, 08:11 PM	#12
bboi30 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Killa Kali Posts: 5,576	I depends on what I need. If it's supplies I go to the LCS because its right there and usually the same as online when you take into account gas and shipping. I buy a few packs too just for sh!ts and giggles and maybe make a big score on a low purchase (you know you have to). For boxes though I usually go online unless the LCS can get within 10 bucks of the online sellers, then im cool with it. My LCS is cool and discounts me because I give him base Dodgers and Angels and once in a while a lowball auto so they keep giving me god deals. You gotta grease the wheels a little ya know. __________________ THE OFFICIAL BLOWOUT RESIDENT SUPER COLLECTOR OF FRANK THOMAS BASE & UP. MY PC NFS/NFT: http://www.zistle.com/bboi30/collections/baseball

12-25-2010, 06:24 PM	#15
JonDailey1982 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 448 jonatblcs pd071	travist: i wish man. our online presence isnt something we have really worked on. we do 95% of our business at the store at this point with the other 5% coming from shows. we use the website just as an advertising agent right now plus as our POS program to track what we sell in the store. its actually pretty advanced compared to just about any b&m store's POS program ive seen so far. at some point i hope to expand and actually roll out our online sales program this year as the site and POS program was semi built around it to start with - we just have to finish integrating it. thanks for checking out the site though. __________________ Jon Dailey \| Former Owner \| The Best Little Card Shop Richmond, KY 40475 \| www.thebestlittlecardshop.com

12-25-2010, 06:55 PM	#16
Postman Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,191	The only place I buy cards is over the internet. Reason being is you cant beat there prices. My LCS went out of business about a year ago and when they were having clearance sales up to 50% off there prices were still higher then online prices. Me I look for the best deal then go get it. I would pick up small stuff there though supplies and stuff...