Observations on the current state of the hobby from a show this weekend - Page 144

ThoseBackPages · 11-30-2023, 11:46 AM

proof with images are best

hermanotarjeta · 11-30-2023, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

proof with images are best

Even with images, can you prove you are an actual human posting here and not a bot?

anusinha · 11-30-2023, 02:10 PM

I wonder if you can get AI to make up some pictures of "sneakerhead with pelican case full of Coby White PSA 9s despondently selling for bottom dollar to Comic Book Store guy from The Simpsons"

anusinha · 11-30-2023, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by anusinha

I wonder if you can get AI to make up some pictures of "sneakerhead with pelican case full of Coby White PSA 9s despondently selling for bottom dollar to Comic Book Store guy from The Simpsons"

f it, lets go and see......

Ok this one isnt too far off....

Bunny Hop · 11-30-2023, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by anusinha

f it, lets go and see......

honestly hilarious

theshowandme · 11-30-2023, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by solt0131

I’ll tell you what, I’m going to give you guys first hand knowledge of what’s going on currently of how this are and what I hear. I’ll be there today thru Sunday and I’ll talk to a bunch of dealers and customers about a variety of different things and shoot you straight on what I hear. I have been attending that show 3 times a year for the last 10 years.

you do it from the dealer side, and I will do it from the collector/flipper side

ThoseBackPages · 11-30-2023, 02:45 PM

some of you are so scared to show yourselves, its hilarious

hermanotarjeta · 11-30-2023, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

some of you are so scared to show yourselves, its hilarious

We don’t have a face for the message boards like you do!

hermanotarjeta · 11-30-2023, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by anusinha

f it, lets go and see......

Ok this one isnt too far off....

LOL!

That is stone cold, hard core PROOF!

solt0131 · 11-30-2023, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by theshowandme

you do it from the dealer side, and I will do it from the collector/flipper side

Deal.

hermanotarjeta · 11-30-2023, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by theshowandme

you do it from the dealer side, and I will do it from the collector/flipper side

I will believe you as well.

wiper · 11-30-2023, 08:08 PM

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Bangor, Maine

where Ray got caught picking up whores (HOT HAMBURG SANDWICHES MEANS HOT PULL THE F*** OVER!) on the way to the model train convention with Bubbles!

seanbros55 · 11-30-2023, 08:31 PM

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I'm going to the big Bangor, Maine card show this Saturday. I'll report on the falling prices and $10 blasters for sale.

Seriously, it's a pretty good show with usually about 60 or so tables, with some nice esoteric stuff from a wide mix of dealers.

Bigger question…Dysarts, Governors or Captain Nicks afterwards?

notfast · 11-30-2023, 09:43 PM

I’ll be at Philly tomorrow not worrying about what the majority of people are doing with their cards.

Like normal.

ThoseBackPages · 11-30-2023, 09:52 PM

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!!!!!!!

MiamiMarlinsFan · 11-30-2023, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by notfast

I’ll be at Philly tomorrow not worrying about what the majority of people are doing with their cards.

Like normal.

You’re not going to float over the convention floor and magically overhear every conversation made and track every financial transaction like some people are, apparently, able to do here?

cholodolo · 12-01-2023, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by premium1981

I would believe you. I have no reason to doubt that its happening. I stay pretty tuned into what is going on. What I don't believe is Herman saying he has seen it. He likes to say a lot of things for dramatic affect. Just like his follow ups about rainbows and unicorns. No one said that either, but he has to throw that in there too for more drama. He thrives on it. Its the only reason he is here.

Hmm, I can tell hermano rubs you the wrong way. Such is life; there are people on here I also don't like.

I welcome ALL perspectives and observations (positive and negative) as we are engaged in a niche hobby spread across an entire continent. I wish the hobby was all positives but that's not reality, or how life works.

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Contrary to the rest of people on here, looking forward to driving to Philly for the weekend show.

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Originally Posted by notfast

I’ll be at Philly tomorrow not worrying about what the majority of people are doing with their cards.

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Originally Posted by MiamiMarlinsFan

You’re not going to float over the convention floor and magically overhear every conversation made and track every financial transaction like some people are, apparently, able to do here?

We could all do without the passive aggressive reddit reply guy behavior and just converse like adults spending actual money and time on our hobby. If you disagree with hermano or someone else...state your case.

MiamiMarlinsFan · 12-01-2023, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by cholodolo

We could all do without the passive aggressive reddit reply guy behavior and just converse like adults spending actual money and time on our hobby. If you disagree with hermano or someone else...state your case.

What made you think the post was about hermano? Me and hermano are cool.

hammerva · 12-01-2023, 06:18 AM

I really don't want to play in this game this childish game that has been on the last 2 or 3 pages but not sure how my comment can done without being even a little passive aggressive. Unless the purpose of this thread is to make people actually not want to collect cards anymore and make you feel stupid for it. Sorry I have seen this type of stuff for over 3 decades and frankly it has never really worked

KhalDrogo · 12-01-2023, 07:09 AM

Anecdotally, I am seeing more people selling on IG and I am paying something like 25-50% less for PC items than I would have 6-12 months ago. But it’s the holidays, so I’m not sure this is surprising.

Stech36 · 12-01-2023, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Anecdotally, I am seeing more people selling on IG and I am paying something like 25-50% less for PC items than I would have 6-12 months ago. But it’s the holidays, so I’m not sure this is surprising.

A lot of people are getting out and letting their cards go for cheaper, or they think the sky is falling and better to sell now then hold. This is the best time to buy in a couple years. I’ve been picking up some steals lately.

MiamiMarlinsFan · 12-01-2023, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Anecdotally, I am seeing more people selling on IG and I am paying something like 25-50% less for PC items than I would have 6-12 months ago. But it’s the holidays, so I’m not sure this is surprising.

Do you have trusted sellers you use on IG? Do you feel safe making purchases on there or do you just feel like the discount is worth the risk?

Bcr · 12-01-2023, 08:14 AM

I'm not sure why it's so surprising to many that cards are cheaper right now. Between the market going back to reality and the off-season this is a perfect storm for buying.

KhalDrogo · 12-01-2023, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MiamiMarlinsFan

Do you have trusted sellers you use on IG? Do you feel safe making purchases on there or do you just feel like the discount is worth the risk?

People don’t usually sell cards I collect on IG. But there are certainly plenty of accounts I would trust. No different than here.

bankdawg · 12-01-2023, 09:03 AM

I'll be setting up at a show in middle GA on Saturday. I will have a full page report ready.

11-30-2023, 11:46 AM	#3576
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11-30-2023, 02:45 PM	#3582
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11-30-2023, 09:43 PM	#3589
notfast Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: MD Posts: 4,039	I’ll be at Philly tomorrow not worrying about what the majority of people are doing with their cards. Like normal. __________________ notfast1 on IG.

11-30-2023, 09:52 PM	#3590
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12-01-2023, 07:09 AM	#3595
KhalDrogo Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 41,142	Anecdotally, I am seeing more people selling on IG and I am paying something like 25-50% less for PC items than I would have 6-12 months ago. But it’s the holidays, so I’m not sure this is surprising. __________________ I love PSA!

11-30-2023, 02:10 PM	#3578
anusinha Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,532	I wonder if you can get AI to make up some pictures of "sneakerhead with pelican case full of Coby White PSA 9s despondently selling for bottom dollar to Comic Book Store guy from The Simpsons"

12-01-2023, 06:18 AM	#3594
hammerva Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 583	I really don't want to play in this game this childish game that has been on the last 2 or 3 pages but not sure how my comment can done without being even a little passive aggressive. Unless the purpose of this thread is to make people actually not want to collect cards anymore and make you feel stupid for it. Sorry I have seen this type of stuff for over 3 decades and frankly it has never really worked

12-01-2023, 08:14 AM	#3598
Bcr Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 2,739	I'm not sure why it's so surprising to many that cards are cheaper right now. Between the market going back to reality and the off-season this is a perfect storm for buying.

12-01-2023, 09:03 AM	#3600
bankdawg Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: South Georgia Posts: 2,735 KryptonFanfare bankdawg	I'll be setting up at a show in middle GA on Saturday. I will have a full page report ready.