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

[mattglet]

Originally Posted by Crosby 87

What governing body dubs thee a "true collector"? (Dumb phrase by the way )

Who is a False collector?

We did this already: https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1526143

[Akphillips86]

I buy cards I both like and perceive to have value and sell cards to upgrade into other cards I like better and/or sell them to pay for real life expenses. Some in the immediate, some in the long term. I have no intentions of keeping my cards forever because they won’t do me much good in a grave.

Not sure if that makes me a true or false collector I could care less as long as I get enjoyment out of the hobby and it helps my family in a tangible way at the same time. I thoroughly enjoy cards and the process, but if you elevate them to a status that goes beyond things that should be first priorities, then I most certainly have no wish to be a “true collector.”


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[hermanotarjeta]

Originally Posted by Rage

Speaking from personal experience, once I sell a card, I don't care about what the new owner does with it. If they sell it for more, good for them.

If that kinda stuff bothers you, gotta hustle harder!

Even if that new owner lands the card because he tells you his son has cancer and his favorite player is Shohei Ohtani, just to find it sold on eBay a few days later for a hefty profit?

Yes, there are some flippers out there who hustle that hard.

[hermanotarjeta]

Originally Posted by Akphillips86

I buy cards I both like and perceive to have value and sell cards to upgrade into other cards I like better and/or sell them to pay for real life expenses. Some in the immediate, some in the long term. I have no intentions of keeping my cards forever because they won’t do me much good in a grave.

Not sure if that makes me a true or false collector I could care less as long as I get enjoyment out of the hobby and it helps my family in a tangible way at the same time. I thoroughly enjoy cards and the process, but if you elevate them to a status that goes beyond things that should be first priorities, then I most certainly have no wish to be a “true collector.”


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Yeah, that was the exact scenario I was thinking about. I would sell a card if it was replaced by a condition upgrade in my collection.

I purchased the card originally with the intention of keeping it, but I improved the quality of my collection so I let it go, with no intention of profit and usually at a loss.

So yes, most of us are false collectors.

[Rage]

Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

Even if that new owner lands the card because he tells you his son has cancer and his favorite player is Shohei Ohtani, just to find it sold on eBay a few days later for a hefty profit?

Yes, there are some flippers out there who hustle that hard.

If you are falling for the "my son has cancer" hustle then that's on you. I just ignore those offers or reply with the same price I give to everyone.

If you aren't then these are just hypothetical situations which shouldn't bother you either.

Starting to sound like you have a problem with people who make any profit on cards.
True collectors only sell cards at a loss!

Back to the card shows, the most in demand items seem to be Pokémon, Ohtani, and PCA from my experience this weekend.

[ThoseBackPages]

Originally Posted by Akphillips86

I buy cards I both like and perceive to have value and sell cards to upgrade into other cards I like better and/or sell them to pay for real life expenses. Some in the immediate, some in the long term. I have no intentions of keeping my cards forever because they won’t do me much good in a grave.

Not sure if that makes me a true or false collector I could care less as long as I get enjoyment out of the hobby and it helps my family in a tangible way at the same time. I thoroughly enjoy cards and the process, but if you elevate them to a status that goes beyond things that should be first priorities, then I most certainly have no wish to be a “true collector.”


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FAAAAAAKE!

[hermanotarjeta]

Originally Posted by Rage

If you are falling for the "my son has cancer" hustle then that's on you. I just ignore those offers or reply with the same price I give to everyone.

If you aren't then these are just hypothetical situations which shouldn't bother you either.

Starting to sound like you have a problem with people who make any profit on cards.
True collectors only sell cards at a loss!

Back to the card shows, the most in demand items seem to be Pokémon, Ohtani, and PCA from my experience this weekend.

No, just false collectors who call themselves true collectors. The worst part is that most don’t even know it!

[Akphillips86]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

FAAAAAAKE!

Haha, you got me man.

I just wonder what the qualifying time to hold cards to be a real collector is…10 years, 25 years, or till death? Do I have to check in with people on here before I sell a card? If so, which people? I know there’s a hierarchy, I’m just not sure I have it all correct.

You already know from previous discussions that I’m cashing out one day and giving whatever “hobby refund” I get back to the kiddos. I just laugh at the arbitrary labels placed on people so that some can feel superior to others.

Keeping cards is fine, selling cards is fine, just don’t swindle people and you’re cool with me.


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[hermanotarjeta]

Would true collectors be considered hoarders?

[ThoseBackPages]

Hermano is the Final Boss in this matter

[hermanotarjeta]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

Hermano is the Final Boss in this matter

#thankstopps

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

Would true collectors be considered hoarders?

I'm a hoarder and am a false collector.

[hermanotarjeta]

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

I'm a hoarder and am a false collector.

That’s great, but are you a true hoarder or a false hoarder?

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

That’s great, but are you a true hoarder or a false hoarder?

I'm a multiple-choice hoarder.

[Bcr]

Everything has a price.

[ThoseBackPages]

Originally Posted by Bcr

Everyone has a price.

ted dibiase approves

[PuddleMonkey]

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

I do, however, have an extensive firearms collection. I have sold guns to fund the purchase of other guns many times over the years.

I have appealed to admin for your name to be changed to GlockFlipperF5

[PuddleMonkey]

Originally Posted by eastbayak

BO is a legitimate issue at card shows.

Why do your people smell so bad?

[gmoney328]

Originally Posted by Gatorsmld

Thanks and same to you. I would say it was about the same for sports vs Pokemon, but still more than I have ever seen at a show. I would also say it was about the same for graded vs raw. Normally I can find multiple tables with $1 boxes to sift through but there was only a handful. A CRAP TON of graded and it was probably 2-1 PSA vs SGC. Didn't know SGC was getting so popular. I'm familiar with Daphne....where was the show at? What are some good stores between FWB and over to the Fort Morgan/Gulf Shores area?

Daphne Civic Center. And there’s a couple of decent shops. The Emporium in Gulf Breeze and Ben’s Card World in Pensacola.

[hermanotarjeta]

Originally Posted by PuddleMonkey

Why do your people smell so bad?

It’s expired baby formula.

[BoSoxFan1999]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

ted dibiase approves

[blackvodka]

Originally Posted by BoSoxFan1999

Everybody's got a price!!! Everybody's gonna pay!!! Because the million dollar man always gets his way!!!!!

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[Galileo77]

Not sure this belongs in this thread but if not my apologies. My sons and i are going to the Dallas Card Show in Cincinnati. We have been to only one other show prior and we did not buy anything. But we plan to buy if we see what we like but my question is what is the usual way of payment at most Shows. Thank you

[Cracktoast]

Originally Posted by Galileo77

Not sure this belongs in this thread but if not my apologies. My sons and i are going to the Dallas Card Show in Cincinnati. We have been to only one other show prior and we did not buy anything. But we plan to buy if we see what we like but my question is what is the usual way of payment at most Shows. Thank you

Cash is king but I'd imagine some dealers have electronic payment of some type

[mfw13]

Originally Posted by Cracktoast

Cash is king but I'd imagine some dealers have electronic payment of some type

In this day and age, any dealer worth their salt should have some form of electronic payment available.....either Square, PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle.

On the rare occasions I go to a show I carry $100-200 with me in cash for small purchases, but my expectation for any card over $50 would be to be able to pay electronically.