Dallas Card Show- Recap

messier2 · 01-15-2022, 09:38 PM

I want to start with this statement:

If there was ever ANY doubt that this show is a clear, CLEAR #2 show (after the National), that doubt is gone.

I don't know when this show started, but man, this is an AWESOME show! I don't even know what to say. This show has everything you would ever want in a show...vintage, modern, graded, raw, bargains bins, BGS doing RCR/take home, FOUR separate rooms filled with dealers, and the list goes on! Wow!

This is my 4th I think (I lost count!) Dallas show and everything has been bangin'

Here is the recap:

* Friday was pretty light in traffic. I actually did not buy anything (just didn't see anything that I liked card/price wise).

* Today was the complete opposite. The bargain bins were amazing...filled with goodies.

* Today was FREAKING COLD!!!!

* The crowd was light in the morning (that's when I did most of my bargain bin damage), but picked up throughout the day. It was crowded, but never overwhelming.

* Overheard someone say that this could be a super-spreader event! lol!

* I noticed that there were lots of dealers who bought out collections, and are setting up for the first time looking to unload them with $1, $5, $10 boxes. They were making good money! They were happy!

* A few people rolling around carts filled with their retail stuff trying to unload.

* Kids were everywhere; kids trying to make deals; just kids learning the hobby. Very cool to see!

* As for the bargain bins, you gotta make the effort to take the time to look at them. MOST are junk, but man, if you find a dealer willing to unload and you find some goodies, that's the best combination. These dealers are ready to make deals and I love it!

* At least 3 TV's going rolling as people were watching the Raiders/Bengals game and cheering! Great atmosphere!

My favorite bargain bin pickup was a T-Mac 1998 Skybox Molten Metal Fusion for $3! I checked the card out and it looks mint+! Could be gem!

In total, I spent $232 and the ebay value for these cards are probably around $700ish? Could be more as I will sending some of them to PSA. These cards ARE worth the Regular rate of $100!

Anyway, that's all from me. Heading down to Austin and San Antonio for the rest of the weekend + holiday Monday.

Another great experience!

byronscott4ever · 01-15-2022, 09:48 PM

Great recap. Makes me long for a decent show in Minnesota.

k13 · 01-15-2022, 09:55 PM

Sounds fun.
Miss going to shows.

Dealers buying?

messier2 · 01-15-2022, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k13

Sounds fun.
Miss going to shows.

Dealers buying?

Yes...but they are being selective. So, no base PSA 10's or things of that nature. Only "re-sellable" guys like Burrow, Herbert, Ja, etc.

messier2 · 01-15-2022, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by byronscott4ever

Great recap. Makes me long for a decent show in Minnesota.

Yeah, I heard dealers coming in from Nebraska, Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, and wherever else! Great representation!

messier2 · 01-15-2022, 10:02 PM

Also, one more day tomorrow. Don't forget to park across the street at the mall, don't pay the freaking parking fee! lol

The_Reverend · 01-15-2022, 10:17 PM

I was going to be there, but life duties demanded my presence at home. I definitely plan to be at the March show.

Lone Wulf · 01-15-2022, 11:13 PM

Nice recap. I live like 30 minutes away but didn’t make it to this one. Covid is kind of a big issue right now, but it’s Texas so most people just ignore it I guess. The super spreader comment is on point. I’m planning to hit up the next one though if things look better out there. I’m glad your opinion was that it’s still going strong and might be the #2 show out there, that is definitely handy to have locally.

daviswr7 · 01-16-2022, 01:41 AM

Someone post that video of the guy getting arrested. That was a wild scene..

Giroux · 01-16-2022, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by daviswr7

Someone post that video of the guy getting arrested. That was a wild scene..

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=f2FvhwUHeSE

Lone Wulf · 01-16-2022, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Giroux

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=f2FvhwUHeSE

lol wtf. That's wild. Wonder if he tried to run off or something, not sure why else they would tase and have him on the ground like that.

Also noticed about 10% of people wearing masks, yikes.

daviswr7 · 01-16-2022, 02:45 AM

He did try to run off. There is a longer video of what happened outside. It was pretty crazy.

Hail2TheVictors · 01-16-2022, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lone Wulf

lol wtf. That's wild. Wonder if he tried to run off or something, not sure why else they would tase and have him on the ground like that.

Also noticed about 10% of people wearing masks, yikes.

Lol. Yikes is right, but not for the reasons you think.

messier2 · 01-16-2022, 07:42 AM

Wow, trade night craziness!!!

I was sound asleep!

Did he steal those cards or try to sell fake cards?! All the commentary got me confused!

messier2 · 01-16-2022, 08:00 AM

Ok, based on IG, he sold fake cards to a dealer. Got it.

solt0131 · 01-16-2022, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daviswr7

He did try to run off. There is a longer video of what happened outside. It was pretty crazy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhJYy_rPPz0

hauntedcomputer · 01-16-2022, 08:16 AM

Scumbag: "You'll pry my fake 1/1 from my cold dead hands...FREEDUM!!!"

Cops: "Ok."

solt0131 · 01-16-2022, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by messier2

Ok, based on IG, he sold fake cards to a dealer. Got it.

Seems to be happening a lot lately......

messier2 · 01-16-2022, 08:23 AM

It looks like it was 2 guys that got caught! Not sure if they are together in this or not!

Wild!

messier2 · 01-16-2022, 08:29 AM

Anyone remember this?

https://youtu.be/Jkms5XKm_kA

the mesiah · 01-16-2022, 08:34 AM

Haha, where exactly did he think his fat ass was running off too, super slow and there is like 50 people around him

lietuvalabas · 01-16-2022, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solt0131

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhJYy_rPPz0

This is great! Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. Prolly sees how jagoffs get away with stealing under $1000 a day at stores and thinks this falls under the same umbrella.. would like to see more police presence like this around stores/high-end retail areas. I know he didn't *steal* per se but same premise. Bravo coppers!

imbluestreak23 · 01-16-2022, 10:40 AM

Didn't watch, but I'm sure they looked something like this

mc1 · 01-16-2022, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lietuvalabas

This is great! Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. Prolly sees how jagoffs get away with stealing under $1000 a day at stores and thinks this falls under the same umbrella.. would like to see more police presence like this around stores/high-end retail areas. I know he didn't *steal* per se but same premise. Bravo coppers!

He was selling fake Jordan RCs with fake Mike Baker authentication.

lietuvalabas · 01-16-2022, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imbluestreak23

Didn't watch, but I'm sure they looked something like this

I don't know which one gets me laughing more, the half shirt or the "bling" was hoping for a paul wall inspired grill that spells out #makingplays

01-15-2022, 09:38 PM	#1
messier2 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 15,238	Dallas Card Show- Recap I want to start with this statement: If there was ever ANY doubt that this show is a clear, CLEAR #2 show (after the National), that doubt is gone. I don't know when this show started, but man, this is an AWESOME show! I don't even know what to say. This show has everything you would ever want in a show...vintage, modern, graded, raw, bargains bins, BGS doing RCR/take home, FOUR separate rooms filled with dealers, and the list goes on! Wow! This is my 4th I think (I lost count!) Dallas show and everything has been bangin' Here is the recap: * Friday was pretty light in traffic. I actually did not buy anything (just didn't see anything that I liked card/price wise). * Today was the complete opposite. The bargain bins were amazing...filled with goodies. * Today was FREAKING COLD!!!! * The crowd was light in the morning (that's when I did most of my bargain bin damage), but picked up throughout the day. It was crowded, but never overwhelming. * Overheard someone say that this could be a super-spreader event! lol! * I noticed that there were lots of dealers who bought out collections, and are setting up for the first time looking to unload them with $1, $5, $10 boxes. They were making good money! They were happy! * A few people rolling around carts filled with their retail stuff trying to unload. * Kids were everywhere; kids trying to make deals; just kids learning the hobby. Very cool to see! * As for the bargain bins, you gotta make the effort to take the time to look at them. MOST are junk, but man, if you find a dealer willing to unload and you find some goodies, that's the best combination. These dealers are ready to make deals and I love it! * At least 3 TV's going rolling as people were watching the Raiders/Bengals game and cheering! Great atmosphere! My favorite bargain bin pickup was a T-Mac 1998 Skybox Molten Metal Fusion for $3! I checked the card out and it looks mint+! Could be gem! In total, I spent $232 and the ebay value for these cards are probably around $700ish? Could be more as I will sending some of them to PSA. These cards ARE worth the Regular rate of $100! Anyway, that's all from me. Heading down to Austin and San Antonio for the rest of the weekend + holiday Monday. Another great experience!

01-16-2022, 08:16 AM	#17
hauntedcomputer Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: NC mountains Posts: 1,097 hauntedcomputer	Scumbag: "You'll pry my fake 1/1 from my cold dead hands...FREEDUM!!!" Cops: "Ok." __________________ +++ The market is always right, even when it's dumb. More cards are overgraded than undergraded. Change my mind.

01-16-2022, 08:34 AM	#21
the mesiah Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 5,496	Haha, where exactly did he think his fat ass was running off too, super slow and there is like 50 people around him __________________ THE CARD/MEMORABILIA COLLECTION https://www.flickr.com/photos/149024462@N04/albums/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/196556801@N02/albums/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/196511489@N05/albums/

01-16-2022, 10:40 AM	#23
imbluestreak23 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Meandering the matrix code that the hobby/forum overlords spit out Posts: 17,530 shortslabs	Didn't watch, but I'm sure they looked something like this __________________ @shortslabs I'VE WITNESSED HOW THE SAUSAGE IS MADE HERE...IT'S ROTTEN https://www.youtube.com/c/TylerShort

01-15-2022, 09:48 PM	#2
byronscott4ever Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 11,308	Great recap. Makes me long for a decent show in Minnesota.

01-15-2022, 09:55 PM	#3
k13 Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 12,617	Sounds fun. Miss going to shows. Dealers buying?

01-15-2022, 10:02 PM	#6
messier2 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 15,238	Also, one more day tomorrow. Don't forget to park across the street at the mall, don't pay the freaking parking fee! lol

01-15-2022, 10:17 PM	#7
The_Reverend Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 15,234 islubi	I was going to be there, but life duties demanded my presence at home. I definitely plan to be at the March show.

01-15-2022, 11:13 PM	#8
Lone Wulf Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 331	Nice recap. I live like 30 minutes away but didn’t make it to this one. Covid is kind of a big issue right now, but it’s Texas so most people just ignore it I guess. The super spreader comment is on point. I’m planning to hit up the next one though if things look better out there. I’m glad your opinion was that it’s still going strong and might be the #2 show out there, that is definitely handy to have locally.

01-16-2022, 01:41 AM	#9
daviswr7 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Dagobah Posts: 7,456	Someone post that video of the guy getting arrested. That was a wild scene..

01-16-2022, 02:45 AM	#12
daviswr7 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Dagobah Posts: 7,456	He did try to run off. There is a longer video of what happened outside. It was pretty crazy.

01-16-2022, 07:42 AM	#14
messier2 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 15,238	Wow, trade night craziness!!! I was sound asleep! Did he steal those cards or try to sell fake cards?! All the commentary got me confused!

01-16-2022, 08:00 AM	#15
messier2 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 15,238	Ok, based on IG, he sold fake cards to a dealer. Got it.

01-16-2022, 08:23 AM	#19
messier2 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 15,238	It looks like it was 2 guys that got caught! Not sure if they are together in this or not! Wild!

01-16-2022, 08:29 AM	#20
messier2 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 15,238	Anyone remember this? https://youtu.be/Jkms5XKm_kA