For buying at card shows what do you guys prefer Cashapp or Venmo?

baseballmitts · 06-14-2024, 03:43 PM

I have been stuck using PayPal forever, but I've heard the fees suck for the sellers, and they prefer Venmo or Cash App.

Does anyone have a strong opinion on either of those two options?

Like which has the better iPhone App, which is easier, which has fewer fees for buyers at a card show if I attend one, and which one's accepted more.

Thanks for any input.

NYBBFAN · 06-14-2024, 05:18 PM

Dead presidents > digital apps

towerymt · 06-14-2024, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBBFAN

Dead presidents > digital apps

I prefer CashAppliedToTheDealer'sShowcase.

AwesomeBrian · 06-14-2024, 05:24 PM

Straight cash homie

JeffG1954 · 06-14-2024, 05:25 PM

Cash is King.

mikejones · 06-14-2024, 05:28 PM

Cash. Real cash. Check your bills.

towerymt · 06-14-2024, 05:49 PM

C.R.E.A.M.

FTLFTL · 06-14-2024, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBBFAN

Dead presidents > digital apps

All about the Benjies

PoPCulture · 06-14-2024, 06:02 PM

speedyjg13 · 06-14-2024, 10:44 PM

Go to the bank, withdraw some money and walk in like a baller.

Cash is king!

daverat · 06-14-2024, 10:53 PM

Take the CASH!!!!!

Cracktoast · 06-14-2024, 10:54 PM

pardon my ignorance but why no Paypal ? Is there a issue or they just not cool anymore ?

mikejones · 06-15-2024, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Cracktoast

pardon my ignorance but why no Paypal ? Is there a issue or they just not cool anymore ?

Fees. Send too much f&f and your account will get flagged.

auctionjmm · 06-15-2024, 05:36 AM

CASH is the correct answer. Leave your phone in your pocket. I've turned people away for not having cash at my booth.

Jimbanto · 06-15-2024, 06:42 AM

Cash is preferred / but if you doing some semi serious bowman first buying its not the best idea to ever be walking around with 10k in your pocket

OhioLawyerF5 · 06-15-2024, 07:06 AM

Dealers who only want cash are just trying to avoid paying taxes. Nobody carries cash anymore. Paypal goods and services and I pay the fees. Simple, safe, and provides adequate records for both parties. I might pay cash for cheap cards, but not for serious purchases.

AwesomeBrian · 06-15-2024, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

Dealers who only want cash are just trying to avoid paying taxes. Nobody carries cash anymore. Paypal goods and services and I pay the fees. Simple, safe, and provides adequate records for both parties. I might pay cash for cheap cards, but not for serious purchases.

13 comments and 11 say cash. People carry cash to shows. Can also get better deals if buying multiple cards.

Also I believe Chicago had awful wifi and it was slowing down transactions. Bad internet never held up a cash deal

dcbaseballcards · 06-15-2024, 07:59 AM

I don't think any of them have fees, and they're also as easy to use as each other.

JustRachel · 06-15-2024, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

Dealers who only want cash are just trying to avoid paying taxes. Nobody carries cash anymore. Paypal goods and services and I pay the fees. Simple, safe, and provides adequate records for both parties. I might pay cash for cheap cards, but not for serious purchases.

So? Why would I care whether someone else slips one past the IRS?

Triple B · 06-15-2024, 08:13 AM

Cash monnnnnnnnnne!

JustRachel · 06-15-2024, 08:29 AM

Guy wants to buy a card but the ask is a bit strong.

Option One: Tell the seller you'll Venmo him a little bit less if he'll accept.

Option Two: Whip out some benjamins and start counting them out right in front of him, then ask if he'll accept.

Cash on the table will outperform in a situation like that.

notfast · 06-15-2024, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mikejones

Fees. Send too much f&f and your account will get flagged.

Venmo is owned by paypal and has the same issues.

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Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

Dealers who only want cash are just trying to avoid paying taxes. Nobody carries cash anymore. Paypal goods and services and I pay the fees. Simple, safe, and provides adequate records for both parties. I might pay cash for cheap cards, but not for serious purchases.

People who want to pay more taxes are weird.

OhioLawyerF5 · 06-15-2024, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by notfast

Venmo is owned by paypal and has the same issues.

People who want to pay more taxes are weird.

Nobody wants to pay more taxes. However, not paying them is a felony that can land you in prison. People who commit felonies to save a couple bucks on a baseball card are weird.

OhioLawyerF5 · 06-15-2024, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by AwesomeBrian

13 comments and 11 say cash. People carry cash to shows. Can also get better deals if buying multiple cards.

Also I believe Chicago had awful wifi and it was slowing down transactions. Bad internet held up a cash deal

My point was a good dealer accepts all forms of payment. If they turn you away unless you have cash, it's because they are dodging taxes. I prefer Paypal goods and services. I'll happily pay the fees to have buyer protection and a record of the transaction, as well as not having to carry cash. Cash is the absolutely least secure form of payment. Carrying it is unnecessary in 2024. Most large venues are cashless these days anyway. And that is the trend.

JustRachel · 06-15-2024, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

My point was a good dealer accepts all forms of payment. If they turn you away unless you have cash, it's because they are dodging taxes. I prefer Paypal goods and services. I'll happily pay the fees to have buyer protection and a record of the transaction, as well as not having to carry cash. Cash is the absolutely least secure form of payment. Carrying it is unnecessary in 2024. Most large venues are cashless these days anyway. And that is the trend.

Unnecessary does not equal undesirable.

06-14-2024, 03:43 PM	#1
baseballmitts Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 106 baseballmitts	For buying at card shows what do you guys prefer Cashapp or Venmo? I have been stuck using PayPal forever, but I've heard the fees suck for the sellers, and they prefer Venmo or Cash App. Does anyone have a strong opinion on either of those two options? Like which has the better iPhone App, which is easier, which has fewer fees for buyers at a card show if I attend one, and which one's accepted more. Thanks for any input.

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06-14-2024, 05:28 PM	#6
mikejones Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: fresno Posts: 5,152	Cash. Real cash. Check your bills. __________________ Why the hell are you buying Siemian stuff. Dude is done, can't you tell I'm trying to get rid of him because he'll never be our starting QB again....

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daverat Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 3,051 Obalsand drt0057	Take the CASH!!!!! __________________ In 2020, 2023 and 2024 a Texas Tech QB won the Super Bowl In 2023 the Texas Rangers won the World Series

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06-14-2024, 10:54 PM	#12
Cracktoast Member Join Date: May 2024 Posts: 1,785	pardon my ignorance but why no Paypal ? Is there a issue or they just not cool anymore ?

06-15-2024, 05:36 AM	#14
auctionjmm Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 10,060 auctionjmm	CASH is the correct answer. Leave your phone in your pocket. I've turned people away for not having cash at my booth.

06-15-2024, 06:42 AM	#15
Jimbanto Member Join Date: Jun 2024 Posts: 27	Cash is preferred / but if you doing some semi serious bowman first buying its not the best idea to ever be walking around with 10k in your pocket

06-15-2024, 07:06 AM	#16
OhioLawyerF5 Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Posts: 7,114	Dealers who only want cash are just trying to avoid paying taxes. Nobody carries cash anymore. Paypal goods and services and I pay the fees. Simple, safe, and provides adequate records for both parties. I might pay cash for cheap cards, but not for serious purchases.

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Triple B Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 6,233	Cash monnnnnnnnnne! __________________ Wanted Dead or Alive! 1. 1997 Bowman's Best Jose Cruz, Jr Atomic Refractor Autograph 2. 1997 SPx Jose Cruz, Jr. Grand Finale /50

06-15-2024, 08:29 AM	#21
JustRachel Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 5,663	Guy wants to buy a card but the ask is a bit strong. Option One: Tell the seller you'll Venmo him a little bit less if he'll accept. Option Two: Whip out some benjamins and start counting them out right in front of him, then ask if he'll accept. Cash on the table will outperform in a situation like that.