Going to my first card show in 15 years & have a few ????

jpruitt2 said:

Headed to a show this weekend and will be taking about $250-300 in cash as well as a few cards for possible trades. Haven't been to a show in 15 to 20 years, so it has been a while. This is a smaller show with only about 30 tables.

Would like to bust a box or 2, but unsure on what a good price is for these:
2008 Bowman jumbo - $80-90
2008 Bowman chrome - $40-45
2007 Bowman Draft - $70-80
2009 Bowman --- is it worth busting? - Not until the price comes down
2008 Sterling - Better hope for Posey, Beckham, Longo

Anyone have any suggestions on what else to look for or any tips?


Any help would be great.

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chashawk said:

jpruitt2 said:

Headed to a show this weekend and will be taking about $250-300 in cash as well as a few cards for possible trades. Haven't been to a show in 15 to 20 years, so it has been a while. This is a smaller show with only about 30 tables.

Would like to bust a box or 2, but unsure on what a good price is for these:
2008 Bowman jumbo - $80-90
2008 Bowman chrome - $40-45
2007 Bowman Draft - $70-80
2009 Bowman --- is it worth busting? - Not until the price comes down
2008 Sterling - Better hope for Posey, Beckham, Longo

Anyone have any suggestions on what else to look for or any tips?


Any help would be great.

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Not sure about trades. Most older guys will try to screw you with BV bs.

Same thing with buying singles. The way the market is right now, do not buy at seller's prices.
If you like a card, name your price. If they turn it down, your strongest negotiating tactic is to walk away.
You'll most likely see it somewhere else or on eBay for the $$ you want. Or they'll come down as you're leaving their table.

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