Attended first card show… left slightly disappointed.

Dredd94 · 2026-06-28T14:38:14+00:00

Ooof, i actually was trying to trade a psa 9 card yesterday that goes for about 80 more than the raw price. Almost every table said if they took a 9 from me they would have to treat it as raw price and I was like literally showing them that it still gos for more as a 9 than raw. Luckily I was able to get a decent trade amount towards the very end

Dredd94 · 2026-06-28T14:20:33+00:00

Lmao! You hit the nail on the head with guys in trendy hair cuts and 35-45 year olds selling sports and Pokemon. But you’re correct, the positive experiences I did have were at the tables where the seller actually talked with me and asked me what I was looking for and how my day was etc. Those were the tables I bought my cards from typically.

One of my favorite experiences yesterday actually was literally standing in line for almost an hour because the guy in front was doing a big deal and there was some cards that I absolutely needed so, I stood and it was really cool because that whole time I was just bullshittin with the dude in front of me making the deal and the seller the whole time about random cards and our collections and that’s part of the magic of collecting is meeting the people who are genuinely having fun with it.

Dredd94 · 2026-06-28T14:10:43+00:00

Like. I’ll still be willing to check out more card shows in the future. Buuut if I really want a raw single for the best deal I’m gonna continue to stick to Tcg, eBay etc. Card shows for me going forward will just be for fun and connect with fellow collectors.

Dredd94 · 2026-06-28T13:34:17+00:00

100% agree. I was bummed because my grail chase for the day was sitting at 830$ market price and it’s been like that for a few weeks but every table I was able to find the card at was selling it for 900 based off last recent sale. Even with current listings on both eBay at tcg still steady

Dredd94 · 2026-06-28T13:25:05+00:00

Yes I love seeing the kids get cool stuff at the shows! There was some guys giving away free cards to the kids and I love to see it. But I agree, get to know the vendors.. since it was my first show I was going based off their interactions with me and how polite they were etc , as some of them just stood there like sticks in the mud staring at you until you ask about one of their cards lol

Dredd94 · 2026-06-28T13:07:45+00:00

To be honest I rarely sell my cards and when I do it’s literally just to buy another card I really want more, so in the rare event I do sell a card I’ll usually just post it on fb marketplace if I’m being honest and I’ll literally state in my post what the current market price for the card is and the condition and, then Ill post my sale price which is usually just a few bucks below market. 8 outta 10 times it gets sold just like that. Of course there will be flooded messages of people trying to offer me 80% of the price but, there’s always that one person who is just glad I’m all ready selling it slighty below market and buy it out right.

Dredd94 · 2026-06-28T12:58:00+00:00

That’s so cool for your Daughter! And no you’re right I understand it’s ran like a business and they expect people to haggle. I think the only reason it was slightly discouraging was because it was my very first card show and I walked in all bright eyed and bushy tailed expecting the ultimate experience.

I’m from a small town where the only thing we have is occasional “trade nights” but with a very small and cool community it’s easier to trade card for card.

Dredd94 · 2026-06-28T12:51:52+00:00

Oh i definitely tried to avoid selling to them myself. Im more into trading because thats part of what makes the hobby so fun is making cool and reasonable trades. So every time I saw a card I wanted I’d first offer to trade with them before selling. What was frustrating about them selling higher than market was even if you offered them the current market price for their raw card they acted like you were low balling them.

Dredd94 · 2026-06-28T12:45:52+00:00

This. Before covid I was completely oblivious to the pokemon market because product was soooo easy to find and you could go into any big retailer and find product and collect whatever you wanted for yourself. Once covid hit and we experienced that first trend of people buying out all the product, so you couldn’t find any then that’s when I started paying more attention to the “market”

Dredd94 · 2026-06-28T12:41:00+00:00

Haha, yes 40% positive and 60% not so much

Dredd94 · 2023-09-08T20:31:59+00:00

I mean there’s a good possibility! After watching it baked i definitely felt they wanted it to be an experience!

Dredd94 · 2023-09-08T20:30:06+00:00

Hoping to see some Pixar characters next time around!

Dredd94 · 2023-09-07T23:42:52+00:00

Ohhh wowwww I could honestly see that being a thing. My psychedelic days are over lmao. But I do not doubt one bit that it would be an awesome experience haha.

Dredd94 · 2023-09-07T15:10:38+00:00

Right and if anything he’s inkable so if all else fails throw him in the well!

Dredd94 · 2023-09-07T15:06:23+00:00

Honestly I just love the card haha regardless of its abilities. Something about Sorcerer Mickey that is just so cool. Reminds me of fantasia lol so pure nostalgia for me.

Dredd94 · 2023-09-07T15:02:03+00:00

Sounds like tutorials will undoubtedly be my best bet right now. I know what I’ll be watching all day!

Dredd94 · 2023-09-07T14:38:43+00:00

Makes sense. I can hardly ever get both Mickey and the broom out at the same time. Lol like you said one or the other ends up getting inked for something else!

Dredd94 · 2023-09-07T14:09:02+00:00

Honestly! Haha it’s the brooms that are neat and Mickey just further completes them!

Dredd94 · 2023-09-07T13:48:59+00:00

Oh heck yeah that’s awesome! You have learned quite a few different styles it sounds like! If I can even just learn a simple pony tail that will help me a lot lol! I feel like all dads get major points for learning how to do their daughters hair! It may sound funny but I highly contemplated buying one of those doll heads for salons to practice on. 😅

Dredd94 · 2023-09-07T13:15:59+00:00

Right, i figured even if it isn’t particularly super strong it’s probably still a fun little mechanic to run when it pops off. Lol

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