I got pounded on vintage Pokemon. Sheesh lots of psa 6-7… Calvin white refractor rc is a huge win for the PC

Thought it might be fun to show off some of your weekend card show pick ups. Feel free post what ya got! Picked up a vaporeon SIR today. No sports cards pickups for me oddly!

IYKYK. OPC Koosman RC. Last psa 1s go for $2500-$3000. Population around 200. Can’t afford a Venezuelan so this will do. Some other O-Pee-Chee goodies pictured.

Some old school lions players. Didn’t hit me until a few years ago that the college “Doak Walker” award for best RB was named after doak walker lol.

I used to try and get all team cards. I intended to atleast get all Super Bowl and AFL/NFL world champion teams. I find it interesting we don’t see team cards anymore probably due to all the player specific licensing. Hope Topps brings this back. A modern team signed card would be amazing.

Btw, vintage football is criminally underrated and underpriced. Highly recommend picking some up.

T-minus about 5ish weeks. until the National Card show. It's been almost 8 years since I've attended it, but have been to quite a few large shows/conventions. I was hoping to gather some tips/tricks, 101s, to-dos etc. Feel free to comment and I'll update this list!

1) Buy tickets by this weekend! I think the prices will go up after the 6/30 if I recall
2) Figure out what you want to focus on: buy? sell? network? meet other like-minded folks?
3) Make sure to bring/buy comfortable broken in shoes
4) Bring a portable battery charger
5) If buying and you have focus cards, comp them out days prior as network connectivity can be bad. Better to know key card/prices on hand
6) PSA will have on-site grading - lowest price $149 which is a very reasonable deal. Do this first!
7) Bring supplies (top loaders, sleeves and zip lock bags) - RhoddyRhodes71
8) Map out the booths - RhoddyRhodes71
9) Bring food and water - theboovier