The Best Card Show I've Attended in Years- Including How I Stumbled Into an Estate Lot at the Show!!

[@dawnvasquez1139]

Gotta thank you again....taking time to show stacks of cards....I got some health stuff that keeps me from shows...so I really appreciate this... Ty.

[@MidLifeCards]

Sorry to hear about your health stuff. Prayers that you'll be fully ok soon. I try really hard to give a variety of looks during shows. Showing stacks and value boxes are a lot of the fun, and I will always try to include them in my show videos.

[@Chical209]

I was trying to get at the 59's, there were 4 people digging including your dad. I tried to squeeze in, but they weren't having it... By the time I came back I was almost out of cash. That was an awesome show, I wasn't anywhere prepared budget wise for what I saw. There was some jaw dropping tables! They need to do this again, real soon. I pick up a Aaron autographed card for .25, among many other cards. I wish I had brought more cash, I would have brought home some DiMaggio's and Clemente's.

[@MidLifeCards]

Definitely an impressive show. I believe I was the second person that got to the 59 box after the dealer put it out. It got pretty congested pretty fast...and it was in that little corner at the edge of the table with virtually zero room. Like you said, and incredible show with TONS of amazing stuff.

[@chicagolady6354]

Great buys......You hit it big ...You were going so fast through the 59's but I noticed you missed the Norm Cash rookie...Definitely worth 3 dollars...

[@MidLifeCards]

The box was put out just a few minutes before I got there. Once I got there, a bunch of people came over shortly after. I was trying to go through them quickly so I could get through them and catch any of the biggest ones I could. Going back through the footage, there are about 20 more I wish I had grabbed, but...I was moving fast. :-)

[@stevezeppieri]

What a score. All around. Beautiful beautiful beautiful pick ups

[@MidLifeCards]

Thanks so much. I had a great time that day at that show. Looking forward to the next time it happens the end of the month.

[@David-fv7zg]

18:06 I saw you putting that one back in the pile, I was yelling "Pick it back up!" LOL

[@MidLifeCards]

LOL. That's pretty funny.

[@Crocpoet123]

That was very enjoyable. Good insight. Cool content. Thanks

[@MidLifeCards]

Appreciate that a ton. Thanks so much. Means a lot for you to watch and take the time to comment.

[@TheJollyElm]

Bought the 1962 PSA 6 Koufax (seen in your video) from Craig, after you were there, apparently. A great show...and your video makes everyone drool!!!

[@MidLifeCards]

Nice buy. Craig is a good guy and his prices are very fair.

[@tradergriffs8835]

Recent subscriber,really enjoying your content

[@MidLifeCards]

Thanks so much, that means a ton. In the description of my videos, I have links to some of my more popular former videos. Check out some of the others and let me know what you think. :-) Thanks for watching, subscribing, but most of all...taking the time to comment. Means a lot. Thanks.

[@jamespinette9403]

The cards in this show are just mind boggling! You made 2 solid pickups at that show . Imo, the 61 Yaz is his best card. The Rose is also nice, graded a 6 as it is top to bottom off centered imo, but still a nice card. Congrats.

[@MidLifeCards]

Appreciate that. The show was INSANE. I could've spent another day in there.

[@kevingeary2072]

What is sad he didn't know Duke Snider was a great player. Saw a Pinson rookie you passed over. Great pick ups!

[@MidLifeCards]

When I was going back through the footage, I saw a few that I missed. That card was one of them. I was going fast as the box was getting a lot of attention right after I showed up. Some of the minor stars were in pretty rough shape...the 59s were BY FAR the best condition.

[@joshct9426]

I have a show Saturday here in CT. Can only wish I see a box like this one! Great video

[@MidLifeCards]

Good luck!

[@alanjudd6000]

I commend you on the videos you do! It's so refreshing to see you take the time to go slowly over the cases so we can actually see individual cards we might be interested in. So many go so fast over the cases you barely get a glimpse of what's in them. Tremendously enjoy your videos!

[@MidLifeCards]

Thanks so much for the huge compliment. That means a lot. My goal is for others to feel like they're also at the show and can see what's there. That's one of the reasons I try to also share contact information for a lot of the dealers. Also, it's why I try to share my negotiations with others. Actually being able to see the cards in the cases is important to me in the video. Thank you.

[@CARDSLAB-88]

My brother just liked you and WOW love the content because im a big vintage card collector and you show a lot and take your time filming it so we can all see those beautiful cards. You now have a fan of your videos and been in this hobby since I was a kid and now at the age of 57 still loving this hobby Thanks Luis keep the hobby alive

[@MidLifeCards]

Appreciate that Luis!! Check out some of my other card show videos. I always make a point of trying to get a really good look at vintage cards at shows. I think you'd really enjoy some of the other card show content I've done over the past few months. Thanks so much for the support!!

[@pyrorye-80]

Love your videos. Keep them coming!

[@MidLifeCards]

That's a massive compliment. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. Means a lot.

[@leapheap6837]

Congratulations 🎊🎈🍾🎉 on your cards. You look like you got a pretty good deal for the price.

[@MidLifeCards]

Appreciate that. It was a fun day and I was excited with the deals I got.

[@TheCardDeal]

Great price on that 61 PSA 6. The 72 Clemente is one of my favorite images of him being his last year alive.

[@MidLifeCards]

Totally agree. I love that Clemente card as well. I almost bought it, but I felt the price was a bit too high for me.

[@TheCardDeal]

@@MidLifeCards I agree, fair but not terrible. The mystery and thought in his day to day life always made me wonder what it was like to accomplish 3000th hit on last at bat. The 73 image is from 1972, so I always favor the 72 as my #1 card for him. Gone too young and doing good for others in the process. Catch you on the next video ✌🏽🇺🇲⚾️

[@WarriorKidd06]

13:20 that Jim Gilliam right before Fox. I need that in a major way. Hopefully this guy is at the National

[@MidLifeCards]

He's a local guy that has only done a handful of shows. I don't think he'll be at the National.

[@WarriorKidd06]

@@MidLifeCards damn oh well maybe I’ll come across him some other day

[@rayfromphilly6969]

you made a good deal on the 61 yaz and 68 rose. the vcp for the yaz was $155 and the rose is $87 total $242. so to get those for $190 was really good.

[@MidLifeCards]

I thought it was a good deal for sure. The rose was a fair deal. The Yaz was a great deal. :-)

[@spaceviking4966]

Great finds!

[@MidLifeCards]

Thanks. It was a super fun show.

[@coreyhagen]

Tupac was a legend. Heart❤ his music, while controversial, transcended the times and made people think about social issues of the 90s.

[@MidLifeCards]

I agree. That's why I was impressed to see his auto at the show.

[@JustinKircherjK]

Wow, great value box spot by you! Captain Hindsight says you maybe should have offered $2 each and bought everything the dealer had left, but how could you really know in the moment. Good luck with the grades if you're going that way and thanks for sharing your card show trip.

[@MidLifeCards]

I totally agree. When I was going back through the footage, I saw about 20 more (high numbers in good condition, Dodgers team card, a couple of other minor stars) that I should have grabbed. I didn't have the cash to make a serious offer on the full box.

[@JohnNP3]

There were some amazing cards on display at that show. Thanks for giving us a glimpse.

[@MidLifeCards]

You bet

[@kled10]

This is such a fun video. Felt like I was there.

[@MidLifeCards]

That's a huge compliment. Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@oarancards4443]

I would of taken that wilt fast ..stole the 59s love ya

[@MidLifeCards]

There were so many amazing cards at that show. I could've spend a TON of money. :-)

[@cryptonite8495]

Duke Snider, Eddie Matthews, Harmon Killebrew, etc. from the "commons" box? Candy from a baby.

[@MidLifeCards]

Yep. CRAZY!!

[@TalkingBallCards]

Yes, you shit the bed on the $3 box lol, should have BLOWN YOUR WADDD hahaha. Good finds man

[@TalkingBallCards]

Hahahahah just saw you hit him with the $100 on the $120 stack, you have no shame my friend 😂😂

[@MidLifeCards]

I seriously thought about making a play on the whole thing.

[@MidLifeCards]

I'd say in the last 3 years I've only paid sticker once. I just can't do it. I have to ask for a lower deal. :-)

[@mikepalena3900]

Wonderful video! Thanks for sharing and walking thru it. Awesome

[@MidLifeCards]

Appreciate that. Thanks so much. Means a lot that you'd take the time to comment. It was a fun day and it was a lot of fun editing the video to share with everyone.

[@bounty120-]

Great vid!!

[@MidLifeCards]

Thanks. I have another video coming out Thursday or Friday on a show from this past weekend that was massive with 350 tables.

[@bounty120-]

@@MidLifeCards that’s fantastic, unfortunately, in my area, there’s only about maybe four or five card shows a year that are worth going to. Your footage is fantastic.

[@torch3316]

Dude $200 is a very fair counter

[@MidLifeCards]

I totally agree that it was a fair counter. Given the cards, the volatility of the Rose recently, the number of 2nd year Yaz cards that were at the show, I felt like I needed to be at $190. But, you're absolutely right. It was fair.

[@jchristner82]

Man another great video, quickly becoming my favorite Sports Card Collecting channel.

[@MidLifeCards]

That's a massive compliment that I don't take lightly. That means a lot. Thanks so much. Truly!!

[@howardweinstein1324]

I think you missed out on 59 Norm Cash rookie. Great video!

[@MidLifeCards]

Yeah. Looking back, I missed a few. I was moving fast. A Vada Pinson rc was in there, too.

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

Those Kobe cases! OMG!!!

[@MidLifeCards]

I know...if I was an emoji...I would've been the head exploding one. That case was NUTS!!

[@kengrabow3021]

Love your content

[@MidLifeCards]

It means a lot to me that you watched and took the time to comment. Truly. Thank you.

[@mcarp2271]

Nice score on those 59’s! I live in the Sacramento area and that Fairfield show is great! When did you go? I didn’t realize they had one recently.

[@MidLifeCards]

That was a couple of months ago. The next one is at the end of the month. I'll be there, but not sure which day yet.

[@ACollectorsDream]

Wow, some incredible vintage buys. Those 59’s were incredible. What a steal my friend. Thanks for sharing

[@MidLifeCards]

Thanks for watching Orlando. It was a really fun show and I definitely was in the right place at the right time with those 59s.

[@mikethesportshistorycollec1947]

Great pickups, and obviously a great show for some real nice vintage cards. I always enjoy your videos but your show videos are the best on KZbin. Your panning speed is just right and it's always great to be able to actually see what the asking price on some of those cards is. Thanks so much for another great one!

[@MidLifeCards]

That means a ton. REALLY appreciate the positive feedback. Thanks a ton.

[@kellymelonekellymelonekard3087]

Another great video!! Nice vintage lot!! Will be in San Jose July 15-16, do you know of any show in the area that weekend? I have looked at some show calendars and there aren’t any listed for the Bay Area

[@dionnoriega7158]

Hi, I’m the promoter for this Fairfield show, my next show there is September 29, 30, October 1..

[@MidLifeCards]

Dion- Your show was INSANE. You absolutely killed it. I was looking everywhere to say great job, but couldn't find you. Heard you on the speaker a few times, but never saw you. Awesome work, my friend. I'm hoping that this video will help build even more interest in people traveling to your show...because it's worth it.

[@MidLifeCards]

Not that I know of...I know there are a couple in late June (Concord and Hayward)

[@wrayvon121]

Great to finally meet you. I think you produce the best card videos on you tube because its all about the cards. Your the best at holding the camera over the cards so we can really get a good look at them along with knowledgeable narration. I'm always looking for blue sharpie vintage bought a 1961 Bob Gibson auto. Watching your video reminds me I should have bought the Sayers auto.

[@MidLifeCards]

It was great meeting you too. You had some great stuff you showed me. The Mays autographs on vintage cards were especially awesome. If you see me again in the future, be sure to stop me and say hey. Sometimes at shows I get in the zone, and don't notice people. I know there were at least 2 or 3 friends that were at the show that I didn't notice being there because I was on a mission all day. :-) Thanks again for stopping me and saying hello!!

[@jude999]

I wonder why Craig doesn't slab his raw vintage stuff? It looks like there was some red bleeding on the edges of that Rose? Maybe that's why it was a 6

[@MidLifeCards]

I was talking to my Dad and friend about that exact question (about Craig grading raw stuff) on the way home from the show. I know he does one submission per month, and usually does about 30 cards. He tends to cherry pick what he feels are the best ones. The red spot you saw on the card was the cut line, I think. One a lot of vintage cards, there were small dots/lines for where the card should be cut. Because it is slightly high/low off center, you could just see that line.

[@stevegallo8483]

Probably should have grabbed that Roger Craig, since he just passed. Love that 61 Yaz. I'm a Yaz collector and trying to get a run of all his Topps from his playing days. (Noticed there was a 64 and 65 at that show.) Only have his rookie and his 68 base from the 60s but have most of his cards from the 70s (only need 70, 71 and 75) and all his from the 80s. Had I been there and seen that value box, I would have been pulling out Red Sox cards.

[@MidLifeCards]

I was doing my best to restrain myself, but looking back, there were quite a few more I should have grabbed.

[@stevegallo8483]

@@MidLifeCards I can believe it. That Malzone all star card is cool.

[@returntocollecting]

Wow, that looked like an amazing show! I can't believe its a mall show! It had a better selection than the Denver show!. Great pickups for your PC. Thanks for sharing Graig!

[@MidLifeCards]

Appreciate it. I was super excited with the show. I could've spent a lot more time there. Good interacting with you on Theo's livestream last night. :-)

[@Byrrd51]

Those 1959s are beautiful! What a great pickup. Well done.

[@MidLifeCards]

I got lucky. Right place at the right time.

[@danielbernier6095]

Graig. Thanks for the grand tour of this great show. Happy you could pickup some nice vintage 59's. It was fun watching you in action on the Yaz/ Rose pickups. I have the Yaz in raw form hoping to get mine graded, probably SGC. I bought the Rose in a PSA 4 for $73 shipping and tax included. You did real well at the show.

[@MidLifeCards]

Thanks so much. Believe it or not, that was the first Yaz in my collection!! I'm excited to have it. Now I need to get his RC as well!! :-)

[@timdiaz1447]

That was a great price on the PSA 6 Yaz.

[@MidLifeCards]

I agree. I thought it was a really good price on a very nice card.

[@davidwilsing1545]

Wow. That shit never happens to me. I assume you’ll get most of it graded and then flip for 10X’s at least? Well done

[@MidLifeCards]

I looked up the graded values...not sure what I'm going to do yet. I'll keep a few and sell some raw. There are a few that I may grade. They're nice cards though.

[@blueodum]

LOL that you got a $20 discount on those $3 cards - Probably got $500 dollars in value, conservatively.

[@MidLifeCards]

I rarely pay sticker. I've always gotta offer for lower...it's in my DNA. :-)

[@AKA2PM]

That 2pac stuff is a great find, I would chop off my pinky for that case of Jordans.

[@MidLifeCards]

I'd chop off both pinkies!!

[@LetsStormTheTeaCupRide]

Amazing cards and show!

[@MidLifeCards]

It was an absolute blast.

[@LetsStormTheTeaCupRide]

@@MidLifeCards What I love about your videos is that what you like, I like. You have a good eye for vintage and you are a smart buyer. And Craig always has amazing cards and great prices. There are no shows or sellers in this area like the ones you feature in your videos.

[@MidLifeCards]

@@LetsStormTheTeaCupRide appreciate that. Thanks a ton.

[@David-fv7zg]

10:36 Nice Pick !!

[@MidLifeCards]

Appreciate it. It was the right place at the right time.

[@GeorgeKhouryNJ]

That entire vintage stack of $3 cards looked great. Surprised that you didn't make him an offer for the whole thing, but you did get most of the best names in there.

[@MidLifeCards]

If I had the cash, I would've made a play on all of them. But, when I was watching the footage back, there were at least 20 I wish I had grabbed. I got there just after he put the box out, and a feeding frenzy started...so I was trying to race through them as fast as I could. But, you're totally right.

[@mookiechillson]

I like guessing your offer after you tally the sticker price. I nailed the raw pile for $100, but I went lower on the Rose/Yaz offer ($175). You still got great deals. This is such a fun way to visit a card show 3k miles away. thanks Graig!

[@MidLifeCards]

Appreciate that my friend. It's funny, because I've had some people tell me that I low balled him with my $190 offer. To me, the negotiation is part of the fun, and if I don't get a good deal, it's all good...I'll just buy something else that is a better deal. Good interacting with you in Theo's livestream last night. You had some great comments in the chat. :-)

[@mookiechillson]

@@MidLifeCards I had a blast listening to that livestream! Was psyched to see you in there too! Honestly, my thought was you would start at $175 and move up to where you ended. I admired you sticking to your guns at $190, though. I think you and the dealer both did well, and that’s definitely best for maintaining that relationship.

[@RichardWong-d5w]

Did you end up getting the Russell auto?

[@MidLifeCards]

I didn't. I was on the fence about it...and was going to go back and make an offer. The last comp on ebay was $350...but no, I didn't go back and make an offer...but may end up regretting it.

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

I feel like Pete Rose is a good place to park some money right now.

[@MidLifeCards]

I like Pete as a player and loved that 68 card because of how young he looks. It'll be interesting to see what his cards do moving forward.

[@bp6614]

Wow! What a show! Great stuff! I could’ve spend a couple full days there and gone into debt 😂 Those T206s in the beginning were gorgeous. I’m shocked you didn’t pick up that 54’ Eddie Mathews raw. There is no way that wouldn’t have graded a 5. That 72’ Clemente was too nicely centered. I couldn’t have walked away from that one. Nice find on the 50s cards. Rule #1. If a guy dives into your value box for 40 cards, pause and reassess cause you are missing something.

[@MidLifeCards]

I could’ve spent a LOT of money yesterday. Took a lot of restraint. Agree on the 72 Clemente. It was really nice. Regarding the value box…that guy was doing his first show. Had half a table with his friend. Right after I left, a dealer came over and bought EVERY slabbed card he had in a bill deal. I should’ve bought all the nice high numbers in the value box…there were some gorgeous ones.

[@danoarmy]

Should have told dealer you'll buy it all and yell at father to go to ATM

[@MidLifeCards]

I thought about it, trust me. :-)

[@baldurathustrayggdrasil2420]

Those Tupac letters would work wonders if they forgot to stock the paper in the bathrooms....

[@rfwest535]

Weird

[@MidLifeCards]

LOL.

[@ericgerber4099]

Craig has more vintage at his table then the entirety of my local show. I think I need to get on a plane, seriously.

[@MidLifeCards]

Just give him a call. He’s a good dude. I’m sure you could figure something out.

[@larrygitlin6017]

Wow, what a show. Been to the National 15 times and do not remember seeing so many great dealers and I was disappointed when I went to the Chantilly show here in Northern Virginia couple of months ago compared what you showed at this local show. Will try it again later this month. Love when you go to a show. Going to watch again there is so much to see and take in. Love 59s first set I ever put together. Those looked pretty sweet. . I could not believe all the Kobe and Jordan autograph cards. That 3 piece card with Robinson, Clemente and Dimaggio looked nice but why pay sixty thousand dollars when you can get individual index cards government post cards checks etc separate items expensive but so much less for their authenticated autographs. Autograph cards which I have tons great but cuts on created cards do not make sense to me. . Anyway, when is our next show, I cannot wait.

[@MidLifeCards]

Appreciate that. I totally agree...I haven't been to a show like that in a VERY long time. The amount of high end stuff was amazing. Not sure when that promotor will have the next show, but the next show I'm attending is in 2 1/2 weeks. :-)

[@s.macintosh-jc9rf]

Hi Graig! It was so good to see the 1957 Topps Baseball being gone through. One of my favourite sets! Thanks for the great video! Peter

[@MidLifeCards]

I was really close to buying a 57 Frank Robinson yesterday. I totally agree about it being an awesome set.

[@tradergriffs8835]

Those were some amazing pick ups at $2.50 .. did you think about buying the lot?

[@MidLifeCards]

If I had the cash, I would've considered it. All in all...I think he probably had close to 700-800 cards...so it would've been tough. But...looking back, I wish I had grabbed about 25 more.

[@billysikes1374]

Very nice 59 pick ups, I love the Vintage at Craig's table, Would love to have the 63 Rose rookie, 57 Topps Mantle, Kareem rookie, I can go on and on, Very good show, Another great video

[@MidLifeCards]

Appreciate that. If I remember correctly, Craig got that Rose RC back from PSA the night before the show. I was literally just back from PSA.

[@GoldenSlumber474]

You must have been using my comps for the ‘59s you bought Graig. I consigned over 180 ‘59s to GMC in early May & sold all of them. 😁 Btw, I have the 1954 Topps Gordie Howe & the rest of the 60-card set graded.

[@MidLifeCards]

That Gordie Howe card is one of about 5 Hockey cards I hope to have at some point. There's something iconic about that card that is so awesome.

[@TheGodfather1955]

Its funny how some dealers throw incredible unrealistic high prices on items at those shows just to see if it sticks. Did that one guy actually think he would get $60,000 for those three autographs?

[@MidLifeCards]

I think some dealers have a few items they like to have in their cases as a way to draw people to their cases....with little intention of actually selling them.

[@David-fv7zg]

8:28 Great price on the Alonso Refractor right there. I loved the Henderson Rookie in the pile that you were sorting through with the Seavers.

[@vintageonvintage817]

Fantastic pickups, some of those cards at $2.50 look to be really sharp and would grade well...those are a steal! Love the second-year Yaz it is a beauty and the 68 Rose is also a good deal. Pete will eventually get into the HOF and when he does that card will prove to be a good deal..

[@MidLifeCards]

Appreciate that. The show was so much fun and I felt like I did really well. Wish I could've gone back today, unfortunately couldn't.

[@duewhit310]

We could make 80s 90s cards rare if we had a year of huge bonfires. Have authenticators present to take card counts & verify authenticity. Make cards rare again.

[@MidLifeCards]

LOL.

[@ACD1994]

Do you ever worry or feel any concern that a card or cards you bought are counterfeit? I don't know...might just being paranoid atm...I just came back, from a card show with my dad, bought a Clemente in a slab, so the holder itself is real, but that doesn't always mean the card is...sometimes fakes slip through cracks...there are still sadly some scammers in the hobby...

[@MidLifeCards]

I've purchased a fake card before. I don't worry too much when it's in a PSA or SGC slab, because I think one of the things they do best is screen for counterfeits. Their reputation is on the line with that. I know that the vintage lot I bought was real, because the guy who sold them wasn't a dealer, just a guy that inherited cards. He had all the "Big" names in SGC slabs, and none came back altered or anything. So, I knew that pile was legit.

[@johnnytroyano8870]

What is wrong with you ? These types of opportunities are once in a lifetime. Didn't your dad advise you? I am much younger than you and I would have bought ALL of the 3 dollar cards. NO WAY you would have lost. Oh well. Brain Fart, it happens to all of us.

[@MidLifeCards]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.