Why I Won't Be Traveling To Many Sports Card Shows In 2023

[@vkoncomics2859]

Labor (before the show, during, after), stress (traveling these days is horrendous), expenses (food, drink, wifi, uber,etc), most shows (except the big shows) attract tire kickers & low ballers. Also at these shows you gotta be careful in fakes. Sell online, Buy at local shows.

[@TRIKE415SportsCards]

Big facts brother

[@jeffpeterson4943]

As one that lives in Chicagoland area there are plenty of low ballers and such but the large 3 day shows are actually worse in terms of what you note - even as a local. Same table after table display of cards in nice holders priced to sell - well to sell at Feb 2021 prices. And in terms of local shows being bad - you definitely can buy and sell at smaller shows if you are there to do business versus showing off your collection

[@dancalmpeaceful3903]

Welcome to the world of being a dealer. I've been dealing in collectibles since 1990 (just NOT cards). Ever do a comic show? The prices for booths for larger ones run $850 and UP. Same with some larger anime shows too. I stopped doing the National over 15 years ago because prices for a booth were HIGH THEN! (And...I was local too.) Shows have their place...but the costs can add up.....quick. I see, in some hobbies, big shows going down this coming year and I expect to see less dealers. Booth prices are getting too high and the sales aren't there. NO one minds paying a high booth price IF the sales are commensurate with the booth price. Here's what I and my wife have learned - you WANT TO make money? You cut the shit out of your costs as much as possible. Eat cheap and stay at lower budget motels (just make sure they are in safe neighborhood).

[@buchi6004]

as a teen, going to other places is a no go with parents. so i sell and buy on whatnot ebay and go to bay area shows/local shows. andddd it works!

[@a1wrekz]

You always came off as an honest genuine guy. Wish you all the best in 2023 Troy. Much love from Los Angeles

[@TRIKE415SportsCards]

Appreciate that for real!

[@billbright3225]

Hello everyone….Covid is over, can’t spend money if you ain’t making money. People thought they could make a living at selling cards and they were wrong, a card is only worth as much as someone is willing pay for it.

[@jeffdonalds7473]

I go to every show with 20-40k cash and buy all pre-war, collect better stuff, not hump hump manila sailor bar panini modern cards.

[@CarolinaCollector]

Are you going to Dallas in January

[@TRIKE415SportsCards]

Yep, just booked. I'll be there Friday/Saturday

[@TONGSAMCAN]

i think 2023 gonna be the end of sportscard

[@kyleedgar8309]

Hey Troy love the video. I’m curious if you would be open to address your approach to taxes with sports cards as a hobby. What is your approach and what is the “correct” way to do it. Thanks!

[@franciscopagan5820]

You thinking outside the box to level up your content which is fire good luck to yah 2023

[@TRIKE415SportsCards]

Appreciate that bro! Definitely big content coming in 2023

[@Kanksbreaks]

Your not wrong really there are too many shows and I think it’s a bit over saturated. Shows like the national and Dallas will still be good but with whatnot being almost like a 24 hour card show it’s much more worth it to sell there and eBay

[@TRIKE415SportsCards]

Yeah agreed

[@billcinnamond1391]

$600 table Fees and $75 display case rentals..... Sounds like the Burbank Show. I was ready to sell at the Feb show but it doesn't make dollars and cents and I live in California. The guys selling F1, NBA, and newer NFL are getting killed. There's more stability in vintage unless your buying into the Hype machine of 2020/21 with Jackie Robinson Rookies. There's still a lot of money to be had in the hobby but Paying $600 for a 8 foot table for a local show isn't it.

[@pokemonufcjrc7580]

If you need some excellent very low number , auto , soccer I have a lot I am looking to move

[@GamingRageCollector]

Thx for the insides! Like your Channel!

[@donttouchmysilver8202]

Take it from an OG keep what you have & stop flipping you’ll hate yourself for it when the people you flip become the next Giannis and Curry

[@donttouchmysilver8202]

You could have bought another nice LeBron rc for your pc for the price it cost to travel. I hope you met new people that can help your business bc that’s all that shows are good for now is the social networking aspect for your business and social media accounts. Facts! Why would you want to overpay at a show when eBay is selling better cards everyday on their platform?

[@donttouchmysilver8202]

I’d bring a $150,000 in cards to every show but I’m afraid of theft tbh

[@jesusthefishermen614]

Ya bro I could told you that, the market online has been booming for me . But gl ✌🏻

[@BREAKfastcards]

1000% accurate about online selling fees still being cheaper than the cost of the whole trip

[@donttouchmysilver8202]

There is more cash to be made waiting on the sidelines doing nothing while we watch cards get down to 2018 prices again truth be told

[@danielmcclorey6606]

What's the big seller right now? What sport?

[@Roger_Rips]

I love any content you put out 💯 but those grade reveals are so good 🔥

[@DerekLefebvre]

My big thing here in Toronto the card shows are to far away from me, they should do more all around Toronto.

[@johnnylv5452]

Well said 😎👊🏽💪🏽

[@TRIKE415SportsCards]

Thank you!

[@budgetcardbreaks]

It’s20 bucks a table at Iowa shows lmao 6 feet tables 45 for 12 feet

[@sportsgrunt7000]

Do you still play pro basketball overseas ?

[@blairroland2954]

I’d like to see the process of how and what you choose in low - mid range soccer cards to flip and hold. Obviously a changing environment but I’m guessing top players and RC’s high on the list. Cheers dude!

[@mariocarbellano2680]

Very interesting

[@outtadisworld5760]

This might be old school, but have you looked at the cost of train tickets? I'd also find someone you trust to bump a room/couch from to reduce cost. Red-eye plane tickets can also be cheaper. Good luck with your card journey.

[@yaw17]

good vid…def informative for me who wants to start selling cards etc. Def appreciate your honest experiences..

[@jeffpeterson4943]

One of the challenges of traveling across the country is the limit on the # of cards you can actually bring - especially slabbed cards. I am in Chicagoland area and stick to within driving area. Yes it would be nice to be a "national" dealer but I know my place. The mid market is doing just fine ($5 - $100). Collectors will always collect. Just might to do a slight adjustment. For example some shows may be better just to attend. Dallas without the labor makes more sense. Figure out the shows where you can buy to feed the shows where you can sell. And don't write off the local shows - just maybe change what you offer at those ones. A ton of slabs may not be the best cards there

[@RochesterCoinsIG]

Too many shows, if they reduce shows more money will show up. Think back 2 years ago when all there were was collectors roaming. Collectors turned to flippers, only 5-10% only buy and not sell.

[@blessembreaks]

Big Facts Troy ! Show runners are getting greedy charging outlandish prices for tables and as a dealer your not selling anything unless its at 80% comps and all everyone wants to do is trade.

[@maxscherz4592]

keeep it up bro much love from berlin

[@TRIKE415SportsCards]

Thanks brother!

[@m.t.s8842]

Only recently started watching you do what you need to do I think show is a buying place more than a selling place unless it's sticky stock and you want to sell cheaper options everyone has different ones keep the videos going mate

[@Probasaur]

The National this year in Atlantic city was an incredible let down. Was sooo much more corporate than any convention ive been to. If anything id enjoy going more to like a collect a con would be nice if one was nearby

[@dsmkrotj4990]

I see more people spending online now that the cost of everything has gone up especially traveling maybe some of these shows should be booked online if they want to compete with Ebay or other online sites.

[@levibradham]

i used to enjoy card shows but ever since it grew so much, there’s so many younger generations who just are in it to get a card for cheap and flip it for profit instead of enjoying the actual card

[@brandonmartin9117]

Thanks for the video who do you have winning the World Cup

[@prospectsrus282]

dealers are just attending shows to try and find a sucker and it aint happening

[@TheBargainBoxer]

I hope more people have this same thought and stay home. More cards for me!!!

[@colinparrish676]

excited to see you add a twist to normal content!! i’ve always thought the same thing about shows man, and you can create a new wave of content! love the vids keep it up

[@elishaisrael]

Reasonable. Also, that uluwatu t shirt is 🔥, miss it there

[@TheGreatCurator.]

Just share a room with Bryan and Will.

[@jmfit1]

Love the content. Wake education paying off for you

[@tatistrader2459]

I assumed it was hard to justify going to shows that often. I live in San Diego and feel fortuante I can make most So Cal shows a day trip but dont know that I could do overnights for shows that often too. Maybe Dallas once a year, National depending on location and monthly shows down here. Good luck in 2023

[@stevenwertheim9451]

Also in San Diego - are there local shows? New to the idea of heading to shows.

[@sfcraiger]

you returning to the PBA next year?

[@Losonji]

Great information, thanks

[@xboiscards]

Would you air and hold a prizm World Cup box

[@lincoln12347]

not awesome to hear this, this makes ppl in the hobby scared! if all these card KZbinrs talking about the down market keeps driving it down 😪

[@hickssportscards3131]

I think that's a great idea the travel expenses can really add up. Good Luck with your new idea in 2023.

[@highfades2594]

great video and lots of great points. Agree with you about online sales-- mine through myslabs and discord have never been better.

[@sexteaz]

People are over paying rape for cardboard! It’s just about collecting… hit the nail on the head it’s annoying asf

[@sexteaz]

The shows are for 👀 no buying waste of time I stopped setting up 6 months ago