I am thinking to go to the show in Macau. My shop will likely buy a table for sales and promotion. I am thinking, should I bring my small 90s collection with me.
Maybe it is a stupid question to most, like who cares, you do what you like. My concern is I do not want to be a weirdo. Like in HK, call it cultural, you wont buy a Rolls Royce to work, even you have 100m or 200m US. Other people in the cycle will mock you for, "Are you really showing off?" So I am abit sensitive on the topic.
If you ask me, as a 90s collectors, I will love seeing anything from the 90s. Literall anything. I mean, of course I will love seeing a PMG Green Jordan, Gem master Jordan. But I might also be delighted to chat with someone with my poor English on cards that means something to an individual.
Please share your thoughts.
Is it weird to bring a 200k collection for show at a cardshow
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Re: Is it weird to bring a 200k collection for show at a cardshow
I'm assuming the Macau show will be a big show. From what I've seen, there are many highend collections, so I think you will be fine. Pretty sure some people set up at shows to buy more than to sell. Everyone has a different goal.
I started setting up at shows to mostly connect with people in the hobby and it's proven beneficial. I am able to find cards I need and help out other collectors with their wantlist. I've gotten people who question if I only bring cards to "showoff". Sometimes I'll tell them that it helps to connect with other collectors and is used as a conversation starter. Usually they understand and go about their day. Others will complain because they can't lowball their way into a deal and walk away angry.
After the covid years, I see $100k tables all the time. Sports cards are meant to be fun whether you're a collector or a seller. I might be wrong but I don't think culture plays a role here.
I started setting up at shows to mostly connect with people in the hobby and it's proven beneficial. I am able to find cards I need and help out other collectors with their wantlist. I've gotten people who question if I only bring cards to "showoff". Sometimes I'll tell them that it helps to connect with other collectors and is used as a conversation starter. Usually they understand and go about their day. Others will complain because they can't lowball their way into a deal and walk away angry.
After the covid years, I see $100k tables all the time. Sports cards are meant to be fun whether you're a collector or a seller. I might be wrong but I don't think culture plays a role here.
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Re: Is it weird to bring a 200k collection for show at a cardshow
dengbang really hit the nail on the head and I think there will be people like you who will love to see anything from the 90s. Have a great time.siuwongkee wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 3:08 am I am thinking to go to the show in Macau. My shop will likely buy a table for sales and promotion. I am thinking, should I bring my small 90s collection with me.
Maybe it is a stupid question to most, like who cares, you do what you like. My concern is I do not want to be a weirdo. Like in HK, call it cultural, you wont buy a Rolls Royce to work, even you have 100m or 200m US. Other people in the cycle will mock you for, "Are you really showing off?" So I am abit sensitive on the topic.
If you ask me, as a 90s collectors, I will love seeing anything from the 90s. Literall anything. I mean, of course I will love seeing a PMG Green Jordan, Gem master Jordan. But I might also be delighted to chat with someone with my poor English on cards that means something to an individual.
Please share your thoughts.
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Re: Is it weird to bring a 200k collection for show at a cardshow
Thanks Dengbang and Abra
I mean, I really want to share my cards with people who treasure them like I do. I am in contact with the show and I will definitely go there with the cards.
I mean, I really want to share my cards with people who treasure them like I do. I am in contact with the show and I will definitely go there with the cards.
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I actually respect this.siuwongkee wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 3:08 amLike in HK, call it cultural, you wont buy a Rolls Royce to work, even you have 100m or 200m US. Other people in the cycle will mock you for, "Are you really showing off?"
But like deng mentioned I think cards and the culture surrounding them is a bit different.
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