Is it weird to bring a 200k collection for show at a cardshow

[siuwongkee]

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.

[dengbang]

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.

[AbraCalabro]

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.

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]

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.

[darz90scardz]

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?"

I actually respect this.

But like deng mentioned I think cards and the culture surrounding them is a bit different.