Card show guides

Straight answers for collectors, vendors and showrunners.

For collectors

What to bring to a card show: the checklistWhat to bring to a card show as a buyer: cash, a want list, sleeves and toploaders, a bag that closes, and a phone that's charged. The full checklist, and what to leave at home.
How to negotiate at a card show (without being that guy)How to negotiate at a card show: know the price before you ask, bundle cards, pay cash, and make a fair offer. What works with vendors, what annoys them, and when to walk away.

For vendors

How to get a vendor table at a card showHow to get a vendor table at a card show: find shows near you, apply early, price your table right, and what to bring on the day. A step-by-step guide for first-time card show vendors.