Shows · Oct 13, 2026 · 6 min
Your First Card Show: What to Bring and How to Haggle
Cash, a phone and a plan. Everything you need to walk out of your first show with a win.
Bring cash in small bills. Many vendors give better prices for cash, and it makes haggling easier.
Have a want list ready on your phone, and check comps before you make an offer. Vendors respect buyers who know the market.
Walk the whole floor before you buy anything. Prices on the same card can vary a lot between tables.
Offer around 70 to 80 percent of the comp value and meet in the middle. Bundling several cards from one vendor almost always gets you a better deal.