[crazyforkinsler5]

Went to the Dallas Card Show in Allen yesterday. Was definitely overwhelmed as I've never been to a show this large. I can't imagine what the National will be like if I ever decide to go to it.

That said, I went with intentions of diving into dime, quarter, 50 cent and $1 boxes. I was trying to find some stuff for my PCs (ongoing Rangers and newly started PSA HOFers) as well as a few cards for sets I'm working on (mainly 57s). I did okay on all fronts, and I didn't spend a ton of money. I went in with $100 after paying for show fee and part of gas for guy I was riding with (he drove his truck, so I gave him some money for gas). I came home with $6 in my pocket, so I spent $94.


Here's how I did:
First up some 50 cent boxes:
(Tons of baseball RCs, also bought a nice Baugh card. I didn't have one, and I once caught a pass from him, so felt like buying a cheaper one just to have. The Payne was a card I wanted growing up, and got it for 50 cents too).



Next up is some refractors and inserts for my Rangers PC:



Some cards that were various prices:
Betts, Teheran and Bogarts, $1 each; Odorizzi (#d/25), Wright RC and Wong, $2 each;



Vintage (all from a $1 box);
(Allen is a common and probably not worth $1, but he's from my hometown. And I interviewed him for a story a couple of years ago).



More Rangers PC stuff (these were $5 each);



And the 2 "big" buys of the day (paid $20 for Yaz and $30 for Duke);

[bonds20001]

Very nice..I love the shows..go with a wish list..spend a few hours..nice time..The big show at Dulles Expo in VA is what I am referring to..had it this fall and it was good for me..

[Phillies_Joe]

Very nice! Congrats on your pick-ups! Agree.....set your spend amount and wish list. Enjoy.

[jbissell]

That Snider is nice! Good deal for $30!

[crazyforkinsler5]

That Snider is nice! Good deal for $30!

My buddy and I sat at a table for a good 45 minutes looking for his set needs (he's working on several sets from 53T-64T, and the dealer had numerous boxes and notebooks with cards from those years). 

While we were there looking for his stuff, I was also looking to see what I could find. I came across the Yaz and Snider. I decided after my friend had done his deal that I would pass on the Snider and just get the Yaz. I regretted it from the time I put it back into the box. 

We went on around the show for another couple of hours, and my friend sat at one final table of a guy he knew. While he looked at the last table, I told him I was going back for the Snider. I got to the table, and the dealer asked if he could help me. I said yes, I was here earlier and had a 57T Snider. I passed on it then, but I want to get it now.

He pulled it out of the case and said $50. I said, no you had one for $30 in one of the boxes. The dealer said I was mistaken that he'd never have that card for sale at $30. But he said I could go back through the boxes to see if I could find it. I accepted the challenge and did, and I wound up taking it home. 

As I walked away from the table, I pumped my fist like a kid. I was so excited to get that card.

[dogger99]

Nice cards. I will take Nolan Ryan gu'd all day for $5/pop.

[crazyforkinsler5]

Nice cards.  I will take Nolan Ryan gu'd all day for $5/pop.

They look to be worth about $6-$10 apiece, so I didn't get that great of a deal. But they're going into my PC, so I don't care. Am excited to add them to my PC.

[zeprock]

Very nice stuff. Card shows are one of my favorite times spent in this hobby.

[magneto2]

Nice pickups! I really like that Ron Santo as I am working on the 65 set. Very nice Yaz!

[hempick]

Wow. I'm surprised that there are any shows even happening with COVID and all. Nice haul