Sports Cards are Dope

How NOT to Get Scammed at Card Shows 🚩 My Dealer Warning Signs!

Mar 17, 2025 · 18 min · Episode 28 · 36.1 MB
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Today, we're exposing the biggest red flags when dealing with sports card dealers at card shows. I share personal stories—from encountering dealers cherry-picking comps to shady negotiation tactics—and exactly how to protect yourself. Learn from my experiences (and mistakes!) so you don't waste your money or time.

Key moments:

(0:35) The LeBron James card swap fiasco
(3:19) Caught a dealer cherry-picking comps!
(7:14) Biggest red flag: "Trust me, bro" dealers
(10:19) Beware the "I need room" tax
(15:40) Why no prices at tables is a problem
Avoid these pitfalls and become a smarter collector today!

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