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Post Trade Show Guide

Learn post trade show from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.

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Workflow

  1. Prep Duplicate Trades

    1 hour

    Box sorted labeled 2 dollar trade bait common.

  2. Browse Dealer Boxes

    3 hours

    Systematic state topic rows early best selection.

  3. Negotiate Fair Trade

    ongoing

    Trade value roughly equal or cash difference.

  4. Sleeve Haul Immediately

    30 min

    Penny sleeve new acquisitions before bend.

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Planning

Preparation

Safety

Execution

Quality

Documentation

Reference Materials

Show Trading StandardStandard

Industry best practices for show trading.

Show Trading FormulaFormula

Common cards 0.50-3 dollars; dealer box sort by state; trade 1:1 similar value.

Show Trading Reference TableTable

Key benchmarks for show trading.

TypeTradeCash
Common1:10.50
BetterCash+5-20

  • Pro Tip

    Early bird — dealers fresh stock.

  • Time Saver

    Pile guilt — stick budget.

  • Warning

    Want list — focus prevents junk.

Safety Notes

  • Crowd pickpocket — wallet front.
  • Paper cuts thousand cards.

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