Comments on: Insider: Confessions of a PTQ Booth-Babe, or The Truth About Vending at Low Turnout PTQs

By: Derek Madlem

Derek Madlem — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 14:25:00 +0000

In reply to Brecht Van R. Most of vending at a PTQ is just buying cards to sell on sites like TCG player or even buylist, I don't think I've ever even heard of a vendor selling enough to be profitable at the event itself.

By: Sigmund Ausfresser

Sigmund Ausfresser — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 12:41:08 +0000

In reply to Derek Madlem.

So true. And you can’t create value where none exists…unless you’re Becvar, of course. 🙂

By: Brecht Van R

Brecht Van R — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 21:25:36 +0000

and breakfast at McDonalds? that’s too ‘American’ for me.
That makes no sense either.

By: Brecht Van R

Brecht Van R — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 21:24:00 +0000

you see, you lost me from the beginning because here in Europe, PTQ’s are organized by a shop, and no way they allow you setting up your own shop there.

Also, what else do you do when the first round starts? People will need the cards before the event mostly. After that, they are busy complaining, eating, smoking,…
Best thing to sell at a PTQ in Europe is food, that’s for sure.

By: Jason Alt

Jason Alt — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 20:10:54 +0000

This mirrors my experiences from a 2013 PTQ in Michigan, only we actually sold some cards. To another dealer.

By: Adam Yurchick

Adam Yurchick — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 20:04:04 +0000

Loved this article! It made me wish I came down and played.

By: Derek Madlem

Derek Madlem — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 18:00:47 +0000

In reply to Sigmund Ausfresser.

Sorry there was no “value” gems for you Sig, sometimes you read an article for enjoyment … not every one is going to make you money 😉

By: Sigmund Ausfresser

Sigmund Ausfresser — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 16:25:19 +0000

Quite the gem from an entertainment standpoint. Sad there was no real gem of insight here…other than the fact that PPTQ’s may ruin the PTQ circuit for many people other than myself.

By: Mike Lanigan

Mike Lanigan — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 14:39:31 +0000

Come meet me at the next level when you’re selling used ultra pros. 🙂

By: Derek Madlem

Derek Madlem — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 14:14:05 +0000

In reply to phyrexian trader.

1. That vending a PTQ isn’t as glamorous as everyone thinks.
2. Sometimes you need to lighten up and have some fun.
3. Not everything is a parable full of insight, sometimes things are just a story.
4. Becvar is a monster,

By: Bobby

Bobby — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 13:14:44 +0000

how to Maximize VALUE, the Nick Becvar way.

By: phyrexian trader

phyrexian trader — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 12:42:47 +0000

So… what do we learn from this?

By: Tyson Jennett

Tyson Jennett — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 22:47:39 +0000

This article was pure gold. That “value” .jpeg is also classic.

By: Andrew Adams

Andrew Adams — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 20:31:00 +0000

Well. This confirms quite a few things I’ve always suspected about Becvar.