194. The Card Show Playbook: Fair Prices, Fair Trades, Better Community

Episode 194 – Special Conditions (Pokémon TCG) Hosts: Adam Tuttle, Justin Keller, and Lane (Good Morning Johto)

We get real about the current card show scene—what collectors actually want, what turns people off, and how vendors can raise the bar. From transparent pricing and fair trade values to kid-friendly engagement and better vibes, this one’s part rant, part playbook.

Card of the Day: Umbreon ex (Prismatic Evolutions) – SAR Main Topics:

00:08:45 – Pricing tools & reality checks (TCGplayer, eBay comps, apps)

00:18:30 – Trading etiquette: cash %, trade %, slab pitfalls, & nines vs tens

00:20:40 – How to spot green-flag vs red-flag vendor booths

00:21:45 – Sealed product at shows (Walmart/Costco/Sam’s restocks, reprints)

00:28:25 – Smart strategy: benchmark a single card to sample pricing

00:34:50 – Buyouts, table fees, & why some booths price high

00:53:10 – Why staying until close should be standard (deposits help)

01:05:45 – Helping newcomers & kids enjoy the hobby

01:07:50 – Trade-up challenge: wholesome vs abused

Community Challenge: We’re racing the Pokémon TCG Live ladder now through November 5—tell us your rank and deck!

We want your take: What do you want from a card show, and what would you change?

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Intro Music

Trapped In A Pokéball

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Break Music

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Outro Music

Kanto Trainer Battle

Mykah

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Hosts

Adam Tuttle

Justin Keller

Executive Producer

Tish Smith

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