Old and cheap is good.
The Cubs’ Convention card and memorabilia show offers dealers a chance to sell their wares alongside those who sell more traditonal fan products.
Everything from game-worn equipment to vintage cards, autographed baseballs and team jackets is available at the Chicago Hilton and Towers hotel.
The number of booths dropped thanks to new fees tacked on to dealers already paying $1000 and more for space.
As for the economy’s affect on business, most dealers in this column by WalletPop.com’s George Castle seemed to indicate it isn’t an issue–as long as you had the right stuff.
