Thanks. It's so frustrating. But the funny thing is I didn't realize how different I was being treated until I started telling these stories and people pointed out how different their experiences were.
That's rough with what you deal with at card shows. The few times I have set up I always actually try to be more welcoming and attentive for female collectors and younger collectors. A lot of this I feel is in reciprocation to the way I'm approached. A lot of guys just walk up and don't say anything or even have this serious look like "don't bother me". In your opinion, is that also not a good idea? Would I really be better off just saying "Hello, let me know if you have any questions or there is anyone in particular you are looking for." as I do for my standard greeting at shows?
Personally, I appreciate when someone asks me if there is a player or card I am looking for. Then it gives me the option to tell them that I am just looking or let them know that I am looking for Jeter cards. The dealer knows the inventory better than I do. I've had it happen multiple times where I tell a dealer what I am looking for and they pull a box out from under the table with cards I am looking for.
Great Article! Spot on examples! I have similar interactions when I am at a Card show as well.
Thanks. It's so frustrating. But the funny thing is I didn't realize how different I was being treated until I started telling these stories and people pointed out how different their experiences were.
That's rough with what you deal with at card shows. The few times I have set up I always actually try to be more welcoming and attentive for female collectors and younger collectors. A lot of this I feel is in reciprocation to the way I'm approached. A lot of guys just walk up and don't say anything or even have this serious look like "don't bother me". In your opinion, is that also not a good idea? Would I really be better off just saying "Hello, let me know if you have any questions or there is anyone in particular you are looking for." as I do for my standard greeting at shows?
Personally, I appreciate when someone asks me if there is a player or card I am looking for. Then it gives me the option to tell them that I am just looking or let them know that I am looking for Jeter cards. The dealer knows the inventory better than I do. I've had it happen multiple times where I tell a dealer what I am looking for and they pull a box out from under the table with cards I am looking for.