I guess if you're patient it works out. I'm a patient buyer too and has worked pretty good for me on second level tier of key books (like first appearances of major villains). I'm now moving into the realm of big keys haha. I was just frustrated on his reasoning though. He prices based on ebay prices now vs recent sales. I told him I could list an ASM #4 for $1,000 in 3.0 condition, doesn't mean that's market price. Oh well. Sucks since this is one I want for my collecction for life, not to sell.
Did you have a booth there? Were you the guy who was working on deals for Showcase 22?