I went to NYCC Friday and I did not come home with one comic... but not because there were not deals to be had, but I was not really there for any books in particular..more for art. there were deals to be had, a dealer I know well almost tempted me into a 4 figure deal because he was giving me a sweet bundle on a couple books I was looking at. A couple other guys told me the books were flying off the wall and one had to go home after Thursday and dip into his PC to restock for the weekend. The biggest issue I see is the ridiculous sticker prices that they have no intention of getting, like someone said earlier they were giving mark downs before you even did anything but ask to see a book. Personally I seem to be navigating back to shows albeit the smaller ones to buy keys, because the auctions are great but living in NJ I am now not only getting hit with buyer fees and shipping fees but sales tax everywhere.. even E BAY, That adds up .. cash is king bring a wad to a show and negotiate with it. The beauty of the show. If one booth is unreasonable move to the next one and find someone willing to work with you. (BTW a friend got a cover less x-men 1 for $100 bucks on Thursday at the show, no haggle that was the ask)