The uniform Don Larsen was wearing when he threw the only World Series perfect game drew 22 bids and sold for $756,000 in a Steiner Sports auction.
Reward Now Offered for Return of Stolen Mel Ott Bat
October 8, 2012 By
JT Sports is now offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the recovery of an expensive Mel Ott bat stolen at this year’s National.
The Craziest One Day Show Ever
August 6, 2012 By
You think the National got busy at times? You should have been around during the ‘boom years’. Rich Klein remembers a one day show for the ages and the friend he helped promote it.
Talking Antique, High Grade Baseball Cards
August 3, 2012 By
Whether they promoted tobacco or a sports newspaper, baseball cards from more than a century ago are cooler than ever. Check out a few–and hear why sometimes the technical grade doesn’t match the overall quality as we talk with eBay superseller Just Collect.
Editor’s Blog: Fake Mays, Local and National Media Coverage, Got Any High Numbers?
August 3, 2012 By
Tasty news nuggets from the National Sports Collectors Convention.
National Promo, Redemption Cards Hit eBay
August 2, 2012 By
Free promo and redemption cards exclusive to the National are helping some show-goers and dealers turn a profit.
VIDEO: 2012 National Opens in Baltimore
August 2, 2012 By
Take a five-minute trip around the floor to see the opening of the 2012 National Sports Collectors Convention.
Ramblings: Rich Klein Ready to Continue Ripken-Like NSCC Streak
July 31, 2012 By
It’s the one show you’ve got to get to–at least once. Rich Klein ought to know. He’s been to 30 of them.
Things to Do Near the Baltimore Convention Center
July 27, 2012 By
Man can not live by baseball cards alone. Well, he can, but he’s missing the boat–literally–if he doesn’t explore other things to not far from the Baltimore Convention Center. A mini attractions guide for those heading to the National Sports Collectors Convention next week.
Circa 1922 Babe Ruth Yankees Sweater Consigned to Auction
July 26, 2012 By
He looked quite debonair wearing it 90 years ago. Now, a Babe Ruth Yankees team sweater is out of storage and into an upcoming auction.
T206 Back Variation Collection on Display at NSCC; E98 Reprint Giveaway
July 23, 2012 By
You’ll have a chance to see some rare cards and tobacco advertising products at this year’s National. You can also pick up PSA-encapsulated reprints of four cards from the Black Swamp Find.
Q&A With NSCC Director and Co-Founder Mike Berkus
July 20, 2012 By
Even after more than three decades running the National Sports Collectors Convention, there’s still plenty to worry about but he also has reason to believe this year’s show could be a landmark event.
Babe’s Jersey Will Be Showcased at NSCC
July 19, 2012 By
No, they won’t let you try it on, but the Babe’s jersey is coming back to Baltimore.
Panini Has Party Planned for Prolific Product Purchasers
July 19, 2012 By
Panini has a special autograph, case-busting, box grabbing party planned at the National, but you’ll need to spend several thousand dollars on the company’s cards to get in.
Black Swamp Find, Family Coming to National
July 13, 2012 By
You’ll get to meet some of the cards found in the Ohio attic if you can make your way to Baltimore for the National Sports Collectors Convention.
Upper Deck Trade Offer: Your Expired Redemptions for Prize Raffle Chances
July 11, 2012 By
Upper Deck will take any company’s expired redemption cards, put them in a drawing and give away signed cards at this year’s National. Panini is offering a “trade up” program for outstanding redemptions.
PSA: Old Baseball Card Find is “Ultimate Buried Treasure”
July 11, 2012 By
UPDATED WITH RAW VIDEO: The Black Swamp hit the fan Tuesday as the national media jumped all over the ‘old baseball card find’ story we brought you last week. Even NBC Nightly News thought it worthy. We see their story and hear from PSA about hundreds of E98s heading for auction after sitting in a box for perhaps more than a century.
PSA to Offer On Site Grading Special at NSCC
June 29, 2012 By
PSA will lower fees for grading and authentication at the National Sports Collectors Convention as long as you submit in quantity.
Mike Tyson Returning to National
June 28, 2012 By
Former champ Mike Tyson will take time out from his one-man show to again sign autographs at the National Sports Collectors Convention.
Memory Lane to Exhibit Don Spence Collection of Babe Ruth Cards
June 27, 2012 By
Collectors at this year’s National Sports Collectors Convention will get to see part of the world’s best Babe Ruth baseball card collection and pick up a poster to take home.
