If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? Similarly, if Jose Canseco is invited to sign autographs (for free!) and no one shows up, is he really there? Wednesday night, the 1988 American League Most Valuable Player hit Rosemont, IL to take part in opening night of The 38th National Sports Collectors Convention and alongside NBA … [Read more...]
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VIDEO: 2017 National Sports Collectors Convention Opens in Chicago
From Aaron Judge to Hank Aaron. Buck Weaver to Earl Weaver. George Mikan to Michael Jordan. If he's on your want list or if he is your want list, the 2017 National Sports Collectors Convention will have something for you. The five-day show opened Wednesday afternoon with hundreds of tables inside a sometimes dimly-lit Stephens Convention Center, all … [Read more...]
Topps Phases Out Chief Wahoo From Its Card Logos
It was a subtle, quiet move, but Topps has phased out the long-standing "Chief Wahoo" logo of the Cleveland Indians with the more generic "block-C" on most of its baseball cards this year. The Indians have come under increased pressure to remove the longtime logo, which depicts a red-faced, smiling Native American that has been called racially insensitive and … [Read more...]
2017 National Set to Open
They will come from all over North America and some from other countries, about 45,000 in all, to attend what is the largest sports and entertainment collectibles show in the world. The National Sports Collectors Convention has been held in Chicago for 11 of its 38 summers with all but three of those events held at the Stephens Convention Center in the suburb of … [Read more...]
Bound for National Sports Collectors Convention? A Little Advice
It doesn't seem possible but the bulk of this story was originally written several years ago, just prior to the 2008 show in Chicago. "The National" is back for another go-round so it's a good time to post it again and add a few more hints to help you get the most out of the industry's biggest event. It's been around for going on since 1980, when a group of dealers … [Read more...]
1888 Joseph Hall NY Giants Photo Sets Pace at Huggins & Scott
A remarkable 1888 New York Giants team photo taken by noted photographer Robert Hall soared to over $30,000 in the first 48 hours of bidding as Huggins and Scott opened its biggest catalog auction of 2017. The photo, in exceptional condition despite its 134-year-old pedigree, measures 20-1/2 x 19-5/8" and features six Hall of Famers. It’s one of only three known to … [Read more...]
Panini to Offer Redemption Trade-Up Program at NSCC
If you pulled redemption cards from Panini products a long time ago and you’re tired of waiting for those players to sign their cards, you’ll have a chance to get something else next week—if you’re going to the National Sports Collectors Convention next week. Panini will again conduct its Live Redemption Trade-Up program at the show for the sixth consecutive … [Read more...]
Break and Flip: Box Breaker Launches Instant Inventory System
Call it “no fuss, no muss” breaking. A newcomer to the game has launched a new way for collectors to sell cards pulled from its daily box and case breaks within minutes—without ever touching them. The concept is the brainchild of Maine Sports Cards owner Dan DeCosta, a long-time collector and former shop owner who launched his site in May of this year. While … [Read more...]
Wrapper Redemption Packs, Autographs Part of Upper Deck NSCC Plan
Upper Deck will offer a wrapper redemption program and other promotions at this year’s National Sports Collectors Convention. The company has created a special 20-card set for the National. The packs will also include randomly inserted autograph cards including Connor McDavid and 1/1 cut autographs from Chicago sports stars. To receive one 2017 Upper Deck … [Read more...]
Lone Complete Run of MLB All-Star Tickets Could Fetch Six Figures
A complete run of 1933-2016 Major League Baseball All-Star Game tickets, never before presented for sale, will be offered during Heritage Auctions’ Platinum Night Auction next month. The complete run in the PSA Set Registry is comprised of tickets for 83 years of All-Star Game history, as well as all Home Run Derby and workout events from recent years, and the double games … [Read more...]
