Upper Deck will be running wrapper redemption promotions for a special 20-card set (5 different cards available each day) with randomly seeded autograph cards found in packs. The late Tony Gwynn is part of the set with sticker autographs among the cards. Collectors need to purchase five packs of 2013 Fleer Retro Football, 2014 SPx Football, 2014 Upper Deck Football (Hobby), … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Plans NSCC Wrapper Redemption, VIP Set
2014 National Sports Collectors Convention
PSA Offering Diamond Stars ‘Cards That Never Were’ at NSCC
PSA will give away specially created 1930s Diamond Stars-style "cards that never were" of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Bob Feller and Joe DiMaggio during the National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland July 30 - August 3. The PSA-certified fantasy cards will be given to new and renewing Gold and Platinum level PSA Collectors Club members while supplies last. PSA will also … [Read more...] about PSA Offering Diamond Stars ‘Cards That Never Were’ at NSCC
Panini, Leaf Show National Giveaways
Panini America and Leaf have released information and preview images for special card sets that will be available at this year’s National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland. Panini will once again offer a wrapper redemption program, with details to be announced. There will be rookie cards numbered to 499 and ten additional memorabilia rookie cards numbered to 99, … [Read more...] about Panini, Leaf Show National Giveaways
Topps Announces NSCC Giveaways, Events
Topps has announced its preliminary plans for promotions at the 35th National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland, July 30-August 3. The company will pass out free mini promo rookie cards of Masahiro Tanaka or Jose Abreu to those who open a box of 2014 Allen & Ginter baseball at the Topps corporate booth (#455). The cards will only be distributed at the … [Read more...] about Topps Announces NSCC Giveaways, Events
Ramblings: Case Breaking Pavilion a Good Idea
There is always a tipping point when a concept or a type of merchandise has taken the hobby by such storm that a separate pavilion is created for the National. Sometimes the idea is one which makes perfect sense such as the separate Olympic memorabilia pavilion. Sometimes these rooms are created to deal with a new heavily collected item. Yes, beanie babies were so popular at … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Case Breaking Pavilion a Good Idea
NSCC Will Have Case Breaking Pavilion
The National Sports Collectors Convention will add a ‘Case Break Pavilion’ when it sets up shop at the I-X Center in Cleveland this summer. Amazon.com Sports Collectibles is the title sponsor for the pavilion, which will be housed in a 12,000 square foot arena, adjacent to the Corporate Pavilion and across from the autograph area. Show Manager Mike Berkus says the special … [Read more...] about NSCC Will Have Case Breaking Pavilion
Dale Murphy, Carlos Baerga to Sign Autographs at NSCC Show
1980's fan favorite Dale Murphy and former Cleveland Indians’ second baseman Carlos Baerga will be signing free autographs for those who purchase VIP passes at the 2014 National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland. The 35th National opens on Wednesday afternoon, July 30 with the exclusive VIP Reception. Open to all attendees who have purchased any of the VIP Admission … [Read more...] about Dale Murphy, Carlos Baerga to Sign Autographs at NSCC Show
Autograph Lineup Taking Shape for NSCC
Fans of the 1970's Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Reds should be happy with the initial announcement of autograph signers for this year’s National Sports Colletors Convention. The show in Cleveland will feature Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, Joe Morgan and Tony Perez from the Big Red Machine era as well as former Steelers greats Franco Harris, Jack Lambert, Jack … [Read more...] about Autograph Lineup Taking Shape for NSCC