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...]
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Notes: Ruth-Gehrig Photo Tops Auction; Ovechkin’s Collection; Bob Engel Dies; New Jersey Show
An original 1927 International News photo of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig just before the start of their famous barnstorming tour as World Series champs sold for $8,442 in RMY Auctions’ March catalog early Sunday. The photo, which still carries the original caption on the back, shows Gehrig and Ruth in their “Larrupin’ Lous” and “Bustin’ Babes” uniforms with business … [Read more...]
ARod Joins HOFers on 2017 NSCC Autograph Signers List
Collectors who’ve attended the National Sports Collectors Convention in the past will see some familiar names in the autograph pavilion when the show opens this summer. Tri-Star Productions announced the initial group of signers Wednesday, one that includes Hall of Fame players from all four major sports. One notable signer we haven’t seen before is Alex Rodriguez. … [Read more...]
Dealers: Atlantic City Show Supports Strong Vintage Card Market
ATLANTIC CITY - The five-day lovefest between collectors and sports cards is over for another year. Vendors at this year's National Sports Collectors Convention were tallying up their sales or doing some last minute business with other dealers. Some had opted to skip the final day entirely. Still others were starting the process of packing up countless glass cases, cards, … [Read more...]
Ali Collectibles a Boom or Bust Market
ATLANTIC CITY - There is 400,000 square feet of floor space at the Atlantic City Convention Center, site of the 37th National Sports Collectors Convention. That’s quite a bit of space for cards, memorabilia and collectibles. There was a little something for everyone, including some of the most obscure collectibles imaginable. Then there are the "regulars." Mickey … [Read more...]
Atlantic City National Surpasses Expectations
ATLANTIC CITY - John Broggi has been associated with the National Sports Collectors Convention since 1984 and has been running the show since 2006. So what grade would the executive director of The National give Atlantic City in the resort town’s first time hosting the NSCC since 2003? “I’d give it an ‘A’,” Broggi said, without hesitation. Broggi was all smiles on … [Read more...]
Still in Demand: 70s Steelers a Big Part of NSCC Signing Sessions
ATLANTIC CITY - The Autograph Pavilion at the National Sports Collectors Convention was overflowing with collectors on Saturday. Baseball Hall of Famers Frank Thomas, Randy Johnson, Mike Schmidt, Dave Winfield, Mike Piazza, Cal Ripken Jr., Reggie Jackson, Eddie Murray, Pedro Martinez and Brooks Robinson were all signing at one point or another, each sitting in front of … [Read more...]
NSCC Day 4: Collectors, Stars and Parties
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Cards for a Cause Reaches Next Level at NSCC
ATLANTIC CITY - Brady Kahle is just 10 years old. The Springfield, Mass. native doesn’t have the biggest booth this week at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Atlantic City but there’s a real possibility that he has the biggest heart. Brady has been collecting ever since he can remember. He loves the thrill of pulling a big card out of a pack but said that … [Read more...]
National Notes: Hot Cards, Eastern Flavor, Talking Wagner After Wayne
A smattering of notes from the 2016 National Sports Collectors Convention... While the most ardent collectors get to the show on Wednesday or Thursday, the biggest crowds tend to be on Friday and Saturday as working folks make their way to the convention center. Reports on show attendance are mixed, but those who are there are spending money. Only about 5-10% of the … [Read more...]
