The 42nd edition of the National Sports Collectors Convention sets up shop in Atlantic City, NJ at the tail end of this month. The hobby's biggest show come a long way from the hotel ballrooms where it was once held. Giant convention centers big enough to hold a few good sized jets now welcome thousands of collectors and hundreds of dealers each … [Read more...] about National Sports Collectors Convention: Answers to Some Common Questions
2021 National Sports Collectors Convention
2021 National Will Rank “2nd Best Attended”
Promoters of the National Sports Collectors Convention say the all-time record for opening day attendance was “smashed” at this year’s show in Chicago. While specific numbers aren’t publicly released, the National sold more tickets to the annual Wednesday afternoon VIP party than ever before. Overall, it was clear to long-time attendees that this year’s five-day event … [Read more...] about 2021 National Will Rank “2nd Best Attended”
Notes: Topps Deal Update; Big Herbert Card Sold; PSA’s NSCC Numbers; Jersey Auctions; More
Topps and the SPAC that it’s planning to merge with later this month, are getting closer to finalizing the deal. Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corp., announced Wednesday that it has filed a definitive proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the proposed business combination between MUDS and Topps. MUDS has scheduled a … [Read more...] about Notes: Topps Deal Update; Big Herbert Card Sold; PSA’s NSCC Numbers; Jersey Auctions; More
Notes: 1971 Show Pix; PWCC at NSCC=7,800 Items; New Grading Company; MJ Jersey Trio Brings Big $
PWCC says it took in 7,800 items worth nearly $100 million during last week’s National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago. The company used a team of security professionals and “several bulletproof armored vans” to transport the items, including numerous high value trading cards, to its vault in Oregon. Some will go up for auction; others will stay in the secured … [Read more...] about Notes: 1971 Show Pix; PWCC at NSCC=7,800 Items; New Grading Company; MJ Jersey Trio Brings Big $
The Wayback Collector: Ten Observations from a ‘National’ Rookie
Last week, I mentioned that I would be attending my first ever National Sports Collectors Convention show. It'd been a goal of mine to get to one and I safely made the trip to Chicago this week. The highlight of my trip was picking up a T207 Louis Lowdermilk card. Known as one of the toughest cards in the set, it helped me complete the standard 200-card set and that alone … [Read more...] about The Wayback Collector: Ten Observations from a ‘National’ Rookie
The Hunt for Fresh Wax Keeps Iowa Farmer Kurt Christensen Busy
It’s one’s hottest markets in sports cards and Kurt Christensen of Ripping Vintage Packs is right in the thick of it. He’s gained the reputation of finding wax gold when others come up short. But, the Spencer, Iowa dealer says the magic is in relationships. “It’s difficult. You have to know people. So try to make friends with collectors. Anyone I see with boxes, I try … [Read more...] about The Hunt for Fresh Wax Keeps Iowa Farmer Kurt Christensen Busy
National Convention Closes: FBI Presence; Ruth Rookie Consigned; Big Soccer Break
The National Sports Collectors Convention closed Sunday afternoon after its five-day run at the Stephens Convention Center. Next year's event is slated for the Atlantic City Convention Center July 27-31. A few notes: FBI Special Agent Brian Brusokas was once again in the building during part of the show. Over the years, most of the major … [Read more...] about National Convention Closes: FBI Presence; Ruth Rookie Consigned; Big Soccer Break
Business and Pleasure: Sports Card Fan is Flipping His Way to Success
It’s the life of a nomad. Josh Roth is the portrait of the character in card collecting known as a Flipper. He spent part of his week in the familiar surroundings of a card show, making deals. This time, it was the biggest stage of all: the National Sports Collectors Convention in Rosemont, IL. “One-hundred percent a flipper,” he says before … [Read more...] about Business and Pleasure: Sports Card Fan is Flipping His Way to Success
Got Baseball Cards’ Joe Davis Talks Hot Products, Players and More
You'd think with over 400,000 square-feet of space, there would have been plenty of room to move around but it was often slow going through the aisles of the 2021 National Sports Collectors Convention. While everyone has different reasons to attend, a large number of the ticket buyers were there for the first time. Many were under 35 and a lot of them weren't afraid to spend … [Read more...] about Got Baseball Cards’ Joe Davis Talks Hot Products, Players and More
Illinois T206 Collector Cleans Up at The National
Tom Larson came to the National Sports Collectors Convention looking for a few good cards. He’s retired, he says. It's just a hobby. You know, some people play golf. Others travel.Some find a part time job. Larson made the short trip from his Joliet, IL home to the Stephens Convention Center where he knew he'd find a big variety of the stuff he chases. “Anything … [Read more...] about Illinois T206 Collector Cleans Up at The National