A Mel Ott game-used bat. A 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle. A Goudey Ruth. A high-end modern rookie card. Dealers at the National Sports Collectors Convention have lost some nice things to crooks over the years. While the vast majority of the people who will walk the floor in Chicago are simply there to spend money, visit with other collectors and lose themselves in a … [Read more...] about Security Tips for Collectors, Dealers as Hobby’s Biggest Show Approaches
2021 National Sports Collectors Convention
eBay, Panini Announce NSCC Plans; $3.1 Million Mantle; New Shows; Bucks Jersey Auctions
Panini America has announced its plans for next week’s National Sports Collectors Convention. Among the highlights: the annual Live Redemption Trade-Up program is back with collectors who hold multiple unfulfilled autograph redemption cards that are at least four months old can make a deal for another card. The Silver Pack program is back on a limited scale … [Read more...] about eBay, Panini Announce NSCC Plans; $3.1 Million Mantle; New Shows; Bucks Jersey Auctions
Notes: Spencer Rattler to Sign at NSCC; Gehrig Bat Coming, too; Big Offer for PSA 10 ’52 Mantle
In an era where college athletes can now make money from their name, it was only a matter of time before a well-known player agreed to a public autograph session for more than just a little rent money. Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler, one of the top contenders for the 2021 Heisman Trophy, will be the first. He’s signed a deal to appear at the National Sports … [Read more...] about Notes: Spencer Rattler to Sign at NSCC; Gehrig Bat Coming, too; Big Offer for PSA 10 ’52 Mantle
Notes: PSA, CSG, Topps, Upper Deck NSCC Plans, More
First, a few notes from grading companies and trading card manufacturers about their National Sports Collectors Convention plans.... PSA will be grading at the National with on-site fees starting at $250 per card. They’re asking customers to use their online submission center prior to visiting the booth (#1531) in Chicago. They won’t be accepting drop-off … [Read more...] about Notes: PSA, CSG, Topps, Upper Deck NSCC Plans, More
Notes: SI on ’52 Mantle; Goldin-Barstool; NSCC Update; Upper Deck’s New Digs
It's not the first time they've written about it, bt Sports Illustrated’s cover story Tuesday focused on the hobby—more specifically, the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card. Writer Alex Prewitt dives into the card’s history, its most prominent and newest owners, grading, the Rosen find and skyrocketing values. We also learn about another well-known athlete who’s build a … [Read more...] about Notes: SI on ’52 Mantle; Goldin-Barstool; NSCC Update; Upper Deck’s New Digs
Notes: Signatures For Soldiers at NSCC; Shows and Shops; Hawerchuk Collection
A special auction being held in conjunction with the National Sports Collectors Convention will benefit military veterans and their families. The NSCC has partnered with Signatures for Soldiers, a charity that helps raise money for Military Missions in Action, which helps disabled veterans and disabled children of active military personnel. The National is … [Read more...] about Notes: Signatures For Soldiers at NSCC; Shows and Shops; Hawerchuk Collection
Notes: Wander Now Card; More NSCC Signers; WBNS-TV on Hobby; Ja’s 1st Playoff Jersey
Wander Franco doesn't have an official Topps rookie card yet, although he's made several appearances in minor league issues since signing with the Tampa Bay Rays. With the cutoff date for 2021 rookie cards having passed recently, the newly released Topps Now card commemorating his MLB debut has the "call up" logo rather than the "RC" stamp. The Now cards are available on … [Read more...] about Notes: Wander Now Card; More NSCC Signers; WBNS-TV on Hobby; Ja’s 1st Playoff Jersey
NSCC Autograph Guest List Released
More will likely be added in the next couple of weeks, but the TriStar Productions has revealed the list of autograph signers for this year’s National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago. The lineup includes more than 80 names from baseball, football, basketball and hockey. Many have signed at the National or other big shows before but several will be making their … [Read more...] about NSCC Autograph Guest List Released
Notes: NSCC is On; eBay on Bid Retractions; COMC Shipping; Shop Stories
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the National Sports Collectors Convention will go on as schedule July 28-August 1. On Tuesday, the NSCC confirmed their intentions to hold the show rather than push it back to the October backup dates it had been holding The show is scheduled for the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL and with state government believed to … [Read more...] about Notes: NSCC is On; eBay on Bid Retractions; COMC Shipping; Shop Stories
Stephens Convention Center to Re-Open in July
The convention center that’s scheduled to hold the National Sports Collectors Convention this summer will be back open for trade shows beginning in July, with health and safety protocols in place. Officials with the Donald E. Stephens Convention and Conference Center in Rosemont say they’ll be ready to welcome the first events a few weeks ahead of the July 28-August 1 dates … [Read more...] about Stephens Convention Center to Re-Open in July