It’s been quite a ride for Tom Brady…and for his football cards. No player’s rookie cards have increased in value as much as the five-time Super Bowl winner who could make history with a sixth title if the Patriots can beat the Rams on Sunday. One of the 100 autographed 2000 Playoff Contenders Brady cards (this one graded 9 by BGS) is on the auction block … [Read more...] about Notes: Big $ for Modern Cards; Card Show Autograph Stories
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Navigating the National’s Autograph Lines
Walk into The National and take a hard right; you will see multiple lines stretching to the back of the ix Center. No need to worry, these aren't the lines for the restrooms or to buy a $3 bottle of water. These are the patient collectors lining up every hour for the more that 140 autograph signers passing through the Tri-Star Autograph Pavilion this week. What looks … [Read more...] about Navigating the National’s Autograph Lines
Pittsburgh Card Show Makes Debut at New Location
The popular annual card show in the Pittsburgh area was held this past weekend. As usual, a large collection of autograph signers was supplemented by a room full of dealers offering both vintage and modern cards and memorabilia. The card show was previously held on the campus of Robert Morris University located just outside of Pittsburgh. However, replacement of the former … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Card Show Makes Debut at New Location
TriStar Show Hosts HOFers as Montana Talks ‘Greatest Ever’
Newly minted Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell, members of Phi Slamma Jamma, past NFL greats like Joe Montana, Houston Astros stars Carlos Correa and Alex Bregman were just some of the autograph guests at the 31st annual TriStar Productions Houston show over the weekend. A large room full of dealers joined collectors who just came for the autographs for the three-day event, held at … [Read more...] about TriStar Show Hosts HOFers as Montana Talks ‘Greatest Ever’
Past Pros Takes Show on the Road
Pay for an autograph ticket at a card show and sometimes you’re lucky to get any kind of conversation with the athlete. Long lines and promoter restrictions aren’t always conducive to any kind of meaningful moment. Colin Greer is hoping to change that. Greer, who along with former big leaguer Ellis Valentine, is co-founder of PastPros, will debut a mini-VIP experience he’s … [Read more...] about Past Pros Takes Show on the Road
Fanatics Authentic Plans Six Major Shows Starting This Weekend
Fanatics Authentic, which has taken over operation of the Sun-Times Sports Collectibles Conventions in Chicago, has plans to conduct a series of shows across the country this year. The new memorabilia division of Fanatics Inc., says it will hold three shows in Chicago between now and the end of November along with one in Boston, another in Philadelphia and a sixth in … [Read more...] about Fanatics Authentic Plans Six Major Shows Starting This Weekend