Three major shows over the weekend brought collectors out to snare autographs and do some shopping. Michael Irvin, who underwent a throat biopsy last week, came to Chantilly, VA with former teammates Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith to sign autographs at the CSA Show. The trio signed autographs and posed for pictures not long after Irvin learned the biopsy came back clean, … [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...]
2015 National Sports Collectors Convention Opens in Chicago
The first of an estimated gathering of around 50,000 collectors, sports fans and exhibitors converged on the Donald E Stephens Convention Center Wednesday as the 2015 National Sports Collectors Convention returned to the Chicago area. The five-day event runs through Sunday, drawing collectors from across North America and even some from other countries who will buy, sell … [Read more...]
Ramblings: Finding a Show Guest
Chris Jara from San Francisco recently sent us this email: I saw your recent article discussing $.25 boxes at shows and your mention about having guests sign at your shows. Are the signers being compensated? If so, is it a flat fee? Our local show promoter is trying to get someone to sign but the prices he is seeing are really high. Well, first thanks to Chris and for … [Read more...]
NSCC Autograph Tickets on Sale
Tickets went on sale Friday for autograph signers at the 2013 National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago, slated for July 31-August 4. Tri-Star Productions, which handles the autograph sessions, has secured contracts with dozens of current and former athletes from a variety of sports to appear at the show, which begins with a preview on Wednesday night. Dwight Gooden, … [Read more...]