by Tiffany Raiford The Baltimore Convention Center is the location of the National Sports Collectors Convention this year. While roaming aisles looking for cardboard and memorabilia is the main attraction for convention-goers, attractions and restaurants near the area are important as well. Collectors and their families will enjoy the myriad of sports-related attractions … [Read more...]
Memory Lane to Exhibit Don Spence Collection of Babe Ruth Cards
The greatest collection of Babe Ruth baseball cards ever assembled will be on display at this year’s National Sports Collectors Convention in Baltimore August 1-5. The Don Spence Babe Ruth Master Collection is ranked as the finest in existence on PSA’s Set Registry. Spence, a long-time collector of rare and vintage baseball cards and memorabilia, has pieced together a … [Read more...]
Schulte Gets Two Year-Deal for NSCC Publicity
Schulte Sports, Inc., has been retained by The National Sports Collectors Convention to spearhead public relations initiatives for their Chicago 2011 and Baltimore 2012 shows. The 32nd annual National Sports Collectors Convention will be held, in Chicago, at the Donald E. Stevens Convention Center, August 3 – 7, 2011 while the 33rd annual show will be held, in Baltimore, at … [Read more...]
2010 National Sports Collectors Convention Gave Baltimore Biggest Impact
A recent issue of Baltimore Business Journal ranked The 2010 National Sports Collectors Convention with having the highest economic impact of any trad show held in the city last year. According to the ranking information, the events estimated financial impact on the city was $15.48 million. Runner-up was a pet industry spring trade show ($11.64 million) followed by the … [Read more...]
2012 Sports Collectors Convention Moves to Baltimore
Organizers of the National Sports Collectors Convention have reached a deal to hold the 2012 show at the Baltimore Convention Center, site of this year's event. At the Annual Meeting held on Friday night during the National, presentations were given by Atlantic City and Baltimore to host the 2014 National. However, organizers say there were two drawbacks to the bid from … [Read more...]
Your Travel Guide to the National Sports Collectors Convention
For a quick trip to Baltimore to perhaps catch an Orioles game or maybe attend an event at the convention center, like the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention in August, knowing something about the area can help save time and money. There are many fine dining restaurants in the area but sometimes grabbing an affordable bit to eat is more convenient when on a … [Read more...]
PSA, PSA/DNA Offers Grading Discounts at National
PSA is offering special on-site card grading and autograph authentication rates at the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention in Baltimore next month. Normally, the company's on-site card grading fees range from $35 to $250, depending on the declared value of the cards. Due to a large number of hobbyists who have expressed interest in grading cards of lesser value … [Read more...]
National Teams Up with Orioles
The National Sports Collectors Convention has found a willing promotional partner in the Baltimore Orioles. The NSCC and Orioles are combining for a series of promotions for the National to be held at the Baltimore Convention Center, August 4-8, 2010. The 31st National opens with the traditional “Sneak Peek” on Wednesday, August 4 at 4-8 PM. Dealer and Corporate booths … [Read more...]