Topps sold 12,387 Bryce Harper Phillies NOW cards in 24 hours between Sunday and Monday afternoon. That’s the third most regular NOW all-time behind the one they produced when Shohei Ohtani signed with the Angels (17,323) and another made for Aaron Judge's rookie home run record in late September 2017 (16,138). Topps also produced two more Harper cards … [Read more...]
Strongsville Show Set for March 29-31
The 2019 Ohio Sports Collector Convention, better known to hobby veterans as “Strongsville” will return for its annual three-day run late next month. Held at the Holiday Inn Select in the Cleveland suburbs, the show suffered a tragic blow in early January when promoter Paul Fusco passed away suddenly, but the event will continue March 29, 30 and 31. The show’s niche … [Read more...]
Three-Day Show Planned for Dallas Area in April
A major sports card and memorabilia show in Texas has been scheduled for April 26-28. The three-day event will take place at the Comerica Stars Center in Frisco, about 28 miles north of Dallas. Promoters Kyle Robertson and Leon Luckey, who have been running monthly shows in Frisco, say the new event will offer about 200 tables with several autograph guests … [Read more...]
Presidents Day Show In Mansfield, MA Returns For 28th Year
Doug Keating was a freshman at Bentley College in Waltham, Massachusetts, when he got the idea for a Presidents Day sports card show. That was in 1991. Twenty-eight years later, the show is stronger than ever and will return to the Holiday Inn in Mansfield, Massachusetts, on Feb. 18. There will be 85 tables set up for the sports card and autograph show, with hourly door … [Read more...]
Ephrata Lions Club Show Marks 40th Year
Not many local or regional sports card shows date to the 1970s but collectors in northern Pennsylvania are well acquainted with a special event that’s making its return this spring. The Ephrata Recreation Center, located about an hour north of Philadelphia will welcome dealers, collectors and two autograph guests to the 40th annual Ephrata Lions Club Sports Card Show, … [Read more...]
Winter Weather Puts Damper on Weekend Shows (Unless You’re in Tampa)
A winter storm that cut a large swath across the eastern half of the country caused some problems for shows and other scheduled events over the weekend. Sunday’s 80-table show at Hofstra University in Hempsted, NY and Saturday’s J&J All-Star Sports Card Show in Indianapolis were among those cancelled due to expected icy conditions. The three-day Midwest … [Read more...]
Philly Show Forced to Change Locations Because of Flooding
It’s not often a sports card show gets moved because of weather, but the upcoming September Philly Show has been forced to hit the road. Due to recent flooding in and round the show’s usual venue in King of Prussia, PA, the three-day event will shift to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. Normally held at the Valley Forge Casino Resort three times per year, the … [Read more...]
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...]
Popular Robert Morris Show Headed to Monroeville for 2018
Main Line Autographs, the promoter of the popular Robert Morris show held annually at Robert Morris University, has announced a change for the show in 2018. Due to renovations, this year's show is headed to nearby Monroeville, Pa, a different suburb of Pittsburgh. The 2018 event will be held at the Monroeville Convention Center situated near Monroeville Mall. It will run … [Read more...]
Star-Studded Lineup to Appear At This Weekend’s CSA Chantilly Show
Year after year, the Chantilly shows are among the largest and most popular in the hobby. Known for a wide selection of both vintage and modern cards and a large lineup of autograph signers, they are among the most discussed around the hobby. Chantilly's next show is this weekend and, in addition to the more than 100 dealers and exhibitors on hand, the event will include a … [Read more...]