Some collectors will be doing their Black Friday sports card shopping online but for collectors lucky enough to have a card shop nearby, it's a weekend to mark on your calendar. 2019 Panini Black Friday is here and live (unless your city got 14" of snow from Monday night until Tuesday and you're still waiting for your packs to arrive like one certain card shop owner and … [Read more...] about What’s Hot: Panini Black Friday is Back
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Black Friday, Early Holiday Strong According to Online Sellers
Whether they were selling three-year-old boxes of football cards, someone else’s 1966 Topps Luis Aparicio or freshly signed photos of Aaron Judge, major players in the sports collectibles industry say holiday shopping promotions have resulted in record-setting sales. Blowout Cards, which offers minute-by-minute specials for several hours on Black Friday, reported a … [Read more...] about Black Friday, Early Holiday Strong According to Online Sellers
Black Friday Weekend, Cyber Monday Sports Memorabilia Deal Guide
While some chase down bargain priced TVs, computers and video gaming systems, collectors want something else. Truth be told, collectibles shouldn't be immune from the biggest shopping weekend of the year. We've once again tracked down some Black Friday sports memorabilia specials and other deals that will be going on during Cyber Monday and in the coming … [Read more...] about Black Friday Weekend, Cyber Monday Sports Memorabilia Deal Guide
Upper Deck Plans Small Business Saturday Set Giveaway
While Panini promotes its annual Black Friday pack giveaway, Upper Deck is planning a hobby shop-exclusive trading card promotion for Small Business Saturday on November 25. Customers who visit participating hobby shops will receive a free ten card set of Upper Deck “Winter”, a multi-sport issue that includes cards of Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Ben Simmons, Wayne Gretzky, … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Plans Small Business Saturday Set Giveaway
2015 Cyber Monday Sports Memorabilia Deals
Not to be outdone by their more mainstream business colleagues, the sports memorabilia industry's big sellers are offering discounts on Cyber Monday. Some Black Friday deals will carry over, but others have saved their biggest discounts for the day when the largest number of people are doing online shopping each year. Fanatics.com, which offers autographed memorabilia … [Read more...] about 2015 Cyber Monday Sports Memorabilia Deals
COMC Settles Beckett Suit, Gears Up For Black Friday
Tim Getsch said he felt a sense of relief when a lawsuit brought by Beckett against his COMC.com company over pricing and checklist data was settled this week after being in court for nearly 20 months. In a video released on November 18, the founder and CEO said “we are free and clear to move forward.” Beckett had alleged that COMC initially took its pricing information by … [Read more...] about COMC Settles Beckett Suit, Gears Up For Black Friday
What’s Hot in the Shop: It’s Beginning To Look At Lot Like Black Friday
As a sports card store owner for close to 22 years, I have had the pleasure of seeing some great promotions come and go. The Upper Deck Hobby 2000 kits stand out as one that had some great legs and even resulted in Cam Neely being brought in to my store for a signing. A few years back, the MLBPA sent out some jerseys and other prizes that helped move a bunch of cases worth of … [Read more...] about What’s Hot in the Shop: It’s Beginning To Look At Lot Like Black Friday
2013 Black Friday Sports Memorabilia Deals
We've rounded up a few special online Black Friday sports memorabilia deals and weekend promotions just in case you're looking to buy a gift for yourself or a collector you know. From cards to autographs, there's something on sale over the next few days. Buying this stuff via your computer or smartphone is a lot more fun than standing in line at Best Buy but feel free to set … [Read more...] about 2013 Black Friday Sports Memorabilia Deals
Thanksgiving Weekend Card Show a Long-Time Fixture in Cincinnati
For collectors within driving distance of Cincinnati, the day after Thanksgiving means something other than standing in line at a department store in the freezing cold. It means the annual Thanksgiving weekend sports card show at Moeller High School is getting underway. Launched in the late 1980’s, the show has become a fixture on the Midwest circuit. This year’s event … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Weekend Card Show a Long-Time Fixture in Cincinnati
Rich Klein: Holidays Can Be Fun for Collectors; Valuable Time for Businesses
The holidays are approaching and I find it a shame that many major retailers (Kmart being the latest with an opening time before 9 AM on Thanksgiving day) are now using Thanksgiving as a cash machine instead of letting their employees honor their time with friends and family. I’ll be really impressed when the senior executives at these retail establishments join their … [Read more...] about Rich Klein: Holidays Can Be Fun for Collectors; Valuable Time for Businesses