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Editor’s Blog: Shows Remain Alive and Well

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Back in the late 1970s and early 80s, when the internet was barely a gleam in the eyes of computer scientists, most sports collecting business was done through the pages of ads in printed publications and a newly blossoming market for “baseball card shows.”  That’s what they were called then, although some were labeled “conventions,” which sounded a little more … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Shows Remain Alive and Well

Rich’s Ramblings: Running Ragged

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Well, in case you were wondering why there has been a paucity of Ramblings the last few days,  the reason is good but something I hopefully will never put myself through again:  three shows in eight days. I ran our twice a year Adat Chaverim Brotherhood fundraiser show just six days before running our monthly show at the Southfork Hotel.  I have a newfound respect for those … [Read more...] about Rich’s Ramblings: Running Ragged

Ramblings: Starting a Show? Don’t Forget the Basics

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The National is coming up but the truth is that local shows are what most collectors are familiar with.  It may sound like fun to organize a show and maybe make a little money but doing it right—and bringing in collectors—isn’t easy in this day and age so this Ramblings will give you an idea of what it’s like so you know a little of what to expect. The first and most … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Starting a Show? Don’t Forget the Basics