One of the hobby's longest running shows is set to return next month. The event, dubbed The Pittsburgh Area Spring Spectacular XLI, is now anchored in a new location but as usual, it will be full of sports card dealers and autograph sessions. This year, the three-day show will take place from Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19. After a long tenure in a different … [Read more...]
The National Through the Eyes of a First Timer
Jonathan Luedloff had heard the stories. An avid collector as a kid in the 1980s, he rediscovered his old cards and rejoined the ranks just a few years ago, reading tales of the National Sports Collectors Convention with some amount of fascination as he began to catch up on the state of the hobby in the 21st century. This year, after moving from southern Indiana to … [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...]
Your Best Card Show Moments
I recently asked our Facebook followers to fill in the blank. "My best day at a card show was when ____." There have been dozens of responses. Here are a few. To read the entire thread or add your own memory, click here. … [Read more...]
CSA Ready for Spring Show at Chantilly
CSA Shows will celebrate its 20th year at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA this weekend with a three-day event featuring 300 tables and over 70 autograph guests. The show opens Friday, March 31 and runs through Sunday, April 2. Among the autograph guests are Dallas Cowboys rookie sensation Dak Prescott (sold out), several other current and former Cowboys … [Read more...]
Annual St. Leanders Show Promotes Cards and Camaraderie
If you’re lamenting the good old days of sports card shows — where everybody knew your name, and items for sale were secondary to the conversation and the camaraderie — the St. Leanders Sports Collector Show in northern California is a place to rekindle old memories. The show returns to Ryan O’Connell Hall at St. Leander Church on November 26. It will be held in the parish … [Read more...]
Cranston Sports Collectors Show Returns for 40th Event
There are some great traditions during Super Bowl week. Media day. Commercials. The halftime show. And oh, yeah, the game. But for the last 40 years, collectors in New England have another Super Bowl tradition. It’s the annual Cranston Sports Collectors Show, which is run by the St. Joseph’s Men’s Guild and benefits the Immaculate Conception Church in Cranston, Rhode … [Read more...]
2015 Fall Philly Show Set for Late September
The latest edition of a show that originated 40 years ago returns next month with the fall edition of The Philly Show, set for September 25-27 at the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia, PA. Over 70 dealers will offer sports cards and memorabilia with grading and authentication companies and a few auction houses on hand to take consignments as well. Hunt … [Read more...]
Ramblings: 20 Years From Nomo; Finding a Shop Autograph Guest
The other night, while watching the MLB network, I heard the great Vin Scully (and there is still such a thrill in hearing the master announce a game) mention this night was the 20th anniversary of Hideo Nomo's major league debut. He’d come from Japan with a unique windup, led the league in strikeouts and had fans talking from here to Tokyo. It’s difficult to explain just … [Read more...]
Ramblings: On Deck in the Dallas Show Circuit
It’s been nice to see the little resurgence in card shows here in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. From a time when any show would have been appreciated, we are going back to the 2-4 events per month routine more befitting of such a large metropolitan area. It’s obviously still not like 25 years ago where on any given weekend there would be a minimum of 2-4 shows per week spread … [Read more...]