Both the Sport Card & Memorabilia Expo in Canada and the Chicago Sports Spectaclar have canceled their in-person shows originally scheduled for November. The move doesn’t come as a surprise with local orders on public gatherings still in place across much of North America, but the promoters of each show are teaming up to host a single, virtual event … [Read more...] about 2 Major Shows Canceled; Promoters Team Up for Virtual Expo in November
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Notes: Prescott Speaks on Card Controversy
Talking with reporters before the annual ESPY awards Wednesday night, Cowboys' quarterback Dak Prescott addressed, for the first time, "signed" Panini Prizm cards that appeared to actually be from an autopen--and those missing cards alluded to in Panini's statement last weekend. His response was not exactly forthcoming but according to Cowboys beat writer Jon … [Read more...] about Notes: Prescott Speaks on Card Controversy
Long Lines at Chicago Show Leave Collectors Frustrated
Angry collectors took to social media after lines to gain entry and pick up prepaid autograph tickets at the Fanatics Authentic show in Chicago bogged down Friday night. Several members of the Cubs World Series championship team were signing autographs at the Stephens Convention Center which caused a predictable crush but some collectors came up empty handed when they … [Read more...] about Long Lines at Chicago Show Leave Collectors Frustrated
3-Day Show Returns to Chicago
Over 70 athletes, including more than a dozen current Chicago Cubs and the bulk of the 1980 Miracle on Ice team members will be among the autograph guests for this weekend’s Fanatics Authentic Show in Chicago. The show opens late Friday afternoon and runs through Sunday at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. Dealers from across the country will be set up along … [Read more...] about 3-Day Show Returns to Chicago
Sun-Times Show Will Have RG III, Brees, Jerry West
More than 60 current and former athletes including Robert Griffin III, Drew Brees, Jim Brown, Dick Butkus, Jerry West and Bill Walton have been booked for the 2013 Chicago Sun-Times Spring Sports Collectibles Convention at the Stephens Convention Center March 22-24. Mounted Memories, which handles the autograph sessions, says it plans to continue to add signers to the list … [Read more...] about Sun-Times Show Will Have RG III, Brees, Jerry West