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Dublin Card Show is a Success as European Market Grows

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There are zero physical card shops in Ireland. But it’s a sports mad nation where collecting has always been popular.  Business partners Enzo Patriarca and Jason Flynn have always known this about the country where they live. Since 2020, the co-founders of the Dublin-based online card business, Soccer Cards United, had been considering hosting a global card show called … [Read more...] about Dublin Card Show is a Success as European Market Grows

City of Cards: Paris Show Ready to Make Its Long-Awaited Debut

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Thierry Lardoux started collecting cards in 1997, growing up a fan of Grant Hill and Stade Rennais F.C., the soccer team of his hometown Rennes in France. The same passion for collecting that has captivated American hobbyists for years also captivated Lardoux.  “Grant Hill was so impressive with the Pistons back in the day,” Lardoux says. “Lots of people in Europe … [Read more...] about City of Cards: Paris Show Ready to Make Its Long-Awaited Debut

Topps, Panini Chase Monster Soccer Market

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It may fight with baseball for the attention of  Americans but in the rest of the world, the World Cup is beyond huge.  Topps and Panini are busy cranking out card and sticker sets to coincide with the Cup...and the interest and sales overseas are staggering. Topps  is launching its World Stars trading card game which will feature cards depicting "football" stars from all … [Read more...] about Topps, Panini Chase Monster Soccer Market

Collectors Universe Opens Paris Office

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Collectors Universe, Inc. has  announced that its PCGS coin grading and authentication business has opened an office in Paris, France as part of its expanding international services. "For several years we've been increasing our focus on Europe and Asia with participation at major numismatic events and agreements with government mints," said Don Willis, President of PCGS. … [Read more...] about Collectors Universe Opens Paris Office

Topps Renews Euro Soccer Deal

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The Topps Company and the DFL Sports Enterprises have announced the renewal of their existing contract for a further four years.  The contract gives the American company the right to produce soccer cards and stickers in Germany. “With Topps we are pursuing an already existing partnership and are pleased to have an established partner, who, in the current rights period, has … [Read more...] about Topps Renews Euro Soccer Deal

Collectors Abroad: Web, Shows Forge Friendships

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Richard Frye and Timothy Teixeira came to Europe as part of the U.S. military a number of years ago, but it didn't take long for the two American sports card collectors to realize their options for participating in the hobby were limited. They had plenty of room for their cards, but opportunities to expand their collection or meet others with the same interest wasn't nearly … [Read more...] about Collectors Abroad: Web, Shows Forge Friendships