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Industry Summit Planned for September, With Card Show Element

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After a one-year virtual event, the Industry Summit will return to an in-person event in 2021 with a trading card show along for the ride. Beckett will again run the business-to-business event, set for September at the Westgate Resort Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The Industry Summit brings together licensors, licensees, distributors, retailers, breakers, manufacturers, … [Read more...] about Industry Summit Planned for September, With Card Show Element

Industry Summit Moves to Virtual Event

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There will be no visit to Vegas for sports card shop owners this year.  The Industry Summit announced Monday it was cancelling the in-person program, which had been scheduled for the Westgate Hotel & Casino in September. Instead, the annual business-to-business conference hosted by Beckett Media and Panini America will be a virtual event, now scheduled for October … [Read more...] about Industry Summit Moves to Virtual Event

Plans for 2020 Industry Summit Still in Place

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Covid or no, the Industry Summit is a go. Beckett Media announced Wednesday that the annual gathering of hobby shop owners, distributors and others will take place as scheduled September 13-16 in Las Vegas. “Throughout the nationwide pandemic we have been in constant contact with key partners,” stated Co-Chairman Ted Barker. “We have monitored the Covid-19 statistics … [Read more...] about Plans for 2020 Industry Summit Still in Place

Garvey, Dravecky to Speak as Industry Summit Returns to Vegas

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Hobby shop owners, distributors, trading card companies, service providers, league representatives and others involved in the sports memorabilia business will gather in Las Vegas this month for the annual Industry Summit.  After spending last year in Dallas, the Summit is set for September 15-18 at the Westgate Resort Hotel and Casino and participation is up, according … [Read more...] about Garvey, Dravecky to Speak as Industry Summit Returns to Vegas

Dr. Jim Beckett Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

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The man who helped bring order to the wild world of trading cards during an explosive period of growth was honored Monday in Dallas with an award named in his honor. Dr. Jim Beckett, founder of Beckett Media, was given the inaugural Dr. James Beckett Industry Summit Lifetime Achievement Award. The Summit, held in Dallas for the first time, is a gathering of national … [Read more...] about Dr. Jim Beckett Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Notes: Summit in Dallas; Stories Behind the Big Sales; Nashville Show Video

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The 2018 Industry Summit opened Sunday night in Dallas.  Beckett owns the Summit, which was originally the Hawaii Trade Conference with roots in the 1980s.  It was resurrected in Las Vegas several years ago.  Distributors, hobby shops, a couple of sports card manufacturers, the NFLPA, NBA and a few other hobby businesses are gathering for discussions, … [Read more...] about Notes: Summit in Dallas; Stories Behind the Big Sales; Nashville Show Video

What’s Hot: Top Sellers Range From Old Reliables to New Surprises

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I hope you enjoyed the annual Mikey Awards from last month as much as I enjoyed writing them.  It’s truly my favorite piece I write each year and so far at least, no manufacturer has canceled my direct accounts…yet. I attended the Upper Deck Certified Diamond Dealer event in Orlando and am glad to share that it was an incredible event not just because they brought Barry … [Read more...] about What’s Hot: Top Sellers Range From Old Reliables to New Surprises

Notes: Topps Conference; Ted’s Letters to Mistress; NY Native’s KS Card Shop Turns 40

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Topps is holding its own “Industry Conference” next month in Arizona.  Few details have been released, but it’ll be held February 18-20 at Crooked Stick Resort in Scottsdale. Designed for hobby shops and other collecting-related businesses, the conference includes guest speakers, breakout panels, receptions and other events “to share ideas and help businesses … [Read more...] about Notes: Topps Conference; Ted’s Letters to Mistress; NY Native’s KS Card Shop Turns 40

Industry Summit Moving to Dallas in February

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The Industry Summit, an annual gathering of hobby shops, card companies, distributors and other sports collectible businesses is leaving Las Vegas. A possible move had been discussed at last year's gathering but Thursday morning's announcement also included a change in dates.  Typically held early in the spring, the 2018 Summit has been scheduled for February 25-28 at … [Read more...] about Industry Summit Moving to Dallas in February