The National Sports Collectors Convention won't open until a week from now in Cleveland, but the show's Co-Founder and Director, Mike Berkus, is already there. With the industry's largest event on the way, there are still numerous logistics to work through each year, even though the International Exposition Center is a familiar host. In the first of a two-art Q&A … [Read more...]
Director: Signs Point Toward Strong NSCC
The first National Sports Collectors Convention was hatched in the waning months of 1979 and became reality the following year when some southern California men decided it was time sports collecting had its own major, annual event. Back then it was a 'convention' in the truest sense with receptions, seminars, discussions and outings. Today, it's the biggest 'card show' … [Read more...]
VIDEO: 2013 National Convention Opens in Chicago
The 2013 National Sports Collectors Convention is underway at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. A VIP reception featuring free autographs from Doc Gooden, Neal Anderson, Bob Beamon and Dick Fosbury kicked off the 34th NSCC show at 2:30 Wednesday. Doors opened to the public at 4 p.m. The Annual National Sports Collectors Convention is the multi-billion dollar … [Read more...]
Strong History, Anticipation Precede Latest Chicago-Style National
Devin Lamb’s recent move to Chicago opened the door for the culmination of his return to collecting – a chance to attend the biggest show around. Lamb, 27, will be among the masses headed to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center as it hosts the 34th National Sports Collectors Convention Wednesday through Sunday in suburban Chicago. For Lamb, it’s his first time at the … [Read more...]
Rich Klein’s Ramblings: On the National
by Rich Klein This past weekend the brotherhood (AKA the Men's Club) at my synagogue (Adat Chaverim, Plano TX) celebrated its bar mitzvah and I was honored with giving one of the readings. The event's coordinator attempted to tailor each reading to the honored person. My part included these words: "There were business associates who wanted more than we could give. There were … [Read more...]
Q&A With NSCC Director and Co-Founder Mike Berkus
Jimmy Carter was in the White House. Disco was still hot. Mailing a letter costs 15 cents. Charlie Finley and Bill Veeck still owned baseball teams. It was 1980 and in southern California plans were underway for the "1st National Sports Collectors Convention". Tables were 50 bucks for the entire weekend and admission was a dollar a day. The goal was to get collectors … [Read more...]