Free card packs return to hobby shops in the US and elsewhere next month as Topps’ annual International Trading Card Day promotion returns. The event is once again set for the first weekend of August. Once known as National Baseball Card Day, the name was changed last year as the concept expanded to parts of Europe and Japan. Collectors who visit … [Read more...] about 2023 International Trading Card Day Set for August 5
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International Trading Card Day Promotion Set for August
Topps has finalized plans for the new version of National Baseball Card Day. As they first announced in March, the event will now be called International Trading Card Day as the promotion expands overseas. Not much is changing in the United States, though. Collectors who visit a hobby shop on Saturday, August 6 will receive a free pack of five International … [Read more...] about International Trading Card Day Promotion Set for August
National Baseball Card Day Set for Saturday
It's called National Baseball Card Day but in reality, there are all kinds of summer days in which Topps and Major League Baseball are putting free cards into the hands of collectors and fans who might be interested. The 2021 edition of the annual program marks a full fledged return after last year's unusual circumstance. Hobby shops that participate in the program will … [Read more...] about National Baseball Card Day Set for Saturday
2020 Topps National Baseball Card Day Info, Checklist, Participating Stores
Topps National Baseball Card Day is back for 2020, with hobby shops offering free NBCD exclusive packs and offering incentives to acquire more. The annual promotion is set for Saturday, August 8. Anyone can get a free pack simply by visiting a participating hobby shop and there are also retail elements at Target and Walmart. The cards are branded with the NBCD … [Read more...] about 2020 Topps National Baseball Card Day Info, Checklist, Participating Stores
Notes: National Baseball Card Day; Brandon Belt vs. Carrie’s Hair; Archiving History; Jacksonville Hobby Story
There's now a ToppsMobile. The card-covered vehicle looks like a food truck that's been top to bottom and front to back with baseball cards. It made its debut in Brooklyn on Friday, just ahead of National Baseball Card Day. You can check it out via this story on Spectrum News in New York. While hundreds of card shops participated in the promotion (and some reported large … [Read more...] about Notes: National Baseball Card Day; Brandon Belt vs. Carrie’s Hair; Archiving History; Jacksonville Hobby Story
2019 National Baseball Card Day Set for Saturday
The 2019 edition of National Baseball Card Day is set for Saturday. This marks the fourth year for the event, which has hobby shop, stadium and retail elements. Collectors can stop by their local sports card store and get a free pack. The cards feature the NBCD logo and the checklist is usually heavy on top stars and rookies. One player from all 30 teams was included in each … [Read more...] about 2019 National Baseball Card Day Set for Saturday
2019 Topps Industry Conference: Sterling Returns; New Set Via Utz Snacks
While much of the country still shivers through winter, Topps and several dozen of its top case breakers, shop owners and distributors are gathered in Scottsdale, AZ at the company's annual Industry Conference. Thanks to everyone who came out to the #ToppsIndustryConference. What a great event that is made special by all the people in the room. pic.twitter.com/vIHewmVic8 — … [Read more...] about 2019 Topps Industry Conference: Sterling Returns; New Set Via Utz Snacks
2018 Topps National Baseball Card Day Promotion
National Baseball Card Day returns for a third straight season this Saturday. The 2018 edition offers the chance to pick up a free five-card pack at your participating local hobby shop.. If you spend $10 or more, you'll also receive a bonus card featuring Aaron Judge. Come back on Saturday, August 25 and spend another $10 on Topps products and you'll get a … [Read more...] about 2018 Topps National Baseball Card Day Promotion
What’s Hot: If There’s a ‘C’ in the Title…
So I just got back from Miami and if case you were wondering, I was part tempted to rant on about my former homeland and the humidity levels that I found. I guess my pores are more used to the constant dry of Colorado instead of the sunshine state. But, since you did not click on this piece today to read about my swimming with dolphins, encountering a single bleeping … [Read more...] about What’s Hot: If There’s a ‘C’ in the Title…
Topps Reveals National Baseball Card Day Info; NSCC VIP Cards
National Baseball Card Day will return in 2017. This year’s promotion will take place in hobby shops on August 12. The announcement was made last spring at the annual Industry Summit conference in Las Vegas and on Monday, Topps revealed a little more about the promotion. The usual free six-card packs are slated to be given away at hobby shops and at … [Read more...] about Topps Reveals National Baseball Card Day Info; NSCC VIP Cards