It doesn't seem possible but the bulk of this story was originally written several years ago, just prior to the 2008 show in Chicago. "The National" is back for another go-round so it's a good time to post it again and add a few more hints to help you get the most out of the industry's biggest event. It's been around for going on since 1980, when a group of dealers … [Read more...]
FLASHBACK: Strangest Finds of the 2015 National
If you can navigate your way through autograph seekers, vintage card enthusiasts and the dozens (it feels like dozens) of companies doing live case breaks, you never know what you might find at the annual National Sports Collectors Convention. And while that’s not the most flattering lede ever…I love The National. Really…I do. It’s pretty fantastic and two years ago, I took … [Read more...]
Autographs Draw Collectors to NSCC
The National Sports Collectors Convention was a long way from home for Mark and Jackie Mitchell. The husband and wife duo made their way to the 37th National in Atlantic City all the way from Michigan. Mark is an avid sports collector. He has collected cards for years but his true passion is autographs. Mark is an engineer and is the proud owner of a collection … [Read more...]
Visiting The National? Here’s Some of What Atlantic City Offers
The 37th edition of The National Sports Collectors Convention is the place to be this week. A sea of dealers, service providers and collectors will flood the 500,000 square feet of floor space in the Convention Center beginning Wednesday and will have a little something for everyone. There will be no shortage of old and new cards from the various sports. Autograph seekers … [Read more...]
Free Signers Named for Wednesday Sessions at NSCC
The 2016 National Sports Collectors Convention will again kick off with some free autograph signers appearing Wednesday night. The NSCC has tabbed Hockey Hall of Famer Eddie Giacomin, 1974 National League MVP Steve Garvey and Philadelphia’s own “Wild Thing”, reliever Mitch Williams for this year’s show in Atlantic City. Only attendees who have purchased any of the … [Read more...]
Ramblings: NSCC Follow Up
We received a lot of feedback to my column on National Sports Collectors Convention host cities, both on the SC Daily Facebook page and my own page. It’s definitely a topic of interest among collectors and dealers so here are some follow-up thoughts. Whenever I write about Atlantic City, I always try to mention how much easier that location is for people from the megalopolis … [Read more...]
NSCC Adds Guests, Times to Autograph Schedule
The schedule for autographs at the 2015 National Sports Collectors Convention was set Thursday, just a couple of days after some additional guests were added to the annual show. The autograph signings will begin not long after the show opens at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, Wednesday, July 31. The final guest will take a seat Sunday at 3 … [Read more...]
Editor’s Blog: NSCC Wrap News and Notes
Dealers and collectors have made their way out of Cleveland--or will be leaving shortly--as the 2014 National Sports Collectors Convention comes to an end. The show's five-day run ended late Sunday afternoon at the I-X Center. Some final notes and observations from the weekend: Traffic on the show floor seemed strongest on Thursday and Friday. No matter where it’s … [Read more...]
Updated: Photos, Video from 2014 National Sports Collectors Convention
Some images and video from the National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. The show runs July 30-August 3 at the I-X Center. ... Powered by Cincopa Video Streaming Hosting solution.2014 National Sports Collectors Convention Display boxes from baseball card seasons pastcameramake SAMSUNGheight 2322orientation 1camerasoftware I545VRUFNC5originaldate 7/30/2014 … [Read more...]
NSCC News and Notes from Day One
A large crowd of collectors who bought VIP passes packed into a room filled with pizza and snacks prior to the official opening of the 2014 National in Cleveland. Organizers brought former Atlanta Braves' great Dale Murphy and 1990s Tribe star Carlos Baerga in for free autographs. Memory Lane's move to bring a Babe Ruth bat in and have collectors hold it (with gloves on) … [Read more...]