Artist Dick Perez has been named as the SABR Baseball Cards Committee Jefferson Burdick Award winner. Best known for creating the paintings that were used for the popular Donruss Diamond Kings series that debuted in 1982 and continued well into the 90s, Perez also created the work used for the standalone 1983 Hall of Fame Heroes and Parade of Champions sets and collaborated … [Read more...] about Notes: Dick Perez is 2024 Burdick Award Winner; Philly Show; Die-Cut Mantle Price; Topps UFC Buyback
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Inventory Discovery Tool Will Be in Place at Dallas, Burbank Shows
The new Trade Show Inventory Discovery Tool created by Mascot will be in place for two large upcoming card shows. First launched at the Philly Show last month, the web based tool allows attendees at the upcoming Dallas Card Show and Burbank Card Show to find cards they’re looking for and who’s selling them at the event. It's the first time specific items being sold can … [Read more...] about Inventory Discovery Tool Will Be in Place at Dallas, Burbank Shows
Notes: Bloomberg on Panini vs. Fanatics; NSCC Tickets; Find Your Card Easily at Philly Show; Game-Worn Discussion
There's been nothing substantial in the ongoing battle between incumbent Panini and future NBA and NFL license holder Fanatics. Panini's antitrust case against Fanatics was met with a countersuit earlier this year. What ultimately happens is up to the courts. Angela C. de Cespedes, an attorney for Saul Ewing LLP, told Bloomberg Law News that Panini may have a hard time … [Read more...] about Notes: Bloomberg on Panini vs. Fanatics; NSCC Tickets; Find Your Card Easily at Philly Show; Game-Worn Discussion
eBay Becomes Title Sponsor of The Philly Show
eBay has signed on as the title sponsor of The Philly Show, beginning with next month’s event and continuing throughout 2024. The December show takes place at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, PA December 1-3. The show has a new logo, incorporating eBay into the design. The Philly Show’s roots go back to the 1970s, when it was organized by the Eastern … [Read more...] about eBay Becomes Title Sponsor of The Philly Show
A Day at the Philly Show Packed with Fun for the Whole Family
We made the two hour trip south from our house to the beautiful suburb of Oaks, PA for the Philadelphia Sports Card & Memorabilia Show Saturday morning. We hit the PA turnpike and drove through a virtual monsoon of rain and wind but, as always, it was well worth it. We decided to bring my daughter this time because she's become such a fan of sports cards and … [Read more...] about A Day at the Philly Show Packed with Fun for the Whole Family
Dunk Champ Mac McClung Among Autograph Guests at Philly Show
The unlikely star of the NBA's All-Star Weekend will be among more than two dozen autograph signers at the spring edition of The Philly Show. Slam Dunk Contest champ Mac McClung, whose acrobatic moves made jaws drop in Salt Lake City last month, is scheduled to sign on Saturday, March 11, the second day of the three-day event. The cost to collectors and fans will … [Read more...] about Dunk Champ Mac McClung Among Autograph Guests at Philly Show
Rain Doesn’t Dampen a Philly Show Saturday
The last of three 2022 editions of The Philadelphia Sports Card and Memorabilia Show brought collectors to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks over the weekend. As long time hobbyists know, the event has a history that dates back to the 1970s and while things are a bit different now, it's still a hotbed of avid collectors and the show attracts some of the hobby's … [Read more...] about Rain Doesn’t Dampen a Philly Show Saturday
Notes: Dallas, Philly Shows; New Show Calendar Launches; 1952 Mantle NFT Brings Big Bucks
Strong crowds turned out for a couple of larger card shows over the weekend. In Dallas, over 600 tables full of new and vintage cards and memorabilia were ready for collectors who turned out Friday, Saturday and Sunday. While the majority of tables at the show were occupied by dealers of new cards, those who carried vintage were busy, too, with one dealer reporting … [Read more...] about Notes: Dallas, Philly Shows; New Show Calendar Launches; 1952 Mantle NFT Brings Big Bucks
Notes: TTM Return from the 90s; Japanese Card Record; Living Set Franco Sales; Philly Show, More
If you think you’ve waited a long time for your autograph request to come back, you’ve got nothing on Eric Thompson. The Ohio baseball fan and collector got quite a surprise in the mail late last fall and still can't believe it. WKBN-TV has the story: ------ It may have been lost in the chatter of Jackie Robinson and Michael Jordan debut tickets and Mickey … [Read more...] about Notes: TTM Return from the 90s; Japanese Card Record; Living Set Franco Sales; Philly Show, More
Notes: Philly Show Signers; Big Dynasty Pull; $3.3 Million NT Buy; Solution for Slippery Shoe Boxes
The Philly Show returns to the Valley Forge Casino Resort March 4-6. The initial list of autograph signers has been announced and it includes a well-known quintet. Julius Erving will headline the show on Saturday. Mike Schmidt, Steve Carlton, Pete Rose and LeSean McCoy will also appear. More signers are expected to be announced in the coming days. One of the big hits … [Read more...] about Notes: Philly Show Signers; Big Dynasty Pull; $3.3 Million NT Buy; Solution for Slippery Shoe Boxes