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
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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
Notes: STL Shops Buzzing; Philly Show; LaMelo’s History-Making Shoes at Auction
“When the pandemic hit, I thought we were toast,” Jim Miller, owner of Collector’s Corner in Belleville, IL told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “What we sell is not a necessity.” Like many others, St. Louis area card shops quickly discovered the opposite was true. A market on the uptick really took off in 2020 and the momentum has generally remained positive in the … [Read more...] about Notes: STL Shops Buzzing; Philly Show; LaMelo’s History-Making Shoes at Auction
Philly Show Back at Valley Forge Casino This Weekend
It’s been a long wait, but one of the sports collecting hobby’s long-running events is back in the game. For the first time in 15 months, The Philly Show will open up for three days of buying, selling, trading, signing and consigning June 11-13 at the Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, PA. The upcoming event is the 135th edition of a show that had its genesis in … [Read more...] about Philly Show Back at Valley Forge Casino This Weekend
Notes: Full Capacity in Philly; CSA Back This Month; ESPN on Famous Missing Memorabilia
For the first time in more than a year, The Philly Show is back in business--with no restrictions. Promoters say they'll be able to operate the June 11-13 event at the Valley Forge Casino Resort at full capacity and they've announced several autograph guests as well. Greg Luzinski, Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson, Darius Slay Jr. and Bill Bergey will all be signing at the show … [Read more...] about Notes: Full Capacity in Philly; CSA Back This Month; ESPN on Famous Missing Memorabilia
Philly Show Set to Return; TriStar Too; Chicago Uncertain; Expo a No-Go
The Philly Show, operated in one form or another since the mid-1970s, will return June 11-13. Promoters say they're planning to have some autograph guests as well. The show at the Valley Forge Convention Center normally takes place three times per year but hasn't been held since just before the pandemic shut most events down. In fact, the winter 2020 show was one of the last … [Read more...] about Philly Show Set to Return; TriStar Too; Chicago Uncertain; Expo a No-Go
March Philly Show Postponed; Promoters Hoping for Late Spring Date
One of the hobby's long-running events remains on hiatus. The March edition of the Philly Show, originally scheduled for March 5-7 won't take place. Show promoters said Wednesday that the event is being postponed because of the ongoing issues with COVID-19. They're hoping to hold a show in late May or early June at the Valley Forge Casino … [Read more...] about March Philly Show Postponed; Promoters Hoping for Late Spring Date
Notes: No Philly Show; MJ Signing Jersey; Mantle Cards; Denehy on Sharing Seaver Rookie Card, More
It’s no surprise but the December edition of The Philly Show has been canceled. Restrictions on gatherings in Pennsylvania means the three-day event scheduled for the Valley Forge Resort-Casino won’t take place this year. Promoters are still hoping the COVID situation will ease enough to hold the next event scheduled for March 5-7, but as always it’s a fluid … [Read more...] about Notes: No Philly Show; MJ Signing Jersey; Mantle Cards; Denehy on Sharing Seaver Rookie Card, More
September Philly Show Cancelled
It won't come as a surprise to most at this point, but the fall edition of the Philly Show has been cancelled. The second show of the tri-annual series had been scheduled for September 25-27 at the Valley Forge Casino Resort. Dealers were notified of the move last week. As of now, indoor gatherings of 25 or more remain prohibited in Pennsylvania and anyone … [Read more...] about September Philly Show Cancelled