Time to answer the cyber mailbag. Matt Carroll, a reader from South Carolina posed a question that might be of interest to a lot of dealers and collectors who are thinking of starting their own sports card show. In the past few months, our local card store in Charleston, S.C. recently decided to close its doors after nearly 20 years in the business. One of its employees and … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Reader Question About Starting a Card Show
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Ramblings: Never a Dull Moment at Local Shows
Last weekend there were two shows in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, one we ran and one we set up at. Instead of full-blown show reviews, this is going to be a bit of quick hits about various highlights and topics which came up over the weekend. Our show at the Southfork Hotel in Plano continues to draw about the same amount of people each month. We draw whether or not there … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Never a Dull Moment at Local Shows
Most Watched Panini America Items on eBay
It's been a busy six months for Panini America. The NBA's trading card partner, the company circled the wagons following last year's lockout-shortened season and prepared its double rookie class, melding last year's rookies like Kyrie Irving with this year's crop. While that was happening, the company joined Topps in pushing what promised to be an NFL draft class for the ages. … [Read more...] about Most Watched Panini America Items on eBay
McDonalds Sponsoring Canadiens Set
After an 18-year run, McDonald's Restaurants in Canada put an end to their annual in store hockey card promotion prior to last season. The cards, which were traditionally league-wide sets, were the longest running regional food set in collecting. This season, McDonald's and cards are reunited--but only in Quebec and only for one team. A new series of 2011-12 Montréal … [Read more...] about McDonalds Sponsoring Canadiens Set
News and Notes From In and Around the Hobby
You can ask whatever you like for a piece of sports memorabilia, but that doesn't mean it's worth that much. Case in point, an eBay seller who bought a pair of Pat Tillman's old cleats and got them autographed before the former Arizona Cardinal went of to far and was tragically killed. Jerry Martin has them listed for...are you sitting down? $3.2 million. He talked with … [Read more...] about News and Notes From In and Around the Hobby
Upper Deck Bringing National Hockey Card Day to U.S. Shops
Upper Deck's National Hockey Card Day is no longer a Canadian exclusive. The program aimed primarily at bringing new collectors into the market, began in 2009 and has been successful for retailers north of the border. Now, the company is extending it to the U.S. Scheduled to take place on February 11, the day before the NHL's 'Hockey Day in America' promotion, customers who … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Bringing National Hockey Card Day to U.S. Shops
Card Shop Owners React to Black Friday Promotions
Industry Summit retailers had predictably strong reactions to Panini’s first-of-its-kind Black Friday trading card promotion, ranging from ecstatic to nonplussed. Panini America created more than 20,000 promotional packs for Black Friday, providing independent hobby retailers with an innovative incentive to purchase and market slower-moving Panini releases. Analysts … [Read more...] about Card Shop Owners React to Black Friday Promotions
Editor’s Blog: Promote Your Black Friday Event Free; Penny Listings
As we did last year, we'll be offering up some hobby-related online black Friday specials from various merchants we've discovered. It's likely the list will be up late Wednesday or Thursday. If you have a hobby business have a legitimate and specific Black Friday promotion (it can be something that runs Wed-Sunday), shoot us an email ([email protected]) and … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Promote Your Black Friday Event Free; Penny Listings
eBay Will Offer Sellers Break on Final Value Fees
Looking for a break from seller fees on eBay? You’ll want to be active during the holiday shopping season. eBay will offer a 20% discount on seller’s final value fees from Thursday, November 24 at midnight through Christmas Day. To qualify, the listing must be new and meet the following criteria: A Fixed Price or Auction-style listing Listed by sellers whose accounts … [Read more...] about eBay Will Offer Sellers Break on Final Value Fees
Panini Pink Themed Football Card Set Available
The NFL and its players have kicked off the league’s annual “A Crucial Catch” breast cancer campaign, a partnership with the American Cancer Society focused on the importance of annual breast cancer screenings for women. Now, a set of football cards is part of the promotional mix, with collectors and the Susan G. Komen Foundation coming out winners. Throughout October, NFL … [Read more...] about Panini Pink Themed Football Card Set Available