The 2019 Ohio Sports Collector Convention, better known to hobby veterans as “Strongsville” will return for its annual three-day run late next month. Held at the Holiday Inn Select in the Cleveland suburbs, the show suffered a tragic blow in early January when promoter Paul Fusco passed away suddenly, but the event will continue March 29, 30 and 31. The show’s niche … [Read more...]
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Philly Show Returns to Newly-Renovated Casino Convention Center
After being forced to another location by last year’s flooding, the tri-annual Philly Show will return to the newly renovated 54,000 square-foot Valley Forge Casino Convention Center March 1-3. The Philly Show remains one of the oldest shows in the country with roots dating back to the mid-1970s when it was run by the Eastern Pennsylvania Sports Collectors … [Read more...]
Three-Day Show Planned for Dallas Area in April
A major sports card and memorabilia show in Texas has been scheduled for April 26-28. The three-day event will take place at the Comerica Stars Center in Frisco, about 28 miles north of Dallas. Promoters Kyle Robertson and Leon Luckey, who have been running monthly shows in Frisco, say the new event will offer about 200 tables with several autograph guests … [Read more...]
‘East Coast National’ Returns in August
Two weeks after the National Sports Collectors Convention wraps up in Cleveland, another major show sets up shop in New York. The annual “East Coast National” takes place August 17-19 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. The long-running event is a continuation of shows operated by Gloria Rothstein many years ago. About 350 booths will be set up with … [Read more...]
Chantilly Show Set for This Weekend; NFL Draft Picks, HOFers Set to Sign
Over 100 dealers from 18 different states and at least 75 autograph guests will settle into the Dulles Expo Center starting Friday for CSA Shows’ latest event at Chantilly, VA, in the shadows of Washington, D.C., site of this year’s All-Star Game. The show kicks off Friday, July 13 from 2-8 PM. Ssturday hours are 9 AM to 5 PM and the show will be open Sunday from … [Read more...]
Notes: Once Unloved, Ruth Ball Will Fetch Big Bucks; Ex-Bills Coach’s Playbooks on eBay
Ignored for decades after being acquired by a 1920s youngster, a Babe Ruth autographed ball is now getting its just due. The signed ball, barely handled since it was acquired in Los Angeles more than 90 years ago, sat in a dingy basement for much of its life, still inside the original box. Now it’s the pick of a litter of Ruth signed balls in the current … [Read more...]
Vintage Haven: Ohio Show Returns Next Month
With a heavy emphasis on vintage cards, autographs and memorabilia, the Ohio Sports Collectors Show returns to the Cleveland area next month. Over 70 dealers and auction companies will be on hand for the event, which is set for the Holiday Inn Select in Strongsville from April 13-15. The show’s roots date to the 1970s and for years, veteran collectors and dealers … [Read more...]
St. Louis, Nashville Shows Set for This Weekend
Collectors in the middle of the country will have a couple of large sports card shows to attend this weekend. The Westport Sports Collectible and Autograph Convention returns to the St. Louis suburbs Friday, Saturday and Sunday. About 70 dealers are expected as well as the hobby's three main authenticators-PSA/DNA, James Spence and Beckett … [Read more...]
Final Philly Show of 2017 a Sellout
Tables are sold out for the final Philly Show of 2017. The Valley Forge Casino Resort is again hosting the quarterly gathering Friday, December 1 through Sunday, December 3. Dozens of dealers from the eastern half of the country and beyond will bring vintage and modern era cards and memorabilia to the event with autograph guests throughout the weekend. Show … [Read more...]
Notes: $13.6 Million in 4 Days; Albany, Cinci Shows; College Hoopster Loves Vintage; Cyber Monday Sales Extended
Heritage Auctions says it sold $13.6 million worth of memorabilia in a recently concluded four-day span. The catalog auctions were anchored by the sale of the only known jersey from Jackie Robinson’s rookie season of 1947 for just over $2 million. “It’s been a grueling but gratifying experience,” said Chris Ivy, Director of Sports Collectibles at Heritage Auctions, of … [Read more...]
