A new three-day show in Ohio is set to kick off in mid-September. The Columbus Regional Sports Card & Collectibles Show runs September 15–17 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Promoter Sean Moore is hoping to create a fresh, well- run event that not only offers buying, selling and trading but the chance to view some high-end items as well. Moore expects a … [Read more...] about New 3-Day Show in Ohio Puts Emphasis on Family, Fun
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Notes: New Leaf CEO; Denver Show; Mansfield, MA Event Returns; New Centering Tool
Just a few days after founder Brian Gray stepped down as CEO, Leaf Trading Cards has named Kevin O'Neil as his replacement. Throughout a long career, O'Neil has worked for several card makers but his longest tenure was at Topps, where he spent more than ten years and was employed until recently. Josh Pankow and Gregg Kohn will now become vice presidents for … [Read more...] about Notes: New Leaf CEO; Denver Show; Mansfield, MA Event Returns; New Centering Tool
Notes: eBay Image Scan Update; the Hot “Troutahni” Card; Maine Show Grows; Fanatics Auction; Kevin Willis’ Missing Jerseys
Scanning a card with your phone while in the eBay app and having that image help jump start your listing is a feature available to those who sell gaming cards but it’s still not available for those who sell sports cards on the platform. “We’ve rolled it out for collectible card games like Magic, Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh,” said eBay’s Gene Cook at the recent National Sports … [Read more...] about Notes: eBay Image Scan Update; the Hot “Troutahni” Card; Maine Show Grows; Fanatics Auction; Kevin Willis’ Missing Jerseys
An Outdoor Card Show? It’s Happening in Rhode Island
As more time passes North America’s oldest charity run sports card show finds itself more and more challenged to outdo its innovative past. When the Cranston, RI show began in 1976, the ABA and NBA merged in June and on August 1 the Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers made their on-field debuts. It’s been around awhile, with its charity oriented Super Bowl … [Read more...] about An Outdoor Card Show? It’s Happening in Rhode Island
Notes: Card Show in a Dome; Iverson Crossover Jersey Sells; Wemby’s Inscription; Heritage Checklist
There have been sports card shows in a lot of different venues over the past 50 years or so. VFW halls, hotel ballrooms, shopping malls, bowling alleys, ballparks big convention centers—even boats have been used to host hobby events over the years. Now, you can add the inside of an inflatable dome to the list. The Draft Card Show is scheduled for its inaugural … [Read more...] about Notes: Card Show in a Dome; Iverson Crossover Jersey Sells; Wemby’s Inscription; Heritage Checklist
Playoffs Fuel Excitement At Spring Expo Shows
Imagine a world where the New York Yankees and New York Mets were both in the playoffs, and the National was taking place in New York or New Jersey. That’s a scenario similar to what show promotor Steve Menzie has had going for him in the past couple of weeks. The Toronto Sport Card and Memorabilia Expo, which is the largest show in Canada and among the hobby's biggest … [Read more...] about Playoffs Fuel Excitement At Spring Expo Shows
Altman Boston Show Offered Autographs, Bargain Bins
Whether you were looking for an autograph or content to browse the tables filling a list or making a deal, the annual Rich Altman Boston Show had something for you to do. The three-day event held April 28-30 at the Shriners Auditorium featured over 270 tables and a number of big named autograph guests. This year marked the 15th running of the show, which has continued even … [Read more...] about Altman Boston Show Offered Autographs, Bargain Bins
Strongsville Show Brings Vintage Vibe, Autograph Signers
Promoters for the hobby’s annual all-vintage weekend show are expecting a big turnout. The Strongsville Sports Collectors Convention takes place April 14-16 at the Best Western Conference Center in Strongsville, located just outside Cleveland. One of the hobby’s most popular and important annual events for rare and vintage sports cards and memorabilia, the SSCC … [Read more...] about Strongsville Show Brings Vintage Vibe, Autograph Signers
Northeast Sports Card Expo Returns in March with 2-Day Event
A New England sports card show that debuted last fall is expanding to two days for its late winter event next month. The Northeast Sports Card Expo will return to the Marriott Boston Quincy in Quincy, MA, on Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19, with thousands of attendees expected. The first Expo took place in October of last year with approximately 1,500 collectors … [Read more...] about Northeast Sports Card Expo Returns in March with 2-Day Event
Rhode Island Show Back for a 47th Year
It was the year of the bi-centennial. Jimmy Carter had just been elected president. Apple and Microsoft both incorporated. 1976 also marked the debut of a sports card show that’s still running 47 years later. The Cranston (RI) Sports Collectors Show is older than the National and is the oldest charity-oriented sports card show in North America. The 2023 … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Show Back for a 47th Year