Over 50 autograph guests, including a dozen former Pittsburgh Steelers greats, are set to sign autographs at the upcoming CSA Chantilly Show. The popular fall event with roots back to the 1990s is set for October 22-24 at the Dulles Expo Center in Northern Virginia. The show floor includes 300 booths of sports cards and memorabilia covering over 100,000-square-feet of … [Read more...] about Chantilly Show’s 25th Anniversary Event Set for October 22-24
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Tennessee Show Draws Collectors, Hall of Famers While Remembering Founder
Even among guests like Johnny Bench, Reggie Jackson, Rickey Handerson and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, there was one name on the mind of longtime collectors, dealers and hobbyists at this weekend's Music City Sports Collectibles and Autograph Show in Franklin, TN: Rich Altman. A fixture at larger shows across the country for more than 30 years, Altman grew the … [Read more...] about Tennessee Show Draws Collectors, Hall of Famers While Remembering Founder
New Home for Larger Nashville Shows Coming in 2022
The Nashville Sports Cards & Collectibles Show’s is moving its larger events to new digs. Promoter Jeff Roberts announced Thursday that the new Expo building at the Nashville Fairgrounds will hold three events next year while not totally saying goodbye to its longtime digs at Lighthouse Christian School in Antioch, TN. Launched about ten years ago and held at the … [Read more...] about New Home for Larger Nashville Shows Coming in 2022
Notes: Suspects Arrested After Same Shop Burglarized 3 Times; West Coast Show Planned; Big NFL Auction
They got away with it twice, but police in Cicero, NY say three men who tried to burglarize a hobby shop a third time have been arrested. In May of this year, South Paw Sports Cards, located on Route 11 in Cicero, reported a smash and grab burglary that resulted in the theft of about $30,000 in merchandise. It happened again in August, with several thousand more dollars in … [Read more...] about Notes: Suspects Arrested After Same Shop Burglarized 3 Times; West Coast Show Planned; Big NFL Auction
Notes: LeBron Jersey Tops $128K; Philly Show Headliner; Card Show on a Yacht
A 1960-61 style Los Angeles Lakers jersey worn by LeBron James sold for $128,908 late Thursday night as NBA Auctions closed out its weekly sale. James wore the Classic Edition jersey during the Lakers' 127-91 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 27, 2020 at Staples Center. He moved into fourth place in NBA history that night by scoring at least 10 points for … [Read more...] about Notes: LeBron Jersey Tops $128K; Philly Show Headliner; Card Show on a Yacht
A Labor of Love: Indiana Collector Promotes His Passion With Labor Day Show
Brad Beeman’s story isn’t all that unusual. Like many kids in the 1980’s he cut his teeth on Topps, Fleer and Donruss. He readily jokes that he had more 1987 Topps than anyone. McGwire, Sandberg and Canseco’s were neatly tucked neatly away in binders. Then life changed quickly and things like cardboard were not as appealing as girls. Decades later, like a prodigal … [Read more...] about A Labor of Love: Indiana Collector Promotes His Passion With Labor Day Show
Notes: Ohtani Popular in Goldin Sale; Kentucky, Chantilly Shows
It was an Ohtani palooza in Goldin Auctions' latest monthly card sale. Some of the two-way sensation's best cards were drawing record bids late Saturday night. A 2018 Bowman Chrome Orange Refractor (#14/25) graded BGS 9.5/10 sold for $148,830. A Gold (#28/50) Refractor auto netted $40,590 while a Blue Refractor (#37/150) went for $29,520. All represented new highs for … [Read more...] about Notes: Ohtani Popular in Goldin Sale; Kentucky, Chantilly Shows
Sport Card Expo Promotor Hoping For Live Show in Fall
The 2021 Spring Sport Card and Memorabilia Expo is in the books. The Toronto show, known as the world’s largest hockey card and collectibles show, show owner and promotor Steve Menzie is hoping this was the final virtual edition of the semi-annual event. “Overall, it was a successful show,” Menzie said. “This was our third virtual show, and we have been trying to create a … [Read more...] about Sport Card Expo Promotor Hoping For Live Show in Fall
Notes: Signatures For Soldiers at NSCC; Shows and Shops; Hawerchuk Collection
A special auction being held in conjunction with the National Sports Collectors Convention will benefit military veterans and their families. The NSCC has partnered with Signatures for Soldiers, a charity that helps raise money for Military Missions in Action, which helps disabled veterans and disabled children of active military personnel. The National is … [Read more...] about Notes: Signatures For Soldiers at NSCC; Shows and Shops; Hawerchuk Collection
Venerable Cranston Show Shifts To Summer For 2021
It’s being held at a different time of year, but the 45th Cranston Sports Card Show promises to remain the classic that Tom McDonough started in 1976. The annual show in Rhode Island, typically held during Super Bowl weekend, had to be delayed this year because of COVID-19. But now that restrictions have been eased, show director Mike Mangasarian, who took over operations of … [Read more...] about Venerable Cranston Show Shifts To Summer For 2021