The first of an estimated gathering of around 50,000 collectors, sports fans and exhibitors converged on the Donald E Stephens Convention Center Wednesday as the 2015 National Sports Collectors Convention returned to the Chicago area. The five-day event runs through Sunday, drawing collectors from across North America and even some from other countries who will buy, sell … [Read more...] about 2015 National Sports Collectors Convention Opens in Chicago
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NSCC Launches Mobile App
Not that long ago, it was unusual to find anyone using a smart phone at the National Sports Collectors Convention. Now, show organizers have announced the availability of a mobile app for the hobby’s biggest show. The free online app, operated through Whova, has detailed information including a schedule of events, a map of the show floor, sponsor list, exhibitor list, … [Read more...] about NSCC Launches Mobile App
Ramblings: NSCC Follow Up
We received a lot of feedback to my column on National Sports Collectors Convention host cities, both on the SC Daily Facebook page and my own page. It’s definitely a topic of interest among collectors and dealers so here are some follow-up thoughts. Whenever I write about Atlantic City, I always try to mention how much easier that location is for people from the megalopolis … [Read more...] about Ramblings: NSCC Follow Up
Ramblings: Where to Hold the National
As I write this and you read this, the best and most important show of the year will be coming up in Chicago. I have written many times that at this point of the National’s history I believe it is best served by keeping what is a great collectors market in the show rotation. Some argue it should be held there permanently but others point out that if the show does not move … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Where to Hold the National
NSCC Adds Guests, Times to Autograph Schedule
The schedule for autographs at the 2015 National Sports Collectors Convention was set Thursday, just a couple of days after some additional guests were added to the annual show. The autograph signings will begin not long after the show opens at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, Wednesday, July 31. The final guest will take a seat Sunday at 3 … [Read more...] about NSCC Adds Guests, Times to Autograph Schedule
Goldin to Hold Live Auction at 2015 National
Goldin Auctions announced today that the company will hold its next Live Auction during the 2015 National Sports Collectors Convention on July 31, 2015 at the Muvico 18 Theater in Rosemont, IL, located not far from the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. "We are thrilled to be holding our next Live Auction at The National as it's the place where true collectors come to … [Read more...] about Goldin to Hold Live Auction at 2015 National
Strong History, Anticipation Precede Latest Chicago-Style National
Devin Lamb’s recent move to Chicago opened the door for the culmination of his return to collecting – a chance to attend the biggest show around. Lamb, 27, will be among the masses headed to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center as it hosts the 34th National Sports Collectors Convention Wednesday through Sunday in suburban Chicago. For Lamb, it’s his first time at the … [Read more...] about Strong History, Anticipation Precede Latest Chicago-Style National
Sun-Times Show Will Have RG III, Brees, Jerry West
More than 60 current and former athletes including Robert Griffin III, Drew Brees, Jim Brown, Dick Butkus, Jerry West and Bill Walton have been booked for the 2013 Chicago Sun-Times Spring Sports Collectibles Convention at the Stephens Convention Center March 22-24. Mounted Memories, which handles the autograph sessions, says it plans to continue to add signers to the list … [Read more...] about Sun-Times Show Will Have RG III, Brees, Jerry West
Strasburg, Shaq Will Sign in Chicago
Mounted Memories has announced a pair of big name additions to its autograph lineup at the 45th Sun-Times show in Chicago this fall. Shaquille O'Neal, retired and apparently now with plenty of time on his hands for commercials and autograph signings, will make his first-ever card show appearance. Better start saving now, though. It'll cost you $299 for a Shaq signature. … [Read more...] about Strasburg, Shaq Will Sign in Chicago