With a history dating back to the 1970s, the Philly Show has evolved over the years but it’s still a drawing card for avid collectors and Philadelphia area fans. The last of three shows for 2019 took place Friday, Saturday and Sunday with over 170 booths and dealers from 18 different states, along with auction houses and authenticators. Emmitt Smith, Allen Iverson, Steve … [Read more...]
Garvey, Dravecky to Speak as Industry Summit Returns to Vegas
Hobby shop owners, distributors, trading card companies, service providers, league representatives and others involved in the sports memorabilia business will gather in Las Vegas this month for the annual Industry Summit. After spending last year in Dallas, the Summit is set for September 15-18 at the Westgate Resort Hotel and Casino and participation is up, according … [Read more...]
Garvey Out; White, Shamsky In as NSCC Open Nears
Steve Garvey has pulled himself out of the lineup for the 2016 National Sports Collectors Convention due to what's described as a "family medical emergency." Slated to greet collectors and sign autographs during Wednesday’s ‘sneak peek’ in Atlantic City, the former National League ironman recently informed organizers he couldn’t make it. He's been replaced by MLB alumni Roy … [Read more...]
Free Signers Named for Wednesday Sessions at NSCC
The 2016 National Sports Collectors Convention will again kick off with some free autograph signers appearing Wednesday night. The NSCC has tabbed Hockey Hall of Famer Eddie Giacomin, 1974 National League MVP Steve Garvey and Philadelphia’s own “Wild Thing”, reliever Mitch Williams for this year’s show in Atlantic City. Only attendees who have purchased any of the … [Read more...]
1971 Topps Baseball Was a Dark Ride for Collectors
Spring training in 1971 washed over baseball fans with a wave of relief, assuring them that the strange dream world they had endured for nearly a year was finally over. The mighty Baltimore Orioles reported to their Miami base that February flashing the confident smiles of World Series champions, intent on helping the game recover from the shock of the Amazin' Mets' run to a … [Read more...]
2013 National Sports Collectors Convention Sunday Wrap
Things slow down at the NSCC Sunday as dealers pack up and Steve Garvey, Johnny Bench and Pete Rose show up for autographs. We also a look at a dual-signed Mantle baseball and an artist at work. [View the story "2013 National Sports Collectors Convention Final Wrap" on Storify] … [Read more...]