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44th Annual Sun-Times Spring Card Show Guest List Set

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The autograph pavilion at the 44th annual 2012 Chicago Sun-Times Sports Collectible Convention will mimic the world's busiest airport that sits just a short drive away.  More than 90 autograph signers will try to get clearance to land inside the Stephens Convention Center between Friday night and Sunday afternoon. The show, set to run March 16-18, will have stars, Hall of … [Read more...] about 44th Annual Sun-Times Spring Card Show Guest List Set

Abdul-Jabbar Headlines Spring 2012 Sun-Times Show

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For many years he was a reluctant autograph signer, but Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is stepping up to the line as one of the featured autograph guests at the 44th Chicago Sun-Times Sports Card Show in March. Abdul-Jabbar, Celtics great John Havlicek, former Piston and Bull Dennis Rodman and Globetrotter great Meadowlark Lemon will be among the basketball signers.  Young NFL stars … [Read more...] about Abdul-Jabbar Headlines Spring 2012 Sun-Times Show

Sun-Times Show Set for This Weekend

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The 43rd annual Chicago Sun-Times Sports Collectible Convention returns to the Stephens Convention Center this weekend.  The long-running show runs Friday from 4:30-9 p.m., Saturday from 9:30-5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sports card and memorabilia dealers, auction companies and other hobby businesses from around the country will be set up. Over 40 autograph … [Read more...] about Sun-Times Show Set for This Weekend

Editor’s Blog: Vintage Card Market Strong, New Shop

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Credit to the San Diego area's North County Times for doing a series of articles on card collecting this week.  We've brought you links to each of their stories. Some haven't painted a very rosy picture of the modern market, which isn't surprising.  Unfortunately much of what was written is right on the money, albeit a re-hash of what's been written about countless times … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Vintage Card Market Strong, New Shop

2010-11 Upper Deck SP Authentic Released

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Upper Deck may not have an official license but they do have some of the NBA's top past and present stars under contract and the company is making use of them in its 2010-11 SP Authentic Basketball cards. “Every year we try to up the ante with our most sought-after content inside SP Authentic Basketball,” said Brandon Miller, Upper Deck’s Basketball brand manager. “This … [Read more...] about 2010-11 Upper Deck SP Authentic Released

Upper Deck Launches 2010-11 SP Authentic Hockey

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With the Stanley Cup playoffs advancing toward the conference final round, Upper Deck has released its 2010-11 SP Authentic Hockey card product. A newly expanded 150-card base set with  subsets and inserts including “Future Watch” autographed rookie cards numbered to 999 are among the highlights. “Every year, when you’re looking for the best autographed rookie cards n the … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Launches 2010-11 SP Authentic Hockey

Editor’s Blog: FBI Visit, Auction Results, Topps Hobby Shop Promotion

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Chicago is perhaps the strongest collecting market in the country. That's one reason why the National Sports Collectors Convention sets up shop there about every two or three years and why the Chicago Sun-Times card show has been such a long-running staple. Heck, your editor can even remember some pretty hoppin' shows run by the Chicago Sports Collectors Association back in … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: FBI Visit, Auction Results, Topps Hobby Shop Promotion

Sun-Times Show Opens Friday

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Past meets present this weekend when the 42nd Chicago Sun-Times Sports Collectibles Convention returns to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Headline-fresh members of the Green Bay Packers will sign autographs--but so will players from deep in baseball's past.  Dealers selling the latest sports card boxes will set up alongside those who specialize in cards that date … [Read more...] about Sun-Times Show Opens Friday