It had been three years since the last Sport Card and Memorabilia Spring Expo in Toronto, but the general consensus was that it was worth the wait. The show, commonly referred to in the hobby as ‘Canada’s National’, had been postponed in 2020 due to COVID-19 and moved to a virtual format. Having collectors and dealers back in person at the International Centre near the … [Read more...] about Jagr, Hull, Team Canada ’72 Stars Highlight Toronto Spring Expo
Toronto Expo
Like NSCC, 1991 Toronto Expo Was Buzzing
While the collecting world is anticipating this weekend’s Fall Sport Card and Memorabilia Expo in Toronto, the excitement of the first in person Fall Expo since 2019 is overshadowing the 30th anniversary of the first Expo. In 1991, the hobby exploded, and the sports collectibles industry grew to something no one anticipated. Just a few short months before that first show, … [Read more...] about Like NSCC, 1991 Toronto Expo Was Buzzing
2 Major Shows Canceled; Promoters Team Up for Virtual Expo in November
Both the Sport Card & Memorabilia Expo in Canada and the Chicago Sports Spectaclar have canceled their in-person shows originally scheduled for November. The move doesn’t come as a surprise with local orders on public gatherings still in place across much of North America, but the promoters of each show are teaming up to host a single, virtual event … [Read more...] about 2 Major Shows Canceled; Promoters Team Up for Virtual Expo in November
Notes: Hobby Hot Down Under, Too; Virtual Expo Wrap; Panini’s ‘Welcome Back’ Kit
The sports card market isn’t just enjoying a boom period in North America. The Sunday Age in Australia spoke with some hobby shop owners and others there about the hot market in basketball, football, baseball and Australian Rules Football. The first Virtual Sport Card Expo is in the books. Promoter Steve Menzies put the two-day event together as an online … [Read more...] about Notes: Hobby Hot Down Under, Too; Virtual Expo Wrap; Panini’s ‘Welcome Back’ Kit
2020 Spring Sport Card Expo Is On…line
Organizers of one of the Sport Card Expo in Toronto haven’t given up on their annual spring show. They’re taking it virtual. Traditionally one of the hobby’s largest events with over 200 exhibitors occupying 100,000 square-feet of space at the International Centre, the May edition of the bi-annual show was cancelled in the wake of COVID-19. Expo President Steve … [Read more...] about 2020 Spring Sport Card Expo Is On…line
2012 Toronto Sports Card Fall Expo
[View the story "2012 Toronto Fall Expo" on Storify]2012 Toronto Fall ExpoIt's one of North America's biggest and best shows, but many Americans have never been to the Toronto Expo. Held in the spring and fall, the show draws collectors and dealers by the thousands. Here are a few posts from around the web as the show wraps up for 2012.Storified by Sports Collector · … [Read more...] about 2012 Toronto Sports Card Fall Expo
Vintage Hockey Card Dealer Bullish on Market
You can't miss Len Pottie and his Platinum Promotions booth at any of the larger shows. It's the one with a wall of vintage hockey cards staring down at you. Pottie has been coming to the Chicago Sun-Times show for about 12 or 13 years. Flying is out of the question since 9/11. Carrying about $300,000 in merchandise won't work now that suitcases can no longer be locked, so … [Read more...] about Vintage Hockey Card Dealer Bullish on Market