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
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Spring Expo 1991 Flashback: How The Hottest Product In The Hobby Became A Punch Line
With the Toronto Spring Expo fast approaching, I wanted to go back through time and think about some memorable shows from past years. I attended by first Toronto Spring Expo in 1991. I had just started working for Canadian Sportscard Collector magazine, which in its infancy was in a newspaper format rather than a magazine format. While the show has always been very … [Read more...] about Spring Expo 1991 Flashback: How The Hottest Product In The Hobby Became A Punch Line
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: Project 2020 Update; Virtual Expo a Hot Ticket; NBA All-Star Auto Auction; King of MJ Toys
The Ted Williams and Sandy Koufax cards offered earlier this week in the Topps Project 2020 platform sold 41,407 and 43,147 copies, respectively. Those two cards are now the third and fourth highest sellers since the program started in late March. Combined with the sales of the Ken Griffey Jr and Nolan Ryan cards announced Wednesday, Topps has sold 248,360 of the on-demand … [Read more...] about Notes: Project 2020 Update; Virtual Expo a Hot Ticket; NBA All-Star Auto Auction; King of MJ Toys
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
COVID-19 Notes: NSCC Still a Go; Toronto Expo Postponed; BBCE, Auction Company Updates
Some hobby-related COVID-19 updates.... The National Sports Collectors Convention is scheduled to be underway four months from right now, and at least for now, promoters have no plans to cancel or postpone the show, which is in Atlantic City this year. That, however, is still subject to change in light of the ongoing uncertainties. "We just wanted to take a few … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Notes: NSCC Still a Go; Toronto Expo Postponed; BBCE, Auction Company Updates
Sports Card and Memorabilia Expo Names Jeremy Renaud as GM
The Sport Card & Memorabilia Expo has announced that Jeremy Renaud has been promoted to the role of General Manager. Renaud, from Windsor, Ontario, has worked with the show since 2016, working his way from an assistant to coordinator, then Assistant General Manager before being named to his new position. He’s also worked on other collectible conventions in … [Read more...] about Sports Card and Memorabilia Expo Names Jeremy Renaud as GM
50th Sports Card Expo in Toronto Next Weekend
Collectors and dealers from around the world return to Ontario next week for the 50th edition of the Sport Card & Memorabilia Expo at the Toronto International Centre. Promoter Al Sinclair says the show will be the largest in its 25-year history with about 200 dealers and 900 tables of sports cards and memorabilia along with corporate vendors offering various … [Read more...] about 50th Sports Card Expo in Toronto Next Weekend
40th Toronto Sportscard Expo Set for November
The 40th Toronto Sportscard and Memorabilia Expo is set for November 12, 13, and 14. Held at the International Expo Center, the show brings dealers from all over North America and collectors from literally all over the world to Toronto for three days of buying, selling and autographs. The show is a bit of a throwback in that attendance is usually so good dealers need help … [Read more...] about 40th Toronto Sportscard Expo Set for November