Get Your 2018 NSCC T-Shirts Now

Thousands if not millions of packs will be ripped open during the 2018 National Sports Collectors Convention that takes place 8/1-8/5 in Cleveland.  Will you be wearing the right attire when that pull of a lifetime comes along?  I’m happy to announce (4) new t-shirts that commemorate the National this year.  They’ve got one for baseball, football, basketball, and hockey.  According to the National, these will only be sold online.  As of this writing, using discount code “CLEVELAND” at checkout will get you $5.00 off your order.

I’ve already got my order in!!!

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Glebe Wraps Up Their 1st Sports Sculpted Sketch Card

Collectors are itching for something new.  You can feel it in the air.  Finding growth within this industry today has become quite difficult.  It needs a shakeup.  But yet, there is nothing more exciting than pulling a big “hit” from a nice box of cards.

In February I blogged about these really cool looking Sculpted Sketch Cards by Glebe.  At the time they were making them for comic book and movie characters.  Recently they wrapped up their first sports related Sculpted Sketch Card.  This Michael Jordan Sculpted Sketch Card was recently finished for a private collector.

These pieces look so awesome, and make unique additions to any collection.  From the moment I saw them, I knew it wouldn’t take long until sports collectors would want them.  I believe its only a matter of time until they strike a deal with a card manufacturer.

What famous sports scenes would you like to see done like this?  Babe Ruth’s “called shot” with the bat coming right off the card would be neat.

Be sure to follow Glebe on Twitter and Facebook to keep up-to-date on their latest artwork.

Top Moments From The National Sports Collectors Convention

I consider myself very lucky.  I’ve been able to attend six National Sports Collectors Conventions, with a seventh on the way.  There are lots of collectors who never get the opportunity to attend a single one.  The National Sports Collectors Convention is the largest gathering of collectors, dealers, and other various industry figures.  Its a time to see incredible artifacts, rare cards, and an opportunity to have your voice heard about any questions and/or concerns you may have about a certain topic.  You also get to meet some really great people.

Half of the NSCCs I’ve been to were held in Cleveland, OH.  Two were in Baltimore, MD and another in Atlantic City, NJ.  Although Chicago, IL seems to get the best turnout, I don’t plan on ever attending a show there.  My favorite location is Cleveland.  Its not in the city, and I don’t waste much power in my wheelchair going from the hotel/parking garage to the convention center.  We’ve always found a space near the entrance, and walked right in.

Cleveland seems to be my luckiest spot.  I think it has a lot to do with my lucky Burger King.  Each time I’ve attended the NSCC in Cleveland, I’ve stopped for lunch at Burger King on the way.  Every time I’ve done this, something really cool happens to me during the show.  I won’t say where this specific Burger King is located, but its one of their 15,000+ restaurants.

The 39th National returns to Cleveland Aug. 1-5 this year.  It will be held at the good old I-X Center.  Tickets go on sale next month.

My first trip to the National – 2007.  Four months before starting Sports Card Info.

During the ’07 National, I purchased a pack of 2007 Topps Triple Threads Baseball from D & A Card World.  I ended up pulling this Tom Seaver/Roger Clemens/Doc Gooden Triple Relic Auto #’ed 1/1.

A friend of a friend got me behind the autograph curtain in 2009.  I got to meet seven Heisman Trophy winners – Ron Dayne, Billy Sims, Eric Crouch, Gino Torretta, Jason White, Mike Rozier & Steve Owens.

While participating in the Upper Deck wrapper redemption program in 2014, I pulled this Jack Nicklaus ’14 UD SP Game-Used Edition Inked Fabrics Auto Shirt #’ed/10.

Jim Thome doesn’t attend many autograph signings.  In 2014 he was in town because the Indians were unveiling a statue of him, and he made his way over to the National.  Lots of media was around him while he signed autographs, making it a little difficult to get a quick picture.  I probably should’ve purchased a photo ticket too.  Nonetheless his autograph looks great on my bat.

Ran into legendary sports artist Monty Sheldon in Cleveland, 2014.  Famous for his Artballs and work on various Topps products.

Getting up close with museum quality relics like this Babe Ruth bat from the 1930’s is another great element of the show.  Memory Lane Auctions allows collectors to do this a lot – Atlantic City, 2016.

You’d be surprised what you can find – Atlantic City, 2016.

Card of the Day: Doug Harvey 1988 T & M Sports Umpires #1

Sports Card Info Celebrates 10 Years!

On this date in 2007 Sports Card Info was born.  Blogs pertaining to sports cards were really taking off at that time.  While some are still around, many have burned out.  But Sports Card Info continues to move forward.

I’d like to thank everyone who takes time to visit each day.  As a token of my appreciation, I’ve got some 10th anniversary contests in the works.  Be sure to keep an eye out for them.

In the meantime, leave a comment on this post with a valid e-mail address by 11:59 p.m. EST on 12/27/17 for your chance to win an official Sports Card Info collectible pin.  Only (150) pins have been made.  That’s not a lot when it comes to pins.  I’ll announce who the winner is in the comment section on 12/28/17 and contact them by e-mail.  Good luck!!!

Sports Card Info T-Shirts!

One of the cooler Christmas gifts I got are a few new custom made t-shirts with “Sports Card Info” on them.  They match my pins.  Its a $10 billion brand, and the greatest thing to happen in the last 500 years 🙂

39th Ephrata Lions Club’s Sports Card Show To Feature Hall Of Fame Infielder Tony Perez

I haven’t attended the Ephrata Lions Club Sports Card Show since 2015.  Not because I couldn’t, but because their autograph guests were people I already had signatures from – Jim Palmer and Brooks Robinson.  Their next show is scheduled for March 24, 2018 and will feature Baseball Hall Of Famer Tony Perez.  I don’t have Perez on any of my bats, so I’ve put the show on my schedule.  If you’re in the area, I highly recommend checking it out.  Dealer tables usually take up a couple of basketball courts.  Lots of Phillies, Eagles, and Steelers items.  For more information, please check out their website.

This show has been around for 39 years.  Not many have been able to continue for that long.  I might even take some Sports Card Info pins to hand out.