Rich’s Ramblings: Quiet Day Behind the Table
As some of you know, I’ve been setting up at the local Dallas Card Show for about the past year. Having had a successful run at that show, but not seeing any new show set up on their website, a friend...
View ArticleLeBron’s First Cards as Cav Returnee to Debut in Cleveland
LeBron James' first 2014 basketball cards picturing him in a Cleveland uniform will be part of a special set given out at the National Convention.
View ArticleDirector: Reasons for NSCC’s Shorter Circuit are Many
In Part 2 of our chat with NSCC Director Mike Berkus, topics include dealers, promotion and why bringing the show to other cities has proven difficult.
View ArticleVintage Buy of the Week: The National
There is plenty of activity on the floor of the National before the public gets inside.
View ArticleBound for National Sports Collectors Convention? A Little Advice
Some tips for having a fun and productive time at the National Sports Collectors Convention.
View ArticleDedicated Collector Travels Nearly 10,000 Miles to NSCC
Vince Bellier's annual winter vacation means a stop at the National Sports Collectors Convention. Wait... 'winter' vacation?
View Article14-Year-Old Girl Loves Vintage Cards
A love of sports has turned into a love of old baseball cards for a 14-year-old Ohio girl, who has already built an impressive collection.
View ArticleSimmons and Browne at the National
Grantland editor Bill Simmons returned to the National Sports Collectors Convention--this time with writer Robert Browne.
View ArticleCurrent, Former Stars Set to Sign Autographs at Chicago Show
The former Chicago Sun-Times Show returns this month when dozens of autograph guests join hundreds of dealers for the Fanatics Authentic Sports Spectacular.
View ArticleRamblings: Where to Hold the National
The past, present and future of the National Sports Collectors Convention always includes discussion of show sites but it's not as easy as it seems.
View ArticleChristy Mathewson Multi-Signed 1905 World Series Bat at Auction
Christy Mathewson Multi-Signed 1905 World Series Bat at Auction
View ArticleRamblings: NSCC Follow Up
Rich follows up his column about show cities for the National Sports Collectors Convention.
View ArticleHeritage Auction Has Chicago Flair, PSA 8 Mantle
Memorabilia of Chicago icons and this 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle, are generating plenty of interest at Heritage Auctions' Summer Platinum Night.
View ArticleMemory Lane Offers Chance to Hold Babe Ruth Bat
Fans and collectors will get a chance to hold a valuable piece of lumber once wielded by Babe Ruth at the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago.
View Article‘Evolution of Baseball Cards’ Posters Free at NSCC
PSA chronicles the evolution of popular baseball card sets in its newest poster giveaway at the National Sports Collectors Convention.
View ArticleMile High to Give Away 1952 Topps Mantle at NSCC
Consign during the National and you might leave Chicago with one of the most popular cards ever made.
View ArticleRamblings: National Promos Good for Business
Whether it's a contest, free cards or free coffee, there's nothing wrong with enticing business at the National, your local show or even your shop.
View ArticlePanini Plans Redemption Trade-In, Kids Breaks at NSCC
Collectors with redemption cards from Panini can again trade them in for something else at the National. The company also plans free box breaks for kids.
View ArticleNational Proves There’s Still Nothing Like a Big Show
The National Sports Collectors Convention makes you wonder if collectors are hankering for a few more big events.
View ArticleRamblings: My National Journey Resumes
National Eve has Rich Klein recalling the past and looking forward to his 2015 experience.
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