Heading to the National Sports Collectors Convention

In Chicago this year.

The 40th National Sports Collectors Convention (The National) is returning to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, July 31 - August 4, 2019. The National is an annual gathering of sports fans, collectors, dealers and other groups interested in collecting trading cards, autographs and other vintage and current memorabilia.

Open to the public, the convention center will be transformed into a collector's paradise utilizing over 400,000 square feet, including 650 high profile exhibitors from around the country who will be buying, selling and trading sought after sports and entertainment collectibles. Children 12 and under get in FREE all week!
 
“The National Sports Collectors Convention is the sports and entertainment industry’s largest collectibles annual premier event.” said John Broggi NSCC Promoter. “We are excited to have Chicago play host to some of the greatest sports vintage memorabilia in existence.”

High-profile corporate collectible exhibitors include; the leading signature and game-used authentication companies, collectible auction houses, appraisal companies, licensed trading card manufacturers, collectible insurance companies, collectible trade publications and national memorabilia companies.

What to expect:

The National’s TRISTAR Autograph Pavilion are approximately one-hundred (100) plus superstar athletes including; Dick Butkus, Hulk Hogan, Julius Erving, Joe Montana, Reggie Jackson, Barry Sanders, Pete Rose, Greg Maddux, Lawrence Taylor, Mariano Rivera, Bobby Hull, just to name a few. Complete listing -
www.tristarproductions.com/National/index.html

In addition, notable celebrities scheduled to appear at the National include; Rick Harrison, from History Channel’s hit TV show Pawn Stars - Sunday, 9 am – 4 pm Beckett Media Booth #670, Jeopardy Champion James Holzhauer, Friday, 1 pm Mike Berkus Stage, Graham Elliot, renowned chef, TV personality from Bravo’s hit show Top Chef – Saturday, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, at the Topps Booth and Gary Vaynerchuk from Vaynerchuk Media - Wednesday, 2 pm NSCC VIP Party.

“We are extremely excited that the 40th Annual National Sports Collectors Convention is returning to Chicago,” said Dan Berkus, NSCC Promoter / Marketing Director. “Chicago has an exceptionally strong sports tradition with very avid and knowledgeable collectors and a diversified sports fan base.”

The National Begins Run in Cleveland

Cleveland is once again the host for The National Sports Collectors Convention this year.

A ton of excitement around the show. Wednesday was just a half-day and included a big VIP Party, but Thursday, Friday and Saturday look to be huge.

NSCC Auction is Live

The National Sports Collectors Convention (NSCC), the premier showcase of the multi-billion dollar collectible industry, announced today they are teaming up with HandBid to conduct an online charitable auction, at the 39th Annual NSCC. 100% of the auction proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland (RMH).

“We are very excited the 39th National will be conducting an online auction, powered by HandBid, to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland.” said Dan Berkus, NSCC Promoter. “The opportunity to donate 100% of the auction proceeds will help make a difference in a child and their parent’s life and is a great way the NSCC and our exhibitors can give back to the community.”

The 39th NSCC Auction is now LIVE and is scheduled to close Saturday night, August 4th at 9 P.M. E.T. The Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland and HandBid will be on-site, at the show, sharing exhibitor booths # 963 and #1063 in the NSCC corporate area. Exhibitors and show attendees are encouraged to stop by and donate collectible items for the current auction and / or ask questions on how they can support the RMH of Cleveland fundraising efforts.

“The Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland is excited to team up with the National Sports Collectors Convention and HandBid to support our work with families whose children are receiving medical treatment in the Cleveland community,” said Craig Wilson, RMH Executive Director. “To broaden their support, the National has generously invited additional RMH families to attend the sports and entertainment show as their guests.”  

The 39th National Sports Collectors Convention will transform the I-X Center, August 1st – 5th, into a collector’s paradise utilizing over 400,000 square feet, 600 plus high profile exhibitors from around the country will be buying, selling and trading sought after sports and entertainment collectibles and autographed memorabilia. The National’s TRISTAR Autograph Pavilion will feature 140 plus superstar athletes and entertainers signing autographs and taking photos with sports fans.

“HandBid’s native digital mobile app provides auction bidders greater engagement with less effort and superior results.” said Jeff Porter, Founder/ HandBid CEO. “We are excited The 39th National will be utilizing our platform connecting with exhibitor and show attendees on-site to bid, via their smartphones, iPad and website, on some great signed memorabilia to benefit such an amazing charitable organization as the Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland.”

To register to bid, download the HandBid native free mobile app from iTunes or Google Play stores, search HandBid app and download it. Tap on the “get started” button and register. HandBid will text you a five (5) digit code to enter and log in. Search 39th NSCC Auction in the auction list. Tap on it and select Register when prompted and then start bidding. IPads will be available at the RMH / HandBid exhibitor booths to sign up and start bidding.

The NSCC advance VIP Packages and General Admission tickets are on sale online at www.nsccshow.com. Kids Twelve (12) and under get in FREE all week! Visit www.NSCCShow,com for more information about the show!