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The National Sports Collectors Convention
The National Sports Collectors Convention: A Legacy of Collecting Excellence. The National Sports Collectors Convention stands as an annual rendezvous for collectors, dealers, and all enthusiasts passionate about trading cards, autographs, and related memorabilia. In 1980, a small group of collectors convened in a modest hotel ballroom at the Los Angeles International Airport Marriott, marking the inaugural National Sports Collectors Convention.
Since those humble beginnings, The National has evolved into an extravagant, once-a-year event, now recognized as the premier showcase in the collectibles industry.To ensure the participation of collectors and exhibitors from across the nation, the founders made a visionary decision—the event would travel to different locations. Early Nationals found homes in St. Louis, Chicago, Detroit, and the New York metropolitan area, creating a dynamic and inclusive tradition that continues to captivate
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The National Sports Collectors Convention: A Legacy of Collecting Excellence
The National Sports Collectors Convention stands as an annual rendezvous for collectors, dealers, and all enthusiasts passionate about trading cards, autographs, and related memorabilia.
In 1980, a small group of collectors convened in a modest hotel ballroom at the Los Angeles International Airport Marriott, marking the inaugural National Sports Collectors Convention. Since those humble beginnings, The National has evolved into an extravagant, once-a-year event, now recognized as the premier showcase in the collectibles industry.
To ensure the participation of collectors and exhibitors from across the nation, the founders made a visionary decision—the event would travel to different locations. Early Nationals found homes in St. Louis, Chicago, Detroit, and the New York metropolitan area, creating a dynamic and inclusive tradition that continues to captivate collectors nationwide.