Boston Sports Collector’s Show This Weekend

[rand1com]

Boston Show This Weekend - Shriner’s Auditorium Wilmington, MA

Friday 12:00 - 7:00
Saturday 8:00 - 5:00
Sunday 9:00 - 3:00

Tables 63 & 64

Mostly photos, autographs, some post war graded, a few graded tobacco, a lot of interesting one of a kind pieces.

Stop by and say hello.

Randy Hartsoe

[Brownie33]

Originally Posted by rand1com

Boston Show This Weekend - Shriner’s Auditorium Wilmington, MA

Friday 12:00 - 7:00
Saturday 8:00 - 5:00
Sunday 9:00 - 3:00

Tables 63 & 64

Mostly photos, autographs, some post war graded, a few graded tobacco, a lot of interesting one of a kind pieces.

Stop by and say hello.

Randy Hartsoe

I’ll be there on Saturday! I’ll definitely stop by. Super excited for the show. It’s my absolute favorite.

[edhans]

Ed Hans and Tom Boblitt are at tables 155 and 156, in the back near the snack bar. Stop by and say hello.

[brunswickreeves]

GBSCC show at Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington Mass was amazing and well worth it. Lots of modern and equally quality vintage pre and post war, as well as memorabilia, much at respectable prices IMHO. Many choices of playing days Wagner, Ruth, Cobb, Mathewson, Johnson, Mays, Jackie, tons of T206, around a dozen 52 Topps Mick, all the greats! Can walk the floor in about 2-3 hours and then deep dive chat and make deals with very friendly sellers.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Kind of looks like the last Philly and next to last Chantilly shows that I attended. For those that have been to all three, was it pretty much the same w/same dealers? Anything/anyone amazing that was not at those other two shows? I’m sure if you looked hard enough, you could find a vintage card there at someone’s table that was valued under $1K. Must have just been these four pics that make it appear like there wasn’t a one.

I hear that Strongsville might be better than any of those. Is that correct?

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by brunswickreeves

GBSCC show at Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington Mass was amazing and well worth it. Lots of modern and equally quality vintage pre and post war, as well as memorabilia, much at respectable prices IMHO. Many choices of playing days Wagner, Ruth, Cobb, Mathewson, Johnson, Mays, Jackie, tons of T206, around a dozen 52 Topps Mick, all the greats! Can walk the floor in about 2-3 hours and then deep dive chat and make deals with very friendly sellers.

From the prices on the 52 Mantles, it looks like that dealer hasn't read the thread on prices of them coming down.

[Kutcher55]

Was there for 3 hours this afternoon. Yeah it’s not the National but it’s the best show we get in the greater Boston area every year. Lots of great stuff out there. Overall some dealers are adjusting their prices in what feels like a soft market. Others are still crazy high and out of touch with reality. One thing I heard from a local dealer is that they are charging more than ever for a table.

Also worth noting they increased the admission price from $10 to $15. That has to have at least some impact on the turnout.

Anyhoo it was a blast to be there. 3 hours isn’t enough. Wish I could go back but family obligations are not permitting. One other thing is that I wish it was a rule for dealers to list their prices on most of their merchandise. And none of this “take 50% off the price tag” nonsense. Hey pal 50% off those prices is still a massive ripoff.

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by jayshum

From the prices on the 52 Mantles, it looks like that dealer hasn't read the thread on prices of them coming down.

Must be frantic sales at those levels, since you just ask more for them next week!

Dealers similar to him are buying up many Aaron's and mantles hoping prices increase. I saw about 30 different 1954 Aaron's posted.

Also, the unpriced table pic must be memory lane. Don't even ask prices signed gehrig et al

[scooter729]

Originally Posted by edhans

Ed Hans and Tom Boblitt are at tables 155 and 156, in the back near the snack bar. Stop by and say hello.

Hey Ed - nice to meet both you and Tom today, albeit briefly!
Scott

[Vintagecatcher]

Went to the show for 2.5 hours yesterday. One of the longest lines to get in that I have ever seen, but it vanished as soon as the doors opened.

My first impression was that there was a significant decrease in prewar vintage dealers and a huge increase in Auction Houses present.

If table prices have jumped that might explan the big drop in vintage but it's a trend that has been going on for years. No shortage of new shiny dealers. Also noticed some of the larger dealers who had vintage seemed to have less than previous years.

Enjoyed chatting with Ed and finally meeting Tom in person for the first time.

Patrick

[parkplace33]

This is a big autograph show as well correct? How are the lines for the autographs?

[topcat61]

I was there all three days and had a really fun show. On Friday that line to get in the door was insane! Met a lot of great collectors and dealers this weekend and was able to knock out a number of bucket list cards - 1965 Topps Roberto Clemente, Pete Rose and Sandy Koufax and a 1951 Topps Yogi Berra. One thing that annoyed me was the lighting and that guy (whoever he was) kept eating the microphone on the PA) but the show was fun and a ton of vintage - you still had to look around and haggle for prices. Honestly though I was so immersed in scoping out cards that a UFO could have landed right next to me and I wouldn't have known. Great show hope to see everyone next year!

[Donscards]

I usually don't comment on shows, but I will on the Shriners Show--Yes, the foot traffic was down--but not bad--Collectors and Dealers are slower to pull the trigger--Something funny happened on this show (a 3 day show) Sunday was my best day in years--Usually always the slowest day--I have done the Shriners show from its inception--I think around 1987--I believe there are 5 of us left from the 1st show (Yes, I am old)--I thought I would not hit my goal for the show but Sunday put me well over I sold a PC796 Cobb/Wagner --Goudey Ruth--Babe Ruth Check-Gehrig Exhibit--41 Playball DiMaggio and cards from the 50's and 60's---My T206 cards were slow as where my T3's and CJ's which are pricey and more geared for the National. But overall I was pleased with the show. Always Great to see Friends and Dealers. Still a Wonderful Hobby (Business)--See you at the next show. Don

[brunswickreeves]

Originally Posted by Donscards

I usually don't comment on shows, but I will on the Shriners Show--Yes, the foot traffic was down--but not bad--Collectors and Dealers are slower to pull the trigger--Something funny happened on this show (a 3 day show) Sunday was my best day in years--Usually always the slowest day--I have done the Shriners show from its inception--I think around 1987--I believe there are 5 of us left from the 1st show (Yes, I am old)--I thought I would not hit my goal for the show but Sunday put me well over I sold a PC796 Cobb/Wagner --Goudey Ruth--Babe Ruth Check-Gehrig Exhibit--41 Playball DiMaggio and cards from the 50's and 60's---My T206 cards were slow as where my T3's and CJ's which are pricey and more geared for the National. But overall I was pleased with the show. Always Great to see Friends and Dealers. Still a Wonderful Hobby (Business)--See you at the next show. Don

Don-it was great to meet you in person after frequenting your namesake card shop in Portland decades ago. I’m thrilled you did great at the show, you had some wonderful pieces. It was my 1st time attending and I got a lot out of it (the chicken in the GF wrap was delicious a close 2nd to trading up for a dream card ).

[edhans]

The GBSCC show is one of my favorites. As others have observed, the foot traffic may have been a little light compared to prior years. Sales were good; not great. It was a pleasure to have Tom with me and getting to meet new folks and reconnect with old friends.

The food is hands down the best at any show I've ever attended.

Best part for me is getting to spend some time with my grandsons in Framingham.