Ohio Sports Collector Convention in Strongsville - Worth the drive?

[Moonlight Graham]

I live near that area and Dave is right-it is THE SHOW to go to in this area. Lots of vintage cards! I always walk away with a great deal or two every year.
Joe

[Rob D.]

It's a fairly small show -- especially compared to the good old days -- but I drive 2 hours every year and think it is well worth it.

[Jewish-collector]

I loved the old Strongsville show. Back in the late 1990's, I used to go to this show all the time. It was smaller than the Ft. Washington (Philly) show, but was just as good !!!

[bsuttonosu]

Last year seemed a little smaller than the prior years to me but I go every year and always find it to be a fun show. Lots of vintage...maybe not as much per-war as post-war. But an overall good show and well worth the drive if you're somewhat close.

[Rob D.]

The Base Ball Bats card was a Strongsville purchase last year. The pin is from two years ago. Three years ago I didn't go until Sunday but still got a group of eight Van Patrick postcards, including a Bob Lemon.

[tothrk]

I've been to this many times over the years and I think it is still worth the drive. I would suggest that anybody driving a couple hours most definately go on Saturday as most dealers vacate early on Sunday.

[markf31]

Seems I will be making the trip from all the positive feedback. I see that it starts at Noon on Friday, Are all the dealers usually set up by mid-afternoon on Friday? Or would Saturday be the better choice?

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by tothrk

I've been to this many times over the years and I think it is still worth the drive. I would suggest that anybody driving a couple hours most definately go on Saturday as most dealers vacate early on Sunday.

Agreed. I can usually only make it on Sundays, and the tables definitely start to thin out.