Just in case anyone else here wants to go to a show

rexvos

I am doing a small one in Texarkana this Saturday. Not sure if that is driving distance for anyone else here but why not give the opportunity

hyperchipper09

"And there's beer in Texarkana
And we'll bring it back no matter what it takes"

Too far for me w/out a Firebird but I did watch Smokey and the Bandit for the umpteenth time couple days back

billwaltonsbeard

I'd love to go.......but I'll be playing craps at Winstar all weekend

GDM67

For anyone too young to have seen him, Billy Sims was a star. Absent injuries, he'd have been the third of the Roaring 20s in Canton.

coolstanley

Loved watching Billy in the early 80's for the Lions. He was awesome.

Historicalwood71

Would love to attend. We need more shows in the south. Someone please host in South Carolina one weekend. We have a beautiful atmosphere

Ahmanfan

What’s the price on sims? Free? Would be helpful for the flyer

MantleMarisFordBerra

@Historicalwood71 said:
We need more shows in the south.

I’m going to this one in Tampa first weekend of September: https://collectors-con.com/

rexvos

@Ahmanfan said:
What’s the price on sims? Free? Would be helpful for the flyer

He was not free, but not much if I remember correctly. There was another flyer with a price if I recall correctly

Historicalwood71

@MantleMarisFordBerra said:

@Historicalwood71 said:
We need more shows in the south.

I’m going to this one in Tampa first weekend of September: https://collectors-con.com/

Wow thanks!!!! I wonder if psa will grade on site 😂. thanks for the information!!! Not to far from me. Hopefully a lot of cards!

shawther

That one in Tamps seems to be a little expensive. Is that a normal cost to be a seller at a show? I assumed it would’ve been cheaper. If anyone ends up going, let us know how it goes.

rexvos

The show was a major let down. I lucked out because I was able to pick up some stuff I needed. Only problem is I want to grade some of it. Well as long as I can make it to 2025 I should have my pickups slabbed by then.

maddux69

Tables for the Tampa show do look to be on the high side. It isn't the National by any means, so I am not sure what to make of it. The "team" on the website gave me a laugh, especially the handlebar moustache. I can never take someone seriously when I see such!

blurryface

did they ever lock wander down? i heard some rumblings amongst all the redbeard chatter last week but never saw anything definitive.

MantleMarisFordBerra

Yeah, Wander is in. > @blurryface said:

did they ever lock wander down? i heard some rumblings amongst all the redbeard chatter last week but never saw anything definitive.

Yeah, he'll be there. This is from their site:
All items come with a FREE Professional Sports Authenticator - PSA certification)
$130 baseball/flat/card/batting glove
$180 Jersey/bat/cleat/fieldingglove/art
$50 for inscriptions (4 words or less)
$50 quick selfie (device provided by customer)

there is mail in options, please visit website for more details

FYI I am not a part of this show in anyway, just happy to take my son to a cool event. Hoping to see some quality vintage.

Tabe

Man, it would be awesome to get meet Billy Sims and get his autograph. I'm a lifelong Lions fan, loved watching him play.

rexvos

@Tabe said:
Man, it would be awesome to get meet Billy Sims and get his autograph. I'm a lifelong Lions fan, loved watching him play.

The show was a dud, but it was so slow I walked up to Billy and talked to him for a bit. I already had his 81 Topps RC signed and happened to have it with me. I showed it to him and he said that is back when he had a concussion proof hairdo. He also said the biggest honor he had was Barry Sanders getting his number 20. He went on about him for a bit and said if he could have stayed healthy he could have been the 3rd Lion wearing 20 in the HOF. (I completely agree)

rexvos

Doing this one next month as well

If anyone here wants anything signed let me know

DBesse27

@rexvos said:

@Tabe said:
Man, it would be awesome to get meet Billy Sims and get his autograph. I'm a lifelong Lions fan, loved watching him play.

The show was a dud, but it was so slow I walked up to Billy and talked to him for a bit. I already had his 81 Topps RC signed and happened to have it with me. I showed it to him and he said that is back when he had a concussion proof hairdo. He also said the biggest honor he had was Barry Sanders getting his number 20. He went on about him for a bit and said if he could have stayed healthy he could have been the 3rd Lion wearing 20 in the HOF. (I completely agree)

I met Sims at a card show in Mass last month. He was very outgoing and humble, truly a terrific conversation. I had him sign his 81 RC that day too, but I haven’t gotten around to scanning it yet.