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Anyone Ever Attend the Hofstra Long Island Card Show?

cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
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Has anyone attended any card shows at Hofstra University on Long Island? If so, is there a large selection of unopened baseball card material to make attending worth it?

I concentrate mostly on the 1970's particularly 1973 through 1978 rack and cello packs.

Thanks for your time,

Mike
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."

"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.

Comments

  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wow Mike - hadn't thought of Hofstra in a while.

    When I was stationed at Ft Hamilton, I attended the show.

    I can't answer your question but it was fun thinking about the show - I remember Mantle signing there one year and I got there just after they sold out!

    One year, Mr Mint was sitting all by himself and no one was paying any attention to him - I almost felt sorry for him....well maybe not.

    I always found some good stuff there - Joe Esposito of B & E and David Festburg were two favorites of mine.

    Good luck if ya choose to go - looking forward to a post if ya find something!
    Mike
  • handymanhandyman Posts: 5,394 ✭✭✭✭✭
    not sure but they didnt win the +8 spread the other day. They pushed. But I have never been to the show.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Wow Mike - hadn't thought of Hofstra in a while.

    When I was stationed at Ft Hamilton, I attended the show.

    I can't answer your question but it was fun thinking about the show - I remember Mantle signing there one year and I got there just after they sold out!

    One year, Mr Mint was sitting all by himself and no one was paying any attention to him - I almost felt sorry for him....well maybe not.

    I always found some good stuff there - Joe Esposito of B & E and David Festburg were two favorites of mine.

    Good luck if ya choose to go - looking forward to a post if ya find something! >>



    I have a few more cards coming in the mail that I will post. One is the Mets team card for my 1970 set. Glad I could bring back some fond memories.
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

    Collecting:
    Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>not sure but they didnt win the +8 spread the other day. They pushed. But I have never been to the show. >>



    There is always St. John's...basketball, not the show.
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

    Collecting:
    Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭
    White Plains is better Mike.

    but Hofstra is much closer to home
    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
    WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
  • 72skywalker72skywalker Posts: 1,545 ✭✭✭
    We will be going to the show this April.
    Collecting Yankees and vintage Star Wars
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>We will be going to the show this April. >>



    Can you let me know if they have any dealers selling vintage 1970's rack and cello packs? It would be greatly appreciated.
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

    Collecting:
    Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
  • dzolotdzolot Posts: 174 ✭✭
    I go to white plains and hofstra whenever I can. I think they are both very good shows, although I agree that WP is better. With that being said, if Hofstra is not too much of a hassle to get to, it is DEFINITELY worth going. don't know specifically what they have in terms of sealed 70's packs though. If anyone else is going to either a WP or hofstra show and wants to meet up, let me know!!
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    http://www.youtube.com/user/dzolot

    Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoyed!!

    - I would encourage all collectors to post a video of their collection - I have found it to be a very rewarding way to share my sports cards!!
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