Any good card shows in NJ?

jsanz

I just moved back to Central NJ and I was wondering if anyone goes to any card shows. I am thinking as a buyer and maybe eventually setting up a table as a seller. I see a few regular shows in the show listings online. Thanks for the feedback.

mikelowell25

Yes, it is called the National and it was three weeks ago

jsanz

Haha, you got me on that one.

Ironmanfan

You may want to consider setting up/visting at the Hunt shows (aka The Philly Show) in Valley Forge PA, which isn't that far and the next show is 09/23-09/25



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raykasa

Can you define "good" for me? there are essentially three, one day shows in NJ; each with their positives and negatives. If you are looking for high quality graded material = its slim pickings. They are monthly show with big followings but not by any stretch a national show.

jsanz

You kind of nailed it. The one day shows. Which three are you referring to? Im not sure how I define good. I guess shows that are held on a regular basis that are well attended with some quality dealers. I was hoping for some high quality graded but you already answered that question.

WillBBC

Do they still do that Tuesday nighter in Parsippany? That was my jam growing up.

raykasa

I'll list in alpha so that no promoter can take offense: First is the monthly Bordentown Show at the Ramada Inn on Rt.130 in Bordentown- always on Sunday. From November thru January it runs twice a month- which kills the show IMHO. It's highly attended and really speaks to the south jersey crowd of collectors. Raw vintage and new stuff abound as well as the latest wax being available. $2.00 admission. Next is Colt's Neck Fire House #2 on Conover Rd, off Rt. 34 in Colt's Neck. This monthly Sunday show was formerly at Holmdel and should not be confused with the horrible Colt's Neck coin and card show held on Saturday (usually about 4 dealers...sad). Free admission but lately dealer turnout during the summer is small. Worth checking out if in the area. Finally, is Garfield's Boys and Girls Club show in Garfield. This is held usually twice a month (sometimes 3 times!) and is for the north Jersey and N.Y> collectors. Because of multiple shows- dealers seem to change a lot...

Parsippany is a memory...Toms River is not worth the gas...and Saint Ann's Church in Raritan (twice a year) is a hit or miss...

For what you are looking for you gotta run the national show circuit, the likes of Valley Forge, Pa., White Plains, NY, Chantilly, VA., the National, Shriner's in Boston, etc.

Sorry. I Didn't mean to turn you off these shows...just telling it like it is...

NJ80sBBC

Thanks for the info! I had no idea that they did shows in Central NJ anymore. I live right off 34 about 8 miles away from Colts Neck. Will swing by in the Fall.

swartz1

Years ago there was a show in the Bordentown area, not sure if still goes on?

dtkk49a

I believe there is still a card show in Parsippany, NJ once a month.

QUITCRAB

Long Island always has a show if you feel like making the ride through NYC ....Hofstra University and Plainview Holiday inn...check out JP Sports website.. Google "baseball card show long Island"
See you there.. Scott

jsanz

Thanks for the info all. Raykasa that is exactly the kind of feedback I was hoping for. Anybody else frequent these shows?