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Scenes from the Show … Before The National begins (and more)

Scenes from the Show … Before The National begins (and more)

This entry was posted on July 25, 2017 by BlowoutBuzz.

The BlowoutCards.com booth -- awaiting the National Sports Collectors Convention crowds.

The calm before the storm is here.

On-floor preparation for this year’s National Sports Collectors Convention is nearing its finale as the booths fill up inside the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. What you see here is the view of what will become Booth No. 854, the home of BlowoutCards.com for the show, which begins Wednesday evening and runs through Sunday evening.

But that’s not the only early scene seen so far …

The BlowoutCards.com booth -- before the unloading of product.

Just getting to the show is part of the show-going adventure, whether you’re a dealer or a collector and you can see a few highlights (or mishaps) from those heading to Illinois in our just-starting gallery below, which will update through Wednesday. After that, we'll compile new galleries daily.

Should your travel photo be seen here? Tag @BlowoutBuzz on Twitter and Buzz will add it … if it’s tasteful, err, worthy.

: Via @slmsolo … Checked in @ Wrigley Field for the #whitesox vs #cubs game.

: Via @yankeefanpa … daddy daughter road trip from PA to #NSCC17 begins now!

: Via @checkoutmycards — the obligatory Wrigley visit.

: Via @MelRises … My navigator and wing man lol #NSCC17

: Via @richlayton42 … Wrigley Field

: Via @csbjewlz … FINALLY on the road! @nsccshow here we come! #NSCC17

: Via @csbjewlz … So many wind turbines!!! Must me getting close to the Windy City ? #NSCC17 @nsccshow Roadtrip!

: Via @PristineAuction … Hope to see you all at The National! Come by booth #674 for a free LE T-Shirt & get into our free daily raffle #NSCC17 #PRISTINEauction

: Via @slmsolo … Wrigley is gorgeous!! Go Cubs

: Via @dalsubfan … Cubs At Wrigley with son. Should be well done by 3rd inning #broiler

: Via @tristar1

: Via @cardgrader … Clothes are packed. Now each loupe gets packed into their own little suitcases. #NSCC17

: Via @Another__Castle … Making progress on the #laundry… Realizing I have too many #hobby t-shirts #NSCC17 here I come 🙂

: From @TalesfromtheAFL … Leaving for #NSCC17 tonight. Wonder what I will come home with to put in here? #AFL #cardgeek #chargershistory

: Via @JaspysHobbyland … @TenBuckBreaks is off to a hot start at #NSCC17! @Topps Tier One Bat Barrel Auto of Roberto Alomar!

: Via @BossHardy202: Just stopped at @tpsportscardsOH and ripped a few packs. Plus, got an Archibald card to get signed!! #Clutch #NSCC17

: Via @HuntAuctions … Visit us at the @nsccshow this weekend!

: The BlowoutCards.com booth — before

: The BlowoutCards.com booth filling up

: The BlowoutCards.com booth — filling up

: The BlowoutCards.com booth — complete

: The BlowoutCards.com booth — get your trolls here

: The BlowoutCards.com booth

: The BlowoutCards.com booth

: The BlowoutCards.com booth

: Via @georgenadeau .. Stop by @Cryptozoic table in GTS Distribution Breaker’s Lounge at #NSCC17 in Chicago July 26-30

: Via @RbiCru7 … Just a gathering of some old and new friends at @GiordanosPizza in Chicago. @nsccshow starts tomorrow. #nscc17

: Via @checkoutmycards — the home of the show

: Via @TalesfromtheAFL … About to get my geek on #NSCC17

: Via @SpartyHawkCache … Arriving into Chicago via Kansas City to attend our 1st @nsccshow! Hello #ChiTown! #NSCC17

: Via @csbjewlz … Always the first stop! @GiordanosPizza is a MUST – mmmmmm pizza! ??? #NSCC17

: Via @TRISTAR1 … It’s finally here! It’s not too late to purchase your tickets to the #TRISTARAutographPavilion at @nsccshow.

: Via @blowoutcards … Visiting the @nsccshow tweet a pic of yourself at our booth 854 with our banner and you may win prizes!

: Via @yankeefanpa … we made it! #NSCC17

: Via @PristineAuction … If you’re at The National in Chicago this week, be sure to stop by booth #674 and say hi. Grab a free limited edition T-Shirt! #NSCC17

: Via @Topps … Setting up @nsccshow. Stop by the Topps booth 870! #NSCC17

: Via @autographcard … We’re booth #1042, under the “Aisle 1000” sign. Stop by and say hello! #NSCC17

: Via @nsccshow … @Topps #VIP party is in less than a 1 hour get down here to meet @JoseCanseco @RonDuguay10 and Nate Archibald #NSCC17

: Via @yanxchick … Next to the @Topps booth, @stevenwalden is creating 3D art. Can’t wait to see the finale. #NSCC17

: Via @SpartyHawkCache … Ahhhh …. ahhhh … the Mother of all Card, Collectibles & Memorabilia Conventions – @nsccshow! T-minus 1HR until @Topps VIP Party! #NSCC17

: Via @csbjewlz … Kicking off the 2017 @nsccshow with the @Topps VIP Party – still almost an hour away & already a crowd! #NSCC17

: Via @SportsCardShows … Crowd gathering for the Topps VIP party. #NSCC17

: Via @blowoutcards … @jrcx662 golden ticket!! Get yours with case purchase booth 854 #NSCC17

: Via @collectsuperproducts (instagram)

: Via @ShawnnBittorie … Let the fun begin!! #nscc17

: Via @CheckOutMyCards … Come get them!

: Via @PSAcard … ‘Member that time it was super easy to earn a free trading card at the PSA booth during #nscc17 @nsccshow …

: Via @Number5TypeCard … First hit of the show, 1933 Goudey Boy Scouts #1: “A Scout Is Courteous” #NSCC17

: Via @csbjewlz … The line for the @JoseCanseco auto at the @nsccshow @Topps VIP Party is insane!!! #NSCC17

: Via @yanxchick … Kicking off the @nsccshow with the #Topps VIP Party. #NSCC17

: Via @cardgrader … During a rare trip to the bathroom, I scored new Victor Starffin cards for the collection. Now its back to grading. #NSCC17

: Via @RbiCru7 … 1st pick up of the #nscc17 is thanks to @TCarpenter94 today. We will be wheeling and dealing at booths 261/263/360/362 all week long!

: Via @KelSchroy75 … The @Topps crew giving away some prizes @nsccshow VIP reception #NSCC17

: Via Reed Kasaoka, Baseball Card Exchange

: Via Reed Kasaoka, Baseball Card Exchange

: Via @csbjewlz … @JoseCanseco has arrived to sign at the @nsccshow @Topps VIP Party! #NSCC17

: Via @BurbankCards Getting started quickly in Chicago #nscc17 #burbank #cards

: Via @SportSecurities … #NSCC17 just got Canseco to sign a ball!

: Via @Topps … Starting to line up for the box redemption program. Starts at 4 pm. #NSCC17

: Via @SteinerAuctions … If you’re at #NSCC17, don’t forget to visit us at Booth 682. We brought some of our best items from our Mid-Summer Classic auction with us!

: Via @SteinerAuctions … If you’re at #NSCC17, don’t forget to visit us at Booth 682. We brought some of our best items from our Mid-Summer Classic auction with us!

: Via @SteinerAuctions … If you’re at #NSCC17, don’t forget to visit us at Booth 682. We brought some of our best items from our Mid-Summer Classic auction with us!

: Via @SteinerAuctions … If you’re at #NSCC17, don’t forget to visit us at Booth 682. We brought some of our best items from our Mid-Summer Classic auction with us!

: Via @PristineAuction … First National giveaway tonight at 7pm. #DevinBooker signed jersey with JSA Witness COA. Come by booth #674 to enter for free! #nscc17

: Via @basecardhero … Overwhelming for sure and it isn’t even in full swing. ? #NSCC17

: Via @basecardhero … Overwhelming for sure and it isn’t even in full swing. ? #NSCC17

: Via @Onyx_Authentic … Ready for the 2017 Platinum Elite release tomorrow? #NSCC17

: Via @PaniniAmerica … It’s time, Chicago. #NSCC17 #WhoDoYouCollect

: Via @topps … Wrapper redemption is ? … Jeter auto 1/1 #NSCC17

: Via @topps … Wrapper redemption is ? … Jeter auto 1/1 #NSCC17

: Via @justpamg … Box wars !! @PaniniAmerica good luck!!! #NSCC17

: Via @paniniamerica … The first box war of the weekend is underway! 2017 Certified Football. Let’s Go. #NSCC17 #WhoDoYouCollect

: Via @SCUncensored … This is pretty cool – buy a case @blowoutcards and get a golden ticket pack. Could have a VIP party ticket inside.

: Via @PaniniAmerica … The first Box Wars winner scored a #NSCC17 Black Box Devin Booker 1-of-1! #WhoDoYouCollect

: Via @baseballzoch … The same…. But not…

: Via @UpperDeckSports … Lines suck at the National Convention! Open Upper Deck product in comfort in our Breaker Lounge at the #NSCC17!

: Via @SpartyHawkCache … Some new ink for our PC @RonDuguay10, @JoseCanseco & “Tiny” Archibald! Mission accomplished in Phase I autograph redemption! #NSCC17

: Via @SpartyHawkCache … Some new ink for our PC @RonDuguay10, @JoseCanseco & “Tiny” Archibald! Mission accomplished in Phase I autograph redemption! #NSCC17

: Via @SpartyHawkCache … Some new ink for our PC @RonDuguay10, @JoseCanseco & “Tiny” Archibald! Mission accomplished in Phase I autograph redemption! #NSCC17

: Via @PaniniAmerica … Wrapper redemption line is ??!#NSCC17

: Via @PaniniAmerica … This would be the back of the line! Everyone wants those silver packs. #NSCC17

: Via @Lelandsdotcom … Come down and see all the great stuff on display!! Paying cash and taking consignment

: Via @PaniniAmerica Not to be outdone, the redemption trade-up line is also hopping. #NSCC17

: Via @Lelandsdotcom … Come check out this incredibly rare Jackie Robinson cap on display and available in our next auction! Only at Lelands!

: Via @Lelandsdotcom … Have you seen a nicer set of cards?

: Via @blowoutcards … VIP winner!

: Via @king47sooners … Topps redemption for Bowman Chrome 4 card packs. @Topps #NSCC17

: Via @PaniniAmerica … Plenty of sweet @PaniniAuthentic items available, including some filthy gamers like this one! #NSCC17

: Via @JunkWaxTwins … @Topps #NSCC17

: Via @JunkWaxTwins … @Topps #NSCC17

: Via @PaniniAmerica … Two Box Wars, two Black Box winners pulling 1-of-1 goodness. This time a little Carson Wentz patch action! #NSCC17 #WhoDoYouCollect

: Via @paniniamerica … Silver packs: Before and after. #nscc17 #whodoyoucollect

: Via @nsccshow … nsccshow@heritage_auctions is completely set up at the 38th @nsccshow and it is amazing the vintage items on display. Come by and say hello! . .”nscc17 #hertageauctions #vintagememorabilia #appraisals #consignments #thehobby

: Via @nsccshow … nsccshow#nscc17 #Repost @ripandlist @brie_2025 getting an Autograph from @tinyarchibald at the @topps VIP Party at the @nsccshow. #Collect #TheHobby #Celtics

: Via @nsccshow … At the @topps VIP party prior to the @nsccshow opening to the public at 4pm today! Nathan Hales @n8h_12 and his dad Scott won a 2016 World Series Rawlings logo baseball signed by former @cubs pitcher, Aroldis Chapman @cubanmissle54 authenticated by @fanaticsauthentic. Pictured here with Dan Berkus, NSCC show manager and @Chicago sports media legend, Chet Coppock! Thanks #topps and our special co-host Chet Coppock @chet430 for another great Topps VIP reception! .

: Via @JunkWaxTwins …

: Via @JunkWaxTwins …

: Via @JunkWaxTwins …

: Via @JunkWaxTwins …

: Via @JunkWaxTwins …

: Via @PSAcard … Starting tomorrow, head over to the PSA booth, “Check In” on our Facebook event , and we’ll hand you a card while supplies last.

: Via @PristineAuction … Congrats to our first winner! Tons of more giveaways to come! Be sure to stop by and see us. Booth #674. #nscc17

: Via @Topps … Just hit in the FREE case break at the @nsccshow Main Stage. Wow! #NSCC17

: Via @CRyden33 … Dude you guys, you guys… the @Topps redemption packs at #NSCC17 are off the hook, pulled a meh auto but these are the prettiest cards ever

: Via @FansAuthentic … 2017 @nsccshow is under way❗️ @Fanatics corporate booth is located at Booth No. 664‼️ #ByFansForFans #OfficiallyLicensedEverything #NSCC17

: Via @FansAuthentic … 2017 @nsccshow is under way❗️ @Fanatics corporate booth is located at Booth No. 664‼️ #ByFansForFans #OfficiallyLicensedEverything #NSCC17

: Via @FansAuthentic … 2017 @nsccshow is under way❗️ @Fanatics corporate booth is located at Booth No. 664‼️ #ByFansForFans #OfficiallyLicensedEverything #NSCC17

: Via @FansAuthentic … 2017 @nsccshow is under way❗️ @Fanatics corporate booth is located at Booth No. 664‼️ #ByFansForFans #OfficiallyLicensedEverything #NSCC17

: Via @FansAuthentic ?✔️ ?✔️ ⚾️✔️ ?✔️ #OfficiallyLicensedEverything @Fanatics | #NSCC17

: Via @FansAuthentic ?✔️ ?✔️ ⚾️✔️ ?✔️ #OfficiallyLicensedEverything @Fanatics | #NSCC17

: Via @FansAuthentic ?✔️ ?✔️ ⚾️✔️ ?✔️ #OfficiallyLicensedEverything @Fanatics | #NSCC17

: Via @FansAuthentic ?✔️ ?✔️ ⚾️✔️ ?✔️ #OfficiallyLicensedEverything @Fanatics | #NSCC17

Want even more? Click here to see all of our past pieces previously revealing nuggets of news for the show and keep up with newer stories tagged NSCC by clicking here.

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Future sites
Oh, and where is the show in future years? Here’s a rundown so you can make plans for your next adventure.
2018: Cleveland
2019: Chicago

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Scenes from the Show … The National Day 2 (ongoing gallery) – BlowoutBuzz.com July 27, 2017 at 5:49 am
[…] Sports Collectors Convention is over inside the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and the preview night (gallery) has come and gone, […]
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Scenes from the Show … The National Day 3 (ongoing gallery) – BlowoutBuzz.com July 28, 2017 at 5:46 am
[…] on inside the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center as Day 2 (massive gallery here) as well as the preview night (gallery here) have come and […]
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Scenes from the Show … The National Day 4 (ongoing gallery) – BlowoutBuzz.com July 29, 2017 at 6:18 am
[…] as we hit the weekend. Day 3 (massive gallery here), Day 2 (massive gallery here) as well as the preview night (gallery here) have come and gone but today should be a […]
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Scenes from the Show … The National Day 5 + (ongoing gallery) – BlowoutBuzz.com July 30, 2017 at 6:34 am
[…] National Sports Collectors Convention marches on inside the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center as we finish things up today. That comes after a big Day 4 (gallery here) and the Panini VIP Party, Day 3 (massive gallery here), Day 2 (massive gallery here) as well as the preview night (gallery here). […]
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