The Collector's Blog
Halloween Weekend Card Shows: 26 Options Oct 30–Nov 1
Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, and 26 shows across 14 states are running that weekend. Half of them are free.
Setting Up at a Card Show: Where a Table Costs $50 or Less
Of the upcoming shows that list a table price, more than half charge $50 or less. Here's where, and what the cheap ones have in common.
The Biggest Card Shows Still Ahead, Month by Month
22 upcoming show dates have 300 or more tables, and 13 of them land in October. Here's the full list in date order.
151 Card Shows With Free Admission — Here's Where
46% of upcoming shows on Card Shows Nearby don't charge admission at all. Here's which states have the most.
Where the Card Shows Are: A State-by-State Look
New Jersey, Florida, and Pennsylvania have the most listings right now — here's the full breakdown, state by state.
The 8 Biggest Card Shows Left in 2026
From a 1,000-table hall in Pomona to a free-admission 450-tabler in Georgia, here's where the biggest floors of the year are.
Trade Night vs. Card Show: What's the Difference?
They both put collectors and cards in a room, but they're built for different things. Here's how to pick the right one for your night.
How to Start Your Own Card Show: A Beginner's Guide for Organizers
Every show on this site started as one person deciding a folding table and a room full of collectors was worth the effort. Here's how to be that person.
Kids at Card Shows: A Parent's Guide to a Fun First Visit
A card show can be a great family outing or a long, cranky afternoon — the difference is almost entirely in how you set it up beforehand.
How Card Shows Are Different From Comic Conventions
Same building type, same folding tables — but walk in expecting a con and you'll be lost in the first five minutes.
What to Buy as a First-Time Card Collector
Before you spend another dollar on cards, spend a few on these — the gear that keeps your collection safe from day one.
Grading at the Show vs. Mailing It In: What On-Site CGC/PSA Booths Actually Offer
On-site grading trades a few weeks of waiting for a premium — here's when that trade is actually worth it.
We Just Added 60+ New Card Shows Across the Country
New listings landed in 21 states this week, led by New Jersey, California, and Florida. Here's where to look first.
Card Show Etiquette: Do's and Don'ts
A few unwritten rules separate a table people want to stop at from one they quietly avoid next time.
Before Your First Card Show: What to Know
First-timers usually make the same handful of mistakes. Skip them with this quick primer.
How to Negotiate at a Card Show Without Being 'That Guy'
Everyone wants a deal. Here's how to actually get one without souring the table for the next person.
5 Must-Haves for Every Card Show
Walking in without these is how you end up overpaying, missing deals, or leaving empty-handed.
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