National Sports Collectors Convention

The following is an excerpt from the Topps Panel discussion hosted by Topps Social Media Director, Michael Mader and four Topps Executives. Several dozen collectors participated in this Hobby Q&A. A special thanks to Chris Gilmore from Freedom Cardboard http://freedomcardboard.com
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Press Pass Inc., the premier manufacturer of NASCAR racing collectibles has announced the company’s plans for the 2010 National Sports Collectors Convention, scheduled for August 4-8, 2010 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

Press Pass will provide a great 6-card National-exclusive VIP Set. The set includes Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Tony Stewart and Danica Patrick. VIPs will receive a wrapped 5 card pack and will receive the 6th card at the Press Pass Booth #2227 in the Corporate Pavilion.

In addition, Press Pass will run a wrapper redemption program. Open one NASCAR hobby box at the Press Pass Corporate Booth (all 2010 products are eligible) and get:

• One free autograph or dual memorabilia card (blind wrapped)
• One code/entry into ”Crack the Code” safe. “Crack the Code” prizes are 1 per day. Come back and enter your code in the safe at 7:00 PM Wednesday, 3:00 PM Thursday-Saturday, and 1:00PM on Sunday to see if you have won!
o Wednesday: Michael Waltrip Race-Used Gloves and Autographed Driver-Worn Hat
o Thursday: Dale Earnhardt Jr complete set of eight race-used spark plugs

Blowoutcards.com stepped up to the plate at this year's 31st National Sports Collectors Convention by announcing that all who attend The National's Wednesday Night Sneak Peek (Aug 4th), will receive a free "reserved" Orioles ticket to that night's ballgame. All tickets will be handed out to both the general admission ticket holders and VIP ticket holders, at Blowoutcards.com' corporate booth.

This marks the very first time that any sponsor of the National is taking everyone to the ballgame! Thomas Fish and Chris Park, owners of Blowoutcards.com state: "it truly is a pleasure to invite all Wednesday night National ticket holders to a night at Camden Yards. We are thrilled to have the Orioles tickets reserved just for our promotion. We welcome all sports memorabilia and card collectors to enjoy the game, on us."

The National will be promoting Blowoutcards.com's Orioles ticket giveaway through all media and press ads as well as a flyer that will be handed out at Camden Yards during the later part of July. Details of the ticket giveaway will be made available as attendees enter the convention center.

The National Sports Collectors Convention is pleased to join with the Baltimore Orioles in a series of promotions for the National to be held at the Baltimore Convention Center, August 4-8, 2010.

The 31st National opens with the traditional “Sneak Peek” on Wednesday, August 4 at 4-8 PM. Dealer and Corporate booths will be set up and open for business. All attendees entering the show with a single day general admission ticket for the Sneak Peek will also receive a ticket to the Orioles Wednesday evening game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Game time is 7:05.

Thursday August 5th has been designated “Baltimore Orioles Day at the National.” There will be special on-field ceremonies honoring the National’s first appearance in Baltimore as well.

SuperVIP Ticket buyers will receive 2 complimentary Orioles Tickets. SuperVIPs may select tickets for any game Wednesday-Saturday nights. These tickets will be available on site at the National.

Discounted Orioles tickets for all games Wednesday August 4-7 will be available at the National for exhibitors and attendees.