Fans and Collectors Making Plans for 35th Annual Sports Collectors Convention at Cleveland’s I-X Convention Center July 30th-August 3rd
Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) June 05, 2014 -- The 35th Annual National Sports Collectors Convention will be hosted by The City of Cleveland at the International Exposition Center, July 30th – August 3rd. Open to the public, the five (5) day family-oriented event is the largest sports and entertainment collectibles show in the world.
It’s a place where sports/entertainment collectors, fans and dealers can meet to buy, trade and discuss collecting memorabilia such as trading cards, vintage game-used equipment and other sports- and entertainment-related collectibles, as well as meet high profile athletes and get autographs.
The 35th National Sports Collectors Convention is pleased to announce that the 2014 event will welcome the inaugural Amazon.com Sports Collectibles Case Break Pavilion & Center Stage. The attraction will feature 12,000 square feet of case breaks, the newest, sweeping phenomenon among card collectors worldwide. David Gelfman from http://www.RippingWax.com will manage the advanced planning and day-to-day operations of the Case Break Pavilion.
“The National Sports Collectors Convention is the multi-billion dollar sports and entertainment industries collectibles premier showcase,” said Mike Berkus, Founder / National Sports Collectors Convention. “We are very excited to be introducing for the first time, the Amazon.com Sports Collectibles Case Break Pavilion and Center Stage to the 35th National.”
Not only is this a once-in-a-lifetime experience for collectors and fans, but businesses in the City of Cleveland—such as retailers, downtown restaurants, hotels, and rent-a-car companies—will benefit financially from the event. Here’s a brief snapshot of what hosting this event will mean for Cleveland:
1. Approximately 45,000 expected to attend the five-day event, multiple nights;
2. Over 750 collectible exhibitor booths and 100 corporate booths on-site;
3. Translates into approximately 3,000 exhibitor personnel for 6 – 7 nights;
4. Collectively expected to reserve over 4,500 room nights per night;
5. Also means an additional 25,000-plus restaurant customers;
6. New Amazon.com Case Break Pavilion & Center Stage will draw local and national media attention;
7. Finally, 90-plus high profile athletes will also generate local and national media attention.
Scheduled to sign autographs at the TriStar Autograph Pavilion are: Jim Brown, John Riggins, Joe Morgan, Pete Rose, Jim Thome, Joe Torre, Rickey Henderson, Cal Ripken, Sugar Ray Leonard, Al Kaline, Reggie Jackson, Randy Johnson, Terry Francona, Johnny Bench, Gordie Howe, Bobby Hull, Bobby Knight, Tony Dorsett, Wade Boggs, Brooks Robinson, Archie Griffin, Deion Sanders, Rod Carew, Frank Robinson, Jerome Bettis, Thurman Thomas, Pedro Martinez, Roberto Alomar, Carlos Baerga, Dale Murphy, Mike Hargrove, Hanford Dixon, Al “Bubba” Baker, Kenny Lofton, and Tom Browning, to name just a few.
“We are extremely excited that the 35th Annual National Sports Collectors Convention is returning to Cleveland,” said John Broggi, NSCC Executive Director / Promoter. “Cleveland has an exceptionally strong sports tradition with very avid and knowledgeable collectors and a diversified sports fan base. Over 800 exhibitors from around the country and 90 high-profile athletes will be signing throughout the five day event.”
National Show Hours:
VIP Party / Media Reception – 7/30/14- 2:30pm-4pm
Sneak Peek Wednesday – 7/31/14- 4pm-8pm
Thursday – Saturday – 8/1/14 – 8/2/14 – 10am – 6pm
Sunday – 8/3/14 – 10am – 5pm
Location:
International Exposition Center (I-X)
6200 Riverside Drive
Cleveland, Ohio 44135
(216) 676-6000 / http://www.ixcenter.com
NATIONAL WEBSITE: http://www.nsccshow.com – has list of players signing along with their designated days and times, ability to purchase and print your admission and autograph tickets on-line to avoid the lines on-site, event up-dates, VIP package description, operating hours, etc.
Admission & Autograph Tickets: Public admission tickets can be purchased on-line at http://www.NSCCShow.com and on-site at the I-X Convention Center throughout the event. Starting June 6th athlete autograph tickets can be purchased on-line at http://www.tristarproductions.com and will also be available to purchase on-site throughout the week at the Cleveland International Exposition Center.
General admission tickets for children under 12 are free.
Confirmed media can pick up their credentials at the Media Will Call booth inside the Cleveland International Exposition Center. Photo ID required.
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Contact:
Ray Schulte
Schulte Sports Marketing & Public Relations, Inc.
ray(at)schultesports(dot)com
(410) 350-6226 (cell)
Ray Schulte, Schulte Sports Marketing & Public Relations, Inc., http://www.SchulteSports.com, +1 (410) 350-6226, [email protected]
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