Fall Sports Card Expo - Day Three (Part II)

The third and final day of the 2009 Fall Sports Card Expo was a memorable experience to be a part of. Mario Lemieux drew massive crowds of people. His autograph may have been expensive but that didn't stop hundreds and hundreds of people from lining up for hours to meet the Magnificent One. Lemieux greeted everyone with a smile and signed for close to three hours.



Dealers reported good sales and crowds were increased over the previous Expo. There seemed to be many more kids in attendance and there was a general excitement in the air as collectors discussed the hobby. The hopes of a John Tavares UD Young Gun was the main draw for most people in line at the Upper Deck redemption booth and the autograph cards were a bonus although some were a little luckier than others.

The Spring Sports Card Expo in Toronto will take place on April 30th, 2010 to May 2, 2010. Autograph guests will be released in the New Year.

Fall Sports Card and Memorabilia Expo 2009

The 39th Sports Card and Memorabilia Expo will be held at the Toronto International Centre on 6900 Airport Road in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada from November 13th-15th, 2009. Always a large draw, collectors and dealer will be able to browse hundreds of tables of rare and not-so-rare sports cards, non-sports cards, and various non-card related items that you would have trouble finding elsewhere.

Sports Card Expo Website.

Admission for the weekend is $12/day for adults, $3/day for kids, or $25 for the weekend.
Show hours are Friday 1pm-10pm, Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 10am-6pm.



Autograph guests this year include many former NHL players, coaches, and Hall of Famers including Larry Jeffrey ($15), Pete Stemkowski ($20), Bob Pulford ($25-$35), Gordie Howe ($99-$299), Parker MacDonald ($20), Bill Gadsby ($20), Mario Lemieux ($179-$999), and Pierre LaRouche ($20). For those who are wondering about the $999 option for Mario Lemieux, it includes 3 autographs, a jersey, a photo with Lemieux, and an opportunity to have a short chat with the legend. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for some fans.

Upper Deck and In The Game will also have corporate booths with give-aways and product redemption offers.

Canada Card World will be on-site and we hope to meet collectors, fans, and hobbyists during the weekend.