Rules, regulations, and guidelines for dealers wishing to set up at any WSSCA
convention can be found here.
"Do you guys buy collections?"
This is the single most common question we get. As a club, no, we do not buy collections.
However if you have a collection you'd like to sell, no matter what the size, send us a detailed
list of players/teams/sports and quantities and we will send it out to members who might
be interested. Another option is to bring your items to our next convention and you
can shop them around to the different dealers.
"What's the difference between your conventions and your shows?"
Absolutely nothing. The words are used synonymously.
"Are you the same group that use to do the shows at the Seattle Center?"
Yes! From 1973 through 2006, the Washington State Sports Collectors Association
held their Annual Conventions, primarily at the Seattle Center.
"Why don't your shows have autograph guests anymore?"
Unfortunately, most autograph guests have priced themselves out of our range. Another problem
was scheduling them and the additional work needed to coordinate their appearance. Since 2000,
we have decided to concentrate our efforts on putting on a Show that features the BEST in Sports
Cards and Memorabilia, while being affordable to our Dealers and Customers. We were lucky
enough to obtain the services of Golden Tate, Seattle Seahawks rookie receiver, for our 2010
Summer show.
"Can I bring items to sell at the convention?"
Yes, within certain guidelines. Many of our Dealers look forward to potentially purchasing what we
call "walk-in" material. For the price of admission, you are welcome to bring your Sports Cards and
Collectibles, and show them to the Dealers who will be set up. Our Dealers are independent
contractors who have paid for the right to set up at our Show and buy, sell and trade. You are
NOT allowed to solicit other customers in an attempt to sell your items. If You are caught doing so
you will be asked to leave the premises.
"I hear there's nothing but "old stuff" at your conventions?"
Wrong!!! We will have a number of tables full of the latest sports cards products. Although our
reputation has long been built on vintage material, we pride ourselves in providing a great mix of
both old and new items. Because we limit our Dealer's table content to nothing but Sports Cards
and Collectibles, you won't have to wade through Beanie Babies, Pokemon, Magic Cards, Coins
or Comic Books. (For a complete, up-to-date listing of the Dealers that will be setting up, and what
they will be bringing and looking to buy, see Dealer Profiles.)
"Will there be any professional graders or appraisers at your show?"
None are scheduled at this time.
"Are there any tables available for your next show?"
Normally, all eight-foot tables are sold well in advance of the conventions. Because of the
popularity and reputation of our shows, getting a table is tough, but not impossible. Some of our
dealers have been setting up with us for well over 25 years! For information on table availability for
the upcoming Winter Show, or future Shows, email us or contact Andrew Jerome at: 206.914.1614.
convention can be found here.
"Do you guys buy collections?"
This is the single most common question we get. As a club, no, we do not buy collections.
However if you have a collection you'd like to sell, no matter what the size, send us a detailed
list of players/teams/sports and quantities and we will send it out to members who might
be interested. Another option is to bring your items to our next convention and you
can shop them around to the different dealers.
"What's the difference between your conventions and your shows?"
Absolutely nothing. The words are used synonymously.
"Are you the same group that use to do the shows at the Seattle Center?"
Yes! From 1973 through 2006, the Washington State Sports Collectors Association
held their Annual Conventions, primarily at the Seattle Center.
"Why don't your shows have autograph guests anymore?"
Unfortunately, most autograph guests have priced themselves out of our range. Another problem
was scheduling them and the additional work needed to coordinate their appearance. Since 2000,
we have decided to concentrate our efforts on putting on a Show that features the BEST in Sports
Cards and Memorabilia, while being affordable to our Dealers and Customers. We were lucky
enough to obtain the services of Golden Tate, Seattle Seahawks rookie receiver, for our 2010
Summer show.
"Can I bring items to sell at the convention?"
Yes, within certain guidelines. Many of our Dealers look forward to potentially purchasing what we
call "walk-in" material. For the price of admission, you are welcome to bring your Sports Cards and
Collectibles, and show them to the Dealers who will be set up. Our Dealers are independent
contractors who have paid for the right to set up at our Show and buy, sell and trade. You are
NOT allowed to solicit other customers in an attempt to sell your items. If You are caught doing so
you will be asked to leave the premises.
"I hear there's nothing but "old stuff" at your conventions?"
Wrong!!! We will have a number of tables full of the latest sports cards products. Although our
reputation has long been built on vintage material, we pride ourselves in providing a great mix of
both old and new items. Because we limit our Dealer's table content to nothing but Sports Cards
and Collectibles, you won't have to wade through Beanie Babies, Pokemon, Magic Cards, Coins
or Comic Books. (For a complete, up-to-date listing of the Dealers that will be setting up, and what
they will be bringing and looking to buy, see Dealer Profiles.)
"Will there be any professional graders or appraisers at your show?"
None are scheduled at this time.
"Are there any tables available for your next show?"
Normally, all eight-foot tables are sold well in advance of the conventions. Because of the
popularity and reputation of our shows, getting a table is tough, but not impossible. Some of our
dealers have been setting up with us for well over 25 years! For information on table availability for
the upcoming Winter Show, or future Shows, email us or contact Andrew Jerome at: 206.914.1614.