I attend and cover card shows across the United States — from regional Ohio Valley shows to the big national events. Below is the 2026 schedule with confirmed dates for the majors I plan to film and walk. Drop by, say hello, and bring something to trade.
2026 major show schedule
Greenies Card Show
Medina, OH
Pittsburgh Card Show
Castle Shannon, PA
Collect-A-Con Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Collect-A-Con Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Columbus Card Fest
Columbus, OH
Collect-A-Con Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
The National Sports Collectors Convention
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center · Chicago (Rosemont, IL)
Dates verified against official organizer sites. Regional show dates are added throughout the year — follow on YouTube or Instagram for live show announcements.
What I look for at shows
- '90s and early 2000s refractors — especially Topps Chrome and Finest refractors. Jordan, Kobe, Shaq, Iverson, Garnett — anything chrome from that era is a buy.
- Vintage rookies — Jordan Fleer #57, Kobe Topps Chrome #138, Shaq '92-93, and other flagship rookies from the era.
- Modern hits — Panini Prizm color refractors, Topps Chrome, Bowman 1st autos.
- Pokémon TCG — sealed booster boxes, vintage WOTC singles, Japanese sets.
- Lots and estate sales — bulk I can sort and resell.
Want me at your show?
If you organize a card show in the eastern US and want me to cover it, email john@bigjohnscards.com with the dates, location, and dealer count. I'm especially interested in mid-Atlantic and eastern US shows.
Travel tips for sellers
New to selling at card shows? Read my guide: Card Show Travel Guide — What to Bring as a Seller.