Anyone going to the Toronto Sports Card Expo in November?

OPChockey · 09-20-2021, 03:15 PM

Thought I would post this here since the show is 80% hockey from what everyone says.

https://sportcardexpo.com/

For those who are attending, what will you be looking for?

Orangejello727 · 09-20-2021, 03:34 PM

Ill go if restrictions are back in place. I have this eery feeling when Nov rolls around it may not be the same as right now.

There was a GTA show this weekend in Aurora. Saw a lot more basketball and soccer than usual. Im going bet that Nov expo will have more other sports than hockey this time around. It will only change once the old timer carry the same stuff every year stop getting tables.

creasecollector · 09-20-2021, 04:57 PM

I will be attending if things hold up until November.

I'll be looking to add to my extensive Jhonas Enroth collection, but I doubt I will find anything I don't already have though. Aside from that, anything that catches my eye is on the table for sure. Maybe I'll add to my vintage goalie PC.

Wintermute · 09-20-2021, 07:50 PM

Yeah, I’m definitely going if the have it. Got back into the hobby during the pandemic and want to make some deals on the show floor for my PC.

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k13 · 09-20-2021, 10:39 PM

On waiting list for dealer table.

creasecollector · 09-20-2021, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Wintermute

Yeah, I’m definitely going if the have it. Got back into the hobby during the pandemic and want to make some deals on the show floor for my PC.

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rock97430 · 09-21-2021, 07:32 AM

i will go so if i ' m sure i can grade my cards on the site with bgs or psa

k13 · 09-21-2021, 08:43 AM

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i will go so if i ' m sure i can grade my cards on the site with bgs or psa

No chance of that.

Retired hobbist · 09-21-2021, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Orangejello727

Ill go if restrictions are back in place. I have this eery feeling when Nov rolls around it may not be the same as right now.

There was a GTA show this weekend in Aurora. Saw a lot more basketball and soccer than usual. Im going bet that Nov expo will have more other sports than hockey this time around. It will only change once the old timer carry the same stuff every year stop getting tables.

I don't know if you have been paying attention to the news but you will need a vaccine passport to attend a show. I suspect unless the hospitals are full then all things will be the same as they are now.

As for me I won't attend any indoor gatherings as long as I have to wear a mask as I can't stand them but understand the medical need for them.

Orangejello727 · 09-21-2021, 10:42 AM

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I don't know if you have been paying attention to the news but you will need a vaccine passport to attend a show. I suspect unless the hospitals are full then all things will be the same as they are now.

As for me I won't attend any indoor gatherings as long as I have to wear a mask as I can't stand them but understand the medical need for them.

The passport is not an issue. Wave 4 and new restrictions will be the concern. For all we know, November we could be back in lockdown.

As for masks, you have to still wear masks indoors when you grocery shop and go to the pharmacy. Im assuming you dont do either?? Masks dont bother me. Its like wearing socks and shoes.

Retired hobbist · 09-21-2021, 11:31 AM

No I have to do that, but "pleasure" things with a mask are similar to visiting a proctologist IMO.

smalltown · 09-21-2021, 12:52 PM

I'm gonna try and be there on the Friday i hope.

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Originally Posted by Retired hobbist

No I have to do that, but "pleasure" things with a mask are similar to visiting a proctologist IMO.

It's really not that bad lol.

OPChockey · 09-21-2021, 01:13 PM

The organizers will have to follow whatever Ontario provincial guidelines are in place at the time. Besides masks and vaccine passports, attendance limits may also be in place.
They confirmed that there is currently a maximum of 1,000 attendees not including staff and vendors but that number may be increased by the time of the Expo.

Westwave · 09-21-2021, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by smalltown

I'm gonna try and be there on the Friday i hope.

It's really not that bad lol.

So because you don't have an issue with them then everyone shouldn't? What a moronic statement.

Orangejello727 · 09-21-2021, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Westwave

So because you don't have an issue with them then everyone shouldn't? What a moronic statement.

that how laws of society work. You dont like them, no is forcing you to stay. But as long as you do, abide by the rules and laws of the land. Im sorry we won't be seeing you at the show. Too bad!

valleynuckfan · 09-21-2021, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Westwave

So because you don't have an issue with them then everyone shouldn't? What a moronic statement.

Yeah, that's what he said.

alam98 · 09-21-2021, 04:11 PM

Would like to go to Toronto Show, been there several times many years ago and it was great to go get the autos and see and get the HOF signers. But will stay put this year. Will be going to the Western Canada Show that is being held the weekend after, since I live in Vancouver, but it is not the same.

Westwave · 09-21-2021, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Orangejello727

that how laws of society work. You dont like them, no is forcing you to stay. But as long as you do, abide by the rules and laws of the land. Im sorry we won't be seeing you at the show. Too bad!

Way to completely miss the point but by seeing your comment it isn't surprising you did.

cblackiie · 09-21-2021, 04:59 PM

if anyone is going and is interested in cash deal for a Haaland gold rookie card #/50 psa 9 bundesliga, hit me up!

pip · 09-21-2021, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by OPChockey

The organizers will have to follow whatever Ontario provincial guidelines are in place at the time. Besides masks and vaccine passports, attendance limits may also be in place.
They confirmed that there is currently a maximum of 1,000 attendees not including staff and vendors but that number may be increased by the time of the Expo.

There's no way that can possibly be enforced and it could get ugly if they try. Since this is the first major show in Canada in some time, I expect the crowds to be huge.

ejs23 · 09-21-2021, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Westwave

Way to completely miss the point but by seeing your comment it isn't surprising you did.

some people crave tyranny.

I always wanted to go to that show. I never see much hockey at shows here in the US. But not worth the trip this year with all the covid theater going on. Maybe next year.

valleynuckfan · 09-21-2021, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Westwave

Way to completely miss the point but by seeing your comment it isn't surprising you did.

What actually was your point?

Melagoo · 09-22-2021, 11:35 AM

Hope to ... but the 4th wave is here and they are starting to act like things could start shutting down again ... lets hope not ...

valleynuckfan · 09-22-2021, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pip

There's no way that can possibly be enforced and it could get ugly if they try. Since this is the first major show in Canada in some time, I expect the crowds to be huge.

And why is that? Are card shows somehow exempt from Provincial PHOs?
What does "it could get ugly if they try" even mean anyway?
If the organizers (who no doubt already know all the guidelines) can't ensure a safe event for all then they have no business even trying to put it on in the first place.

Retired hobbist · 09-22-2021, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by pip

There's no way that can possibly be enforced and it could get ugly if they try. Since this is the first major show in Canada in some time, I expect the crowds to be huge.

Did you look at the election lines to vote? It could be like that to get in the hall to spend your money and do hallway trades.

If the show has decent security you will have proper crowd control, if they hire Barney Fife types then you won't and you may have a rules are rules type calling the police for gathering violations.

09-20-2021, 03:15 PM	#1
OPChockey Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 150	Anyone going to the Toronto Sports Card Expo in November? Thought I would post this here since the show is 80% hockey from what everyone says. https://sportcardexpo.com/ For those who are attending, what will you be looking for?

09-20-2021, 04:57 PM	#3
creasecollector Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,576 creasecollector	I will be attending if things hold up until November. I'll be looking to add to my extensive Jhonas Enroth collection, but I doubt I will find anything I don't already have though. Aside from that, anything that catches my eye is on the table for sure. Maybe I'll add to my vintage goalie PC. __________________ Collecting: Jhonas Enroth View my Collections, Traders & Wantlist: creasecollector.weebly.com Co-Host of the Center Ice Card Cast - A Hockey Card Podcast Instagram/Twitter: @creasecollector Last edited by creasecollector; 09-20-2021 at 05:09 PM.

09-21-2021, 04:59 PM	#19
cblackiie Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,732 cameron.black1989 cmrnblck	if anyone is going and is interested in cash deal for a Haaland gold rookie card #/50 psa 9 bundesliga, hit me up! __________________ Social Media: CamBlxck Collecting: Jayson Tatum and Bo Nix

09-22-2021, 11:35 AM	#23
Melagoo Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: GTA (Greater Toronto Area) Ontario, Canada Posts: 8,331 Melagoo1 Melagoo	Hope to ... but the 4th wave is here and they are starting to act like things could start shutting down again ... lets hope not ... __________________ Go Leafs! Go Jays! Go Raps! Go Bills!

09-20-2021, 03:34 PM	#2
Orangejello727 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 19,085	Ill go if restrictions are back in place. I have this eery feeling when Nov rolls around it may not be the same as right now. There was a GTA show this weekend in Aurora. Saw a lot more basketball and soccer than usual. Im going bet that Nov expo will have more other sports than hockey this time around. It will only change once the old timer carry the same stuff every year stop getting tables.

09-20-2021, 07:50 PM	#4
Wintermute Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 5	Yeah, I’m definitely going if the have it. Got back into the hobby during the pandemic and want to make some deals on the show floor for my PC. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-20-2021, 10:39 PM	#5
k13 Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 12,617	On waiting list for dealer table.

09-21-2021, 07:32 AM	#7
rock97430 Banned Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Gatineau Posts: 479	i will go so if i ' m sure i can grade my cards on the site with bgs or psa

09-21-2021, 11:31 AM	#11
Retired hobbist Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 1,447	No I have to do that, but "pleasure" things with a mask are similar to visiting a proctologist IMO.

09-21-2021, 01:13 PM	#13
OPChockey Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 150	The organizers will have to follow whatever Ontario provincial guidelines are in place at the time. Besides masks and vaccine passports, attendance limits may also be in place. They confirmed that there is currently a maximum of 1,000 attendees not including staff and vendors but that number may be increased by the time of the Expo.

09-21-2021, 04:11 PM	#17
alam98 Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 54	Would like to go to Toronto Show, been there several times many years ago and it was great to go get the autos and see and get the HOF signers. But will stay put this year. Will be going to the Western Canada Show that is being held the weekend after, since I live in Vancouver, but it is not the same.