BUYING CARDS AT THE NATIONAL SPORTS COLLECTORS CONVENTION IN CHICAGO!

Today I’m going to take you all on a walk around the floor of the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago. This is the biggest card show of the year! My brother and I went two days and this was our first day there. Check out some of the booths and see what I picked up on day 1!
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[@collarelbow5183]

A little one asking for Erik's autograph......that's so awesome.

[@daletrent1937]

Can't wait to see you break those old boxes. Hope I can get in on those for sure. The past is screaming back with each of your videos. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@dcfanchris]

I’m surprised Charlie Hough’s rookie wasn’t chisled out of stone.

[@TheRmm1976]

lmao best comment all day

[@LACollection]

Amazing! The National is the best! The last time it was in LA (2006) I was there everyday all day - literally could not get enough. I walked up to every dealer and wanted to buy something from everyone. Great video, glad you guys had a blast.

[@bottomtothetop1280]

What a cute kid to come up like that, I'll bet that makes the hobby even 1000x better.

[@LukasBane]

I always enjoy these older videos

[@salvatorezagra864]

Nice video, I was at the National on Friday and Sunday...omg the deals I got on Sunday for '69 Jackson $95(raw but absolutely dead centered with sharp corners and great edges), '63 rookie, '64, and '65 ($80), '68 Rose, got a '70 Jackson, '71 Jackson, '76 Jackson, '60 Yastrzemski rookie (absolutely pristine raw, dead centered, sharp edges/corners, great color) and this guys on the end were selling Jeter rookies ('93 Topps and Upper Deck) $2/each. ...lol I bought 20 Topps and 20 Upper Deck....not many deals on Friday but Sunday absolutely deals to be had

[@sethnewkirk6582]

Sooooo many awesome cards. I would be overwhelmed.

[@ericgerber4099]

Thanks for doing this. So many baseball cards!

[@TheChoochooboy99]

The centering on that 1981 Topps Harold Baines was about as perfect as it gets.

[@ShortyMatthewt]

You should do a video of your private collection!!!! :) please live your vids keep it up

[@Chefglenn10]

I would also like to see that. I would also love to see his barry bonds rookie collection!

[@nealarnett4300]

Great video!! That place was amazing!! Love 84 Donruss. Was very hard to find back then. Thanks for sharing!! God Bless!!

[@toddrichardson8595]

A markup on junk Wax at the National! Classic!!

[@golfmaniac007]

@@darklordojeda its Topps '52

[@JaWeber22]

My 1st Jersey was a 84" Graig Nettles Padres Jersey. Thanks for the first person view Eric. Go Padres!!

[@StrykerBreaks]

Go Padres!

[@wesleywebber9885]

You all needed a shopping cart. Love the videos, been a subscriber for about a year now. Keep up the great finds

[@thorphinnskull-splitter7602]

Love the KZbin fan that found you. I bet you made his day.

[@zhor17]

Two of my all-time favorite sets, 1983 Topps and 1984 Donruss. Can't wait for those breaks. Thanks Erik for the peek into the National for those of us who couldn't make it.

[@Rometiklan]

Man, all those cards! A slice of heaven right there. So overwhelming. It'd take years to go through all those tables. That one table with the shelves of wax boxes was pretty sweet. Thanks for posting!

[@KingArthurBaseball]

AWESOME VIDEO!!! Going to the one next year in atlantic city! Right around the corner from me

[@tonymoretti2347]

Enter covid...

[@KingArthurBaseball]

@@tonymoretti2347 Ugh it kills me

[@tonymoretti2347]

@@KingArthurBaseball things back to normal in 6 months. Thanks to Western medicine!

[@sicsa689]

Great video. Was at the National in Anaheim Convention Center back on 1991. Place was huge.

[@clintcarpenter1520]

I can wait for you to post these break videos.. I am actually going to send you a box to break live and donate to collector's

[@dominiccampbell1989]

Great video Erik. Love the Dunruss and Topps boxes. Keep up the outstanding work.

[@fuzzwuzzy1]

I would have loved this been forever since I, ve been to a show

[@salvatorezagra864]

Also got a really cool framed Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe autograph picture with both signatures authenticated and a cancelled check signed by both and authenticated....

[@FindingTheSunRecords]

Amazing Footage... Great Pick-Ups…!!! Thank You for keeping the Card Hobby Alive.

[@blanefisher76]

Hey Jabs Family, I’m a huge fan!!

[@tbumbaco1]

always love to see what you bought

[@chargers_9348]

Great vid I decided not to stream the national but I had lots of fun you bought some cool stuff

[@niccoarcadia4179]

Thanks for this vid, brought back memories of the old days for this oldtimer. I will try and make it to the Atlantic City National.

[@josephlombardo16]

Awesome haul of wax boxes! The National is the MECA for card collector's!!! Wow. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@ripping4ripkens]

Thank you for sharing the trip. It looked awesome I hope to go next year

[@TheRmm1976]

1:43 wasn't expecting that at the card show. Nice!

[@loki1037]

Looking forward to throwback Thursday with the 83 and 84 boxes...

[@mauramoloney4930]

Anyone looking to see if you made the vid?😂 awesome stuff Erik!

[@ctcards2636]

I sooooo want to go. This video makes me serious envious lol !

[@drewhunkins7192]

I was there too! Great time! I picked up a raw 1975mini Hank Aaron. I then promptly walked over to SGC to get it graded. I'll be receiving it in the mail in two weeks, I'm hoping for at least a "7" "Near Mint".

[@BaltimoreBoxBreakers]

I would grabbed one or two of those 83 Topps boxes as well if I was there, love that year. Makes me wish I had went watching this. Look forward to the next video.

[@jeffmooney3991]

Wondering how you carry the boxes around the whole time or do you take a cart in.

[@jedrhoades119]

Who knows?

[@chrisrobinson3866]

Love the 84 Donruss and the 83 Topps!!

[@geoffreyg5280]

Looks like you found some great finds at the National.

[@hattorihanzo2275]

What's the plan for the '83 Topps? My favorite set.

[@Revengetoyourliver]

Sickler

[@MayhemAndGridlock]

I went on Saturday. It was just phenomenal with everything that was on display and for sale.

[@TheOrioles93]

I went to the national when it was in Baltimore a few years ago. It really is amazing to see everything that is there. Makes you realize how much material is really out there. I said I wouldnt go to another National though unless I had a minimum of $5k spending money to take along. If I won the lottery, the National would be the best day of my life.

[@digiclear3338]

I was drooling this whole video. I can’t wait for next year in AC! I live close and it’s gonna be a blast!

[@1survivor566]

I hope one day the national will come somewhere out west. Maybe I'd finally be able to go. Thanks for the video sharing the experience!

[@allanrscott]

I've been waiting for the 83 Topps! Very nice. Can't wait.

[@ClevelandCardConnection]

so awesome!

[@whitesoxchat]

Thanks for making this video! I tried so hard to get down there for a day from Madison, WI, but just couldn't make it happen. Hopefully one day though! Do you think it's worth it to buy modern (2018 & 2019) boxes at places like that, or is there little price variation?

[@greatblackswamp1962]

Thanks for the tour... great for those of us unable to attend

[@tdsportscards]

You found some great deals...very nooiicceee

[@gnamba333]

Loved the first day video. I can't believe how large the venue and the number of exhibitors there are. I would love to attend the convention but flying cross country is so costly. I know the National is always held in the east. Atlantic City is too far from WA but, I would consider Ohio. Thanks for the great first day video.

[@haleydev]

That guy you are taking to at 3:50 is Tom! He was our local card shop guy in Madison til his shop flooded :( nice guy!

[@randyfoster8686]

i love the old box i still look for them around here

[@kevinjones9685]

87 Topps Bonds is Iconic

[@kevinjones9685]

Erik, you are loved by fellow collectors. You truly spread the wealth.

[@marcoszavala8898]

One of the best videos you've ever released. Also, you should've bought that 1952 topps pack

[@Chillionaire]

Ha! That kid asking for an autograph was a great moment.

[@kevinjones9685]

It's funny watching Erik and Jon. They're in full on flea market mode. Good buyers. I'd love to go on a journey with them some time

[@billybravesbamafan8678]

Very nice pick ups!

[@hunterbuescher4107]

Love 1984 donruss

[@chadhopkins8508]

Great video Erik. Some really cool pick ups.

[@Lawomenshoops]

I just saw your video of the flea market in Youngstown. You bought an autograph baseball with six autographs, and the seller thought it was an Indians baseball. Did you ever figure out who signed the ball? That video the comments are disabled.

[@raynordstrom1101]

Awesome.

[@BITGBREAKS]

Good stuff Erik! Looks like you guys had a really fun time.

[@mnmcards5251]

Great video Erik, that looked awesome, want to go next year I better start saving now

[@dylansantos244]

Awesome video Erik

[@Bable012]

Ive always wanted to visit one of these

[@FranksCardCorner]

Nice stuff! I will be there next year.

[@brethart9214]

1952 topps packs are at 13:22 your welcome😉😁😁

[@alexkupisz6427]

You had TWO kids stop you and ask for your autograph! They watch all the time! Thats awesome! Whenever i took my son to a big show-i would be having heart palpitations to get around & grab some bargains before they would disappear! if you run in to friends or dealers you know-its like "cant talk now-crunch time-ill catch you later & we'll talk...." hated when you would just miss the bargain of the day. Oh-but to be there early-and stumble on something special-its as addicting as anything else in the world! MY Favorite-got to a show early around 10 years ago, stumbled on a 1953 tops satchel paige for $15....one of our best finds ever-several creases-but colorful! -i asked him later why? (after it was secure in our pocket of course)... just a collector who set up at a show to sell off his doubles he upgraded over the years.. charged us what he paid for it 20 years ago. My SONS best bargains-he was 10, we set up at a small show to sell off doubles, & my son walks the floor & comes back with a $25 purchase (without asking first to make sure it was a good deal-which was unusual), thought he was going to hand me a red sox jersey card of kevin youkilis-thats where he was at... he hands me a 69 nolan ryan, decent card-some wear-but no creases! i was SHOCKED! Very proud moment for me. After watching this video-we just dragged out the books with those cards in it & relived those moments-THANK YOU for that! Mr Alex

[@richardbennett22]

Very cool Erik, I hope to be able to go to the Nationals next year.

[@integrabooks]

I was there on the same days only Wednesday and Thursday. I bought a Joe Montana PSA 10 for $9,500 I thought it was a great deal.

[@kpulley3]

I have a one in NM/MT condition lol not graded but seeing the price you paid for a PSA makes me feel good about my purchase lol It’s on eBay for $120 if you’d like to add another lol

[@octaviusgreen]

Amazing place! Wanna see what you got!

[@drcardlector4904]

I wanted to go so bad this year but couldnt get off. Next year forsure. Next year it's at Atlantic city, so I'm definitely going to spend some serious money haha

[@tgzaks7527]

Lil' dude gets an Erik Jabs auto from The National. He will be bragging about it to his friends for the entire new school year.

[@benevolent2077]

lmao

[@Freakstunes]

Great vid

[@anthonyv.6862]

Can't wait

[@stargazer4625]

Awesome vids

[@davidboyd6300]

Cant wait to see what’s inside the wax boxes...

[@cs5845]

been looking forward to this, nice

[@richardmorgan7320]

Los Angeles area use to have Mall Card Shows, in the 1990s. I miss them shows. Or any card show for that matter!✌

[@spooderman8701]

Hey jabs great vid

[@dmm5159]

Man this looks fun but super overwhelming ha. Might have to go next year in Atlantic City since I'm not too far

[@joshuacourtney3870]

Jabs throwin some money down!!

[@cosmicowl3336]

This is part 1 or is this the only part

[@jonnyrage8953]

I was there on friday. I live minutes away. Will be back in 2 years

[@mikeymeals]

I always love your posts guyz! I actually get a little jealous sometimes from the stuff you've been able to pick up over the past year I've been watchin ya (e.g: oh man the stuff in Ohio u bought was unreal at the prices u got em for!) hahaha! My question is: do you guys keep some/most of the cards u get for your own collections, or do u basically buy & sell? I've been in & out of the card business since i was about 8 years old.. All the best & continued success to you!

[@alanhenryfruhling3671]

Wow

[@seanvoight867]

Baseball exchange booth was one of my favorite booth spent to much with them.

[@TellNoL437]

That show looked huge! I would go bankrupt there.

[@andden8998]

Love the auto requests. Nice finds, looking forward to TBTs

[@bayareaadventures4432]

I could spend so much money there. It looks like a lot of fun though.

[@seanvoight867]

I made a stop a local card shop in Northern suburbs lot of old wax at a good price

[@ReindeerStudios]

I got back home last night and I'm already having National withdrawl. My wallet isn't, though.

[@ChrisCards]

I would spend thousands of dollars here. I could probably get 2 years worth of videos out of my purchases.

[@mattkrippner1039]

Hey just wondering if some experienced collectors can answer this question, Is it worth going to a card show in your state? Are there any good deals or is it kind of a rip off? Would appreciate anybody’s opinion

[@daviddpg]

Dude! You're famous!

[@salvatorezagra864]

And on Sunday '89 Upper Deck Griffey jr. Rookies in great shape $28 (on Friday they wanted $35 and weren't budging) ain't no way I was paying that, I could get that on Ebay for $35

[@bbrochesterny7194]

Salvatore Zagra another dummy. On eBay u never know what u really are gonna get sent...in person u know wtf u are buying....pull it together...

[@salvatorezagra864]

@@bbrochesterny7194 First of all, don't call names, I didn't call anyone a derogatory name. You can tell what you got when you get it, and 99% of ebay seller offer money back if not satisfied

[@bbrochesterny7194]

Salvatore Zagra still a dummy

[@salvatorezagra864]

@@bbrochesterny7194 a @sshole, grow up

[@kenkobra6332]

You gotta get cards that are gonna go up in value