Buying Vintage at the Philly Sports Card Show

It was my first time going to the Philly Sports Card Show, but I was able to walk away with some great deals and some SGC submissions!
The Philly Sports Card Show had an overwhelming amount of vintage. Every rookie card imaginable, but amazingly, I was not there to seek out rookie cards (as shocking as it may seem to some). I was there to find some unique and rare items.
After hanging out with ‪@stavensportscards‬, ‪@ClementeCollector‬, ‪@thacardstory5800‬ ‪@ACollectorsDream‬ and ‪@legendsofthedugout4899‬, I was observing their pickups and the lightbulb went on. They are a source of inspiration!
Nevertheless, I really enjoyed the experience. I'd strongly recommend it as it was fulfilling!
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[@timdiaz1447]

I have to confess that your vintage videos put a smile on my face. I always have to stop each of your vlogs at several points just to admire the cards. Thanks again Sammy.

[@SammyThunder]

Tim, that means a lot! Thank you! I’m glad to share the experience!

[@courtlandfiero7788]

I feel the same way! Vintage is king.

[@courtlandfiero7788]

Sammy your AWESOME!!!! Thank you so much for sharing the footage of the card show. I’ve been wanting a 1951 Connie Mack All-Star Babe Ruth or any of the cards in the set for a long time. Maybe someday I will finally get one. Congrats on your pickups. Those are some fantastic cards! Please continue to show footage of the card shows. It’s very cool to see the vintage cards. You do a great job of taking your time and showing the cards! Thanks.

[@SammyThunder]

Man, I appreciate your thought out feedback. It’s encouraging. Just an FYI, one of the Garfield dealers in my Garfield videos has a 51 Babe Ruth

[@ACD1994]

Great pick ups, Sammy. The Matthewson is an interesting and unique piece. I love those basketball rulers. So sweet

[@SammyThunder]

Thank you so much!

[@dougstewart5020]

Outstanding Sammy. Great additions. You definitely added some unique Mathewsons. That looks like a great show.

[@SammyThunder]

Thanks Doug. I’m really pleased with the outcome. There are times where I walk away feeling so so on pickups sometimes, but this show was encouraging!

[@thedrewavintagelegacy6455]

Nice stuff Sammy. I always loved the 51 CM cards and finding one in tact with such nice color is a definite win. I appreciate you taking time just showing off showcases at these shows. I can only get to a show maybe once a year and so much of my time usually doing exactly what you show. Quietly looking over all vintage cards just window shopping.

[@SammyThunder]

Thanks Drew. I spend a few hours window shopping before making a decision.

[@jimfalkler9361]

Hi Sammy, thank you for the video, always enjoy seeing the cards that are for sale. You got some great pickups.

[@SammyThunder]

Thanks Jim! I'm really pleased with the pickups this trip down to Philly. I feel like I went to the right dealers.

[@Hodges1455]

Congrats on the pickups! All great choices. Thanks for sharing, Sammy.

[@SammyThunder]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed watching it and can expect more in the future!

[@ClementeCollector]

Saw and heard Howard, he told me the Philly show is awesome. Great that you went to Stan, he’s awesome! Love the pickups! My favorite is the first one you showed, I agree it looks like a 1-1.5. But those are so cool!

[@SammyThunder]

Thanks Theo. Stan has great stuff! I’m glad he’s at every major show. Howard was captured lol. I spoke with him briefly.

[@s.macintosh-jc9rf]

Hi Sammy, What a wonderful show for vintage cards! I can’t even describe how impressed I was with the quality of the cards in many cases. Thank you for bringing us this magnificent show! Much love bro, Peter

[@SammyThunder]

Thanks Peter! I am glad you enjoyed the cards on display. Nothing beats an organized and tidy display of vintage

[@hammerforty-four]

Great additions! Love the Mathewsons!

[@SammyThunder]

Thank you!

[@dirkremmington]

Great pick ups from the show. Your vintage PC is growing by leaps and bounds. Did it feel like some of the raw vintage prices were high. Just from what I saw it did. But as more and more people head over to "vintage land" that will happen as well. Thanks for sharing!

[@SammyThunder]

Thanks Dirk. It's a little bit of stepping forward but moving back as well. It's how I'd prefer it though right now. I'm selling off my collection to buy more stuff, so it's a little bit of give and take. Raw prices are always going to be tough to work with because of the potential grade it can land. Some tables will offer better deals. It's just a matter of navigating the room.

[@armenassaturian5850]

Love the ty Cobb with SGC black boarder makes the card pop

[@SammyThunder]

There were some really good Ty Cobb stuff at that show

[@returntocollecting]

Great Mathewsons Sammy! That show looked awesome! Saw a few cards from my want list there. I need to check it out next time. Thanks for sharing!

[@SammyThunder]

Thanks Darren! I'm still working on getting you that dealer's info. I'll have it for you soon!

[@florenceferdinand4717]

Definitely like the options on the first table

[@SammyThunder]

Reach out!

[@larrygitlin6017]

Nice pickups all. Thanks for filming all the incredible vintage , I just can't believe some of the prices though. I can understand it on some of the super unusual rare pre war , but not the Topps 50s and 60s.

[@SammyThunder]

There are good prices on stars and hall of famers, but it would take time and patience to navigate the room.

[@AshMorton]

More drool-worthy stuff. Thanks for sharing.

[@SammyThunder]

Thanks Ash!

[@billyballgamesportscards]

Awesome pickups, Sammy. I'm really glad you were able to find the Mathewson all in one piece Great card.

[@SammyThunder]

Yes, I survived finding one without splitting into two pieces 😎. In all seriousness, it was great to find one that wasn't removed.

[@mikeorz111]

Congrats on the amazing pickups! Glad we were able to briefly meet again!

[@SammyThunder]

Thanks Mike. Good to see you too! Hope you were able to find some items for your PC!

[@LegendsNeverDieCollection]

Christy Mathewsons left and right, and a ruler?!? You crushed the Philly Show man!! And got your goal of a ‘51T Connie Mack All-Star!

[@SammyThunder]

Hah. Thanks Jake. Out of all the shows lately, I've felt really pleased with the outcome of this Philly one. I was able to get some items for some nice prices. It's cool to have something in the collection that is hard to price.

[@LegendsNeverDieCollection]

The Philly show has always looked like an interesting one to me; especially for prewar!

[@ACollectorsDream]

Congratulations on the Mathewson. Awesome card and very tough to find. Great show footage also

[@SammyThunder]

Thank you Orlando! Appreciate you sharing the Mathewson from your card show!

[@PickerJimS]

Nice recap of the show Sammy! Looks like there was a ton of vintage there! I really need to get out to one of those shows! 😁 Love the pickups! The Connie Mack All Stars card is beautiful!

[@SammyThunder]

Totally worth the trip! Thanks Jim!

[@captun5207]

Blown away by your Mathewson pickups. The Phillyshow has become my favorite show because of the quality and the quantity of vintage. It never seems to disappoint. I also made the trek down from NY on Saturday and felt like I was back there again after watching your show footage. Great stuff as always from you.

[@SammyThunder]

Thank you! The Philly show will definitely be a spot for me to return back in December. Where did you go in NY?

[@theshowandme]

Awesome Mathewson's!

[@SammyThunder]

Thank you!

[@billysikes1374]

One of the best vintage videos I've seen, Now I cant eat breakfast because seeing those Mantles, Clemente, Ruth, Cobb, Gehrig, etc made me sick lol

[@SammyThunder]

I'm conflicted with this comment lol. In one instance, I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. However, you then are saying that you're sick of seeing all of said players listed above lol. I'm sorry, but then I start wondering why am I apologizing? lol

[@ReindeerStudios]

Fun stuff, Sammy. I'd love to make it out to the Philly Show sometime. Those Christies are sweet. Congrats.

[@SammyThunder]

You should Skaht! You'd really enjoy it. It has the feel of The National, but smaller.

[@ReeseND]

Hey Sammy, it’s Reese! Great meeting you and chatting at the show. I’m really glad to find your channel. Sweet pickups, man! Gotta love the Philly Show! Hope to see ya in December!

[@SammyThunder]

Hey Reese! Good chatting with you too! I'll see where I'm at financially, but I aim to be back!

[@ianhiguera1928]

I like how you show mainly cards, alot of KZbin bloggers only show like 5 cards in a 30 min video and all they do is talk about rubbish lol nice video

[@SammyThunder]

You should watch my other videos!

[@jasonjanega3537]

Awesome pick ups Sammy! That silk is so cool! I was at a show today and picked up a 57 topps whitey ford and a 59 topps richie ashburn.

[@SammyThunder]

Man, it's a shame we didn't bump into each other. Next time! Are you building both sets?

[@jasonjanega3537]

I was at a show in the Chicago area. I wish I was at the Philly show LOL! The show was just a local show not to far from where I live.

[@SammyThunder]

Lol. I misread your comment. My bad, that makes a lot more sense now lol

[@vintageonvintage817]

Great recap of the show Sammy, it looks like it was a fantastic one! Congrats on that Mathewson that is a sweet-looking card! Thanks for sharing, have a great weekend.

[@SammyThunder]

Thank you so much Steve. That means a lot and encourages me to continue these recaps of card shows. They're always a great joy to do and to have you as well as others appreciate them so much is all I need!

[@catdaddy2643]

the Thunder rolls👍🏿

[@SammyThunder]

A storm is coming!

[@macwaxxstacks]

The red on the Mathewson is phenomenal! I just picked up my first Ruler recently, def gonna be showing it off on the channel soon. Great vid!

[@SammyThunder]

I love the rulers! Which one did you pick up?

[@macwaxxstacks]

@@SammyThunder Nate Thurmond, been eyeing them for a long time.

[@SammyThunder]

Nice! I’m missing him from mine. I’ll eventually get one. How much did you pay for yours?

[@macwaxxstacks]

@@SammyThunder got lucky and got one for $25

[@RipFan8]

Hi Sammy. Excellent footage, you never disappoint, Great Mathewson pickups. You show me the Mathewson stamp, it's real beauty. Glad to see you adding to your ruler run. It was absolutely awesome to finally meet you in person. I love your channel and content and look so forward to watching what you put out. I know it was a busy day / weekend for you, so thanks a lot for spending some time with me. Keep doing your thing my friend, it's awesome.

[@SammyThunder]

Excellent meeting you too Stephen! I appreciate your generosity and your upbeat enthusiasm towards the hobby. I have subscribed to your channel and encourage others to do so as well! Lets aim for 100 as the next goal!

[@azeridave]

Sammy Thunder...THANK YOU for the great footage. LOVE the vintage cards. This show you went to has the most fantastic cards Ive ever seen! Here in So California, we just dont have anything close to this many dealers in vintage stuff. Love to buy more after seeing your video. Keep up the great work! By the way, what kind of video camera do you use to take such clear and lighted images? My camera cant get close to this great footage.

[@SammyThunder]

Thanks Dave! Really kind words all around man! I hear in California that shows are few and far between. It's a shame. I feel like there should be more! I use my iPhone, but I had it mounted on a chest mount to help stabilize the shot.

[@azeridave]

Thanks for letting me know about your video footage. My video camera stinks...Too blurry and dark to show in my personal video. As far as So California shows go...they stink. Very few, most of the shows way too small. We only have a couple of good shows a year. We now have the large Burbank Card Show, which just ended a month or so ago and after that, its a waiting game. Good show in San Diego, but thats a trip to get to. Most sellers have newer stuff. Very few vintage dealers.@@SammyThunder

[@michaelyoung7974]

I think Philadelphia is the city with the longest continuous history of hosting card show. Back to when I was a young guy with hair on top of my head ha hah

[@SammyThunder]

That's interesting. It seems like the northeast really leads the way with card shows. I recently looked at some website that gives you a Google Map representation of all the shows that are happening and it's remarkable to see how many shows are happening in the northeast alone.

[@michaelyoung7974]

It's heavily populated and relatively prosperous.@@SammyThunder

[@henrys3629]

Sicko! I can afford none of it.

[@SammyThunder]

I think you’d be surprised. There are cards that are priced high, but you can find lower grade stars and hall of famers for reasonable prices.

[@thecardpyle]

That was awesome Sammy!

[@SammyThunder]

Thank you!

[@anthonydamato8070]

i think u bought that 51 matty from rich from americas pastime in fair lawn n.j

[@SammyThunder]

I did!

[@williammcpherson9953]

I live in lehighton pa. Looking for someone to come to my home and buy my vintage sports cards. Upgraded. Jim Brown rookie card my be the best one.

[@SammyThunder]

That's really cool. I may not be in line to buy a collection at the moment because of funds, but feel free to email me anyway because I can put you in line with someone who may be interested. ([e-mail])

[@godisgreat8462]

Hello my friend

[@SammyThunder]

Hello Titus!

[@pichess23]

The Best ❤❤❤❤

[@SammyThunder]

Thank you! It was a great show! I'd put it up there as one of the best shows!