Hobby Pulse

Show floor

Record sales, card-show floor reports and market sentiment, pulled continuously from collector communities on Reddit and X and tagged by our newsroom.

Show floor

A collector reports receiving a higher-than-expected BGS 9/Auto 10 grade for a 1994 Upper Deck Mantle/Griffey Jr. auto card, picked up at the Dallas Card Show.

A collector details a positive experience at a card show, acquiring an Aaron Judge card from artist Matt Miller, who recently signed with Topps.

A collector reports on successful comic book acquisitions and creator signings at Baltimore Comic Con, including rare finds and key issues.

A collector showcases their acquisitions from the Cincinnati Comic Expo, expressing excitement over adding several fine books, including an iconic ASM #66.

A Reddit user shares their recent 'haul' from Comic Con, including signed comics and new pickups, indicating activity and excitement around collectible shows.

A parent shares a positive family experience at a Target event, highlighting community interaction and engagement with Pokemon collecting.

A first-time vendor at a card show recounts a positive experience, focusing on fair pricing, personal pulls, and giving away cards to children.

A collector shares recent pickups acquired from attending two separate trading card shows in the Bay Area, indicating active show participation.

A collector reports a recent acquisition of a 1st Bowman Hank Aaron card, specifying it was obtained at a card show event.

A parent reports a positive experience at a Target event, noting manageable lines and their son's excitement over his card pulls.

A parent describes a disappointing Target event experience, noting long lines and limited product availability, leading to discouragement despite attending for a drawing activity.

A user secured a promo from a Target event but expresses confusion regarding product scarcity despite rumors of high print runs for the set.

A parent shares their child's creative drawing from the recent 30th Anniversary Celebration at Target, highlighting a positive event experience despite initial crowds.

A collector shared their recent acquisitions from The Philly Show, a notable event in the card collecting community.

A user shares their card acquisitions from attending The Philly Show, a prominent collectibles event.

A collector plans to attend a local Target event, bringing free cards and plushies for kids to counter scalping and share the hobby.

A collector shares recent acquisitions from a card show, seeking community feedback on two cards purchased for $300 CDN.

A collector reports a pickup of the classic Game Boy title 'Duck Tales' from a local RetroGamesCon event.

An older collector seeks advice on inexpensive display cases for selling cards at local card shows, highlighting the desire for in-person community experiences.

A collector shared their positive experience and notable pickups from value bins at a card show, including several desired refractors and project cards.

A user provides an overview of a local card show, noting vendor buying percentages for sealed products and singles, and personal purchasing deals.

The Vancity Card Show, presented by eBay Canada, is set to host over 800 tables and expects significant attendance with on-site grading services available, indicating strong growth in the card show circuit.

A collector plans to sell cards to vendors at an upcoming card show, highlighting a common activity at such events.

A fan reported a positive experience at Cincinnati Comic Expo's Day 1, including meeting artist Chris Bachalo and securing a quick Spider-Man sketch.

A collector reports having a 'beautiful day' at Comic Con, noting their wallet 'hurts' after purchases, suggesting active buying at an event.

A face painter at a Pokémon TCG Expo received a unique request for a Bellibolt design, indicating fan engagement at events.

An attendee shares a positive experience and 'haul' from the Atlanta Comic Convention, highlighting good vendors and crowd.

A collector pulled a rare 'God pack' at a card show, specifically mentioning an MB Eevee, after purchasing a pack with damaged packaging.

A user shares their acquisition from the Granite State Comic Con, indicating show activity.

Collectors express excitement over new video game acquisitions from a convention, highlighting continued enthusiasm for in-person collectible events.

A Reddit user acquired a signed 'Art the Clown' variant comic from a local Comic Con, indicating activity and acquisitions at a fan event.

A fan attended a comic convention and encountered several iconic key issues, highlighting the appeal of physical events for collectors.

A first-time vendor at a Norwegian card show successfully showcased niche UFC cards, finding unexpected interest and planning to attend future events.

A parent and child attended their first card show, reporting a positive experience marked by the kindness and generosity of vendors toward new collectors.

A collector traveled to Omaha, visiting two comic stores to pick up back issues and fill runs, walking 15 miles in the process.

A collector reports buying two cards at a 3-day card show and seeks clarification on a specific Panini white box stamp.

A collector shares a successful haul from RetroWorldExpo, highlighting cool items obtained through auctions and other purchases, anticipating an enhanced setup with new gear.

A collector reported a 'Retrocon Pickup' of a Zelda game they hadn't previously played, indicating an acquisition from a convention or event.

A collector successfully acquired a long-sought comic at a local comic convention for a price lower than marked.

A Reddit user reported a successful weekend at Dallas Fan Expo, having completed their itinerary, met creators, and acquired desired items.

A user shares their successful haul from DuPage Comic Con 2026, including discounted Golden to Bronze Age DC books and a Nick Fury #10.

A collector reports excitement from acquiring a rare Nick Emmanwori numbered card (3/10) at a Burbank card shop.

A vendor shares their setup at the Albany, NY card show, praising it as one of the best recent events.

A user shares their collection of items obtained from a recent convention, termed their 'Convention haul.'

A collector reports attending a show and acquiring a quantity of full art trading cards, noting their aesthetic appeal.

A collector shares their acquisitions from attending a retro game convention, indicating activity at a collectibles event.

A collector recounted a highly successful first card show experience, detailing significant sales, trades, and purchases of TCG items, expressing enthusiasm to attend again.

A collector attended Dallas Fan Expo, acquiring signed Marvel Zombies #1 and McFarlane #300 homage variant comics from artist Arthur Suydam, now submitted to CGC Signature Series.

A collector reports pulling a valuable Mega Rayquaza card from Japanese booster boxes purchased at a local card show, making their day.

A collector reports finding a rare, pristine 'Holy Grail' video game at the Retroworld Expo in Hartford, highlighting successful show-floor acquisitions.

A fan expresses excitement about meeting comic artist Ryan Ottley at Dallas Fan Expo, indicating positive sentiment for artist interactions at conventions.

A collector reports a successful weekend at a Toronto event, meeting JRJR and expanding their original comic art collection with notable X-Men and Venom pieces.

A Reddit user shares an unusual observation from a card show in Fort Lauderdale, adding to discussions about peculiar market phenomena.

An attendee reported on RetroCon, noting the abundance of retro games and consoles despite some items being out of their personal price range.

A collector shares a personal card acquisition from a local card show, highlighting the community and personal connection to the hobby.

A first-time attendee seeks advice on card show etiquette, including vendor interactions and selling Japanese cards, for an upcoming event.

A collector reports a successful first day at Dallas Fan Expo, acquiring treasures and meeting creators, expressing excitement for upcoming celebrity appearances.

A collector reports successfully negotiating a significant deal on multiple 'Days of Future Past' comic issues at a recent convention.

A collector expresses excitement about attending the RetroWorld Expo, a retro game convention known for its auctions and community atmosphere.

A collector reports a successful weekend at Tucson Comic Con 2026, finding many wish-list items, filling comic runs, and getting a book signed by Starlin.

A collector joyfully reports securing two desired comic book copies from different comic conventions over a single weekend, highlighting successful event finds.

A Reddit user reported seeing high-value cards, including a Michael Jordan /25 patch auto and Kyler Murray 1/1 Super Bowl ticket auto, at a local card show.

A collector reports a positive experience at the Mohegan Sun card show, emphasizing the fun of opening a 1999 Bowman box and the excitement of pulling cool inserts.

A post details various pickups and auction wins from the Tampa Bay Comic-Con, reflecting typical convention spending.

A user shares an exciting haul from their first two card shows, focusing on collecting cards with beautiful artwork for their personal collection.

A collector shares excitement about acquiring rare fungi cards, including an Ex and an error card for $35, at a card show.

A Reddit user provides a mixed review of Lexington KY ComicCon, noting limited books but still a good time, and plans for future conventions.

A first-time attendee reports a successful card show experience, acquiring two desirable cards and selling items for $550.

A collector reports on a 'successful day' at a card show held in a hotel lobby, despite noting an unpleasant odor at the venue.

A first-time vendor is seeking advice on setting up a display and selecting inventory for an upcoming small card show in the Denver area.

A collector expresses satisfaction with finding desired comic books at a Comic Con, highlighting the excitement of show finds.

A collector executed a trade at a card show, acquiring a unique 90s die-cut Andruw Jones card in PSA 9 for an Ichiro, praising the vendor's specialized inventory.

A collector plans to sell a pulled Bryce Eldridge /5 logofractor card at their first card show, seeking pricing advice due to wide comp ranges.

A user criticized a large Canadian card show for using AI-generated advertisements, leading to negative community feedback.

A collector showcases their acquisitions from attending a third card show, reflecting ongoing engagement with local events.

A collector details their personal haul from Fan Expo Toronto, acquiring original art and making professional contacts after a busy event.

An inquiry was made about table costs for upcoming Denver card shows, reflecting interest in participating in local collectible events.

A collector shares their successful pickups from a local convention, including Akira issues, a replacement UXM 198, and autographed copies of Good Asian #1cA, Motor Crush #1, and Abs Green Arrow #1.

A collector, recently returned to the hobby, describes their excitement and questions ahead of attending their first local card show with numerous tables.