Not every event with cards is a sports card show — and I think a lot of collectors find that out the hard way.

On today’s episode of Quiet Card Daily, we’re breaking down the difference between a traditional sports card show and events like Collect-A-Con, TCG conventions, and other “Con”-style collectible events.

They can ALL be great events — but you're going for two very different experiences.

If you walk into a Collect-A-Con expecting rows and rows of baseball, basketball, football, and high-end sports cards, you might leave wondering:

“Where are all the SPORTS CARDS?!” 😂

That’s because conventions tend to have a much broader focus: Pokémon, One Piece, Magic, anime, Funko, toys, gaming, celebrities, cosplay, vendors, activities,  ...