The Chicago Sports Spectacular is a show that takes place 2 times a year at the Donald E. Stephans Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. It typically features many sports and entertainment autograph opportunities plus fields a health vendor area for card and sports collectible seekers, plus of late, more places to submit cards and autos for authentication and grading. At the show I got to catch up with with some old friends and vendors to gauge the hobby and show: Andrew ‘Augie’ Augustine - A teacher who has been on the show before and sells an eclectic range of collectibles as a side gig. Sal Barry - Hockey card seller and one part of the Puck Junk podcast team and writes about the hockey card hobby.

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