The Mint Collective at The MGM Grand, Las Vegas, March 30 – April 2, 2023 in Las Vegas, NV is not just your ordinary card show, it’s so much more! Get the edge you need to succeed – learn, trade & network like never before! Returning for its second year, The MINT Collective will once again bring together the biggest names, vendors, companies and investors in sports memorabilia and collectibles. Across four days, the hobby’s fans and entrepreneurs can network, buy, sell & trade, learn and have meaningful conversations about what the future holds for one of the fastest- growing sports verticals in the last decade.
The global, multi-billion dollar sports collectibles industry is exploding. New entrants and new technologies are raising awareness for items that don’t just embody some of the most special moments in cultural and sports history, but which have also outperformed the S&P 500 by more than 400% since 2008.
Whether you are a collector or an investor, or somewhere in between, The MINT Collective exists to inspire, educate and entertain you in away which has simply never been done before – combining learning, networking and trading!
The Marketplace will bring together the most passionate, informed and influential sports card & memorabilia dealers, brands and collectors for the ultimate buying, selling and trading experience on the floor of the MGM Grand.
THE EXPERIENCE – THE 1/1 HOBBY EXPERIENCE
Whether you are a collector or an investor, or somewhere in between, The MINT Collective exists to inspire, educate and entertain you in away which has simply never been done before – combining learning, networking and trading!
DYNAMIC PANELS & WORKSHOPS – FRIDAY MARCH 31, 2023 from 10:00AM – 5:30PM (Buy Tickets Here)
At the forefront of the 2023 MINT Collective is a series of dynamic Workshops & Panels led by top brands and respected speakers across multiple industries. All MINT Experience 4-day Ticket Holders will have unprecedented access to ensure they leave the event with the tools needed to continue their success in the hobby. The workshops and panels will be taking place all day on Friday, March 31, 2023. Click here for times of Panels & Workshops
MEET THE HOBBY
Whether you’re new to the hobby or a veteran, the MINT Collective provides you unparalleled access to connect and network with top collectors, business leaders and enthusiasts within the hobby. Over the course of four days, enjoy access to exclusive workshops, panels, parties, special appearances, and keynotes with the opportunity to network, buy, sell and trade, and learn about future trends for one of the fastest-growing sports verticals.
THE MARKETPLACE
Over 60,000 square feet of space – Family Friendly, Sports cards, non-sports cards, memorabilia, comics and more! International Vendors and Additional vendor announcements every week
MINT AUCTION
We are excited to bring back an exclusive auction that will feature some of the greatest artifacts in sports history. We are now accepting items for submission.
The auction will run from March 29-April 8, 2023 on eBay.
HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO CONSIGN
Collectable x eBay present the 2023 MINT Collective Auction
Do you have cards, memorabilia or other collectibles that you think should be featured in the auction? For evaluation and potential inclusion send pictures and descriptions of your items to acquisitions@collectable.com and label them as 2023 MINT Auction Submission.
BREAKS, GIVEAWAYS & ACTIVATIONS
Experience unique activations throughout our marketplace floor, such as the GTS Alley which features some of the most well-known breakers in the industry, breaking the latest product from Topps and Panini. PSA, the largest and most trusted third-party trading card authentication and grading company, will be onsite allowing ticket holders to mail in card submissions ahead of the event and take advantage of on-site grading with next day turn around (regular service level and higher). For the kids of the hobby there will be a daily scavenger hunt with great prizes and kids breaks where those grail cards can be pulled.
Four-day MINT Experience Ticketholders will also have access to MINT – exclusive product from Panini, Fanatics/Topps, Zion and more. You won’t want to miss this opportunity! …and that’s just the beginning. The curated marketplace floor will have activations from great hobby companies such as; CSG, DCI, eBay, Game Day Legends, MC Sports Cards, My Slabs, Panini, Whatnot and many more…
Schedule of Events:
Thursday Night- March 30, 2023
- Kickoff Party (6pm – 9pm) – Buy Tickets Here – Join us on Thursday evening for a kick-off party at the MGM Grand. Transport back in time to a true place of beginning and nostalgia for fans of the hobby. Reminisce and browse the memorabilia on display then transport to a speakeasy environment where guests can enjoy some dinner, drinks, games and lively music. Perhaps you’ll find the custom MINT Collective cigar roller and get a takeaway or two.
Friday – March 31, 2023
- Workshops/Panels & Marketplace Sneak Peek (10am – 5:30pm) – Buy Tickets Here At the forefront of the 2023 MINT Collective is a series of dynamic Workshops & Panels led by top brands and respected speakers across multiple industries. All MINT Experience 4-day Ticket Holders will have unprecedented access to ensure they leave the event with the tools needed to continue their success in the hobby.
- PSA onsite drop-off begins – If you want first dibbs on the cards or get your cards submitted to PSA early, Friday night is the time to do so. All 4-day MINT Experience ticket holders will have access to an evening of cocktails and cards on the marketplace floor. It will be a great time to connect with the hobby and let a few deals fly.
Saturday – April 1, 2023
- Marketplace Open to the public (8am – 6pm) Buy Tickets Here
- Collectors’ Carnival / NCAA Final Four Viewing Party (6pm – 9pm) – Buy Tickets Here – Join us Saturday evening for our second annual Collectors’ Carnival. Returning to the MGM this will be an evening to celebrate the hobby and let off some steam from a hard day of buy-sell-trades on the marketplace floor. As the marketplace closes the Collectors’ Carnival begins and not by coincidence, so does the second game of the NCAA Championship. Guests will be able to watch the game, enjoys some food and drink alongside a room full of entertainment as only Las Vegas can provide. Just remember, the Marketplace opens early on Sunday, and we’ll be back at it all over again.
Sunday – April 2, 2023
- Marketplace Opens (8am – 6pm) – Buy Tickets Here
- PSA onsite pickup ends
MINT Collective is returning in 2023 to the MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas. We are excited to offer attendees discounted room rate. Book early as rooms will sell out. Book Now here.
