Hobby Event Countdowns
Live countdowns to every major card collecting event. Market impact ratings, collecting strategies, and never miss a hobby catalyst.
NBA All-Star Weekend 2026
Monday, February 15, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions
What events are tracked in the countdown dashboard?
The dashboard tracks 15+ major hobby events including: NFL Draft, NBA Draft, MLB Draft, NHL Draft, Super Bowl, NBA Finals, World Series, Stanley Cup Finals, NFL/NBA/MLB/NHL All-Star Games, NSCC National Sports Collectors Convention, Hall of Fame inductions for all four sports, MLB Opening Day, and NFL Kickoff Weekend. Each event shows a live countdown timer, market impact rating, and collecting strategy.
How does the market impact rating work?
Each event receives a market impact score from 1-10 based on historical price movement around that event. A 10/10 (like the NFL Draft or Super Bowl) means extreme card price volatility — cards related to the event can move 50-200%. A 3/10 (like a mid-season All-Star game) means modest impact. The rating helps you prioritize which events to prepare for.
What are the best hobby events for buying cards?
The best buying opportunities come BEFORE events when prices are suppressed: football cards are cheapest in spring/summer before NFL season kicks off, basketball cards dip in summer, and baseball cards are discounted in winter. The NSCC National is also a great buying event — dealers bring inventory they need to move, creating deals. Post-elimination sell-offs (when a team loses in playoffs) also create brief buying windows.
What are the best hobby events for selling cards?
Sell INTO the hype: football cards peak during NFL playoffs and Super Bowl week. Basketball cards peak during the NBA Finals. Baseball cards peak during the World Series and around Hall of Fame announcements. Draft night is the single biggest 24-hour price catalyst — cards of draft picks can spike 200%+ in hours. Sell within 48 hours of peak hype for maximum return.
What is the NSCC National?
The NSCC (National Sports Collectors Convention) is the largest annual card collecting event in the world. Held each summer in a different US city, it features 500+ dealer booths, exclusive card releases from Topps/Panini/Upper Deck, autograph signings, and thousands of collectors. It is the single most important in-person event for the hobby. Attending the National is a bucket-list item for serious collectors.
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