As another show comes to a close, we reflect on the weekend that was filled with lots of great memories. Although we expected a great response to our superstar athletes, it was received even more favorably than planned. We were thrilled to see so many NEW faces and as always, we loved seeing the old ones too. We appreciated those who patiently waited in longer than usual lines both in the ticket area as well as the photo booth area. We had a couple technical issues with our photo printer and camera, however, we will have that fixed for our next show. We are constantly assessing the show afterwards in order to bring you the best show that we can.
We hope that many of you can join us for a Brand New Summer Show JUNE 7-9, 2024 called the DETROIT SPORTS SPECTACULAR. It's located in NOVI, MICHIGAN at the SUBURBAN COLLECTION SHOWPLACE. Same great show, just a tad smaller like all of our summer shows. You can link to the Detroit Show website by going on to our Chicago Show website and click the Detroit link at the top. Please be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Detroit email list. (It's the big BLUE box)
BARRY SANDERS is already on the list of attendees among other great athletes. You definitely won't want to miss this show. If you haven't booked your VENDOR TABLE yet, please hurry and get that paperwork into Shannon. The table pricing is different from the Chicago Show so check that out!! We also have a large hotel list for you to choose from if you are planning to stay over.
Now that the show is over, it is a great time to fully read our HOMEPAGE which has so many good tips for new customers and even some old ones too! Info about terminology, refund policy and photo op procedures. (Read Rules of the Game) Plus, Show Details lists show dates, times, and admission pricing. Finally, if you DO NOT receive those IMPORTANT EMAIL BLASTS, please sign up in the (RED BOX AREA) that says Subscribe. As always, if you have questions, our CONTACT info is at the bottom of the page. EMAIL OR CALL us PRIOR to the show so we have the time to answer your important questions.
Once again, the staff and management of the Chicago Sports Spectacular Show wishes everyone good health and happiness until the next time we see you in Chicago (Rosemont) NOVEMBER 22-24, 2024.
Regards,
Chicago Show Management Team
Ordering pre-sale tickets is quick and simple. First, you want to REFRESH the screen so that any new guests or corrections that have been added have been updated. Then, click on the Buy Autograph Tickets tab to bring you into the LIVE STORE. Once inside all items are listed in ABC order. To make it quicker for you to find your guest, Click the drop down box on left to display the various categories. Choose your category (Fri, Sat, Sun, VIP, Admission, Sneak Peek, 3-Day Pass, Authentication JSA, Etc.) Once you choose a ticket, click on it and a drop down box will fall so you can choose the amount of tix you wish to purchase. OR you can use the SEARCH FEATURE at the TOP RIGHT in the store (the Magnifying Glass) to type the tickets you want by name or category. ADD to the cart. Continue to shop until ALL YOUR CHOICES are in ONE cart. You will have a chance to preview your cart BEFORE you check out. Please take the time to carefully do so. Then, follow the check out process. You can either use credit card or pay pal at check out. If you have any questions along the way, don't hesitate to call the facility 954-227-1565. Once you check out and pay, we are UNABLE to alter the order so please take your time. If a change has to be made, we will have to cancel and refund your order, and you will have to start again.
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GENERAL ADMISSION (ONE DAY PASS)
FRIDAY:
Adults $15.00
Children 10 and below $10.00
Children 5 and below are FREE!
Sneak Peek $25 (all day pass starting 2 1/2 hrs. earlier than General Admission) 1pm-8:30pm
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
Adults $20.00
Children 10 and below $10.00
Children 5 and below are FREE!
Weekend 3-Day Pass* - $49 (BEST VALUE!)
*Includes Sneak Peek
**NEW** includes a bracelet for access to the VLTED VIP Lounge powered by Ludex (VIP and 3-DAY Passes are the only way to gain access to Lounge) and 30-minute early entry to VLTED Trade Night presented by Ludex on Saturday, March 16th.
ADMISSION TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ALONG WITH AUTOGRAPH TICKETS IN THE SAME ORDER. (FOUND UNDER BUY AUTOGRAPH TICKETS TAB) PLEASE READ EVERYTHING CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING ONLINE.
ALL TIX CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE SHOW. CASH AT THE DOOR FOR ADMISSION ONLY. (credit cards can be used at autograph ticket booth)
**ALL ADMISSION TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE**
Donald E Stephens Convention Center
5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018
(Please call Convention Center for parking inquiries)
Friday
General Admission: 3:30pm - 8:30pm
VIP: 1:00pm - 8:30pm
(VIP/Sneak Peek/Weekend Pass) 1:00 pm
early entrance Friday only
Saturday
General Admission: 9:30am - 5:00pm
VIP: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
General Admission: 10:00am-4:00pm
VIP: 9:30am - 4:00pm
If you are taking advantage of our online pre-sale it will begin OCT 1, 2024 and will end NOV 18, 2024. After that date, all tickets, admissions, PHOTO OP, JSA, ETC, can be purchased AT THE SHOW. The BUY AUTOGRAPH TICKET TAB is the live Store where ALL tickets can be .
If you are sending your items to our Mail Order company Atommic Sports, he MUST have your items no later than
(11/13/24) Send early so you don't miss the deadline.
There will be several Grading and Authentication companies attending our show. However, they are independent contractors so you would need to contact them directly to see what their services will be during show hours. You can contact them through their website or call them directly.
CGC Cards, JSA, BECKETT & PSA
If you are purchasing a PHOTO OP ticket, please know you are paying for a DIGITAL image we store on our website for you to download to your cell, PC or laptop. Up to 4 people can be in one photo. If you would like a HARD COPY PHOTO as well, then you would need to purchase a Photo Op "Print Off" Ticket to be turned in AT THE TIME of your regular photo op ticket. (ALL can be purchased in the online store--The BUY AUTOGRAPH TICKETS TAB) Anything turned in later, would not be guaranteed an immediate print off, but rather by the end of the show day. All digital photos will be posted to the Photo Op Gallery tab of the website End of Day MONDAY following the show.
We've added a couple new types of admission tickets for you to choose from. On Friday only, we offer a Sneak Peek pass ($25) which allows you to enter the show at 1pm and stay until closing 8:30pm During the sneak peek hours from 1-3:30, you will have time to visit our vendors and make deals without any guest signers during that time. The 3-Day Pass is $49 (which includes the Sneak Peek ticket as well).
We also offer a VIP Admission Package. Please go to the VIP TAB top browser bar on the website to see all that you get for your $149. (per person) NEW PERKS have been added this show!!
Please plan to arrive early to the show, especially if you have not collected your tickets yet. Once you have your admission and autograph tickets, you will be responsible for them from that point on and will not need to stand in pick-up lines again.
Spend time with our VENDORS who sell cards, memorabilia and other sport/non-sport items. Over 400 tables of merchandise & collectibles.
The Donald E Stephens Center has a parking garage across the street. Call them directly for info. It will take a bit to get your admission and auto tickets so give yourself enough time. We have sped up the process but you still don't want to arrive too late. Please be aware, there are NO REFUNDS for ADMISSION TICKETS.
It is so important to READ THE HOME PAGE from top to bottom. 99% of questions we are asked are found on the home page. If you don't understand the terminology used under the guest lists, please locate the section of the home page called RULES OF THE GAME. We also have a section where you can sign up to be on our distribution list and get all of our important Constant Contact emails. When the show begins, any changes, flight delays, and cancellations will be posted at the TOP of the home page. You need to check it OFTEN. Refresh your screen and continue to look even when you are at the show. We will post any changes that occur.
ANY QUESTIONS at the show, just come to the ticket booth and any of us in the red shirts will be happy to help you!
Flat Item: A flat item is a trading card, (RC=Rookie Card), photograph, magazine, book, newspaper, pennants or poster. Note: Some guests have size restrictions on their "flat" item. Check individual guest pricing for details. **Baseballs and mini helmets tend to fall in the "flat" pricing category unless otherwise noted.
All Other Items: Any item that doesn't fall in the flat item category listed above. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: full size helmets, bobble heads, statues and figurines in packages, caps, batting helmets, shoes, misc. equipment, footballs, basketballs, bats, jerseys, gloves, and loose numbers. Sometimes it can be considered Premium items too.
Artwork: Artwork is not considered a "flat item" but is usually considered in the "All Other Items" category. Some guests have a separate price category for "Artwork," which would be listed separately under their pricing structure.
Inscriptions: Any written verbiage outside of a guest's basic autograph limited to a maximum of 3 words such as HOF '98, MVP 2015, WS Champs. AN INSCRIPTION TICKET IS NOT AN AUTOGRAPH TICKET SO ONE MUST BE PUCHASED TO USE THE INSCRIPTION TICKET.
Inscription tickets must be accompanied by an autograph ticket. Guests will NOT add an inscription to a previously signed item.
Photo Op: A professional photo of you and your guest will be taken. You will access your photo image online at the top of our website under the PHOTO OP GALLERY TAB. If you would like a hard glossy 8x10 copy of the photo, you can advance purchase it during pre-sale under the BUY AUTOGRAPH TICKETS tab or purchase a "Photo Op Print Off" ticket at the ticket booth for $10 additional. For a celebrity guest photo op, up to 4 people may be included in the one photograph. Generally, photo ops take place 15-20 minutes prior to the guest's sign time. Photo op lines are generally on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE basis. However, if a guest has sold over 25 tickets, we normally will call numbers based on your ticket. However, VIP's ALWAYS line up first, no matter how many tickets are sold.
(No cell phone photography allowed in photo op booth.)
Refund and Exchange Policy:
If an athlete should cancel their appearance, you can come to the ticket booth for a full refund or exchange. You must have your UNUSED tickets and receipt in order for the refund or exchange to occur. NO REFUNDS FOR ADMISSIONS.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to our new Payment Processing System,* all refunds of PRE-SALE tickets will be completed within 3 business days upon the completion of the show.
*Pre-paid orders cannot be refunded on the credit card machines we use during the show, so it must be refunded where it was originally purchased (ONLINE) after the conclusion of the Show.
Please allow 5-10 business days after a REFUND has been PROCESSED for it to appear on your bank statement.
PLEASE NOTE: The Chicago Sports Spectacular is NOT responsible for lost or stolen tickets. Please check your order at the booth before walking away. Lost or stolen tickets will not be replaced. Treat your tickets like money. Do not throw away your tickets/order form if you plan to exchange or return them.
***NO REFUNDS AFTER THE SHOW ENDS***
The Chicago Sports Spectacular is a 400+ vendor table show selling sports and non-sports memorabilia & collectibles. We feature sports athletes, Hollywood stars and other interesting TV personalities who sign autographs and participate in photo opportunities (photo ops). Don't miss our shows every Nov. and March, and occasionally a smaller summer show. Subscribe to our constant contact email on our website home page in the red section above & avoid missing important updates.
This admission ticket allows you to enter the show 2 1/2 hours earlier (1pm) through closing. No signers will be there during this time. You should pick up your Pre-Sale tickets before the long lines begin. This is a time to SHOP WITH OUR VENDORS! VIP's/ 3 day pass holders welcome too. You must have a ticket to enter.
We offer Photo-Ops for our guests (up to 4 people). Photo-Ops begIn 15 mins prior to signing times. In addition to the digital image of your photo op, you may purchase a Professional 8x10 Glossy Photo w/a "Print Off" ticket for only $10 additional. Click Photo Op Gallery on dropdown at top of page to download images.
Suburban Collection Showplace Novi, MI.
Suburban Collection Showplace Novi, MI.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, IL.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, IL.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, IL.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, IL.
12021 Northwest 10th Street, Coral Springs, Florida 33071, United States
Rhonda Show Coordinator/Customer Service (954) 227-1565 VENDOR questions, contact Shannon Carbone Vendor Coordinator. (847) 972-1670 MAIL ORDER SEND IN questions, contact Tom Orr from Atommic Sports. Mail Order Coordinator (217) 491-3172
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