One floor. Four obsessions.
The Capital of Collecting Expo is curated around the four pillars of the modern hobby — and every vendor on the floor is vetted to meet a standard of authenticity, craft, and quality. Whether you're chasing your first card or your hundredth grail, you'll find your section.
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Cards are the soul of the Capital of Collecting Expo. With roughly six hundred vendor tables dedicated entirely to trading cards, this is the largest concentration of slabs, wax, and singles ever assembled in the DMV.
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Whether you're a vintage purist chasing T206s and post-war commons, a modern flipper ripping fresh Bowman or Prizm, or a set builder hunting down the last few needs on your 1989 Upper Deck checklist — there's a table with your name on it.
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Every major sport is represented across baseball, basketball, football, hockey, and soccer, alongside growing sections for Pokémon, MTG, and TCG. Expect raw, slabbed, and services on-site.
Get there early on Saturday. The best vintage and high-end slabs move fast in the opening hours. VIP early entry gives you a one-hour head start before the GA crowd hits the floor.
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Baseball
From T206s to Topps Chrome — the deepest section on the floor.
Pokémon & TCG
Vintage WOTC, modern English & Japanese, sealed product.
PILLAR ONE - THE HOBBY'S HEART
Trading Cards.Â
Basketball
Modern Prizm, Optic, Select, and every vintage rookie that matters.
Live Breaks
Multiple breakers running cases throughout both days.
WHAT YOU'LL FIND
Vintage:Â Pre-war tobacco, post-war commons, junk wax classics
Modern wax:Â Sealed boxes, breaks, and case hits
High-end slabs:Â Graded rookies, autographs, and ultra-rare parallels
Singles:Â Dime boxes, dollar boxes, and binder pulls
Pokémon, MTG & TCG: Dedicated dealer section
On-site grading: Submission tables
Supplies:Â Sleeves, toploaders, magnetics, binders
Live breakers:Â Multiple breakers running case rips all weekend
Football
Rookie patches, Panini parallels, and a full vintage NFL wing.
On-Site Grading
Drop off your raws with PSA, SGC, or BGS at the show.
~500
VENDOR TABLES
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The DMV has one of the most respected sneaker communities in the country — and the Capital of Collecting Expo brings that energy under one roof. Roughly two hundred tables of pristine deadstock, hyped retros, OG vintage, and Holy Grail rarities.
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This isn't a flea market floor. Every footwear vendor on the floor is vetted for authenticity. We work with the region's most trusted resellers — names that have built reputations across StockX, GOAT, and Flight Club — to make sure every pair you handle is the real thing.
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Expect everything from Jordan retros and Yeezys to Travis Scott collabs, Dunks, vintage New Balances, Sambas, and the occasional grail that hasn't surfaced publicly in years. Authentication services are available on-site for any pair you want to verify before you buy.
Know your size and bring backup cash. Vendor pricing is often more flexible than online retail, especially at end-of-day Sunday when sellers are looking to move remaining inventory before packing out.
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Jordan Brand
Every retro, every OG, plus the rare PE and sample pairs.
New Balance
990s, 992s, 9060s and every major collab from MiUSA to ALD.
PILLAR TWO - SOLE ON THE FLOOR
Sneakers & Footwear.
Nike SB & Dunks
Pandas, Travis Scotts, low-numbered SBs and Off-White collabs.
Vintage & OG
Deadstock '90s and early 2000s in original boxes.
WHAT YOU'LL FIND
Jordans:Â Retros, OGs, samples, and PE pairs
Yeezys & Adidas:Â Full Boost catalog, Sambas, Gazelles
Nike SB & Dunks:Â Panda Dunks, Travis collabs, low-numbered SBs
New Balance: 990s, 992s, Aimé Leon Dore collabs
Vintage & OG pairs:Â Deadstock '90s and early 2000s
Authentication services:Â On-site legit checks
Sneaker accessories:Â Crep Protect, laces, boxes, supplies
Trade tables:Â Bring pairs to swap with other collectors
Adidas & Yeezy
Full Yeezy catalog, Sambas, Gazelles, and Ultra Boost.
Authentication
On-site legit checks before you commit to a pair.
~300
VENDOR TABLES
VENDOR TABLES
~300
Sneakers & Footwear.
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PILLAR TWO - SOLE ON THE FLOOR
Know your size and bring backup cash. Vendor pricing is often more flexible than online retail, especially at end-of-day Sunday when sellers are looking to move remaining inventory before packing out.
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Signed jerseys. Game-used bats. Hall of Fame helmets. Championship rings. The Capital of Collecting Expo's memorabilia section is for collectors who want pieces of history — not just images of it.
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Every signed item on the floor comes with third-party authentication from JSA, PSA/DNA, Beckett, or Fanatics Authentic. No exceptions. If a piece doesn't have a verifiable COA, it doesn't make it onto the floor — period.
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Expect everything from a single-signed baseball under glass to full game-worn uniforms photo-matched to specific innings. Vintage programs, ticket stubs, championship rings, and trophies round out a section that reads less like a card show and more like a sports museum where every piece is for sale.
Always verify the COA on-site. Most authentication companies let you check a serial number from your phone in seconds — JSA, PSA/DNA, and Beckett all have online lookup tools. If a piece is real, the seller will encourage you to verify.
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Signed Jerseys
From active stars to HOFers — every signature COA-verified.
Rings & Trophies
Championship rings, staff issues, and trophy replicas.
PILLAR THREE - HISTORY YOU CAN HOLD
Memorabilia & Artifacts.
Game-Used
Bats, gloves, helmets, and equipment used in real game action.
Signed Balls & Pucks
Single and multi-signed — baseballs, footballs, basketballs, pucks.
WHAT YOU'LL FIND
Signed jerseys:Â Active stars, Hall of Famers, vintage legends
Game-used equipment:Â Bats, gloves, cleats, pucks, mouthguards
Photo-matched items:Â Verified to specific games, plays, moments
Championship rings & trophies:Â Player and staff replicas
Signed balls, pucks & helmets:Â Single and multi-signed
Vintage programs & ticket stubs:Â World Series, Super Bowls, Finals
Framed displays:Â Museum-quality presentation pieces
Authentication services:Â Grading company reps on-site
Photo-Matched
Items verified to specific games, plays, and moments in history.
Authentication
On-site legit checks before you commit to a pair.
~100
VENDOR TABLES
Always verify the COA on-site. Most authentication companies let you check a serial number from your phone in seconds — JSA, PSA/DNA, and Beckett all have online lookup tools. If a piece is real, the seller will encourage you to verify.
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The intersection of sport, style, and culture. Vintage Starter jackets. Original Champion reverse weave. Single-stitch tees from championship runs that didn't quite happen. Modern editorial streetwear from the brands shaping the next era of the hobby.
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This is where collectors who care about fit as much as authenticity spend their afternoons. The wearables section is curated for both the archivist hunting a 1996 Starter pullover and the new collector building a closet around championship tees, snapbacks, and pieces that bridge sport and street.
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Many vendors offer trade and consignment on the spot — bring sizing details, photos of pieces you're hoping to flip, or the items themselves. Some of the best swaps happen between collectors who know exactly what each other is missing.
Inspect the tag, not just the print. Vintage authentication lives in the details — single-stitch sleeves, copyright dates, country of manufacture, and tag fonts all matter. Most vendors will happily walk you through what makes a piece period-correct.
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Vintage Jerseys
Starter, Mitchell & Ness, OG Nike — every era, every league.
Hats & Headwear
Snapbacks, fitteds, throwback New Era, vintage trucker.
PILLAR FOUR - WEAR YOUR HOBBY
Wearable Collectibles.
Tees & Graphics
Single-stitch '80s and '90s prints, championship tees, tour pieces.
Watches & Accessories
Sport watches, vintage chronos, and team-branded gear.
WHAT YOU'LL FIND
Vintage team jerseys:Â Starter, Mitchell & Ness, Nike, Reebok
Single-stitch tees:Â '80s and '90s graphics, tour tees, championship runs
Vintage outerwear:Â Starter jackets, satin coaches' coats, Champion reverse weave
Hats & headwear:Â Snapbacks, fitteds, vintage trucker, throwback New Era
Modern streetwear:Â Editorial brands, collabs, and limited drops
Championship & playoff tees:Â Locker-room moments and parade prints
Watches & accessories:Â Sport watches, vintage chronos, team-branded gear
Trade & consignment: Bring pieces — many vendors will swap on the spot