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Collectors, gamers and sports enthusiasts will gather at 天堂鸟先生 Southern on Saturday, Dec. 21, for the inaugural Great Southern Ohio Sports & Trading Card Show.

The event, hosted by TD鈥檚 Cards, Collectibles & More, will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and feature more than 50 tables of sports cards, memorabilia, and gaming items, including Yu-Gi-Oh, Pok茅mon and Magic: The Gathering. Toys and other collectibles will also be available, with dealers traveling from Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia to participate.

Organizer Stephen Delmoe, who has hosted similar shows in the region, is excited to bring this gathering of hobby enthusiasts to the 天堂鸟先生 Southern campus.

鈥淚t鈥檚 about finding the love of the hobby,鈥� Delmoe said. 鈥淲hether you鈥檙e a longtime collector or just starting out, this event gives people the opportunity to find something special, connect with others, and share their passion.鈥�

The event offers a chance to find the perfect holiday gift for collectors and enthusiasts. Delmoe recalled a memorable moment from a past show when a young attendee purchased a pack of cards and discovered a rare Victor Wembanyama card valued at $300. A vendor helped the boy have the card graded, and it came back with a perfect 10 rating, boosting its value to $2,000.

鈥淚t鈥檚 moments like that that make these events so exciting,鈥� Delmoe said.

The show will also highlight the camaraderie within the collector community. 

鈥淚t鈥檚 not just about the items鈥攊t鈥檚 about the people,鈥� Delmoe said. 鈥淭here鈥檚 a brotherhood and sisterhood among collectors, a shared love for the hobby that brings everyone together.鈥�

Attendees may even find some unique local touches, with a few dealers based in Ashland and Portsmouth participating. Delmoe is still finalizing details, including plans to bring a food truck to the event.

The Great Southern Ohio Sports & Trading Card Show is free to attend and open to the public. For more information, visit TD鈥檚 Cards, Collectibles & More on Facebook.