JohnnyBallCards

About JohnnyBallCards

I am a sports cards enthusiast with a special place in my heart for card shows. I have been buying, selling, and trading for over 30 years. I want to bring cards shows to areas that seem in need. My first focus is Chautauqua New York. My family has a home there that we visit throughout the year. As I visited local cards shops and talked to collectors I was told there weren’t shows around. So, I started the Chautauqua Mall Sports Cards & TCG Show.

contact info text 330-400-6285 or email JJs270@uakron.edu

Events on the horizon

Convention display of vintage sports and Pokémon cards in glass cases and open binders. — Collectors browse through a wide selection of vintage sports and Pokémon cards at a bustling hobby convention.

april 25th Chautauqua Mall Show

This is a show where we try to pack the mall with over 50 tables available at a special price of $25 a table. Please support us with your presence.

for tables contact 330-400-6285 or jjs270@uakron.edu

Collectors browse through sports trading cards at a Johnny Ball Cards show in a mall.

June 20-21st Chautauqua mall show

This is a 2 day show right before the Chautauqua Institute season when the area is booming. More details to come soon….

More details to come

A tight, overhead shot of a vendor preparation area at a card show, with neatly labeled 3200-count white card storage boxes arranged in a precise grid on a smooth, dark wood table. Each box lid is marked with clean, legible category labels like “Baseball Stars,” “Rookie QB,” and “Modern TCG Holos.” A few card stacks in penny sleeves lie beside color-coded price stickers and a sleek black handheld barcode scanner. Soft, diffuse indoor lighting eliminates harsh shadows, giving a clean, organized feel. Photographic realism, with a top-down composition and sharp focus, creating a professional, methodical atmosphere that emphasizes structure, inventory management, and readiness for a well-run card show.

A dramatic showcase of a premium sports card display case at a card show, featuring a lockable, brushed aluminum and glass case sitting on a black-draped table. Inside, rows of high-value graded cards are arranged on tiered acrylic risers, each illuminated by subtle LED strip lighting built into the case edges, creating delicate rim highlights on the plastic slabs and catching the metallic foils on the card designs. The surrounding convention hall is kept intentionally dark and softly blurred, directing full attention to the glowing centerpiece. Photographic realism, shot from a slightly low, three-quarter angle to emphasize depth and security, with a polished, high-end mood that underscores exclusivity and professional presentation.

Reviews

Adam Byers of Greenie Sports Cards

“The show exceeded all of my expectations.”

Justin Millham

“The show was well worth the drive. I found some great deals.”