Guarantee your cash advance and more at The National.
The 2026 National Sports Collectors Convention runs July 29 through August 2, 2026 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.
Come find Alt.
Booth 2716
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Alt Hours:
Wednesday | 1pm-8pm
Thur - Sat | 9am - 6pm
Sunday | 9am - 4pm
We will not be set up at Trade Night.
What will Alt be doing at The National?
This year is the biggest floor in the show's 46-year history and the biggest ever in Alt’s history! We’re bringing millions of dollars in cash to give you instant liquidity on the show floor.
🏦 Sell your cards for Cash.
Get instant cash for your Alt Auction submissions. It takes only a few moments to submit through Snap to Sell.
🔒 Securely Vault your cards.
Transport and store your graded cards for free. Why worry about bringing them all home with you?
👕 Receive your Alt Gift - The National Collection.
Every consignor gets an exclusive piece of Alt merchandise. Quantities are limited and will not be reproduced.
Get your guaranteed cash advance from Alt.
You can sell your cards and walk away with money to spend on the floor by consigning to Alt Auctions and taking a cash advance.
Here is how it works:
Snap — Take photos of your graded or factory sealed cards in the Alt app.
Review your offer — Receive an estimate and cash advance offer, accept this on your app.
Get cash at the show — Bring your cards to the Alt booth and we’ll have your cash ready.
Get paid again — Receive your remaining payout after your cards sell in Alt Auctions.
Don't forget to Check In for the show in your Snap to Sell flow - this is the only way we can tell you're picking up cash at The National.
The National Collection
Three pieces, produced in limited quantity, for the collectors who consign with us in Chicago.
THE POKER SET
Limited edition of 100, individually numbered 1 through 100.
Weighted 14 gram ceramic chips. Foil-finished, coated playing cards. Orange acrylic case with an engraved metal plate at the back carrying your edition number.
Presented in a dust bag with a Trading Card Social Club hang tag.
For consignments of $50,000 and above.
THE SOCIAL CLUB TEE
Trading Card Social Club. Made for the people who actually collect.
6.5oz, 100% shrink-free cotton in "Creme". Screen printed front and back in forest green. Finished with our own woven label.
Sizes S through 2X.
For consignments of $10,000 and above.
THE CAP
Five-panel rope cap in natural.
Laser-perforated mesh back panels. Fully embroidered front in forest green. Adjustable snapback.
For every collector who consigns with us at The National.
Quantities are limited and will not be reproduced. Guarantee your gift by stopping at Booth 2716 early in the show.
Why sell through Alt instead of dealers?
On Alt Auctions, sellers pay no seller fees. Instead you receive the full hammer price plus a seller bonus of 104% to 115%, scaled by your lot's submission value and your Alt Rewards tier. Anything you do not sell can stay in the Alt Vault, which is free for graded cards valued over $50, temperature-controlled, monitored 24/7, and fully insured with no ongoing storage fees.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the 2026 National Sports Collectors Convention?
The 46th National runs July 29 to August 2, 2026 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.
Can I get cash for my cards at the National?
Yes. Consign graded or factory sealed cards to Alt Auctions and cards evaluated at $250 or higher are eligible for a cash advance you can use on the show floor, with the balance paid after the auction settles.
What does it cost to sell a card on Alt?
Sellers pay no fees on Alt Auctions. You receive the full hammer price plus a seller bonus of 104% to 115%, based on your lot's submission value and Alt Rewards tier.
