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T.C.S.C.C. News & Notes | November 2026

Celebrating 51 Years of the Twin Cities Sports Collectors Club

Welcome to the November 2026 edition of T.C.S.C.C. News & Notes! As we celebrate our 51st year, we look forward to another exciting month of sports collecting, upcoming shows, and opportunities for our members to connect.
 

Our next card show is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, at the Bloomington Armory. We hope to see everyone there!

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November 7 Card Show at Bloomington Armory

Our next T.C.S.C.C. card show will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Bloomington Armory. Dealer registration for the remaining available tables opened on October 12.

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Show Details

  • Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

  • Location: Bloomington Armory

  • Show Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Friday Dealer Setup: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  • Saturday Dealer Setup: Beginning at 7:00 AM

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Dealer Table Pricing

Single 8-Foot Table

  • Club Members: $50

  • Non-Members: $60

End-Cap (Two 8-Foot Tables)

  • Club Members: $100

  • Non-Members: $120

Payment is due at the time of setup.

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To reserve a table, email tcclubshow@gmail.com and specify whether you would like a single 8-foot table or an end-cap consisting of two 8-foot tables.

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Dealer Registration Guidelines

Registration for each upcoming Bloomington Armory show opens at 12:01 AM on the Monday following the previous show.

Dealers who participated in the previous show receive the first opportunity to reserve tables.

All reservations must be made directly by the dealer who will be participating. Dealers may not register on behalf of someone else.

For registration questions, please contact tcclubshow@gmail.com.

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Important Notice Regarding Minnesota Sales Tax Permits

All current and prospective T.C.S.C.C. dealers are encouraged, but not required by the club, to obtain a Minnesota Sales Tax Permit.

Dealers who do not currently have a permit can apply for a Minnesota Sales Tax Number online or by phone through the Minnesota Department of Revenue.

The sales tax number must be registered under the dealer's own name or business name.

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Valley Creek Mall Shows Returning in 2027

T.C.S.C.C. is pleased to announce another series of card shows at Valley Creek Mall in 2027.

The first show is scheduled for Saturday, April 10, 2027, with additional shows planned for July 31 and September 11.

2027 Valley Creek Mall Show Dates

  • April 10, 2027

  • July 31, 2027

  • September 11, 2027

Registration dates for all three shows will be announced at a later time.

Dealer Table Information

  • Table cost: $30 per table

  • Maximum reservation: Two tables per dealer

  • Availability: Limited number of tables

To request a table, dealers must email Dave Bonde directly at dandcbonde@charter.net.

Everyone who submits a registration request will receive a reply. Please note that Valley Creek Mall registrations are handled through Dave Bonde's email rather than the regular Bloomington Armory registration address.

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Senior Members Lunch: November 2

The next T.C.S.C.C. senior members lunch will take place on Monday, November 2, 2026, at the House of Wong in Roseville.

Lunch Details

  • Date: Monday, November 2, 2026

  • Location: House of Wong

  • Address: 1135 Larpenteur Avenue N., Roseville, MN

  • Cuisine: Chinese and American food

All current T.C.S.C.C. members ages 55 and older are welcome to attend. Club membership is required.

To make a reservation, please contact Terry Giel at terrydgiel@gmail.com.

Suggestions for future lunch locations are always appreciated.

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Revised Dealer Cancellation Policy

T.C.S.C.C. reminds all dealers of the club's revised cancellation policy.

Dealers who cancel their reservations within 72 hours of a scheduled show, or on the Wednesday before the show, will be subject to the following cancellation fees, regardless of the reason:

  • Single table: $25 cancellation fee

  • End-cap (two tables): $50 cancellation fee

However, if the club is able to fill the canceled space with another dealer, the cancellation fee will be waived.

We appreciate everyone's cooperation in helping the club maintain fully booked and successful shows.

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Stay Connected with T.C.S.C.C. on Social Media

T.C.S.C.C. has expanded its online presence with two social media accounts, created by club member and website coordinator Max McMahon.

Members and collectors can now follow the club on Instagram and join its Facebook group to stay connected with the collecting community.

Our Social Media Accounts

The Linktree page provides direct access to the club's Instagram, Facebook group, and official website.

For questions about the club's social media accounts, contact Max McMahon on Instagram at @spinz_cardz.

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October Club Bucks Drawing Winners

Congratulations to Don Halva, Justin Skoog, and Jim Kramer, whose names were selected during the October 10 card show!

Each winner received $25 in Club Bucks.

T.C.S.C.C. continues to reward its members through a monthly drawing held at every show. Three club members are selected to receive $25 in Club Bucks each, which can be used toward:

  • Purchases at future club shows

  • Items from the website catalog

  • Club membership

  • Dealer table fees

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How to Enter

During each show, participating club members can fill out an entry slip and place it in the drawing bucket located at Dave Bonde's table.

At the end of the show, three names are drawn, with each winner receiving $25 in Club Bucks.

Drawing Rules

  • Open exclusively to current T.C.S.C.C. members

  • One entry per member

  • Both dealers and non-dealers are eligible

  • Members must attend the show to enter

Club Bucks will be available at the November 7 show at the Bloomington Armory.

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2026–2027 T.C.S.C.C. Card Show Schedule

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Bloomington Armory shows. The following dates include the scheduled opening date for dealer registration.

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Bloomington Armory Shows

November 7, 2026
Registration Opens: October 12, 2026

December 12, 2026
Registration Opens: November 9, 2026

January 16, 2027
Registration Opens: December 14, 2026

February 13, 2027
Registration Opens: January 18, 2027

March 27, 2027
Registration Opens: February 15, 2027

April 24, 2027
Registration Opens: March 29, 2027

May 8, 2027
Registration Opens: April 26, 2027

June 5, 2027
Registration Opens: May 10, 2027

July 2027
No Show Scheduled

August 14, 2027
Registration Opens: June 7, 2027

September 25, 2027
Registration Opens: August 16, 2027

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Valley Creek Mall Shows

April 10, 2027
Registration Opens: To Be Announced

July 31, 2027
Registration Opens: To Be Announced

September 11, 2027
Registration Opens: To Be Announced

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For Valley Creek Mall dealer reservations, please email Dave Bonde at dandcbonde@charter.net.

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Member Contact Information Updates

To help the club maintain accurate membership records, all members are asked to notify Dave Bonde of any changes to their email addresses or mailing addresses.

Keeping your information up to date helps ensure that you continue receiving important club announcements, newsletters, and show information.

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Celebrating Our November Member Birthdays

Happy birthday to all T.C.S.C.C. members celebrating during November! We wish everyone a wonderful birthday and another great year of collecting.

1st: Michael Hanson

4th: Josh Madigan

5th: Greg Drazkowski, Robert Peterson

6th: Bob Patterson, Rick Flaata

7th: Shawn Bode, Mark Larson

8th: Steve Forsberg

9th: Fred Degerstrom, Jack Fei

11th: Josh Iaquinto

12th: Rick Carlson

15th: Donavon Daiker, Lon Schmidt

16th: Jack Emory

17th: Andy Moller, Dave Winge, Ryan Wolfson

18th: David Pfister

19th: Tom Engstran, Kimberlee Redington, Luke Hellier

20th: Tyler Kirchner, Jon Dicke

27th: Scott Ohman

28th: Trevor Mertes

29th: Mike Atkinson

30th: David Walter

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Birthday Club Bucks

Members celebrating a November birthday who attend the November 7 Bloomington Armory show will receive $5 in Club Bucks as a birthday gift from T.C.S.C.C.

Birthday Club Bucks can be used at any dealer table or toward purchases from the club's website catalog.

To receive your birthday certificate, please visit Dave Bonde's table during the show.

If your birthday was accidentally omitted from this month's list, please let the club know so our records can be updated.

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Club Membership Update

There are no new T.C.S.C.C. members to announce for November.

We appreciate all our current members for their continued support and participation as the club celebrates its 51st year.

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T.C.S.C.C. Hall of Fame

We proudly recognize the members of the T.C.S.C.C. Hall of Fame for their contributions and dedication to the club and the sports collecting community.

Hall of Fame Members

Steve Baker, Dave Bonde, Pat Bones, Doug Burnikel, Richard Burton, Duane DeBower, Clyde Doepner, Tom Dolen, Jack Fei, Steve Forsberg, Mike Giel, Don Halva, Ron Holmgren, Doug Kiepke, Paul Kopacz, Larry Loeschen, Ed Martens, Mendal Mearkle, Dave Mona, Joe O'Connell, Jerry Odegaard, Rick Savage, John Skaaland, Fred Souba, Lee Temanson, Bud Tompkins, and Kevin Weise.

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T.C.S.C.C. Club Leadership

2026 Club Officers and Website Coordinator

  • President: Dave Bonde

  • Vice President: Ken Metz

  • Secretary / Treasurer: Steve Forsberg

  • Website Coordinator: Max McMahon

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A Message from the President

As we enter November, I want to thank all our members, dealers, and attendees for their continued support of the Twin Cities Sports Collectors Club.

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I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Halloween, and I look forward to seeing you at our next show on November 7 at the Bloomington Armory.

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Until then, stay safe and be well.

Best wishes always,

Dave Bonde
President, Twin Cities Sports Collectors Club

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