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Welcome to the

Twin Cities Sports Collectors Club

TCSCC is a group of collectors and dealers based in the Twin Cities metro area. The club was founded in 1976 and its members are sports fans and hobbyists who enjoy sharing this interest with others. TCSCC is a non-profit organization and all officers are volunteers.

We appreciate hearing from both TCSCC members and visitors to this web page. Please feel free to comment about the club, the meetings, or this web page. Questions are also welcome and the TCSCC webmaster will forward all queries onto the appropriate individual.

NEXT SHOW:

at Valley West Mall
10590 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431

Dec. 10 & 11

COVID Masks Recommended

show times are Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 10am-3pm

News
(Updated, November 26th, 2022)

FINAL SHOW AT VALLEY WEST MALL, DEC. 10-11 !!!!

FINAL SHOW AT VALLEY WEST MALL: The club was unable to renew the agreement with Valley West Mall management. Therefore, the December 10-11 will be the final one at the mall. After 20 years of shows, we must say goodbye to the mall. We have tried hard to work a deal, but management chose not to renew our lease.

BLOOMINGTON ARMORY IS OUR NEW HOME FOR CLUB SHOWS: The club officers have worked a deal with the Bloomington Armory, located at 3300 West 98^th St., Bloomington. It is very near Valley West mall, just a little bit north. Show dates for 2023 are listed below. Show hours will remain as 9-4, but only dealers will be allowed in the room before 9am each show. Special thanks to Ed Martens and Steve Forsberg for helping me with the move.

TCSCC FANTASY BASEBALL CONTEST: Congratulations to the top 5 point getters of Fantasy Baseball. First place goes to Dale Madsen-150 points, $50.00 in club bucks. 2^nd- Sally Jones- 141 pts, $25, 3^rd- Scott Stockton-79 pts.- $20, 4^th- Rich Anderson- 67 pts., $15, 5^th- David Hill- 64.5 pts., $10. Thanks to Jack Fei for running the contest. Any questions, contact Jack Fei. His email is: JackFei@aol.com . Thanks.

CLUB AUCTION SUNDAY, DEC. 11^TH: Club will hold an auction on Sunday, Dec. 11^th, starting at 11:30 am. Viewing and setup starts at 10:30am. Bids start at $5.00 per lot or seller minimum. To reserve spots, and also receive auction slips, contact Jack Fei at JackFei@aol.com or call 651-698-1691 (evenings only, please). SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AUCTION VOLUNTEERS ON SAT. DEC. 10^TH. Meeting at 1:00 to go over duties, answer any questions, and to set up the auction room. If you cannot come, please contact Jack BEFORE Saturday. Your help is greatly appreciated.

2023 T.C.S.C.C SHOW SCHEDULE: Jan. 14, Feb. 18, March 18, April 8, May 13, June 24, NO JULY SHOW, Aug. 12, Sept. 23, (Oct., Nov., Dec. NOT FINALIZED YET). All shows will be one day, at this time. Possible auctions may appear in some months as well.

NEW ENTRANCE POLICY FOR EVERYONE COMING TO CLUB SHOWS !!

The T.C.S.C.C. wants to thanks everyone who has been coming to the shows at Valley West Mall over the last few months. Just a tremendous turnout. HOWEVER, with that success, comes a large issue. That being the amount of parking spaces available at the mall for regular customers of the malls merchants. . The club officers, along with the Valley West Mall, have decided that starting with the April 2^nd show ( and all future shows), that everyone coming to the show MUST enter the show from the back side (west side) of the mall. Everyone, ( dealers and customers) must park and enter thru the back door. That door will be marked with a “Bright Orange” sign. Signs will be posted on the front doors entering the hallway of the mall that everyone coming to the show, must enter thru the backside. There is NO exceptions to this new policy. To get to the backside, go past the Dollar Store, Subway and the vacant Goodyear store to the end. Turn right at the corner and then turn right at Dunkin Donuts. Continue down the backside of the mall, and enter thru the door that is marked for the show entrance. Again, EVERYONE MUST PARK THEIR VEHICLE IN THE BACK OF THE MALL. There is over 150 parking spots near the entrance door. Hopefully, this will make the parking in the front better for all the tenants of the mall. We must do our part to help with this issue, and continue having shows at Valley West Mall.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALL CURRENT CLUB DEALERS, AS WELL AS FUTURE ONES.

Effective immediately, all dealers MUST have a valid Minnesota State Sales Tax Number!!

You can apply for a Minnesota State Sales Tax Number on the internet, or with a phone call, if you do not currently have one. Here is the link, and there is a phone # as well.

Registering Your Business | Minnesota Department of Revenue (state.mn.us) 651-282-5225

The Sales Tax Number must be yours, with your name or business name. ex: Bob Jones may not bring in a Sales Tax Number with the name of Todd Smith

on it!!

if you do not have a valid Minnesota State Sales Tax Number, you will NOT be allowed to set up. No exceptions.

TCSCC Fantasy Baseball click to see the current standings

DEALER TABLE CANCELLATIONS: Any dealer who cancels the show , for any reason on Wednesday or later of the show week, will be charged a fee of $10.00 per table. That amount WILL be paid before they are allowed to set up at a future show. If a dealer cancels prior to Wednesday, no penalty fee will apply. We order the tables and chairs for the show on Wednesday, so that is the reason for the Wed. cutoff. Hope all are understanding of this.

TCSCC Charity Program Each month, two new organizations will be recognized and receive donations on behalf of the club. Any current club member can submit an organization for consideration. The only stipulation is that it NOT be a national organization (Cancer Society, ALS, etc.). The purpose is to help Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa organizations in need of some financial assistance for their programs. If you would like to submit an organization, or need more information, please contact Dave Bonde (dandcbonde@charter.net) or 1217 Central Ave., Red Wing, MN. 55066. Information needed is: the name of the organization, purpose for consideration, a contact person with phone number or email address.

Online Catalog: The online catalog contains autographed items for sale from the many guests who have appeared at TCSCC shows. Check it out and support the club.

Upcoming Club Show Schedule

2022

December 10-11

Show Times

Saturday 9-4
Sunday 10-3

All club shows are currently being held at Valley West Mall in Bloomington. 10590 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431 Click here for an interactive mapquest map.

Show Location:

Valley West Mall, 10590 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431, located at the Northwest corner of France Ave. and Old Shakopee Rd (County Rd 1). Head South on France Ave. from Interstate Highway 494. The mall is on the right hand side, just after the railroad tracks. Cub Foods and McDonalds are there. Click here for an interactive mapquest map.

Show Tables: There may be tables available for future shows. Contact Dave Bonde if you are interested. Must be a member for four months before setting up at shows.

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Suggestions?

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Club Information

President: Dave Bonde

Vice President: Ed Martens

To contact any of the officers click their name for email.

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