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 Bloomington Armory
3300 West 98th St., Bloomington, MN 55431

Sept. 20, 2025

at the Bloomington Armory

show times are Saturday 9am-4pm

News
(Updated, August 29th, 2025)

September Club Newsletter now available online must be a dealer/member with a valid MN tax number to register for show tables. Click to view the September 2025 Newsletter (it's a pdf file)

ANNUAL CLUB BANQUET: Club will be having their annual banquet at Andiamo’s Italian restaurant on Sunday, Oct. 26th. Andiamo’s is located at Valley Creek Mall, site of the recent July 19th Club show. Social time will be at 5:00pm, with meal at 5:45. Members can purchase tickets for $15.00 each, limit of 2 per member. Savings of 50%. Banquet is limited to 45 people total. All you can eat buffet will consist of Garlic Bread, breadsticks, salad, spaghetti and meatballs, Penne Cardinale (chicken, white cream sauce), coffee, tea, fountain beverage. Andiamo’s is located at Valley Creek Mall, 1750 Weir Drive, Woodbury 55125. To reserve, contact Dave Bonde (dandcbonde@charter.net), or at upcoming shows. Again, space is limited.

Sports Memorabilia Garage Sale Club member Wilt will be having his annual garage sale September 4 (12p-8p), September 5 (9a-8p), September 6 (9a-6p) and other hours by appointment. Featuring autographed baseballs, bats, photos and cards. Many hall of famers and deceased stars. Many items authenticated by PSA, JSA.

Also available will be figurines, bobbleheads, ornaments, yearbooks, card sets and singles, jerseys and more.

Supplies for sale include, ball cubes (all sports), display cases and racks.

Many other items available at 1338 Birchcrest Drive, White Bear Township 55110. Wilt can be reached at 651-341-1091

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 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

2025

September 20 (registration Sept. 10, 7pm)
October 11 (registration Oct. 1, 7pm)
November 8 (registration Oct. 29, 7pm)
December 20 (registration Dec. 10, 7pm)

2026

January 17 (registration Jan. 7, 7pm)
February 14 (registration Feb. 4, 7pm)
March 21 (registration Mar. 11, 7pm)
***April 11 (Woodbury Valley Creek Mall)***
April 25 (registration Apr. 15, 7pm)
May 30 (registration May 20, 7pm)
June 20 (registration June 10, 7pm)
***July 18 (Woodbury Valley Creek Mall)***
August 8 (registration Jul. 29, 7pm)
September 26 (registration Sept. 16, 7pm)
October TBA
November TBA
December TBA

Registration is for dealer tables. Only confirmed club dealer/members are eligible. To register, email tcclubshow@gmail.com no earlier than 7pm on registration day.

Show Times

Saturday 9-4

Table Fees: $50.00 1 8ft. table, $100.00 for End Cap (2- 8ft. tables)

All club shows are currently being held at the Bloomington Armory, 3300 West 98th St., Bloomington, MN 55431

Show Location:

Bloomington Armory, 3300 West 98th St., Bloomington, MN 55431, located to the east of France Ave. on 98th St. Head South on France Ave. from Interstate Highway 494, turn left on to 98th (by Normandale College). The Armory will be on the lefthand side.

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 $25.00 per table, $50.00 per endcap. If the club is able to refill the spot, the dealer will not have to pay the penalty. That amount WILL be paid before they are allowed to set up at a future show. Hope all are understanding of this.

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Suggestions?

Have a suggestion for the club? What can we do to improve? Is there an autograph guest you would like to see? Send us an email and let us know your thoughts!

Club Information

President: Dave Bonde

Vice President: Ken Metz

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

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Membership

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