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| Friday, June 26, 2009................................................................... |
3 - 8 PM |
| Saturday, June 27, 2009.............................................................. |
10 AM - 5 PM |
| Sunday, June 28, 2009................................................................. |
10 AM - 4 PM |
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George
R. Brown Convention Center
- Hall A
Downstairs hall closest to Minute Maid Park
1001 Avenida de las Americas
Houston, Texas 77010
800-427-4697
Conveniently
located in downtown Houston.
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Admission tickets are being sold
in advance of the show through area hobby
shops for your convenience. You may also order them via this
website.
| Advance discount
admission tickets |
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$8.00 Friday Admission ($7.39 + 8.25% Sales Tax)
$8.00 Saturday Admission ($7.39 + 8.25% Sales Tax)
$8.00 Sunday Admission ($7.39 + 8.25% Sales Tax)
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| At the door, admission tickets are $9.99
per day for adults, $8.00 per day for ages 6-12 and FREE for ages
5 and under. |
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For low autograph
ticket numbers and to ensure that you have the opportunity to
meet and obtain the autographs from all your favorites, purchase
advance autograph tickets. Please note that prices
listed on the website are advance autograph ticket prices. Autograph
tickets are subject to sellout and/or price increases at the show. NO REFUNDS ON PURCHASED TICKETS.
Please note: Player
appearances, days, times, and prices are subject to change.
Each autograph ticket is good for one (1) autograph on your
item. All
orders received on or before June 18, 2009 will be mailed
out at your request. All orders received on or after June 19, 2009, will be held at the Will Call booth at the show.
Players reserve the right to reject any items. No refunds
on purchased tickets.
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Everyone
wants to be treated like a VIP, but most of the time becoming
a VIP is too expensive or is only available to big shots. Now
YOU can be a VIP, as TRISTAR has put together a package that give
you what you want and is a great value for collectors. Package
includes a 3-day pass, early admission to the show and more!
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TRISTAR shows feature the nation's
finest exhibitors of everything from vintage cards to sports autographs.
Want to find out if your favorites will be at this show?
Check out the list of confirmed exhibitors.
Interested
in exhibiting at this show? Click here for exhibit space information and contract.
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Beckett Media
They will be accepting submissions on site for grading. This means that a customer will need to leave the cards with Beckett for an extended period of time to get their grade. In most instances the cards are shipped back to the customer at a later date. Customer will choose if they want the card encapsulated or not. |
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PSA
Known as a pioneer in the card grading business. They will be accepting submissions on site for grading. This means that a customer will need to leave the cards with PSA for an extended period of time to get their grade. In most instances the cards are shipped back to the customer at a later date. Customer will choose if they want the card encapsulated or not. |
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PSA/DNA
A separate branch of the PSA group. They specialize in authenticating autographs from past and present. Example: You have a Babe Ruth ball but you just aren’t sure if the signature is authentic (really Babe Ruth’s), you would take it to PSA/DNA and a team of authenticators will look at your item and give you their best and most accurate assessment of the autograph. This service will be offered as on site at this show with a typically 24 hour turn around. |
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James Spence Authentication
James Spence, the pioneer and most well respected in the Autograph authenticating business will be a on hand to accept submissions for authenticating. James Spence Authenticators (JSA) is a very well respected company in the industry and they don’t make many show appearances so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to have your items looked at by one of the very best. |
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TRISTAR Official Show Merchandise
is available for all your autographing needs. Everything from
photos to footballs to bats to baseballs to jerseys is
available for your favorites to sign at the show. Items can be
purchased in advance for your convenience and then picked up at
the show.
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This is your once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to have your photo taken with your favorite stars*.
Fifteen minutes prior to their regularly scheduled autograph appearances,
autograph guests at this show will be available to take photos
with you, their fans, at the TRISTAR Photo Booth. With
digital camera technology, you will have your 5 x 7 photo within
minutes plus a special mat perfect for your favorite star's autograph!
Don't miss it!
* Fees vary for
each guest. This offer is subject to change and may not
be available for all autograph guests. Additional fee for
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Coming soon: Information about ordering items signed by
players at this show and/or sending in your own items to be
signed!
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Hilton Americas-Houston (1200 Avenida de las Americas)
The
Hilton Americas-Houston, one of Houston's finest hotels,
is connected by skywalk to the George R. Brown Convention Center.
It could not be more convenient!
6/4/09: The Hilton Americas-Houston
is now sold out during the show weekend. If you have questions
regarding hotel accommodations, please contact TRISTAR, and we will
be happy to help you with alternate hotel options. |
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