NEW YORK: IMG and Collectable Tuesday announced its event uniting sports collectibles professionals, collectors and investors will return to Las Vegas March 30 to April 2.
eBay will also return as the event’s presenting sponsor, alongside Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions, which will produce original content with the event as part of a three-year strategic partnership.
Industry leaders Beckett, Fanatics Collectibles, GTS and Panini have also been confirmed as official sponsors.
The MINT Collective is set to be bigger and better in 2023, extending to four days and offering more workshops, panels, appearances and networking events. Visitors will enjoy an expanded marketplace, filled with The Hobby’s top vendors, dealers and most sought-after collectibles, as well as daily giveaways from participating partners.
Brita Turner, general manager of Collectibles at eBay, said: “We actively listen to and collaborate with our community of sports collectors, enthusiasts and investors, and continuously invest in creating the best experiences for buyers and sellers. We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with The MINT Collective this year, and once again connect with enthusiasts through this one-of-a-kind experience.”
David Leiner, president of Trading Cards at Fanatics Collectibles, said: “Coming off the success of last year’s event, we’re proud to partner with IMG to build on the momentum of the MINT Collective and deliver a truly unique, valuable experience for collectors, investors and consumers that are interested in collectibles more broadly. As our number one priority is to support the industry and bring in new collectors to grow the hobby, we’re deeply invested in helping bring experiences to life like the MINT Collective. We couldn’t be more excited to be a part of next year’s event.”
Blake Ulrich, VP of Events at IMG, added: “We created The MINT Collective to bring people from all corners of The Hobby together for a unique experience that offers a fresh perspective and new ideas The reaction to our first event has been incredible and we’re excited to have the top names in the hobby on board to help us build on this momentum with engaging new speakers, experiences and opportunities for 2023.”
