Collectors and traders packed a two-day card show in Tulsa this weekend, with more than 175 vendor tables set up for buying, selling and trading Pokémon and One Piece cards alongside other collectibles. The show drew dealers from across Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas, turning the gathering into a regional hub for the hobby.
According to News On 6, the event featured vendors from Tulsa, Oklahoma City and northwest Arkansas, giving both longtime collectors and newcomers a chance to browse a wide range of cards and collectibles. Buddy Fellers, the show's owner, said the show brought together vendors and collectors from those areas, calling Tulsa a good fit for the event because of its central location and proximity to other communities.
Beyond the trading tables, attendees could take part in scavenger hunts and giveaways, while vendors offered T-shirts and 3D-printed items to keep the weekend lively for attendees of all ages. The station's report notes the show was designed to give new collectors an easy entry point into the hobby, not just a marketplace for seasoned dealers.
Pokémon's Milestone Year Adds Buzz
Pokémon cards and the One Piece trading card game were among the big draws at the tables, and the timing lined up with Pokémon's 30th anniversary. Fellers credited that milestone with adding extra excitement to this year's show, according to the same account. Fellers himself collects Pokémon cards and plays the One Piece trading card game, giving him a personal stake in the categories drawing the most attention from shoppers.
The hobby's momentum extends well beyond Tulsa. A New York Times Athletic report noted the trading card market hit record highs again in April, with Cooper Flagg and Pokémon named as drivers of the surge in sales, per nytimes.com.
More Shows on the Horizon
Fellers encouraged anyone curious about getting started to visit a local card shop or a card show, framing the hobby as approachable for newcomers willing to show up and start browsing. For Oklahomans who missed this weekend's event, another opportunity is already on the calendar.
The Oklahoma Card Show is set for December 12 at the Oklahoma Expo Hall State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City, running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to treasurehunter.show. That show will feature vendor tables stocked with sports cards.
