Card Collector Trade Night In Caldwell: Baseball, Pokemon And More

CALDWELL, NJ — Are you a collector who has some baseball cards to swap? Maybe you have a Pokemon card or two you’ve been trying to trade? An upcoming “Card Collector Trade Night” in Caldwell may be right up your alley.

Pack Attack Parties will be sponsoring a free community Trade Night event for youth trading card collectors on Thursday, Aug. 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Blue Rose, 31 Westville Avenue in Caldwell.

The event is free and open to the people of all ages. An adult 18 or up must accompany and supervise children. Space is limited to the first 100 registrants. Advanced registration is required, and can be done online here.

Here’s what to expect, organizers said:

“This event will give kids an opportunity to meet like-minded collectors, whether they like sports or Pokemon or anything else. Participants are encouraged to bring their binders and boxes filled with their favorite cards to show off, share stories, and swap cards. Each participant will receive free cards and have the chance to win additional prizes.”

“Trading cards, and collecting in general, are on the rise the last few years, and I think both kids and parents are looking for new ways to embrace the hobby” said Robert Cowper, owner of Pack Attack Parties.

“Card collecting is the original social media because it encourages people to come together face-to-face to share their passion,” Cowper said. “Special events like this trade night are a great way to bring together collectors from varied backgrounds so everybody can learn something new and make new friends.”

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