Collectors gather at Temple B'nai Torah card show in Wantagh

Posted Friday, June 20, 2025 12:09 pm

Attendees gathered at Temple B’nai Torah, in Wantagh, on June 8 for collectible card show. The event featured around 60 vendors selling a variety of trading cards.

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Zach Scher, left, with Hayden Scher, 8, Hendrix Scher, 5, and Kristin Schere selling their collectible Pokémon cards.

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Matthew Nitzberg and Andrew Langella checking out the value of trading cards at the collectible show.

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Scott Kohn, left, and Temple brotherhood President Vic Wurtzel selling snacks at the collectible card show.

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By Charles Shaw

Enthusiasts packed Temple B’nai Torah in Wantagh on June 8 for a collectible card show that featured more than 60 vendors. Tables were filled with sports cards, trading cards, and other collectibles spanning decades of pop culture and sports history.

The first 100 attendees received a free booster pack upon entry, adding to the excitement of the day. Vendors and collectors alike traded, bought, and shared stories about rare finds and favorite cards.

The event drew attendees of all ages, many of whom browsed the displays in search of a missing piece for their collection or a nostalgic favorite from childhood.