Enthusiasts and collectors flooded through the doors at Jersey’s first ever Card Con – run by a group of three who hope to bring a community together through a first of its kind event.
Aaron from PokeJSY, Mark from 90’s Cards and Toys and Andrew from Card Gate organised Jersey Card Con, which took place on Sunday 13 September and saw over 1,000 people attend.
The trio wanted to create a unique event for collectors, gamers, traders and enthusiasts to spend the day celebrating trading cards and collecting, while meeting new friends and people with the same interests.
St Clement’s Parish Hall hosted 15 vendors for the day, each offering different options for the island’s “growing” TCG community.
Doors to the hall opened at 10am, filling up quickly and seeing an estimated 1,500 people throughout the day.
Daniel Drakes, one of three organisers, said: “For many visitors, the event was about more than simply buying cards. It was an opportunity to connect with others who share the same passion and help build Jersey’s growing collecting and TCG community.
“The atmosphere throughout the day was described as energetic and welcoming, with collectors of all ages exploring the stalls and sharing their enthusiasm for Pokémon, trading cards and retro gaming.”
Attendees explored a large variety of Pokémon, One piece, Flesh and blood, Magic the Gathering and football cards.
Rare and collectible items, merchandise and memorabilia, retro gaming and other nostalgic favourites were available also.
Organisers said they were “delighted” with the response to Jersey’s first Card Con, adding that it showed the demand for events like this on the island and that the inaugural event could mark the beginning of a new “fixture” within Jersey’s gaming community.
