Uncle Tony's Trade Night returns to Pearlridge Center on Friday, July 17, 2026, giving Oahu collectors their reliable third-Friday fix of trading, buying, and talking cards in one of the most welcoming settings in the islands. Hosted by the crew at 808 Showcase, this recurring evening event has become a fixture of the Honolulu-area hobby calendar, and the community-first vibe is exactly what makes it worth circling on your calendar month after month.
Expect a genuine cross-section of what Hawaii collects. Sports cards are always well represented, with binders full of MLB, NBA, and NFL singles, local favorites from players with island ties, and a steady supply of graded slabs changing hands. On the trading card game side, Pokemon dominates as it does at most Oahu events, but you will also find Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Dragon Ball, and Lorcana traders working the tables. Japanese imports and vintage cardboard show up regularly too, and because this is a trade night rather than a vendor-table show, the emphasis is on binder-to-binder deals rather than retail pricing — which often means better value for patient traders.
The event runs Friday evening at Pearlridge Center in Aiea, about 20 minutes west of downtown Honolulu on the H-1. Trade nights hosted by 808 Showcase typically get going in the late afternoon and run into the evening; check the organizer's Instagram for exact hours the week of the event, since mall event times can shift slightly. Admission is free — this is a walk-in community event, and there is no ticket to buy.
Pearlridge Center is one of the easiest venues on the island for an event like this. Parking is free in the mall's large garages and surface lots, the mall is air conditioned, and you have an entire food court plus sit-down restaurants within a short walk of the tables when you need a break or a bite between trades.
Who should come? Honestly, everyone. First-timers will find this one of the least intimidating entry points into the Oahu card scene, because nobody is paying for a table and nobody is in a hurry. Families with keiki collectors are always welcome, and kids trading bulk Pokemon commons get the same respect as adults negotiating over slabs. Serious collectors and local dealers use the night to network, source inventory, and move extras before the bigger weekend shows.
A few tips for getting the most out of the night: bring your binder, even if you think you have nothing worth trading — trade nights reward showing up with inventory. Organize your cards before you arrive so people can flip through quickly. Bring a want list, small bills for cash deals, and sleeves or top loaders for anything you pick up. If you are new, just ask someone what they collect; that one question starts most of the best conversations at this event.
For the latest details, follow 808 Showcase and Hawaii Card Shows on Instagram, or check the event listing at hawaiicardshows.com. If you cannot make July, the trade night repeats every third Friday, so there is always a next one — but regulars will tell you the summer editions are some of the busiest and best of the year.