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New Shop Opens in Phoenix Area

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Not many people in the Phoenix area are actually from Phoenix.  Many moved there from cold weather cities, or came with their parents who sought year-round sunshine.  That means plenty of passionate sports fans.   It's that demographic that sports memorabilia businesses in the area rely on to succeed. There aren't that many anymore, but you can add a new one to the … [Read more...] about New Shop Opens in Phoenix Area

Gaming Helps San Diego Area Shops Survive

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The parade of kids with Beckett price guides coming into the shops that used to be a staple of the hobby in the early 1990s has dwindled and the focus has shifted.  Operating a sports card store has changed immensely in 20 years, but some have survived by accepting what their new customers are asking for. High-end packs and boxes are strong.  Trading card games like Magic … [Read more...] about Gaming Helps San Diego Area Shops Survive

New Philadelphia Area Card Show Next Weekend

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Autograph guests from baseball, basketball and football will sign autographs next weekend at the new Collectors' Showcase of America (CSA) Show in Oaks, Pa. The show, which runs from April 15 through April 17 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, will also feature 400 tables of baseball cards, sports memorabilia and collectibles.  A number of vintage baseball card … [Read more...] about New Philadelphia Area Card Show Next Weekend

Book Autograph Forger’s Operation Was Massive

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Forrest Smith, the Philadelphia area man busted for selling phony autographs on books in late 2008, had no plans to stop when U.S. Postal Service inspectors caught up to him. Smith, who was later sentenced to 33 months in jail and ordered to pay $120,000 in restitution to his victims, had 2400 books in his possession.  Agents confiscated 800 books with stamped autographs … [Read more...] about Book Autograph Forger’s Operation Was Massive

Hobby Became Business for Chicago Dealer

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For about the last 15 years, Chicago area collectors have had a retail outlet in the north suburbs to buy not only the latest wax packs, but also fill want lists of sports cards dating back several decades. Galaxy Stores was opened by Steve Chou, a former IBM employee who decided to take a father-son hobby and turn it into a full-time business. Now located in a busy … [Read more...] about Hobby Became Business for Chicago Dealer