Topps is holding its own “Industry Conference” next month in Arizona. Few details have been released, but it’ll be held February 18-20 at Crooked Stick Resort in Scottsdale. Designed for hobby shops and other collecting-related businesses, the conference includes guest speakers, breakout panels, receptions and other events “to share ideas and help businesses … [Read more...] about Notes: Topps Conference; Ted’s Letters to Mistress; NY Native’s KS Card Shop Turns 40
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Card Shop Q&A with ‘The Rookie’
There may not be as many sports card shops as there were in the "boom" period of the late 1980s and early 90s but as a recent Facebook thread revealed, there are still plenty of successful stores and collectors who spend time in them. As part of our ongoing series of Q&A sessions with card shops around the country, we connected with Tony Kirby of The Rookie, a … [Read more...] about Card Shop Q&A with ‘The Rookie’
Connecting with Kids Part of Shop’s Game Plan
The new sports card market was at its peak when Dean and Marilyn Bapes opened Dean’s dugout in the Chicago suburb of Naperville. They've moved a couple of times but in October, they’ll celebrate 25 years in business; one of a limited number of hobby shops that have survived the ups and downs of the sports collectibles market. Over the weekend, Dean’s Dugout was the subject … [Read more...] about Connecting with Kids Part of Shop’s Game Plan
Louisiana Shop Devastated by Flood
Flooding continues to wreak havoc on the lives of people in Louisiana. Rescuers have been using any means necessary to get to stranded people and pets. For some businesses, the water has been devastating. In Denham Springs, Eddie Kay, the owner of Southeast Cards and Comics, was left with piles of ruined books and cards a week ago. So far, he’s only been able to salvage … [Read more...] about Louisiana Shop Devastated by Flood