A Pennsylvania sports card dealer found guilty of taking money from customers across the country but not delivering the merchandise he sold on eBay will be sentenced January 4. Roger Lee Hooper of Mechanicsburg had been scheduled to learn his fate Monday but a continuance was granted. On October 1, Hooper was found guilty of selling altered or non-genuine sports … [Read more...]
Distance No Barrier in Special Autograph Project
They're right there along with the rest of the autograph seekers. Players and coaches don't have to worry, though. These guys aren't getting something signed so they can toss it on eBay. Steve Young and Bill Eckstein, collectors and fans from the Baltimore area, have become familiar faces at ballparks across the country as they track down players to sign an old copy of The … [Read more...]
James Has Been Big Business in Cleveland
He's the talk of the NBA...but not because he's getting a shot at the NBA championship that has so far eluded him. Despite a bizarre collapse in the Eastern Conference semi-finals and impending free agency, LeBron James has been big business for dealers in Cleveland--and around the country. James' profile was elevated again when he won the NBA MVP award this season. In … [Read more...]
Hobby Shop a Nice Retirement Biz
It sits in the middle of NASCAR country and All-Star Sports Cards Plus always carries some racing items. It's just good business. But "ball sports" are what owner Woody Boyle grew up on in New England. For 20 years, he collected cards and other memorabilia while running a business full-time. Then it was time to sell the full time gig so with a little push from his … [Read more...]
Texas Longhorns a Popular Pick for Modern Card Sets
It's one of country's football's premier programs and that's a fact not lost on the trading card companies that pay homage to the college game. The University of Texas has produced multiple draft picks and it's share of College Football Hall of Famers. The school's fan base is incredibly passionate. Produce a Texas-related football card, especially an autographed one. … [Read more...]
Philly Show Brought Signers, New Dealers
The arrival of baseball season means some big shows around the country. The Sun-Times Show sets up in Chicago this weekend. Several dealers who were there spent last weekend in King of Prussia, PA for another edition of the Philly Show. The long-running event took place at the Valley Forge Convention Center with numerous autograph guests and a strong dealer … [Read more...]
Colts Cards Collect Attention
It's a good time to be an Indiana card shop owner. … [Read more...]