After a one year hiatus, National Hobby Shop day is set to return in 2021. GTS Distribution, which delivers sports and non-sports cards and other material to stores across the country says it’ll be held Saturday, December 11. GTS is once again serving as the primary sponsor of the 2021 event, which is designed to drive traffic to brick-and-mortar stores that … [Read more...] about National Hobby Shop Day Returns in December
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Cheers: Maryland Shop’s Card Bar Now a 36-Foot Haven After Outgrowing Old Digs
During this summer's National Sports Collectors Convention, Rick Limpert visited with collector/dealer Mel Lundgren, who brings a mini version of his hobby shop's "card bar" to the show. It's a place to sit, open packs, go through cards and talk about sports, the hobby or anything else. The concept is actually the signature feature of the Maryland store he opened in August of … [Read more...] about Cheers: Maryland Shop’s Card Bar Now a 36-Foot Haven After Outgrowing Old Digs
National Hobby Shop Day Returns in December
If you need a break from holiday shopping for other people this December, you can spend at least part of one day getting gifts and buying stuff for yourself instead. 2019 National Hobby Shop Day has been scheduled for December 7 with participating stores offering prizes, promotions and free food and drinks. It’s the third year for the promotion, which was designed to spur … [Read more...] about National Hobby Shop Day Returns in December
‘Topps of the Class’ Promotion Offers Baseball Cards for Report Cards
School’s out—at least we hope your youngsters have finally been freed for the summer—and local card shops want to see those report cards. Bring them in and participating shops will hand over a special five-card pack from the 2019 Topps of the Class set. Topps announced last year it was bringing the program back after a lengthy hiatus. It’s a totally free … [Read more...] about ‘Topps of the Class’ Promotion Offers Baseball Cards for Report Cards
Notes: Khalil Mack Finally Signs; Tiger Putter Brings Big $; Canseco to Hit Homers, Sign Autos for Card Shop
It’s taken awhile—and apparently taken a small army to get it done—but Khalil Mack has finally signed his 2014 Playoff Contenders rookie cards. Panini America announced Monday that it would begin fulfilling redemption cards that were issued upon the product’s January 15 release. No specific reason was given as to why it took so long to get Mack to sign, but Panini says … [Read more...] about Notes: Khalil Mack Finally Signs; Tiger Putter Brings Big $; Canseco to Hit Homers, Sign Autos for Card Shop
GTS: Interest Up for National Hobby Shop Day
More than twice the number of stores will participate in National Hobby Shop Day this year than did during the first event last December. GTS Distribution is again sponsoring the program, which is set for December 8 and includes free pizza and prizes for customers who patronize their local shop. So far, 105 stores have committed to participate in National Hobby Shop Day, … [Read more...] about GTS: Interest Up for National Hobby Shop Day
Upper Deck Hosting Singles Day Promotion On Nov. 11
Singles Day is coming for hockey fans. Rest easy...it has nothing to do with your marital status but rather the shopping day associated with the annual lineup of single digits on the calendar (11/11). According to Forbes, Singles Day has grown to be the largest shopping day on earth (yes, worldwide it's bigger than Black Friday). On Nov. 11, Upper Deck will unveil its … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Hosting Singles Day Promotion On Nov. 11
2018 Topps National Baseball Card Day Promotion
National Baseball Card Day returns for a third straight season this Saturday. The 2018 edition offers the chance to pick up a free five-card pack at your participating local hobby shop.. If you spend $10 or more, you'll also receive a bonus card featuring Aaron Judge. Come back on Saturday, August 25 and spend another $10 on Topps products and you'll get a … [Read more...] about 2018 Topps National Baseball Card Day Promotion
Autograph Signings a Long-Running Hit for Philly Area Shop
Man cannot live by bread alone. And card shop owners usually can’t live on selling cardboard alone. Unless they have a strong base of card-a-holics, most successful shops usually have some degree of diversification. For Carl Henderson, the long-time owner of Carl’s Cards & Collectibles in Havertown, PA, bringing in autograph guests has proven to be … [Read more...] about Autograph Signings a Long-Running Hit for Philly Area Shop
Prizes, Snacks, Specials Bring Collectors to National Hobby Shop Day
Some free food, free prizes and other promotions drew collectors into about 40 hobby shops across the U.S. on Saturday. GTS Distribution sponsored the first ever "National Hobby Shop Day", providing autographed memorabilia, supplies, packs and other incentives for collectors to visit a store in advance of the holidays. Some shops provided their own promotions and sales to … [Read more...] about Prizes, Snacks, Specials Bring Collectors to National Hobby Shop Day