Fanatics dipped into its reservoir of sports clientele for Saturday’s first ever “Hobby Rip Night." Topps says over 300 shops in 40 different states participated in the event which included live box breaks, pack wars and giveaways. While the title was "rip night," most of the events actually took place during regular shop hours. At Wax, Packs and Throwbacks, a hobby store … [Read more...] about Brady, Other Stars Part of Topps’ Hobby Shop Promotion
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TCGplayer Accelerates Growth with Key Acquisition
Joel Belfer makes his SC Daily debut with this edition of Mint Condition, his newsletter focused on the business side of the hobby. Leading Off We don’t talk about the trading card game (“TCG”) piece of the collectibles industry (think Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, or Pokémon), but when the lines begin to blur between the players in the TCG and sports card spaces, it feels … [Read more...] about TCGplayer Accelerates Growth with Key Acquisition
4 Finalists Named in “America’s Best Card Shop” Contest
It’s all subjective, of course, but the contest to name “America’s Best Card Shop” has its final four. A few months ago, Loupe, Topps, Blowout Cards, All Sports Marketing and PSA launched the contest that offers a cash prize and other perks to the shop that wins. The determining factor isn’t just about who has the most cards. According to Loupe, “entrants … [Read more...] about 4 Finalists Named in “America’s Best Card Shop” Contest
America’s Best Card Shop Contest Underway
The hunt is on for the best card shop in the U.S. Loupe, with support from Topps, the Miami Marlins and Blowout Cards are holding a contest that will offer the winning shop a big prize package. One of Loupe’s founding principles is to help the local card shops around America that serve as the backbone of this entire hobby,” Loupe founder and CEO Eric Doty says. “It’s an … [Read more...] about America’s Best Card Shop Contest Underway
Hit Seekers Opens Doors to Cincinnati Area Shop
A big crowd turned out Saturday for the opening of a sports card shop just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati. Hit Seekers, which has been breaking online for about two years, held its grand opening in Fort Mitchell, KY. View this post on … [Read more...] about Hit Seekers Opens Doors to Cincinnati Area Shop
Hobby Shop Owners Get Tips for Avoiding Theft
No retail operation is immune to crime and that includes card stores and sports memorabilia dealers. That was the topic of one of the first sessions at the 2021 Industry Summit Monday morning. Three days of discussions opened in Las Vegas with a discussion led by Officer Randy Klenosky of the Las Vegas Police Department and Joe Davis, owner of J&J Sports Superstore in … [Read more...] about Hobby Shop Owners Get Tips for Avoiding Theft
Directory of Sports Card Shops Offering Online Selling, Breaking During COVID-19
Many sports card shops across North America have either been forced to close by local or state government or have made the decision on their own because of the Coronavirus. It's a challenging moment for many who rely on customers to sell boxes, singles, memorabilia, supplies and other items through their physical locations. We're hoping to help out by providing a … [Read more...] about Directory of Sports Card Shops Offering Online Selling, Breaking During COVID-19
Notes: Mainstream Media Stories on the Hobby; Popular MJ Exquisite Card Sells; Johnny’s Collection
There have been economic downturns and other events that have impacted the sports memorabilia world over the last few decades but never before have so many hobby-related businesses been forced to shut down for multiple weeks. Even with today’s emphasis on e-commerce and social media sales, the Coronavirus has been an unprecedented challenge: one that puts the … [Read more...] about Notes: Mainstream Media Stories on the Hobby; Popular MJ Exquisite Card Sells; Johnny’s Collection
Helping Sports Card Shops Survive the Shutdown
Like any business, hobby shops sometimes temporarily close their doors. Whether it’s for remodeling, a move, a vacation or a trip to a major convention, it’s not out of the ordinary. This moment in our history is decidedly different. Many shops have been forced to close indefinitely. In some areas, it could be several weeks or even months before local … [Read more...] about Helping Sports Card Shops Survive the Shutdown
Notes: Topps Holiday Packs Return; Talking Shop withTwo Long-Running Hobby Stores
Topps is bringing back its holiday hobby shop promotion with free mini packs of Bowman Chrome-style cards available at participating stores. Packs carry three cards with randomly inserted autographs possible. The cards carry a "Topps Holiday 2019" logo. The checklist (see below) includes prospects, players from this year's rookie class and some … [Read more...] about Notes: Topps Holiday Packs Return; Talking Shop withTwo Long-Running Hobby Stores