The gentleman who stopped by the shop with a stack of cards last week including a nice 2011 Topps Update Mike Trout RC that I purchased, was back in the store this week, casting a line deep into the water and pulling more out of the Trout stream in his closet. This week, he was carrying another group of cards he was looking to sell, including another Trout Update … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: Fishing for Trout, Holiday Prep, Local Card Show
National Hobby Shop Day
Shop Talk: Still Busy, Amateur Graders, National Hobby Shop Day
This week was another busy week in store and online just as we expected. We continued to see increased traffic in store and increased online sales. We openly wondered when it would slow a tad, as the various shipping services are getting to the point where items aren't guaranteed for Christmas day arrival. That pending fact hasn't stopped our online shoppers. Luckily for … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: Still Busy, Amateur Graders, National Hobby Shop Day
National Hobby Shop Day Returns in December
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
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
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
Notes: Ted’s Triple Crown Trophy to Auction; Raw Goudey Find; Hobby Promotions
Ted Williams’ 1947 Triple Crown award is coming to auction. Consigned by Williams’ daughter after being on public display for the past several years, the Segram’s-sponsored trophy is expected to fetch a six-figure price tag at SCP Auctions. It’ll be part of the company’s upcoming catalog sale. The big red “crown” is, of course, the focal point. The base includes a … [Read more...] about Notes: Ted’s Triple Crown Trophy to Auction; Raw Goudey Find; Hobby Promotions
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
What’s Hot: Free Packs, Pricey Packs, Q and More
Hello fellow card maniacs. It’s been a month since we discussed matters of the hot. I mean, I did talk about some cool programs that hobby shops have been able to offer already like the free Topps Holiday packs, Upper Deck Winter packs as well as the Panini Black Friday packs. Still to come on 12/9 is National Hobby Shop Day and since I committed … [Read more...] about What’s Hot: Free Packs, Pricey Packs, Q and More
Fruitman: ‘Tis the Season for Cardboard Promos
When I first opened in December 1992, I was not around long enough to fully enjoy my first holiday season in retail. Heck, I was happy to stay open each day and run to the bank each morning with whatever I had sold the day before. Over the next few decades I came to look forward to the holiday season since it’s a chance to have the inside track on what each of my … [Read more...] about Fruitman: ‘Tis the Season for Cardboard Promos