One of the nation’s oldest hobby shops is closing. Shaffer’s Trading Cards in Lewisburg, PA is selling off its inventory as owner Bill Shaffer looks to spend more time with his family. Shaffer began buying and selling at area flea markets in the mid-1970s and opened his store in 1988. Sets, packs, singles, supplies, non-sport cards, autographs, memorabilia and … [Read more...] about Long-Running PA Shop Selling Out
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KY Shop Owner Calling It Quits After 29 Years
Another long-time sports card shop is shutting its doors. Steve’s Sports Cards, a fixture in Bowling Green, KY since 1986, will be around until the end of April, but owner Steve Kessinger then plans to close for good. Kessinger’s shop was the second full-time sports card store in the Commonwealth and he was also one of the organizers behind the first known card show ever … [Read more...] about KY Shop Owner Calling It Quits After 29 Years
Ramblings: PA Shop Owner Still Going After 24 Years
Sometimes Facebook lets us reconnect with family, friends or hobby acquaintances from the past. Recently, thanks to a post on the Sports Collectors Daily Facebook page, we were able to catch up with long-time store owner Warren Wolk. I have known Warren for almost 20 years now as he was one of the first dealers to be an active poster on hobby news groups which was one of the … [Read more...] about Ramblings: PA Shop Owner Still Going After 24 Years
Dallas Card Shop Celebrating 25th Anniversary
One of the hidden joys of my life is when my wife instructs me to go to Cindy's Deli at Coit and Campbell in Richardson to pick up Challah. While it is not that far to drive there, gong next door is even better as Nick's Sports Cards, which has been a neighborhood fixture for 25 years, becomes part of the trip. Whenever I go in and see Nick and Debbie Redwine and how they … [Read more...] about Dallas Card Shop Celebrating 25th Anniversary