There are a lot of shop owners out there with interesting stories to tell. I have been trading email with Rob Hunegs of Minnesota who recently opened up a store as a retirement venture. Twin Cities Sports Cards is located in the suburb of Golden Valley. He gladly consented to answer some questions and we're always happy to have a Q&A with store owners and show dealers … [Read more...] about Retirement Vision Becomes Reality for Twin Cities Sports Cards
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Rich’s Ramblings: In Defense of Store Owners
So often you hear collectors say “I won't go into a store because I can always buy everything cheaper online.” Heck, we even had a couple at our last show not pay the meager $1 admission fee because the husband muttered: "I can buy everything cheaper online". Well, first I can guarantee you that with show dealers there are usually bargains to be had, and second, the ability to … [Read more...] about Rich’s Ramblings: In Defense of Store Owners
Editor’s Blog: Boring Shops Somehow Keep Doors Open
Even if you haven’t bought anything in a card shop for a few years or the place where you live saw its last shop shut its doors 20 years ago, chances are when you visit a new city and have some time to kill that you check to see if there’s a store nearby. We’re collectors. We’re sort of geeky that way. Sadly, it’s become almost exciting when you actually find one. I … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Boring Shops Somehow Keep Doors Open
Updated App Helps You Find Nearest Card Shop
With the release of version 4.1, the CardShopFinder app makes it easier than ever to find a sports card hobby shop anywhere in the U.S. CardShopFinder.com is a web propeerty that works with shop owners to provide collectors with the most current store information. Its current card shop directory contains up-to-date store information and shop reviews provided by other sports … [Read more...] about Updated App Helps You Find Nearest Card Shop
Ramblings: Topps Kickoff Promotion
By Rich Klein Last weekend was a rough one on many levels. The biggest issue was my wife's hemoglobin blood count was about half of what it should have been. Her doctor called her on the way home and asked ‘how near are you to an ER?’ Well, that usually does not make for a good way to spend one's evening, even if Baylor Hospital in Plano. Texas has the best chocolate cake I … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Topps Kickoff Promotion