Guarded optimism. That was the main thought of several hobby shop owners around the country after learning about Fanatics’ acquisition of Topps’ trading card and sports entertainment division. The move, officially announced Tuesday, means the Jacksonville, Florida-based sports merchandise retailer will assume Topps’ current licenses with MLB and the MLBPA almost immediately. … [Read more...] about Card Shop Owners Guardedly Optimistic In Wake of Fanatics’ Acquisition of Topps
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Topps, Dave & Adam’s Opening Shop in Cooperstown
Topps, in conjunction with Dave and Adam’s Card World, will open a new flagship retail store in Cooperstown, NY. “Topps by Dave & Adam’s” will open in April of 2022. The company says it “will look to build upon the rich history of the game of baseball within the Cooperstown community and “the shop will provide a new destination for collectors that will be located in the … [Read more...] about Topps, Dave & Adam’s Opening Shop in Cooperstown
Notes: New High-Class Shop Opens; Shootout Over Stolen Cards; Skee Exhibit in Miami, Clemente Museum Open in Puerto Rico
There’s a new hobby shop open in a small community north of New York City. Piece of the Game Sports Cards and Collectibles, a well-known online retailer, has opened what’s being called a “prototype” for future stores the company plans to open in and around the Tri-State area. The 3,100 square-foot shop is located in Wappingers Falls, New York and is operated by David … [Read more...] about Notes: New High-Class Shop Opens; Shootout Over Stolen Cards; Skee Exhibit in Miami, Clemente Museum Open in Puerto Rico
Notes: PA Show Set for October; New Ohio Shop; NFL NFTs, More
The 41st annual Ephrata (PA) Lions Club show returns on Saturday, October 23. Over 70 tables are sold out. The show runs from 8:30 AM to 5 PM at the Ephrata Recreation Center. Former big leaguer John Kruk will sign autographs from 11 AM to 1 PM and there’s a live auction at 2:30. It’s $5 for adults and $1 for kids with proceeds going to local … [Read more...] about Notes: PA Show Set for October; New Ohio Shop; NFL NFTs, More
Notes: 2nd Burglary at Kentucky Shop; WSJ Market Video; Topps Snapshots; More
Wednesday was Jimmy Mahan's birthday but the day ended on a less than happy note. As the owner of the Kentucky Road Show shop in Lexington got ready to call it a day late that night, he was notified of a break-in that had just occurred at the store.It's the second time this year that an after hours burglary has occurred at the shop. Among the items taken around 12:45 … [Read more...] about Notes: 2nd Burglary at Kentucky Shop; WSJ Market Video; Topps Snapshots; More
Notes: Tigers Hope to Trade for Miggy’s 500th; Philly Shops; Busy Artist; Market Talk, More
Miguel Cabrera stands just one more home run away from 500 for his career and the Detroit Tigers are hoping they'll get the ball back if it's caught by a fan in the stands. Tigers Authentics, the team's memorabilia arm, has been procuring and selling some of Cabrera's game-used gear as part of a partnership deal with its veteran player, who's a lock for the Hall of … [Read more...] about Notes: Tigers Hope to Trade for Miggy’s 500th; Philly Shops; Busy Artist; Market Talk, More
‘Gem Mint’ Movie Hits Home With Message For Obsessive Collectors
’Fess up. Card collectors can be obsessive about the hobby. So can dealers. But when obsession begins to wreak havoc with your personal life, how do you sort out what is truly important? That’s the premise behind Gem Mint, a 74-minute independent film produced by Brooklyn, New York, native Uzef Gavrilova that premiered June 1. It is Gavrilova’s second full-length film, … [Read more...] about ‘Gem Mint’ Movie Hits Home With Message For Obsessive Collectors
Loupe Set to Open Physical Store, Studio in Miami
Best known as an all-in-one breaking platform on your phone, Loupe is...well, breaking out. The company has now leased a 3,658-square foot facility in the company’s home city of Miami where they’ll soon open a hobby shop, showroom and studio. The move comes just a few weeks after Loupe picked up $12 million in investment capital from San Francisco-based Forerunner … [Read more...] about Loupe Set to Open Physical Store, Studio in Miami
Notes: Signatures For Soldiers at NSCC; Shows and Shops; Hawerchuk Collection
A special auction being held in conjunction with the National Sports Collectors Convention will benefit military veterans and their families. The NSCC has partnered with Signatures for Soldiers, a charity that helps raise money for Military Missions in Action, which helps disabled veterans and disabled children of active military personnel. The National is … [Read more...] about Notes: Signatures For Soldiers at NSCC; Shows and Shops; Hawerchuk Collection
Notes: STL Shops Buzzing; Philly Show; LaMelo’s History-Making Shoes at Auction
“When the pandemic hit, I thought we were toast,” Jim Miller, owner of Collector’s Corner in Belleville, IL told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “What we sell is not a necessity.” Like many others, St. Louis area card shops quickly discovered the opposite was true. A market on the uptick really took off in 2020 and the momentum has generally remained positive in the … [Read more...] about Notes: STL Shops Buzzing; Philly Show; LaMelo’s History-Making Shoes at Auction