Comments on: Small Business Saturday 2014

By: danieladubay

danieladubay — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 16:36:10 +0000

Valley Sports Cards…They treat the little guy great, unlike other hobby shops that I have been to who laugh me out of the door when I tell them my budget. Family run and I love the atmosphere. I have never walked out with a big hit, but I have nothing to complain about as I get my moneys worth every time that I am there.

By: Erik

Erik — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 05:46:59 +0000

When I was younger I got into sports card collecting because my dad was so into it, after my parents split I’d visit my dad every other weekend and he would always take me to frank and sons into southern California in was always so fun to go row after row of ppl selling everything from sports cards to Beenie baby’s my dad would get him a few boxes and would buy me a lil box of action packed football or some random packs every time I pulled a miami dolphin even if it was base I’d be so excited… now it live in Las Vegas and when I’m lucky to have a few bucks laying around you can catch me at legacy sports cards buying up a few packs and trying to get my son into collecting which he’s starting to enjoy. Good luck to everyone great contest

By: john s

john s — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 05:39:29 +0000

its all about feeling comfortable.
I go to wests sportcard
http://www.westssportscards.com
A great place that has been around in my city longer than I have.
What I like best about the place is that they (Mo and Jim) treat everybody so darn good. They remember everyones name, from the guys who buy a case at a time to the people that come in and buy the new beckett, a couple packs and talk about some local sports teams and who should be fired or traded.
Sure I love big hits and sick pulls but just going there and enjoying conversation about sports and cards is , well it’s awesome. I look forward to going there Everytime I get a chance. Plus they are always helpful when it comes to completing sets (base sets) it can be tricky to do but with their help it is always easy they usually have some of the current years and even last years singles in the shop and if not they always accept lists. It’s a great place to go and I am lucky I live within 20minutes.

Thank you for reading my post and thank you for the promos. I have been using your app on the iPhone for a while now.
Thank you
John S

By: Erik Lokken

Erik Lokken — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 05:08:38 +0000

Triple cards in Plano, Texas. Owner’s name is Al. He always greets me with a smile and asks how the family is doing. I have been a loyal customer there for 15+ years now. I can go in after a stressful day and unwind with good conversation and a box or 2 of cards. Best hit this year so far was the Miguel Cabrera Topps Series 1 Platinum parallel 1/1. Triple Cards is what a shop should be. A place where you are greeted as an old friend and you leave feeling better than when you went in.

By: Harrison Epstein

Harrison Epstein — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 04:49:29 +0000

I live in Las Vegas and my LCS is Legacy Sports Cards. I’ve only been going for a few months now but I love it everytime I go. My favorite thing has to be their trade night. To get to talk with and trade with other collectors is a great experience. Especially when the shop busts boxes and sells them by the pack. My best hit at a card night is either a Peyton Manning certified Pro Bowl insert /25 or a Bishop Sankey chrome auto /99. It wouldn’t be as great of a place if it wasn’t for their incredible staff. Whether you walk in and they’re full or empty, everyone makes you feel at home.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:30:18 +0000

My local card shop that I go to at least 3 to 4 times a month is a bit of a drive but I would rather go there than any of the other ones around here. The name is Dean’s Dugout in Naperville, IL. My husband and I have a 5 year old son who we raised as a card collector and at Dean’s he is all about the kids. I love that we can walk into the store very welcomed and they are always willing to help you find what you need. He has a great variety of cards and its very clean and organized. One of the hits we have pulled from his store was a Seth Jones Auto. As we all know there aren’t very many woman who collect cards but I enjoy it as much as my husband and son. In March of 2015 we will be welcoming our 1st daughter in the world and we can’t wait to get a collection started for her. We actually announced our pregnancy at Dean’s Dugout during an Adam Eaton signing. Dean and his wife posted the picture on there store Facebook! I would definitely recommend there store to anyone that asks! Thank You so much for doing these giveaways and I can’t wait to see the many things you will do in the future!

By: Mark Loftus

Mark Loftus — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 21:47:04 +0000

Thanks for the chance at this.Well I would have liked to have gone to a somewhat local shop (It is about an hour away), (I do have one I kind of like , The Card Exchange, In Seattle , WA ) the wife said no to this weekend as I recently have made a few trips to the ER and even had a lovely overnight stay in the hospital due to passing out and severe chest pains. The shop itself is small and dark but has everything you can think of from football to magic the gathering.The owner is extremely knowledgeable, but I admit could use a class or two on customer service. I think that even though I never have a ton of money to spend I do enjoy going, but customer service is what keeps me going back.The best pull I ever got there was from a 2004 Fleer Ben Rothlesberger auto.
Again.Thanks for doing this.Hope it helps.And thanks for the contest.

By: Hardy Bryant

Hardy Bryant — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 04:15:55 +0000

I’m lucky enough to have 2 shops nearby, one about 20 away, the other only a couple miles down the road. Boscos in Anchorage, Alaska is my favorite shop. Boscos is close by, and they order a case of almost every product from every sport.

The shop always gets new product on release day, and the prices are close or cheaper than what you can find online with the first batch.

There’s a monthly contest for customers who buy products, where you get tickets for every box/pack you buy. The first Wednesday of the month is Trade Night, where one pack (or box) of every product released since last month is raffled off. There are normally promo packs and cards from manufacturers included as well. If the winning ticket isn’t redeemed, the items roll over to next month. Plus there’s free pizza and soda.

The only thing I would really change about the shop is a bigger spot for sports and more girls working the counter!

Thanks,
GONZO

By: Chris Rosario

Chris Rosario — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 01:46:56 +0000

I am from Illinois and I enjoy going to Triple Crown in Naperville. Tom is a very passionate and knowledgable shop owner when it comes to sports collectibles. At Triple Crown you always feel welcomed and there’s always something for everybody but the highlight is trade day every Saturday morning from 10 to 3… where we get together and trade while ripping boxes and just admiring others collections. The only thing Tom can do better make longer hours… Lol

By: Mike B

Mike B — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 20:52:44 +0000

Michael B

Comics Plus in Macon, Ga!

They have a great selection of comics, toys and games… wish their playing card selection was bigger!