Another one bites the dust....

Goot · October 21, 2008 9:07AM

I drove by my local card shop today and realized that the place was gutted with a "for rent" sign in the window. This was the only shop on the beach and within a 20 minute drive of my house. It was one of those shops that's 3/4 coins and 1/4 cards but I had been going in there ever since I was a little guy and have the memory of pulling my first "game used" card there, among other great times. The owners were great people and never tried to rip anyone off (not that I saw). His stuff was a bit overpriced (average card shop) and his selection wasn't amazing since his focus was coins but he had the main products like base topps, topps chrome, bowman chrome, triple threads and a couple more, plus it was a great place for supplies. I don't know if he went out of business or just flat out retired (it was an older guy and his wife and they were the only ones that worked there), but it's still a shame.

Anyways......here's to you "Coins & Cards"

rube26105 · October 21, 2008 9:28AM

they all bit the dust around here goot, usrd to have 6 or 7 of em back in mid 90's, not a one left now

BunchOBull · October 21, 2008 12:23PM

I stopped by the card shop near my house today and when I pulled up, it was empty!

Fortunately, there was a sign in the window that said they had moved to the other end of the shopping complex...thank goodness. I felt my heart drop for a moment. I opened a few packs of '08 Masterpieces and there was a Carl Crawford and Warren Spahn that I threw in that pile of cards for you.

nightcrawler · October 21, 2008 12:39PM

That is sad news.

I'm feeling lucky these days, I've found 6 or 7 card shops recently. That's probably all there is in Winnipeg though, lol.

SS · October 21, 2008 12:43PM

I haven't seen a real live baseball card shop around here in 10-15 years. Baseball isn't very popular in Louisiana, so BB cards aren't either.

lsutigers1973 · October 21, 2008 12:52PM

Only one semi-real card shop left here. Most of his stuff is way overpriced wax and EXMT singles for sale at high Beckett price.

larryallen73 · October 21, 2008 1:01PM

I don't think we have any more in SacTown. I notice two shops have gone out in the last year or so. None others that I know of.

Ladder7 · October 21, 2008 10:13PM

Was there a card shop on Melbourne Beach? Been through there many times and never noticed. Then again, it was Happy Hour. Sorry to hear I missed it and now it's gone.

1989FleerBillRipkencollector · October 21, 2008 11:24PM

We still kinda have 4.

75% coins. Owner is a good guy. Plans to retire in 5 years.

75% Books

75% Comics/RPG

100% cards but small and limited choices. Owner is friendly though.

Guru · October 22, 2008 2:17AM

There are 3 or 4 here in Indy. There's one in here in town that is only 80's and 90's stuff. Not sure how they stay alive.

Estil · October 22, 2008 7:19AM

Remember the very first MTV video, "Video Killed the Radio Star"? Well, Ebay killed the card store stars.

MeteoriteGuy · October 22, 2008 7:25AM

<< <i>Remember the very first MTV video, "Video Killed the Radio Star"? Well, Ebay killed the card store stars.

>>

eBay killed the card stores that refused to adapt. Those that have adapted as still here. The same dealer that could only get good book on local stars, and could not sell much of the rest, can get low book across the board with a little effort. Such as Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy...they have no local interest. Using the internet, and eBay, the dealer can make as much or more playing the world market. But keep trying to get $8 for that $10 book card, and we will go to eBay and pay $2.

By the way, that was one of the coolest videos ever...funny how cheesy it looks now.

VitoCo1972 · October 22, 2008 7:37AM

<< <i>

<< <i>Remember the very first MTV video, "Video Killed the Radio Star"? Well, Ebay killed the card store stars.

>>

eBay killed the card stores that refused to adapt. Those that have adapted as still here. The same dealer that could only get good book on local stars, and could not sell much of the rest, can get low book across the board with a little effort. Such as Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy...they have no local interest. Using the internet, and eBay, the dealer can make as much or more playing the world market. But keep trying to get $8 for that $10 book card, and we will go to eBay and pay $2.

By the way, that was one of the coolest videos ever...funny how cheesy it looks now. >>

Dude, you're right on the money in your posts today, can we be friends?

You're exactly right.

We have 5 cards shops within driving distance of my apartment in Burbank, and ALL have online business as well. Burbank Sportscards being the best example, but Valley Card Shop, Sports Source I and II and Cardboard Legends could close their retail doors and do only online if they wanted. With the exception of Burbank, all are willing to make deals. And Burbank is good for unloading tons of commons that I don't feel like selling individually on sportslots.

lsutigers1973 · October 22, 2008 7:51AM

We used to have the greatest card shop you could ever ask for but he went out of business because he simply trusted people too much. He had a commons room that had any common you could want from the last 60 years. Always had a huge selection of wax and would always give you a good deal regardless of whether you were buying a single card or making a trade. However, he had people stealing from him and never would prosecute them when caught. I still see the owner Dan on a regular basis. His office is in the same business complex as mine. He claims he still has at least 2 of every rookie card of baseball, football and basketball from 1948-1995 (the year he went out of business).

nightcrawler · October 22, 2008 11:25AM

<< <i> He claims he still has at least 2 of every rookie card of baseball, football and basketball from 1948-1995 (the year he went out of business). >>

Up the creek with no Orrs.

Nugen · October 22, 2008 12:26PM

Vito what is your seller id on sportlots?

VitoCo1972 · October 22, 2008 12:51PM

I don't have one. I was thinking of getting one though - especially if I get laid off!

Another one bites the dust....

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