What's a man to do ???

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Posted By: <b>Dan Paradis</b><p>I got back into the hobby 4 years ago when I bought a Koufax RC at Catcher's Mitt on Bee Ridge in Sarasota. When I visit Sarasota I always try to go the memorabilia stores at the Westfield mall (the one on 8201 S. Tamiami Trail) and at Catcher's Mitt.<br><br><br><br>I was a little surprised, but not shocked, to see the Cather's Mitt and one of the memorabilia stores closing down (both were actually packing up while I was there). They must have decided to sell what they could at Xmas then get out.<br><br><br><br>I went to the other card/memorabilia store (can't remember their name) still open in the mall. I noticed Clemente and Koufax RC's in their display case. Both cards had a sticker with &quot;Book Price&quot; of a NM card. Of course, their price was a little lower than book. My guess is each of the cards would have graded a 2 or 3. Which means they were selling at over 5 times what they could be purchased on eBay. All the other card prices were way too high. <br><br><br><br>I guess it's just a matter of time that all these type stores close down. Where am I going to go while my wife shops for clothes?? All we have left are electronic stores....<br><br><br><br>Dan

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Posted By: <b>Matt</b><p>It's too bad they don't have a computer kiosk in that card store to check the prices...

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Posted By: <b>Steve F</b><p>Radio shack used to be a fun diversion. But I find Sears, tool department is a weird escape now whenever she makes me tag along to the Mall. She thinks I'm getting house stuff but honestly I'm just there for the show -great spontaneous humor there and a darn good time killer... Since my Victorias Secret 'welcome' had been revoked.

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Posted By: <b>Richard Cline - RC</b><p>When we visit the mall, I make certain that I bring 1) My reading glasses 2) A good book or the latest issue of Old Cardboard &amp; 3) I find the most comfortable place to sit available.<br><br>Time actually passes very quickly, although I did miss a bare bosomed Brittney Spears in New York City once while I was reading and she apparently was changing without concern to others around her. Actually not that big of a deal to me but it makes for an interesting and true story.<br><br>RC

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Posted By: <b>Lance</b><p>Matt,<br>Great reference from a shoe-in Net54 HOF...LOL.

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Posted By: <b>Matt</b><p>Lance - glad somebody got the reference <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif">

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Posted By: <b>boxingcardman</b><p>IPOD. I bring mine to the mall, find a comfortable chair, and watch Star Trek episodes. <br><br>Sic Gorgiamus Allos Subjectatos Nunc

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Posted By: <b>Steve F</b><p>This chair?<br><br><img src="http://www.geekologie.com/2008/08/19/kirk-chair.jpg" alt="[linked image]"><br><br><br>