Brick and mortar card shops- Net54 resource project

[Leon]

A few days ago our valued board member, Donny M., emailed me about potentially making a place in our resource lists, on Net54baseball.com, for a directory of brick and mortar card shops around the country. I think it's a good idea. I am close to 100% certain we can put it somewhere. So with that being said I think what we need is something like

1. Name of shop
2. Address
3. Phone #
4. hours of operation (if you know them)
5. a very brief description of what they have....


Many of the things we have done on this board come from suggestions from our great (in the best sense of the word) members. I remember when our BST was getting cluttered with ebay auctions on all of the pages....then Greg S. sent me a note suggesting they have their own place...and that small problem was solved. I/we always appreciate good suggestions. (jumping off a cliff is not a good suggestion )

ps...recently Brian M updated all of the other pages on the board to have a similar header look...... I want to publicly thank him for that. It's been a banner (pun intended) year for our board and I think the transition from the old one to the new one, albeit with a bit of angst and trepidation, was a very good move. It's sort of like going to the dentist (sorry about that for the dentists on the board) as most folks don't like to go but when you leave the dentist's office you feel better about it.....best regards

[Robextend]

I guess I will get it started:

1. Staten Island SportsCards
http://www.sisportscards.com/
2. 27 Seguine Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10309-3700
3. (718) 967-7171
4. Hours: Monday-Friday 11-7
Saturday 11-6
Sunday 11-3

5. I will try to find out more info than I already have but so far it is the only store with a hint of vintage I have found in Staten Island. I came in there looking for graded card protectors and started conversating with the owner, who is a really nice guy. We started talking about vintage cards and he pulled out a pile of 1933 and 1934 Goudeys he just acquired. I also believe he is a noted EBAY seller, but as I said I will get more info and share with the board.

[Orioles1954]

Should we stipulate that these shops must carry pre-war vintage?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

Should we stipulate that these shops must carry pre-war vintage?

I dunno....I think all card shops would be ok. The very brief description should help....maybe something like:

"90% modern 10% vintage, and wear a gas mask as the owner smokes in the shop ."


That way if folks would need to travel for 5 minutes it might be worth it but if they have to travel an hour, then a phone call first might be in order.....and if they are allergic to smoke they might skip this one altogether!!

[canjond]

Hot Corner
2980 Nostrand Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11229-1879
(718) 252-1555‎

Not sure of hours. Used to deal in vintage cards - not sure if that's still the case. Also has lots of autographs and sometimes has autograph guests.

[toppcat]

What about listing the the larger, local card shows? We have ones here (Long Island) twice a year similar to those in White Plains and while they are not overrun with vintage pre-war, five or six dealers usually have a good selection. Just a thought.

[Robextend]

Originally Posted by canjond

Hot Corner
2980 Nostrand Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11229-1879
(718) 252-1555‎

Not sure of hours. Used to deal in vintage cards - not sure if that's still the case. Also has lots of autographs and sometimes has autograph guests.

Hey Jon,

I grew up a few blocks from Hot Corner, used to go their all the time. I think they mostly have post-war these days and as you said autographed items. Unfortunately IMO I think the prices are way out of line.

Rob

[Leon]

Thanks Rob.....I think this is enough info on this store. I thought this would be a good resource for the board but if very few respond then maybe folks don't really care. No harm in trying...it costs nothing, takes up almost no room and eats very little .

[bijoem]

Originally Posted by Robextend

I guess I will get it started:

1. Staten Island SportsCards
http://www.sisportscards.com/
2. 27 Seguine Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10309-3700
3. (718) 967-7171
4. Hours: Monday-Friday 11-7
Saturday 11-6
Sunday 11-3

5. I will try to find out more info than I already have but so far it is the only store with a hint of vintage I have found in Staten Island. I came in there looking for graded card protectors and started conversating with the owner, who is a really nice guy. We started talking about vintage cards and he pulled out a pile of 1933 and 1934 Goudeys he just acquired. I also believe he is a noted EBAY seller, but as I said I will get more info and share with the board.

geez Rob - you are in my old neck of the woods. And not too far from where I live now.

Next time I am at Certos getting a mortadella sandwich.... I will stop in and say hello.


edit: I think I may have misread and was thinking the store was your store. I recommend you stop in Certos during your next visit and get a sandwich and stuff.

[RichR]

Baseball Card Exchange

(317) 254-8681

8519 Westfield Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46240

85% new, 15% ungraded cards from 1950s and up.

[Robextend]

Originally Posted by bijoem

geez Rob - you are in my old neck of the woods. And not too far from where I live now.

Next time I am at Certos getting a mortadella sandwich.... I will stop in and say hello.


edit: I think I may have misread and was thinking the store was your store. I recommend you stop in Certos during your next visit and get a sandwich and stuff.

I love Certos, best hero sandwich on the island!! I actually bought a house in Annadale a couple years ago and live like 10 minutes from there.

[Beatles Guy]

Card shop I frequent:

Baseball Plus
636-970-7088
346 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376
Hours: M-F 12-7, Sat 11-5

Probably about 40% vintage, 60% modern. Great guy to deal with.

[JLange]

Cards & Sports, Inc.
610.566.0655
415 E. Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063 (SW of Philly)
Hrs: need to check
10-15% vintage, maybe more. nice selection of older cards, commons and stars. Great owner to talk to and do business with. Shop also has a ski and snow board business attached.

[kcohen]

I recently started a thread regarding the opening of this shop. We're still hangin' in there. Thanks for doing this, Leon.

1. McLean Sports Collectibles
2. 6819 Elm Street
McLean, VA 22101
3. 703-PLA-BALL (752-2255)
4. Presently Tuesday to Saturday 12PM to 5PM (Will extend in the Spring)
5. Vintage baseball from pre-war to the 1970's. Vintage football and basketball, some memorabilia, wax, and supplies.