Cardvault by Tom Brady
 

I stopped by this new location in East Hampton to check it out. It was smaller than expected. There was a wide variety of modern and Pokemon boxes and packs with modern graded and ungraded singles. A decent amount of foot traffic. The oldest card was a 1980 Bird/Magic rookie. Apparently Brady will be there July 4 weekend and is involved in the operations. Thoughts on involvement from celebrity athletes as it relates to the hobby?

I collect vintage baseball cards. I don't give a rats patoot about celebrities. My dogs are celebrities :). Others may be into the celebrity thing, to each their own.

The Eighty for Brady crowd would sure like to get stuck in a card vault with Tom, so I am positive this venture will be a hit with the female geriatrics among us Net54 members.

Brian

What exactly is his involvement in the operations other than showing up occasionally and (I would guess) charge people to get a picture or an autograph?

I'm sure like a certain ex casino owner it's more that he just licensed his name and has occasional promotional obligations.

Thought I read that he is a part owner, if not a majority owner. Has one in NJ near me. Some slow day this summer I will drive over.

I'm with Leon. Couldn't care any less. They put their underwear on the same way I do. Other than some signed cards and balls, including Ruth and Gehrig, the autographs I care most about I got in person, gratis, no stupid paying for them. Unfortunately, it isn't possible to get Ruth and Gehrig in person. Not on this plain of existence, anyhow.

+1

When pumping meme coins or FTX just isn't enough ...

I don't care at all about celebrities, but they definitely have an ability to bring visibility to the hobby in a way that can benefit us all. So in that vein, I like it.

I saw an interview with one of the founders. It seemed clear Brady is more than just a name/face. He's a major part of the operations. Which indicates a personal interest in sports cards. That can really only be good for the hobby as a whole.

I'm thinking the prices on Tom Brady cards in the store will be sky high.


Brian