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Old 07-10-2016, 11:34 PM
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Most of the shops I was aware of have closed up. DJs is one of the best, if not the best, for variety and value in the area. Don Joss (DJ) is a great guy and he does price things very fair and will negotiate with you if you are not happy with the prices. I think he buys just about anything that walks in except for the true junk. He has quite a flock to support, so he is about turning inventory! https://www.djssportscards.com

I used to work fairly close and then on weekends every once in a while, I would drive down from my area (Everett), which was a bit long but worth it if he had new stuff.

I can't really speak for anything else anymore as I am no longer traveling the countryside as I did before, but the only other shop that I still make it to from time to time is Card Exchange in North Seattle, around 140th on Aurora Ave (Hyw 99). http://www.cardexchangeonline.com

Ryder is the owner of that shop. He is another good guy. They seem to be more focused on non-sports cards/tournaments and wax these days, but they have several cases of singles. The vintage selection is relatively sparse though.

I also miss U Trading Cards. That was always my favorite shop. I worked for Mike for a little while when I was in school and for a time after graduating from UW, selling online. He definitely had the best stuff in the area.

As for shows, I don't really make them any longer. The WSSCA http://www.wsscaseattle.com just had their semiannual show and there is another group that seems to be every couple of weekends at the various malls. http://www.twinoaksshows.com

There may be a few other smaller places in WA now, but I don't know them any more.

As far as Portland, not sure. I do have an old Navy buddy who works in a shop in OR. Not sure of both places are current or not. I have never been to either. https://www.facebook.com/shonn.draper?fref=ts
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