Lancaster, Pennsylvania anyone?

[Kevin]

Went to the old train ride today. Saw Don was a mile away. We parked for “ice cream” but somehow landed in front of Don’s shop. What a gentleman. Engaging. Listened to my stories.

The kids found little treasures. The girl found some dolls, the boy bought two packs of baseball cards. $23!

I saw a ‘55 Bowman Ernie Banks. I thought it was $50 and I almost pounced on it. It was $250. Alas, with the wife at my side, I had to pass. $50 on old cardboard I can sell. $250…not today…

Went over to the toy shop and bought a tunnel and an old Tyco depot for $50 instead. (I hope this tunnel survives the ride back to Long Island!

[BioCRN]

Originally Posted by Kevin

the boy bought two packs of baseball cards. $23!

It's always been gambling, but the buy-in costs these days are really insane. The from-factory cost for 2024 Topps Chrome was just under $1 per card on a hobby box and it's not hurting any sales.

Putting together a set of basic Topps flagship by busting packs hasn't been economical for many years.

[Jewish-collector]

Kevin - Did you go into Morphy's gallery ? Lots of neat items in the glass cases. beer chug.gif

https://morphyauctions.com/auctions/

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

Kevin - Did you go into Morphy's gallery ? Lots of neat items in the glass cases. Attachment 631892

https://morphyauctions.com/auctions/

I did not! I have to go out there with just the wife…I loved it out there as a kid. I love it now. My 9 and 8 year old were not sold on the beauty of Lancaster County. Hershey Park? Yes. The pool at the airbnb, yes. I guess the train ride in Ronks was cool for them. But the model trains and antiquing - not a home run!

[switcher7]

Is there anybody else whose thoughts go to APBA baseball when they hear Lancaster, PA?

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

I lived about a mile from what was their headquarters for years.

So much cool collecting history in Lancaster, American Caramel, APBA, if you like toys Gabriel and Hubley trucks.

[Leon]

Whenever I think of Lancaster, PA., I think of the caramel cards..

I would guess it would be a good place to pick cards, but maybe that time has passed....