Cooperstown question

[Snapolit1]

Putting aside the induction weekend and whatever special shows might be there that weekend, are there enough high quality vintage shops up there that can supplement a day at the Hall? Trying to plan a day later in the summer.

[Eggoman]

The last time I was there, there was NOT...sorry to say.

[pherbener]

Last time I was there, there wasn't much around and what was available was very overpriced. That being said, I haven't been up there since I've returned to the hobby with a vigor so I will look harder this time!

[kkkkandp]

I was in Cooperstown last summer. Unless something has changed since then, if you are making the trip solely for the sake of finding vintage cards, don't bother.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Was just there this spring, the only shop I liked at all was Yastrzemski's

[Griffins]

I was there 2 weeks ago. There were a few shops that were interesting to look at, but nothing significant and you can walk thru all of them in an hour. Nice little town.

[Joshchisox08]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

Was just there this spring, the only shop I liked at all was Yastrzemski's

Yastrzemski's is the only place with anything close to what a vintage collector would like. The older guy Dave is pretty cool.

There used to be a ton of vintage shops in town. With the addition of the Little League Field of Dreams not too far away the town has turned into a tourist trap with crappy t-shirts, and tourist items.

[khkco4bls]

The only thing great about it now was the Ommegang brewery and The Distillery in town

[RTK]

Originally Posted by Joshchisox08

Yastrzemski's is the only place with anything close to what a vintage collector would like. The older guy Dave is pretty cool.

There used to be a ton of vintage shops in town. With the addition of the Little League Field of Dreams not too far away the town has turned into a tourist trap with crappy t-shirts, and tourist items.

I was their in early April, things were still at winter's pace, stores either closed or short hours. Yastrzemski's did look pretty good. I liked the town alot, a bit touristy but that's what it is with the HoF being their. I did find a store with a bunch off good books I haven't seen anywhere else and baought a few. A lot of BB hats & jersey, t-shirt stores. I can imagine card shops, or really any store, having a hard time getting traffic in the winter. The town was pretty sleepy in April. Maybe "pop up" stores emerge during the peak of summer.

With so much commerce done online these days, I don't know how actual stores in any type of business can stay open. I don't think we can have it both ways.

[KingFisk]

I had some luck at a place called Coach's Sports Corner. Nice guy ran it. Post war stuff. Got a bunch of nice HOF low grade cards for cheap and a fair deal on a 56 Mantle.

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[Snapolit1]

Thanks everyone. Appreciated. Steve.

[starmingia]

The old great shops like the National Pastime and others are gone. In the old days it was great to walk into old vintage shops and go through boxes of great stuff.

Bought my first T206 Lena Blackburne for 6.00....Those days are long gone...Cooperstown is still however a great take. Enjoy

Tom

[Leon]

Originally Posted by starmingia

The old great shops like the National Pastime and others are gone. In the old days it was great to walk into old vintage shops and go through boxes of great stuff.

Bought my first T206 Lena Blackburne for 6.00....Those days are long gone...Cooperstown is still however a great take. Enjoy

Tom

It's all about perspective and expectations, it sounds like? Our card shops today, for the most part, is ebay. Hopefully the rise in local card shows around the country will continue. I wish I collected in the old days.....

[AgonyandIvy]

One place that I feel is a must see is the Fenimore Art Museum. I'm not no art connoisseur by no means, but I was impressed by some of the exhibits and permanent pieces on display, including a special exhibit of 60's & 70's New York Artist Ralph Fasanella.

One place for dinner we enjoyed was the Lakefront Restaurant. If I remember it right, it was right on the water, and a great meal. But there ain't going be no game on there. To watch a game, I found any ol bar and grill was good enough if there was a game on. Each seems to have some specialty over the other - pizza, or best burgers, or best sammiches, or wings, most beers, etc.

I wouldn't go there looking for for cards, although there are a few. For that, the Hall is enough.