How to run a good card shop

[Kco]

Originally Posted by TistaT202

I do wish there was a shop around me. I am getting sick of eBay! Anyone know of one near Fairfield, CT that sells more than just the shiny stuff?

Thanks
Mike

I'm also in Fairfield, CT! I'm originally from Westchester NY which had a few but all are basically gone now. Not much in the way of card shops that I've seen in the area. Only one I've heard is good is JB Sports Cards in Orange, CT (15 mins from Fairfield). I usually try to just wait until the White Plains show comes up at the Westchester County center and go to that, always know there will be tons of dealers and can usually find what I want. Hope that helps

[GrayGhost]

Berlin CT, Ken's Cards and Collectibles. Mill St.

Anyone ever in the area, check it out. GREAT clean store, w new, old, and e'thing in between and for Pro
Wrestling fans, a Great Wrestling room too.

[jerseygary]

I stop by Ideal Cards in Cincinnati whenever I want a random vintage card or supplies. It's an old, cluttered shop, but the people who run it are friendly and there's always a mix of people in there. They even have a big table in the back, where every time I've been in there, there's a bunch of guys sitting around talking cards. If I was more outgoing, I'm sure it would be an even better place for me than it is now.

[Den*nis O*Brien]

I am compelled to comment on 3 "Brick & Morter" stores that have survived and hold to very high standards of honesty and exceptional customer service ethic , In Tomahawk Wisconsin Augie's Collectables have survived three decades by selling the new shiny stuff, buying and selling the occasional vintage card and memorabilia that he buys ( I got a few T206 Tolstoi backs a few years ago) He also buys and sells coins, silver/gold for scrap or other value. Modern jerseys, hats etc. are also offered. Mike at the Hawkes Nest in Woodruff Wi. has a store that if 3 customers are in attendance ....elbows rub. New shiny and the occasional vintage with supplies and lots of tobacco top loads for sale!! Just ask our esteemed board member Frank "Whats Your Monster Number?" Burkett. Hawkes Nest also promotes local shows ( Denny Mclain last year) with autograph guests and used to hold a very cool monthly show at the Woodruff Senior Center until it burned down. He also has stated that he is an "Avid USFL football collector"...so let him know if your selling. Lastly ......Bill Diebold of "Everything Baseball" had (or still does) the coolest clapboard sided, old neighborhood grocery store styled bldg. and offered great vintage. I have no financial interest in any of these business's but just appreciate the selling format and the ability to lean on a counter and pontificate on the way it used to be ( and still should be!)

[kmac32]

All good ideas for any business in my opinion.

[NiceDocter]

House of Cards in Silver Spring MD...... where I bought (in a different location then) a lot of stuff when I first got back into the hobby in the late 1970s and its still around!!!

[BruceinGa]

My pet peeve is #5, price everything. It hold true for antique malls and flea markets

[Snapolit1]

True for BST here. Hate when people say stuff like "Make me a fair offer". Will not work out.

Originally Posted by BruceinGa

My pet peeve is #5, price everything. It hold true for antique malls and flea markets

[jefferyepayne]

Originally Posted by NiceDocter

House of Cards in Silver Spring MD...... where I bought (in a different location then) a lot of stuff when I first got back into the hobby in the late 1970s and its still around!!!

I second this. Have been there many times.

Huggins and Scott Auctions is affiliated with them as well.

jeff