Whatever happened to your card dealer of the past?

[novakjr]

Of all the dealers from my childhood, most of them are out of business. Of the two that are still in business, one really doesn't deal with cards anymore, but still sells his old inventory while focusing on comics...The other one, deals more in magic cards and video games nowadays. Occasionally, he'll have a good deal, but overall I don't think he understands the hobby anymore, and can be somewhat difficult to deal with based on his assumptions..

One of my favorites in the area closed, but he still does a couple of shows a year. We keep in touch, and I always have a fun time picking through his inventory when our paths do cross..

[toppcat]

Marty Perry and Bob Sevchuk of Baseball Card & Collectors Exchange in Hicksville, NY were my first experience. Marty is still around I believe, possibly doing mail order or just shows. Sevchuk moved to Arizona a passed away a long time ago. That was a great store and home to the famous T206 Gretzky Wagner find, the 53 Uncut Topps find and tons of other cool stuff.

[CharleyBrown]

Can't remember the last name of my dealer, but first name was Dan... he eventually merged with Joe's card shop in Wappingers Falls, NY, and then I believe left the business. He drowned in the Wappingers Creek about 10-12 years ago.