Iowa Barn Storming Tour

[Buckeyez]

Fellow Net 54'ers,

A friend and I are planning a trip to Iowa in search of Vintage Baseball cards this summer. We are collectors, not resellers, etc. We are looking for shop's, dealers, and fellow collectors that are interested in selling. We each primarily collect Baseball cards from the 1940's and 1950's. Can anyone recommend a shop or venue in Middle to Eastern Iowa that has a good selection or would fit this bill?

Thanks!

James

[btjossem]

I grew up in Iowa. Now live in Minneapolis.
Here's one in center of Iowa: Western suburb of Des Moines.
I haven't been there recently.
The Rookie
Clive, Ia
515-255-4675
you may want to call & chat with them.

If you're compelled to venture north, Mpls has weekend shows.
3.5 hours north of Des Moines. 4 hours north/west of Cedar Rapids.
not big, but plenty of older cards & ability to connect.
There's shops around Twin Cities.

TC Club show time on this calendar.
http://www.sportscollectorsdigest.com/showcalendar/
or Summer shows pasted below:
the club once had a website:
www.tcscc.org
but it looks like it has expired.

MINNESOTA
Jun 3-4 MN, Bloomington. Sports Card Show, Valley West Mall. Twin Cities Sports Collectors Club, SH: Sat.: 9am-5 pm, Sun.: 10am-3 pm. A: free, T: 45-50, 8-foot, F: $55-$80. Contact Dave Bonde PH: 651-338-1539, e-mail: dandcbonde@charter.net.

July 8-9 MN, Bloomington. Sports Card Show, Valley West Mall. Twin Cities Sports Collectors Club, SH: Sat.: 9am-5 pm, Sun.: 10am-3 pm. A: free, T: 45-50, 8-foot, F: $55-$80. Contact Dave Bonde PH: 651-338-1539, e-mail: dandcbonde@charter.net.

Aug 12-13 MN, Bloomington. Sports Card Show, Valley West Mall. Twin Cities Sports Collectors Club, SH: Sat.: 9am-5 pm, Sun.: 10am-3 pm. A: free, T: 45-50, 8-foot, F: $55-$80. Contact Dave Bonde PH: 651-338-1539, e-mail: dandcbonde@charter.net.

[Buckeyez]

Thanks!!! This great. Haven't considered Minneapolis, but sounds like a good opportunity. Really appreciate the post!