Local Shop is Closing....

exigussrex · Feb 1, 2012

....so where is the best place to buy boxes online? I've seen numerous websites thrown around on this forum. I've never purchased a box online and I would really like some 2012 topps.

Now my closest hobby shop is about an hour away

chompsmcgee · Feb 1, 2012

A good start would be those links at the top of the page

Erich · Feb 1, 2012

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=155869

Andrew will hook you up. Very good prices as well.

cgilmo · Feb 1, 2012

Drew + cope + oc sports cards

MisterT · Feb 1, 2012

My top three are Blowout, Atlanta Sports Cards and Charm City Cards.

All have great service and prices. All also do free shipping over a set dollar amount.

I don't think you will go wrong with any of the ones people regularly talk about on here.

But...do NOT buy boxes or packs on eBay. You are very likely getting the leftovers after the case/box hit has been pulled. Go with a store that you trust (and the recommendations from the people here are a great place to start).

exigussrex · Feb 1, 2012

MisterT said:
My top three are Blowout, Atlanta Sports Cards and Charm City Cards.

All have great service and prices. All also do free shipping over a set dollar amount.

I don't think you will go wrong with any of the ones people regularly talk about on here.

But...do NOT buy boxes or packs on eBay. You are very likely getting the leftovers after the case/box hit has been pulled. Go with a store that you trust (and the recommendations from the people here are a great place to start).

Thanks for the tip on eBay - I was just about to ask about that.

saferseas · Feb 1, 2012

I would try OC sports cards because you are on the west coast. You will get your stuff a lot faster. Most places like Blowout take over a week to get out here.

gt2590 · Feb 1, 2012

saferseas said:
I would try OC sports cards because you are on the west coast. You will get your stuff a lot faster. Most places like Blowout take over a week to get out here.

And OC has a VERY reasonable rewards program too...

ThoseBackPages · Feb 1, 2012

that sucks!

mlbsalltimegreats · Feb 1, 2012

ThoseBackPages said:
Thanks Topps!!!!

Fixed

SydBarrett · Feb 1, 2012

exigussrex said:
....so where is the best place to buy boxes online? I've seen numerous websites thrown around on this forum. I've never purchased a box online and I would really like some 2012 topps.

Now my closest hobby shop is about an hour away

Hey, I think I have mentioned this before but I am up in Paso Robles and haven't heard of a sports card store near me, the one you referring to wouldn't happen to be up near me would it?

exigussrex · Feb 1, 2012

The one I was referring to is in santa barbara. The owner is temporarily closed while he takes inventory. Definitely not buying new product. He's got a lot of unopened stuff from 90s and the 00s though. Not sure if someone is going to buy it an keep it as a card shop or use the space for something else. My guess would be that it becomes something completely different.....:-(

cgilmo · Feb 1, 2012

exigussrex said:
The one I was referring to is in santa barbara. The owner is temporarily closed while he takes inventory. Definitely not buying new product. He's got a lot of unopened stuff from 90s and the 00s though. Not sure if someone is going to buy it an keep it as a card shop or use the space for something else. My guess would be that it becomes something completely different.....:-(

He should convert half the store into a gaming store (depending on size)

EVERY card store should at least look at doing this if they are struggling.

exigussrex · Feb 1, 2012

I believe the owner is looking to retire or move out of the industry. I'm not close with him, but that's what I'm assuming. I'm going to take some pictures to immortalize it so maybe I'll post em up.

Welcome to our community

Be apart of something great, join today!

Local Shop is Closing....

exigussrex

Member

chompsmcgee

New member

Erich

Active member

cgilmo

Well-known member

MisterT

Well-known member

exigussrex

Member

saferseas

Member

gt2590

Super Moderator

ThoseBackPages

New member

mlbsalltimegreats

New member

SydBarrett

New member

exigussrex

Member

cgilmo

Well-known member

exigussrex

Member

Similar threads

Staff online

Members online

Latest posts