LCS'S in Philly

[philphil731]

Hey guys I wanted to know if anyone from Philly knows any card shops in philly??

[JLR0747]

media cards and sports, is media pa. Delaware County. Owners name is Jim, hell of a guy!

[WilsonValdez]

As someone from the Philly area (right near St. Joe's), I know of nothing anywhere nearby. Media is a good 30-40 min...haven't been there. Used to go to one in Conshohocken called Philly Sports Card Connection, but that closed down a couple years ago. Nothing left to fill the void.

[philphil731]

Yeah. It's crazy philly is a huge city you would expect there to be one here. There's a couple comic book stores that carry small amounts ofproduct. I have been searching endlessly for stores that are focused MAINLY on sports cards. There are a couple near Willow Grove.

[ronlabo]

i've been working in philly the last 4 years i aint found one yet

[philphil731]

Ron- I am from Northeast philly. There's a really small overpriced one. I made a trek one sunday out to willow grove. they have a decent sized store there, but it was closed that one sunday

[ronlabo]

Ron- I am from Northeast philly. There's a really small overpriced one. I made a trek one sunday out to willow grove. they have a decent sized store there, but it was closed that one sunday

im down in south philly the OLD NAVY on columbus blvd, nothing down that way, dont get around the northeast to much as commute an hour and a half each way, so i basically work and go home:cool:

[hmmdecloth]

Clubhouse Sports, they are in Ridley Park, I believe John is a member on this forum, have only been a few times, but good prices, very friendly.

[philphil731]

im down in south philly the OLD NAVY on columbus blvd, nothing down that way, dont get around the northeast to much as commute an hour and a half each way, so i basically work and go home:cool:

Oh- how about in Cherry Hill, Marlton, etc.? Anyone know any places there?

[philphil731]

Clubhouse Sports, they are in Ridley Park, I believe John is a member on this forum, have only been a few times, but good prices, very friendly.

Hmm. Ridley is also about 40-45 minutes from me. Wish there was somewhere closer.

[hmmdecloth]

Oh- how about in Cherry Hill, Marlton, etc.? Anyone know any places there?

I grew up around that area and all the places from when I was younger have been long gone. There is a place in lindenwold, Mondae's collectibles, I went in there once, prices were sky high.

[sportsnutcards]

Clubhouse Sports, they are in Ridley Park, I believe John is a member on this forum, have only been a few times, but good prices, very friendly.

John was convicted of recieivng stolen merchandise. He still owes me close to $5000 so i would not recomend his store...

[philphil731]

John was convicted of recieivng stolen merchandise. He still owes me close to $5000 so i would not recomend his store...

what?!?!!? are you serious??? what'd he do to you?

[hmmdecloth]

John was convicted of recieivng stolen merchandise. He still owes me close to $5000 so i would not recomend his store...

Oh wow, I was not aware, I was only there a few times and had a pleasant experience.

[philphil731]

He's still active here on the boards..

[ND3]

John was convicted of recieivng stolen merchandise. He still owes me close to $5000 so i would not recomend his store...

LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sportsnutcards]

Over $12,000 worth of cards were stolen from me at the Valley Forge show. He ended up with the cards and could not explan how he got them. He was convicted of receiving stolen merchandies and using a computer for an unlawful purpose. THe theft had to be thrown out because there were no witnesses who actually saw hin take the cards...

[trouts2]

I'd save my money for the Valley Forge show.

[ND3]

Over $12,000 worth of cards were stolen from me at the Valley Forge show. He ended up with the cards and could not explan how he got them. He was convicted of receiving stolen merchandies and using a computer for an unlawful purpose. THe theft had to be thrown out because there were no witnesses who actually saw hin take the cards...

Ted glad to see the scumbag was actually convicted. :)!:)!:)!:)!

[philphil731]

Over $12,000 worth of cards were stolen from me at the Valley Forge show. He ended up with the cards and could not explan how he got them. He was convicted of receiving stolen merchandies and using a computer for an unlawful purpose. THe theft had to be thrown out because there were no witnesses who actually saw hin take the cards...

wow that's insane. so u never got anything back?

[hmmdecloth]

Over $12,000 worth of cards were stolen from me at the Valley Forge show. He ended up with the cards and could not explan how he got them. He was convicted of receiving stolen merchandies and using a computer for an unlawful purpose. THe theft had to be thrown out because there were no witnesses who actually saw hin take the cards...

Good to know, doesn't look like I'll be going back there, thanks for the info.

[philphil731]

So my 2 choices are either a convict or an overpriced place

[BAMBAM]

i've been working in philly the last 4 years i aint found one yet

Like you need an LCS bro ;)

[WilsonValdez]

Ron- I am from Northeast philly. There's a really small overpriced one. I made a trek one sunday out to willow grove. they have a decent sized store there, but it was closed that one sunday

Yeah the Willow Grove/Hatboro/Horsham area is really the only place around here where I've found hobby shops. There was a little store in Willow Grove called "The Baseball Card Man" or something to that effect..guy was super nice, had really fair/good prices, think he may have gone out of business though. There's also the head store of gcxonline.com- Sports Card Playground or something- they have tons and tons of wax, the prices are ok, not terrible. The other little places (ones called BJ's- definitely searches his packs), I wouldn't bother with.

[philphil731]

Yeah the Willow Grove/Hatboro/Horsham area is really the only place around here where I've found hobby shops. There was a little store in Willow Grove called "The Baseball Card Man" or something to that effect..guy was super nice, had really fair/good prices, think he may have gone out of business though. There's also the head store of gcxonline.com- Sports Card Playground or something- they have tons and tons of wax, the prices are ok, not terrible. The other little places (ones called BJ's- definitely searches his packs), I wouldn't bother with.

BJ's was where I went, but was closed. Where's sports card playground at?

[dd316]

There are a few in South Jersey - Mondae's in Lindenwold was mentioned, there's Conte's Card Castle in Haddonfield (small store), and Tem Dee's in Turnersville. That's all I can think of off the top of my head, other than BC Sports in the Deptford Mall.

[fishacura]

I'm out in the Phoenixville area. There used to be a store in Downingtown but I believe it's closed. It seems fairly dry in this area as well and I don't know of any in the immediate Chester/Montgomery county area other than the could that have been mentioned. Stinks!

[whywhy]

Yeah the Willow Grove/Hatboro/Horsham area is really the only place around here where I've found hobby shops. There was a little store in Willow Grove called "The Baseball Card Man" or something to that effect..guy was super nice, had really fair/good prices, think he may have gone out of business though. There's also the head store of gcxonline.com- Sports Card Playground or something- they have tons and tons of wax, the prices are ok, not terrible. The other little places (ones called BJ's- definitely searches his packs), I wouldn't bother with.

i go to the baseball card man and hes a realy nice guy, its still around too. . .kinda small though!

[philphil731]

i go to the baseball card man and hes a realy nice guy, its still around too. . .kinda small though!

how is he prices wise?

[whywhy]

how is he prices wise?

pretty good, didnt really buy singles, his box prices are higher than online but still not a rip

[WilsonValdez]

i go to the baseball card man and hes a realy nice guy, its still around too. . .kinda small though!

GREAT... I'm so happy to hear that. Gary's a super good guy. Has the best prices in the area on wax (although a pretty limited selection...at least the last time I was there). Really the only hobby shop I would consider going to...I would call in advance if you're looking for something specific.

The Baseball Man
624 York Rd
Willow Grove, PA 19090
215-657-7939

[mikey121581]

all i kno is there use to be a few in philly 4 c's,all-pro,hall of fame,and there was 1 in riverside nj i use to go to.and i moved to oklahoma for a few years came back in june n no one is open but im not sure of the one in nj...i found this store in levittown called georges it seems ok i was there once....

[r35h93]

phil i did not know you were still around if you feel like driving alittle theres always jandjsportscards
also there the 2 near me called brads collectibles and team dee sports cards

[crazy8parlay]

There is 4 in the willow grove area.

The Baseball Man (as stated above)
Never been there, might stop by to see what it's like.

BJ's Sportscards (Hatboro)
He is a direct dealer and gets several cases from Topps, Panini, Upper Deck.

Knuckleball Sportscards (Horsham)
Was good friends with the owner who died about a year ago from complications of diabetes. He had the store for 20 some years. Now his friend runs it. He seems to be doing well with it, as it is always packed when I go in. Small place, but efficient

Sportscard Playground (Horsham)
Not really a place I recommend. I went their once and the owner (Heidi) thought I snuck a Beckett under my jacket. She stopped me at the door and asked me to open my coat. When she saw nothing I said, "this is the last time you'll see me here"


Have been thinking of opening up my own place in the Glenside area.

[philphil731]

JandJ is prolly a little too far from me...considering gas prices, and everything. I was always wondering about sportscard playground..but we shall see.someone over here told me not go to bj's..fears of pack searching. I'll have to look into KnuckleBall and the baseball man.

[heely]

There is 4 in the willow grove area.

The Baseball Man (as stated above)
Never been there, might stop by to see what it's like.

BJ's Sportscards (Hatboro)
He is a direct dealer and gets several cases from Topps, Panini, Upper Deck.

Knuckleball Sportscards (Horsham)
Was good friends with the owner who died about a year ago from complications of diabetes. He had the store for 20 some years. Now his friend runs it. He seems to be doing well with it, as it is always packed when I go in. Small place, but efficient

Sportscard Playground (Horsham)
Not really a place I recommend. I went their once and the owner (Heidi) thought I snuck a Beckett under my jacket. She stopped me at the door and asked me to open my coat. When she saw nothing I said, "this is the last time you'll see me here"


Have been thinking of opening up my own place in the Glenside area.

Would try and visit if you did.