Any good LCS in Houston?

[AdamMcDermott88]

I will be in Houston this weekend and I wanted to visit a LCS since there's not one where I live. Unfortunately, the few places I've called thus far have been way overpriced. Anyone know of any places in Houston that I'm not seeing on Google?

[iBLeeDBaTTLeReD]

Got this from one of the threads in the hobby shop section, don't bust much wax so haven't been to any here locally

Originally Posted by rocketfan86

I don't know if you guys need any more shops to visit. I am a graduate student at Baylor College of Medicine and I've hit just about every card store in the greater Houston area.

Houston Sports Connection is on the West side after the Beltway 8 on Westheimer. Selection is ok but i think the prices are a bit high on the wax side. Good amount of supplies. They may work with you a little bit on boxes (5% - 10% off sticker) but the prices are pretty high.

Odyssey Comics and Cards i've only been to once but the guy worked with me and sold me the rest of 09-10 UD Basketball packs (i think 9 packs for a total of $30 and still got 2 GUs and an auto). Very nice owner.

On the east side of Houston near the beltway is store called Sportscard Shack run by a nice Filipino guy. It's a small shop its with a lot of the recent sort of brands for baseball, football, and basketball. Not the biggest selection but enough. He can work deals with you too. Lots of kids go there to play gaming cards and stuff.

On the north side of Houston, there is a flea market called Armadillo Flea Market on I-45 north just exit Airtex. If you enter the front left entrance (i think it used to be a garden ridge) go straight back and you'll find a lady who sells action figures, jerseys, and a small selection of wax. I think I bought most of the basketball boxes but i remember there being 2002-03 SP Authentic bkb and a fair amount of football/baseball as well and singles/memorabilia. She works the booth and the owner is a retired cop i think and she can call the guy to see if he can knock the price down on some boxes.

The one card store I highly recommend is in Alvin, Texas. If you take 288 South to Highway 6 and go east to Alvin, and get onto Highway 35 bypass south and take a right onto E. South St. The store will be not much further and to the left. The sign to the store has been busted but this store IS WORTH THE DRIVE! It's called The Old Ballpark and this guy has some an amazing variety of sports cards and boxes. If you are really into basketball, he has tons of late 90s stuff. He has good selections of baseball and football as well as gaming stuff. This is by far the best card shop in the Houston area. If you are UH it's probably 30 minutes to get there. The guy really knows a lot about sports and there is usually 10-15 guys there on breaks chatting, talking sports, and/or busting wax. He gave me deals on some boxes and card supplies (sleeves, toploaders). I highly recommend going there.

I hope this was helpful.

[Bars and Bar]

Originally Posted by iBLeeDBaTTLeReD

Got this from one of the threads in the hobby shop section, don't bust much wax so haven't been to any here locally

I've never been to that shop, but they've had an advertisement at the Alvin High School baseball field every time I've played there. It always made me want to go.

[MF514235]

The shop is Alvin is by far my favorite, his prices are very reasonable, and the owner is a good guy. I'm actually stopping by tomorrow.

[iBLeeDBaTTLeReD]

Originally Posted by AdamMcDermott88

I will be in Houston this weekend and I wanted to visit a LCS since there's not one where I live. Unfortunately, the few places I've called thus far have been way overpriced. Anyone know of any places in Houston that I'm not seeing on Google?

Also if you can postpone the trip or make another one, the TriStar show will be here January 24-26 at Reliant Center

[Justin]

Drive a little south to The Old Ballpark. The owner Eddie is a top notch guy.

[justinhiggs]

go to Houston Sports Connection on Westiemer and Kirkwood. Avoid Odyssey in Katy, guys a prick. If your in town on Sunday there is one in Bellaire that isn't stocked much but cool stuff to look at. The Westiemer one is the best in Houston for sure, has everything. Its in the corner behind the Spa and all that here is the address... 12280 Westheimer, Suite 12B.

[studioU]

I recommend The Old Ballpark as well. I was there yesterday and he had the new sign installed. You can't beat his prices and he's a genuinely good guy.

[Jackg1980]

Originally Posted by iBLeeDBaTTLeReD

Got this from one of the threads in the hobby shop section, don't bust much wax so haven't been to any here locally

Sunny from sportscardshack moved and sold his store. Mostly gaming now.