Where to Find Vintage Baseball Card Stores (Updated 2025)

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Love vintage baseball cards? There’s still nothing like visiting a local shop.

While online marketplaces dominate today’s hobby, card shops nationwide continue to offer hidden gems, expert advice, and that nostalgic feeling collectors love.

In this updated guide, we’ve highlighted:

• Top resources to find a vintage card shop near you
• Nationally recognized vintage baseball card dealers
• A few standout local stores worth visiting

This list will get you started, whether you’re looking for pre-war rarities, 1950s Topps sets, or a great place to browse.

If you own a vintage sports card store and would like it highlighted here, please email me at chris@allvintagecards.com. 

📍 1. Find Card Shops Near You (Resources)

Finding a great local card shop can sometimes feel like hunting for a rare card itself.
Here’s where you can start:

• CGC Cards Dealer Locator
  ➡️ Search Dealers
  A helpful tool for locating trading card shops near you.

🔜 We’re also building a complete AllVintageCards Directory of trusted vintage card shops — stay tuned!

🏆 2. Top Vintage Baseball Card Dealers (Nationwide)

If you prefer working with trusted dealers specializing in vintage cards, these shops are among the best:

Dean’s Cards (Cincinnati, OH)

One of the largest online dealers specializing in vintage baseball cards from the 1880s through today. Known for complete sets and authenticated singles. Visit Dean’s Cards »

Dave’s Vintage Baseball Cards (Online)

A fantastic source for vintage Topps, Bowman, and Fleer cards from the 1940s-1970s, plus earlier pre-war sets. Visit Dave’s Vintage »

Attack of the Baseball Cards (Clark, NJ)

Family-owned since the 1980s, Attack of the Baseball Cards is a classic hobby shop known for both modern and vintage selections. Visit Attack of the Baseball Cards »

3. Spotlight: Great Local Card Shops

If you’re lucky enough to be nearby, these card shops offer excellent vintage selections:

Nick’s Sports Cards (Dallas, TX) – A trusted Dallas hobby shop with a potent mix of vintage and modern cards.

Mill Creek Sports (Mill Creek, WA) – A top Northwest destination for vintage baseball cards and sports memorabilia.

Dugout Sports Cards (Roanoke, VA) – A longtime hobby shop known for excellent customer service and a strong selection of vintage baseball.

Region	Store Name	Location

Northeast

Hall of Fame of Leominster

Leominster, MA

Northeast

MP Sports Cards

Carver, MA

Midwest

Bleachers Sports Cards

Winnetka, IL

West Coast

Burbank Sports Cards

Burbank, CA

Southeast

Big League Cards

Casselberry, FL

South

Nick’s Sports Cards

Dallas, TX

West Coast

Mill Creek Sports

Mill Creek, WA

Mid-Atlantic

Dugout Sports Cards

Roanoke, VA

Know a great local vintage shop we missed? Contact us and let us know!

California Baseball Card Stores

Burbank Sports Cards – Burbank, California
I’ve never ordered from these guys, but they have a smattering of vintage baseball cards on their website and an online eBay store under the same name. It seems like mostly modern baseball and single basketball cards. Ultimately, there are probably better options for vintage sports cards. 

California Sports Cards – Los Angeles, California
I haven’t visited the store but have done business with these guys online. I ordered a bunch of old Leaf and Bowman baseball cards and got a pretty good deal. They are crazy busy, and the shipping acknowledgments are a bit lacking, but I got my cards eventually and was happy with the purchase.

Stevens Creek Sportscards – San Jose, California
Good assortment of vintage, ask for Kevin…. they also have an eBay store under the same name.

Cincinnati Baseball Card Stores

Sports Investments Inc. – Cincinnati, Ohio
One of the more unique stores in the nation, Sports Investments Inc. is more of a museum than a card store, but if you’re in the area, you must check it out. They have Pete Rose’s car here.

Colorado Baseball Card Stores

Mike’s Stadium Sports Cards – Aurora, Colorado
It hosts trade nights, has lots of giveaways, and has many vintage and pre-war baseball cards for sale.

Connecticut Baseball Card Stores

Dugout Dreams – Danbury, Connecticut
They sell many vintage baseball cards, from pre-war until the 1970s. They also have an eBay store under the same name (@dugoutdreams) with impeccable feedback.

Florida Baseball Card Stores

Kenmore Collectibles – Sarasota, Florida
A longtime fixture in Boston, Kenmore Collectibles recently relocated to Sarasota, Florida. They also deal in gold and silver coins and have an extensive inventory of older vintage post- and pre-war sports cards and collectibles.

Baseball Card Clubhouse – Tampa, Florida
I haven’t been, but a few folks who live in the area have told me it’s a great spot for vintage and modern cards. The reviews are pretty good online as well.  

Indiana Baseball Card Stores

Baseball Card Exchange—Schererville, Indiana
These guys are the kings of unopened wax, so if you’re looking for any older wax, this is the place to visit. They recently opened a new, remodeled storefront. 

Indy Card Exchange – Indianapolis, IN 

Indy Card Exchange offers full-service card valuation, along with PSA and Beckett submissions, card breaks, trade nights, and Kid’s Club. They have an attractive selection of vintage cards with a strong football and basketball selection.  They have great reviews, and customer service is seemingly a big priority. 

Maryland Baseball Card Stores

House Of Cards – Silver Spring, MD
House of Cards is one of the larger card stores in the area. I haven’t been there. Some have some customer service complaints, but they have a wide variety of cards, modern and vintage. Also, the home of Huggins & Scott card auctions. 

Massachusetts Baseball Card Stores

George Pep’s Baseball Cards – Quincy, Massachusetts 
George used to have a baseball card shop in the area way back in the day, and recently got back in the business. It’s a smaller store, but he has a great mix of new and old cards, and George is a super nice guy. I’ve been in the store to grab card supplies, and George even threw in a few extras for free. Highly recommended. 

Baystate Sports Cards and Memorabilia – Framingham, Massachusetts
Nice selection of vintage and modern sports cards, with a good mix of vintage and modern unopened wax.

Michigan Baseball Card Stores

Legends Fan Shop – Grand Rapids, Michigan
Legends sells a good mix of modern and vintage sports cards and sports memorabilia. It even runs a local card show every second Saturday of the month.

New Hampshire Baseball Card Stores

Bud’s Sports Cards & Sports Memorabilia – Meredith, NH
Bud’s is a bit of a nondescript location, situated in the back of owner Bud’s home, but overall, some cool stuff at great prices, with a mix of vintage and modern baseball, football, hockey and basketball cards. 

New Jersey Baseball Card Stores

America’s Pastime—Fair Lawn, New Jersey
In business for over 35 years, they carry many newer packs and singles but have a decent selection of vintage baseball and sports cards.

New York Baseball Card Stores

Brigandi Coins And Collectibles—New York City Brigandi is a big-time card store, and there aren’t many local card stores like this. Shop for a 52 Topps Mantle or vintage autographs from the likes of Ty Cobb or Michael Jordan. It doesn’t get much better than this for local vintage card shops.

Bases Loaded Sports Collectibles – Buffalo, New York
Awesome owners here, super friendly local baseball card shop with a great assortment of vintage baseball cards

Alex’s MVP Cards & Comics – New York City
If you had to visit one store in New York City, it would be Brigandi, but if you wanted to see if you might score a deal, Alex’s is also worth a shot. However, prices are a bit high, and there’s more focus on modern cards here. Customer service is also a bit lacking. 

North Carolina Baseball Card Stores

AAA Sportscards – Matthews, NC
AAA is a sports cards and Memorabilia retail store located in the Charlotte, NC, area (town of Matthews, NC). The store recently changed ownership, so I’m hoping someone can help verify some earlier reviews of the past owners. 

Ohio Baseball Card Stores

Triple Play Sports Cards – Westerville, Ohio
In business for over 30 years, Triple Play is a must-visit if you are in the Westerville area. The inventory is more modern here, but there is also some vintage selection with some very interesting autograph sports memorabilia. 

Triple Play Vintage – Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Prices are high, but overall, there is a nice selection of vintage here. There is not a ton of pre-war, but there is a good selection of 50s and 60s baseball, football, and basketball cards. 

Oklahoma Baseball Card Stores

MM7 Sportscards – Moore, Oklahoma
An excellent selection of vintage here includes sets, singles, and old wax. Our readers report that MM7 has a fantastic selection of vintage baseball, basketball, football, and hockey cards. It also has an eBay store under the same name.

Pennsylvania Baseball Card Stores

Sports Cards Etc – Pittsburgh, PA 
In business for over 29 years, Sports Cards ETC has stood the test of time. It offers a great mix of old and new sports cards, but it also has a great selection of pre-war cards that will keep all vintage collectors happy. 

Rhode Island Baseball Card Stores

Sports Heroes – Cranston, Rhode Island
Sells single cards from all four major sports from the 1950s to the present

Texas Baseball Card Stores

The Battersbox – Tomball, Texas, 
Specializes in everything vintage and has been around for a while, since 1990

Triple Cards and Collectibles – Plano, Texas
They offer a large selection of hobby boxes, singles, memorabilia, and supplies, with a good mix of modern and vintage. Products include football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, racing, wrestling, Star Wars, and many Pokémon. They also offer grading services and appraisals.

Virginia Baseball Card Stores

Cavalier Cards – Charlottesville, Virginia
If heading there, make sure the owner, Jeff, is there; he has a binder and other vintage items for sale.

Washington Baseball Card Stores

DJ’s Sports Cards – Renton, Washington
Here’s a local card shop that offers a great mix of new and vintage sports cards and a good selection of non-sport trading cards and gets excellent reviews from customers.

Baseball Card Stores Near Me (Google Maps)

Although I can’t vouch whether any of these card stores sell vintage cards, Google Maps will provide a map of any baseball card stores near your current location.  

Zoom the map in on your area to find stores near you. Before visiting, you might want to call the store and check their hours.  Many stores I know will randomly close up for a day or two or have summer hours.  

Sports Card Store Reviews

We’ve done our best to list some of the best card stores in different states, but Google has assembled a virtual consensus grouping of consumer reviews that can help us find good stores.  You’ll see the store’s review if you click on a particular card store in the map above.  It should look something like this: 

Assuming the store has a decent number of customer reviews, you can click on the reviews to check out what people are saying about the store.  In this case, G2 Sports Cards in Uxbridge, MA has 25 reviews, with an average 4.7 (out of 5) stars.  Note, I’ve never been to G2, but might be worthy of a visit based on the good ratings!

If we click on reviews, it takes us over to the company’s Google local page.  It’s important to look for a bunch of fake reviews.  In this case I can that there are a lot of positive reviews from what Google refers to as ‘Local Guides’ that are trusted reviewers that have many other reviews.

I’ll often hop on over to their Facebook page to try and get a closer look at the store and some of their interactions with customers.  Here’s G2’s Facebook page.  I found this photo and while it doesn’t necessarily look vintage heavy, the store looks well stocked.

That’s normally enough for me to get a good picture of the store in question and whether it warrants a visit or not. 

I might check Yelp to see if another set of reviews isn’t being captured from the Google reviews. Also, Facebook users will sometimes review a location on the company’s Facebook page.

Hopefully, this will help you find local vintage card stores. Remember to call the store before visiting! And if you find any other card stores specializing in vintage cards and sports memorabilia, please let me know!

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