I attended the Northland Sports Card and TCG Show at the Andover Community Center for the fourth time this past Saturday, 5/17. It delivered yet another fantastic experience, proving why it remains one of the most enjoyable events in the Minnesota card scene. With approximately 90 dealers spread across 117 …
For years, collectors in Hibbing faced a frustrating reality – finding a LCS (local card shop) meant hitting the road for a 75-mile trek to Duluth or even further to the Brainerd Lakes area. That all changed this past November with the opening of Iron Range Sports Cards, a much-needed …
When I saw the Hibbing Card Show on the schedule a few months back, I circled it as one I definitely wanted to check out. I made the long but beautiful drive up to the Hibbing Armory this past Saturday, May 3rd. The event, believed to be the first show …
Saturday, April 12, was all about the St. Francis Card Show for me. Despite coinciding with the Minnesota Card Show, this event still managed to attract 20 dealers spread across 23 tables. The focus was primarily on sports cards, with all 20 dealers showcasing them, though a few also carried …
Three Stars Sportscards officially opened its third location this week, this time in Minnetonka! With existing stores in Little Canada and Bloomington, this expansion marks another milestone for their business. The new store, located at 4763 County Road 101 in Minnetonka, is hard to miss—just look for their logo on …
A similar copy of the single most important card in my collection recently sold on eBay for $1.03 + free shipping. It has little monetary value, but to me – it’s priceless. You see, I’ve been a lifelong Twins fan and lived near Houston in 1991. I went to the …
Nestled in a strip mall in Forest Lake, Punch Out Gaming is a hub for card collectors and video game enthusiasts alike. Punch Out Gaming started as a modest booth at a flea market in Ham Lake. I used to buy original Nintendo games at their booth all the time, …
I went to the Cambridge Card Show this past Saturday (3/22/25). The show was held at the City Center Mall, which conveniently shares a parking lot with the two things collectors need most before hitting a show – a coffee shop and an ATM. The show itself is setup in …
Levi, now eleven years old, discovered his love for baseball cards during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic when he was seven. It started as a bonding activity with his dad, and together, they’ve been building the Topps base set every year since 2021. But while they’ve shared countless …
Tucked away in an unassuming industrial area of Winona in southeastern Minnesota, you’ll find Northland Breaks. This is a hidden gem of a card shop and I’m glad I made the nearly six hour round trip drive to check it out. The first thing I noticed in is how clean …
