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About
Owner-run since 2005, this Clive shop is a Des Moines-area destination for sports cards, from current boxes and packs to autographed jerseys, helmets and Iowa-connection players. Collectors also grab Pokemon and other non-sport packs and boxes, plus mystery boxes and grab bags packed with relic and autograph hits.
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From 244 customer reviews
What the players say
Treats me and kids well when we stop in before karate. The older gentleman behind the counter asks them questions about karate and usually gives them a sample pack of a sport to try to get them interested in something besides Pokemon. Watches me break WNBA cards and lets me know…
Brought it a few signed jerseys and a few cards to be looked at. Jerseys are authenticated already and so is the card I brought in. The employee I spoke with was a gentleman with glasses. Wasn’t very interested in what I had to show/offer, was stand offish and decided to…
My son went in to find out the process of selling sports cards that he inherited from a family member. The owner Andreas immediately was rude and disrespectful. The sports cards were in a shoebox, and he opened them up and said “you must not care about these cards and this must…
Don't listen to Charlie everyone that knows what they're talking about knows this is the best place for sports cards. Everyone knows the "error" cards of the 90s are worth pennies Charlie doesnt know the hobby. I am thinking about moving to the area just so I don't have to…
Walked in and wasn't acknowledged. Two adults, a teen and two kids in the store. Stood at the register for awhile before being "helped" by the teen. Purchased a few cards and asked for some of ours to be looked at. He flipped through them very quickly and basically said they…