In this episode of You Can't Comp This NBA Trading Card Podcast, hosts Adam Amy and Russell Gibson take a deep dive into the role of local card stores in the hobby. With the boom in trading card interest post-COVID, more shops have opened, but challenges like high business costs and exchange rates make survival tough—especially in Australia.
The hosts discuss what makes a great in-store experience, highlighting key factors such as customer service, product variety, and the sense of community that card shops foster. They share personal experiences from local favorites like Fastbreak Trading Cards, emphasizing how these stores serve as a gateway into the broader collecting world.
Trade days, collector interactions, and shopkeepers who truly know their customers add a personal touch that online shopping can’t replicate. The episode wraps up with exciting news: Fastbreak Trading Cards will be hosting their first-ever trade day to celebrate their one-year anniversary.
If you love the nostalgia and community of card collecting, this episode is for you! Tune in for insights, personal stories, and a celebration of what makes local card shops an integral part of the hobby.
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