My Card shop is officially OPEN!!!

Cubfan86 · 11-09-2012, 12:19 PM

If anyone is passinf through Central Illinois there is a new Sports card and Collectibles shop. I am in Chatham,IL which is just south of Springfield.
Check out my facebook page and shoot me a "like" if you don't mind.
Whatnot Collectibles Shop

Thank you
Frank

RFulch40 · 11-09-2012, 12:22 PM

Whoa! For real?! I have been wanting a shop here for years! PM me your address. I'll probably check it out tomorrow.

thenwhatjk · 11-09-2012, 12:33 PM

congratulations man, best of luck to you!

dthimesch · 11-09-2012, 12:35 PM

congrats! good luck to you! Are you also operating the mini golf course?

RFulch40 · 11-09-2012, 12:35 PM

Can you post your hours as well?

Jaypers · 11-09-2012, 12:37 PM

I've been there. He's also planning to open an eatery within the store.

Sports, non-sports, gaming, packs, boxes, singles, supplies, it's all there.

Kchance13 · 11-09-2012, 01:00 PM

I will def stop by if I ever venture south. Springfield is about 3 hours from me (just south of Chicago)

cardozo · 11-09-2012, 01:07 PM

pretty cool, congrats

Gmrson · 11-09-2012, 01:12 PM

Good luck!

Cubfan86 · 11-09-2012, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RFulch40

Can you post your hours as well?

Right now I am open

Monday,Tuesday,Thursday,Friday 10-530

Wednesday 10-8 FOR NEW RELEASES

Saturday 10-5

Sunday Closed

Hours will change once I get a better idea of foot traffic.
Also opening up the other side for a Wing and Chili shop.
Going to be Sports cards, Hot Wings, Chili and Putt Putt!!!
WHAT MORE COULD A MAN WANT!!!!!!!!

nhsportsguy · 11-09-2012, 01:21 PM

Congrats, and best of luck!!

messier2 · 11-09-2012, 01:24 PM

Congrats!

I see that you have sealed packs lined up in 1000ct. boxes...is this to save space or stop people from searching?

Personally, if I were buying packs, I would be hesitant to buy from those 1000ct. boxes since i know they have been "handled" by someone (you or someone else) in the store. Of course you don't pack search, but the thought will always be there as a buyer.

What I would do is keep it in the hobby boxes, keep them behind the counter, then bring them to the customer when he/she wants to buy some. Of course they won't pack search if you're right in front of them. At least this way we can lessen the concern that some buyers (like me) have when I see packs in a row like that.

Good luck!

J19R · 11-09-2012, 01:33 PM

Very nice, congratulations - If I ever travel that way i'll be sure to stop by!

jusdukky · 11-09-2012, 01:34 PM

Congrats and hope things go great for you and your venture

ajscards101 · 11-09-2012, 02:24 PM

Congrats and best of luck with the shop!

Also, I'll link the facebook page for everyone:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Wha...848952?fref=ts

DaBaddestHic · 11-09-2012, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by messier2

Congrats!

I see that you have sealed packs lined up in 1000ct. boxes...is this to save space or stop people from searching?

Personally, if I were buying packs, I would be hesitant to buy from those 1000ct. boxes since i know they have been "handled" by someone (you or someone else) in the store. Of course you don't pack search, but the thought will always be there as a buyer.

What I would do is keep it in the hobby boxes, keep them behind the counter, then bring them to the customer when he/she wants to buy some. Of course they won't pack search if you're right in front of them. At least this way we can lessen the concern that some buyers (like me) have when I see packs in a row like that.

Good luck!

I was assuming those were old packs, where you can't really search them, or it's not worth it. I've bought stuff out of boxes like that before.

hohlernr · 11-09-2012, 02:38 PM

Nice shop! I hope things work out for you!

One suggestion....maybe increase store hours to 6 or 6:30pm. I know my local hobby shop is about 20 minutes away and there would be no hope for me to make it there by 5:30pm. Just a thought.

Chaddie84 · 11-09-2012, 02:38 PM

Looks like you're living the dream. Best of luck in your business endeavor!

Cubfan86 · 11-09-2012, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by messier2

Congrats!

I see that you have sealed packs lined up in 1000ct. boxes...is this to save space or stop people from searching?

Personally, if I were buying packs, I would be hesitant to buy from those 1000ct. boxes since i know they have been "handled" by someone (you or someone else) in the store. Of course you don't pack search, but the thought will always be there as a buyer.

What I would do is keep it in the hobby boxes, keep them behind the counter, then bring them to the customer when he/she wants to buy some. Of course they won't pack search if you're right in front of them. At least this way we can lessen the concern that some buyers (like me) have when I see packs in a row like that.

Good luck!

I bought out an old card shop a couple years ago and all the loose packs are from the 90's. no need to pack search as there were no GU or Autos. Just some cheap old wax for people to have fun with.

jeff152380 · 11-09-2012, 08:53 PM

Congrats on the Shop! Has to be a great feeling!

I am buying a card shop and my first day will be January 2nd... This shop has more inventory then ill know what do with..its been in business since 1988.. thousands of boxes dating back and millions of cards and memorabilia.. so if you need anything keep in contact with me... ill be easy to find because ill be posting lot of stuff on these boards..

37Jetson · 11-09-2012, 09:47 PM

Strong plumbing and plenty of Toilet Paper after all the Chili and Wings!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cubfan86

WHAT MORE COULD A MAN WANT!!!!!!!!

Congratulations on the opening of your shop. I wish you the best success in your venture.

jasonadkins · 11-13-2012, 05:22 AM

I wrote up a very detailed guide to owning a card shop for some BO members a while back that I think I still have, PM me if you want it, there's a ton of useful info that I wish someone would have told me. Best of luck

gsxr1000mxz800 · 11-13-2012, 05:27 AM

Congrats on the shop. Decatur here. Next time I am in town I will stop in. In the past (late 80's early to mid 90's) I did hundreds of shows in springfield and dealt with many of the past dealers in town there.

glen87 · 11-29-2012, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff152380

Congrats on the Shop! Has to be a great feeling!

I am buying a card shop and my first day will be January 2nd... This shop has more inventory then ill know what do with..its been in business since 1988.. thousands of boxes dating back and millions of cards and memorabilia.. so if you need anything keep in contact with me... ill be easy to find because ill be posting lot of stuff on these boards..

Where is your shop? I have not found a "good" shop anywhere in Vermont or New Hampshire

kingofkings487 · 11-30-2012, 04:47 PM

Congrats on the shop this is a dream of mine I wanna open a shop where I'm at our only local shop just burnt down bout 2 weeks ago

11-09-2012, 12:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cubfan86 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Glenarm,IL Posts: 1,531 flydisco	My Card shop is officially OPEN!!! If anyone is passinf through Central Illinois there is a new Sports card and Collectibles shop. I am in Chatham,IL which is just south of Springfield. Check out my facebook page and shoot me a "like" if you don't mind. Whatnot Collectibles Shop Thank you Frank __________________ Whatnot Collectibles Shop Open for Business. If you are ever in Chatham, IL come check it out. ALWAYS looking for 1959 Fleer Three Stooges cards. Last edited by Cubfan86; 11-09-2012 at 12:28 PM.

11-09-2012, 12:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
RFulch40 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 689 RFulch40	Whoa! For real?! I have been wanting a shop here for years! PM me your address. I'll probably check it out tomorrow. __________________ Always interested in autographed ROMLBs. Mainly looking for prospects, but would take a look at anything.

11-09-2012, 12:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
dthimesch Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 11,375 autosncards dthimesch	congrats! good luck to you! Are you also operating the mini golf course? __________________ Twitter: @autosncards Ustream Channel: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/dthimesch Vaughntv Channel: http://vaughnlive.tv/dthimesch

11-09-2012, 12:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
RFulch40 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 689 RFulch40	Can you post your hours as well? __________________ Always interested in autographed ROMLBs. Mainly looking for prospects, but would take a look at anything.

11-09-2012, 12:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jaypers Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IL Posts: 3,554 cardboardconglomerate	I've been there. He's also planning to open an eatery within the store. Sports, non-sports, gaming, packs, boxes, singles, supplies, it's all there. __________________ J.P. There is absolutely no reasoning with the unreasonable.

11-09-2012, 12:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
thenwhatjk Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 851	congratulations man, best of luck to you!

11-09-2012, 01:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kchance13 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 867 fightinbanana13kevin	I will def stop by if I ever venture south. Springfield is about 3 hours from me (just south of Chicago) __________________ Looking for Starlin Castro cards, Autos, Patches, and game used stuff

11-09-2012, 01:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
cardozo Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,176 Djorkaeff6	pretty cool, congrats __________________ Complete Karl Malone collection 1.583 and counting (all different). Website: http://karlmalonecollection.webs.com/ I AM FINALLY CONSIDERED SUPERCOLLECTOR MATERIAL (BECKETT SPORTS CARD MONTHLY SEPTEMBER 2012)

11-09-2012, 01:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Gmrson Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Jackson, MI Posts: 652 bodnercards bodnercards	Good luck! __________________ Collecting: 1953 Glendale Tigers set, 1966 Topps Baseball set, 1978 Topps PSA9 Tigers Team Set

11-09-2012, 01:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
nhsportsguy Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Seacoast, NH Posts: 3,489 nhsportsguy	Congrats, and best of luck!! __________________ Resident Will Middlebrooks Supercollector Follow me on Twitter @rlsportscards for Break updates and hobby/sport news!

11-09-2012, 01:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
messier2 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,587	Congrats! I see that you have sealed packs lined up in 1000ct. boxes...is this to save space or stop people from searching? Personally, if I were buying packs, I would be hesitant to buy from those 1000ct. boxes since i know they have been "handled" by someone (you or someone else) in the store. Of course you don't pack search, but the thought will always be there as a buyer. What I would do is keep it in the hobby boxes, keep them behind the counter, then bring them to the customer when he/she wants to buy some. Of course they won't pack search if you're right in front of them. At least this way we can lessen the concern that some buyers (like me) have when I see packs in a row like that. Good luck!

11-09-2012, 01:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
J19R Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 129 j19r	Very nice, congratulations - If I ever travel that way i'll be sure to stop by!

11-09-2012, 01:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
jusdukky Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,440	Congrats and hope things go great for you and your venture

11-09-2012, 02:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
ajscards101 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 6,189	Congrats and best of luck with the shop! Also, I'll link the facebook page for everyone: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Wha...848952?fref=ts

11-09-2012, 02:38 PM	#17 (permalink)
hohlernr Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 873 RogerDorn24 hohlernr	Nice shop! I hope things work out for you! One suggestion....maybe increase store hours to 6 or 6:30pm. I know my local hobby shop is about 20 minutes away and there would be no hope for me to make it there by 5:30pm. Just a thought.

11-09-2012, 02:38 PM	#18 (permalink)
Chaddie84 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 4,562 Chaddie84 Chaddie84	Looks like you're living the dream. Best of luck in your business endeavor! __________________ COMC Auto-Accept Set to 30% Off INTERESTS: Roger Maris, Harmon Killebrew, Michael Cuddyer, Adrian Peterson, Jared Allen, and most FB/BB HOF Autographs and Relics

11-09-2012, 08:53 PM	#20 (permalink)
jeff152380 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,697 Main-Street-Sports-Cards-Vt	Congrats on the Shop! Has to be a great feeling! I am buying a card shop and my first day will be January 2nd... This shop has more inventory then ill know what do with..its been in business since 1988.. thousands of boxes dating back and millions of cards and memorabilia.. so if you need anything keep in contact with me... ill be easy to find because ill be posting lot of stuff on these boards.. __________________ Owner of MAIN STREET SPORTS CARDS In Vermont

11-13-2012, 05:22 AM	#22 (permalink)
jasonadkins Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,379 stripsidecomics	I wrote up a very detailed guide to owning a card shop for some BO members a while back that I think I still have, PM me if you want it, there's a ton of useful info that I wish someone would have told me. Best of luck

11-13-2012, 05:27 AM	#23 (permalink)
gsxr1000mxz800 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: central illinois Posts: 209 gsxr1000mxz800	Congrats on the shop. Decatur here. Next time I am in town I will stop in. In the past (late 80's early to mid 90's) I did hundreds of shows in springfield and dealt with many of the past dealers in town there.

11-30-2012, 04:47 PM	#25 (permalink)
kingofkings487 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new york Posts: 732 giambomb4	Congrats on the shop this is a dream of mine I wanna open a shop where I'm at our only local shop just burnt down bout 2 weeks ago

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