Valley Sports Cards 6:42 looks really homey, really nostalgic, and brings me memories of being a kid in the 80s/90s. don't need modern interiors/design to draw me/others in.
The name Max Himmelstein brings back many memories of buying baseball cards in the San Fernando Valley. Although I never met Max or visited his store, he was legendary in purchasing Hostess products. I would often visit the Hostess Bakery Outlet in Van Nuys next to the Budweiser brewery - purchase boxes and boxes of Hostess products and Twinkies just for the baseball cards. Every so often, the clerk would say they were sold out as one gentleman came in and purchased their entire stock. Came to find out that it was Max beating me to the cards. Thanks for bringing back fond memories.
I worked for Max for 7 years in the 1990’s. He used to tell the story of how retrieved the Hostess box panels by dumpster diving the back of the Hostess bakery. One day while his daughters waited in his station wagon, he fell into the dumpster while wearing a suit (he was a spice salesman prior to opening the store) and spooked the Hostess employees who were just in the process of throwing out some expired products. He had to explain to them that he was there collecting the boxes and not looking to eat the food.
i really take a liking for what ur doin geoff.. keep spreading the love of the hobby. keep plugging away these stores are a prime source and certainly how i grew up are the platform to hobb in so kudos for you pluggin these shops n keep these shops rollin. you are a force in the game and have a huge effect out there so i thank you for your efforts anyway
I agree ! Gretzky played in LA for almost a decade and enjoyed a lot of success there even if they didn’t win the Stanley Cup (losing to my beloved Montreal Canadien 😉)! I’m always surprised how Hockey doesn’t get more love in the US! It’s definitely a shame that the sport is backseat to Baseball basketball and football! In canada, hockey is king and other sports are distant second!!
This was so great! So glad you stopped by Valley Baseball Cards, I used to go there in the late 80s and ironically I was just back in SoCal in April and wanted to stop in but they were closed (Mondays) so your video gave me the joy of seeing it again! The last time I was there, maybe 10 years ago, I had a great conversation with Alex. Such a friendly person!
Wow Geoff! I asked for some extended tours of stores and I got it. Some of those shops are slick as snot! Next Level Sports had some serious vintage! Captain Fish Collectibles is like a museum!!! Didn't expect to see a GU Ruth bat! Fun video. Thanx!!!! 👍
Beverly Hills Baseball Card Shop and South Bay Baseball Cards both are must visits as well. They each opened in the 1980’s and have their original owners.
I never traded or even sold my cards before, i only pull them and store them. I saw his kid trade cards based on value. So if i went to one of those shops with lets say 10k-40k worth of high end cards, would i be able to trade for a Michael Jordan rc graded 9 or 9.5? If so, id love to own one its my holy grail card since childhood. If i could only own 1 card, it would be an MJ rc.
Valley Sports Cards 6:42 looks really homey, really nostalgic, and brings me memories of being a kid in the 80s/90s. don't need modern interiors/design to draw me/others in.
i agree
How awesome! This shop brings back so much nostalgia. I was a 10 year old back in 1988 and would go here to buy the new Garbage Pail Kids😂
Love this series. Showing everyone love
The name Max Himmelstein brings back many memories of buying baseball cards in the San Fernando Valley. Although I never met Max or visited his store, he was legendary in purchasing Hostess products. I would often visit the Hostess Bakery Outlet in Van Nuys next to the Budweiser brewery - purchase boxes and boxes of Hostess products and Twinkies just for the baseball cards. Every so often, the clerk would say they were sold out as one gentleman came in and purchased their entire stock. Came to find out that it was Max beating me to the cards. Thanks for bringing back fond memories.
I worked for Max for 7 years in the 1990’s. He used to tell the story of how retrieved the Hostess box panels by dumpster diving the back of the Hostess bakery. One day while his daughters waited in his station wagon, he fell into the dumpster while wearing a suit (he was a spice salesman prior to opening the store) and spooked the Hostess employees who were just in the process of throwing out some expired products. He had to explain to them that he was there collecting the boxes and not looking to eat the food.
Thanks for sharing those were beautiful. I live in LA and will head to some of those shops soon!
nice shops. thanks for bringing us along on the tour.
2:59 - homie in the beige was looking for a handshake too.
Really nice to see my lcs showcased on your platform. Thank you for showing your audience Next Level Card Breaks.
i really take a liking for what ur doin geoff.. keep spreading the love of the hobby. keep plugging away these stores are a prime source and certainly how i grew up are the platform to hobb in so kudos for you pluggin these shops n keep these shops rollin. you are a force in the game and have a huge effect out there so i thank you for your efforts anyway
As always, Thank you Jeff for providing great content, promoting the cards shop and pushing the hobby. LOVE IT.
Next level would probably be my go to because of the vintage. Amazing.
Great video - can't believe you didn't hit Beverly Hills Baseball Cards. Legends.
Killin it Geoff! Lots of content!
Hockey gets no love. So sad! Let's go!!!
Another outstanding video from old school store to new stores. My favorite in the video Valley Sports Cards.
Damn, a ton of nice stuff in these shops and I know hockey isn't as popular in California but I wish the sport got a bit more love!
I agree ! Gretzky played in LA for almost a decade and enjoyed a lot of success there even if they didn’t win the Stanley Cup (losing to my beloved Montreal Canadien 😉)! I’m always surprised how Hockey doesn’t get more love in the US! It’s definitely a shame that the sport is backseat to Baseball basketball and football! In canada, hockey is king and other sports are distant second!!
This was so great! So glad you stopped by Valley Baseball Cards, I used to go there in the late 80s and ironically I was just back in SoCal in April and wanted to stop in but they were closed (Mondays) so your video gave me the joy of seeing it again! The last time I was there, maybe 10 years ago, I had a great conversation with Alex. Such a friendly person!
California Love
Nice. Next level is the shop I go to
Awesome Set Up 👍
Love Coffee Breakers!
Love cards
My son would love that salt lake bees jersey. He was born in salt lake
Awesome love seeing what shops look like. I have no card shop within 3 hours of me
Great job with these videos, it is fun to see the "shop" behind the name of these well known places!
This is awesome, thank you for doing it!
You forgot to visit HOFBC in Monrovia Ca? They always have been one of my favorite card shops in the Los Angeles area!
Cool stuff, love the card shop videos!
Wow Geoff! I asked for some extended tours of stores and I got it. Some of those shops are slick as snot! Next Level Sports had some serious vintage! Captain Fish Collectibles is like a museum!!! Didn't expect to see a GU Ruth bat! Fun video. Thanx!!!! 👍
Awesome content great job ⭐️⭐️
Always love your vids
That was very impressive. Thumbs up!
I want a LA Chu ⚡
I wish my Channel had this production value!
I’m going to Santa Monica anyone know where the nearest card stores are?
Beverly Hills cards or drive to jaspys
Jaspys
Beach city collectibles in Santa Monica their located on Main St also bullpen la is close to Santa Monica as well
Wow if come LA deffo got get nba card or Mlb card :) great vlog 🏴🏴🙃🙃
Very cool stores
Next level is my LCS...fairest prices around and he's got all the hook ups with wax and psa submissions
There’s more shops in LA he dint show off there’s 3 more in LA/SouthBay area I can think of. Great show!
Ricky Vaughn jersey was the best item shown
SICK PRODUCT PLACEMENT WITH THAT SUBURBON 🙄
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How did you not go to Hall of Fame baseball cards? Literally the oldest family owned card shop in the world.
My thoughts exactly
Beverly Hills Baseball Card Shop and South Bay Baseball Cards both are must visits as well. They each opened in the 1980’s and have their original owners.
How much is that gold Ja Morant worth? Amazing card
Where is part 1 of the LA shops?
Sheeeesh ✨👌🏼✨
cheers
I never traded or even sold my cards before, i only pull them and store them. I saw his kid trade cards based on value. So if i went to one of those shops with lets say 10k-40k worth of high end cards, would i be able to trade for a Michael Jordan rc graded 9 or 9.5? If so, id love to own one its my holy grail card since childhood. If i could only own 1 card, it would be an MJ rc.
2019 Status TMall Box for 500$? LOL they are trippin
This should've been a 1 hour episode atleast
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