About Garage Sale Sports
Rich — founder, Garage Sale Sports
It Started With a Pack of Cards
First year of little league. We'd win a game and a parent would come through and hand out a pack of cards — that was the reward. That was the moment.
We had no idea what we were doing. We just knew we loved them. We'd earn money doing chores, odd jobs, whatever it took, just to buy more packs. Nobody told us some cards were worth more than others. We just loved the feeling of opening a pack and seeing what was inside.
I remember when Donruss came out — bright, bold, different. We didn't know half of them had errors. Years later we'd find out those "mistakes" were worth real money. That's the hobby right there — there's always more to learn.
Life Happened. The Hobby Waited.
Like a lot of collectors, I stepped away for a while. But in the 2000s I found my way back. Opened some hobby boxes and couldn't believe what I was looking at — the quality, the variety, the hits. Autographs, relics, numbered parallels, graded cards, 1-of-1s. The hobby had grown up while I was gone and I had to grow with it.
I spent 20 years serving in the military. That taught me discipline, attention to detail, and how to show up every single day. When I came back to collecting, I brought all of that with me.
Why Garage Sale Sports Exists
I love sports. MLB, WNBA, football — I watch it all. And I believe sports cards are one of the best ways to connect with the games and players you love.
But I also think the hobby needs more community. More places where collectors can come together — not just to buy and sell, but to learn, to trade, to compete, to share the excitement of a big pull. That's what Garage Sale Sports is building toward.
Today we buy, sell, and share sports cards, collectibles, and hobby finds. We keep it practical, honest, and collector-friendly. We are fellow hobbyists first, sellers second.
At the card show — 5 cards for $1, all hits & rookies
The Dream
The goal — and we're working toward it every day — is a real shop. A place where you can walk in and find sports cards, sports memorabilia, trading card games, clothing, and a community of people who love this hobby as much as we do.
The hobby is incredible right now. So many ways to collect — vintage, modern, graded, raw, sealed wax, singles, trading card games. It can feel overwhelming when you're starting out or coming back in. That's exactly why we're here — to help collectors find value, build their collections, and enjoy every step of the journey.
Welcome to Garage Sale Sports. We're glad you're here.
Find Us
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