Used to go here in early 80s as a local kid when baseball cards were the main attraction. Moved away Scranton for decades, but was thrilled to see it still going in a recent visit. From father to son, they have run a gem of a shop.
Mace Coin & Card Mart
Mace Coin & Card Mart is a sports card shop in Scranton, Pennsylvania. They specialize in sports cards.
A local home for collectors.
Billed as America's oldest card shop, in the same location since 1957, with vintage Topps wax (Topps House of Hobby).
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4.7 · 87 reviews See all reviews on Google
Carl is great, really friendly and a relaxed atmosphere. They’ve very passionate about coins and cards and it shows. Plus the prices are great, a must visit for anyone interested in the hobbies!
My first interaction with the old man was at Saylorsburg fleamarket. Just got lucky and walked in the shop and found him again. Great deals and nice people. You must go and check it out...
This place rules. I'm almost 40, been collecting cards over 30 years; and Mace C&C is EXACTLY what I want in a card shop. It's small, but that's because the space is jam packed with cards, supplies, memorabilia, etc. There is a gigantic wall of sealed boxes behind the counter with prices clearly marked and more than fair. The owner is real nice and knowledgeable. If you like baseball cards, don't waste your time or money anywhere else. This is where you need to be. I went to a nationally recognized card shop in Rochester, NY a few months back and it was so big and sterile... There were like 7 employees there, (including the streamers rippin boxes in the back room); Myself and the two ladies that came with me were the only 3 customers on site. I asked if they had any older, cheap wax I could buy. The guy pointed to a QR code I had to scan to trigger a download of the current inventory and price list (which turned out to be old & inaccurate). That experience is the OPPOSITE of what you'll find at Mace. I recommend it to everyone.
I’ve been shopping at Mace Card Shop since I was a kid in the late 90s, and it’s still one of the most genuine and welcoming hobby shops around. This place is pure nostalgia mixed with the modern collecting experience. Whether you’re into vintage, sealed product, singles, or just want to talk cards, the atmosphere is always friendly and never pushy.