Disclaimer: The Tampa card shop information presented below does not represent an endorsement. I have zero experience buying from any of these establishments. The info is all contributed from the shops themselves, or gathered from their websites, social media profiles, and other public-facing websites. I always encourage you to do your own research before making any purchases.
The card scene is thriving across the country, and from the looks of it, Tampa, Florida is no different— home to a number of baseball card collectors and enthusiasts! With no shortage of card shops specializing in strictly-hobby and related memorabilia, not only are there a number of stores to frequent to make a purchase of unopened boxes or singles, but just as many to meet at for trade nights, collector events, and more.
While there will soon be a more comprehensive list below, some of these card shops in Tampa include Wonder Water, Baseball Card Clubhouse, Tampa Bay Sports Cards, and others. And as you’ll see in most cities with professional franchises calling it home, local shows and conventions are bound to bring in big signers from NHL powerhouse Tampa Bay Lightning, MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays, the Buccaneers, and more.
Now, I’ll be honest, per the disclaimer above, I’ve never frequented any of these local card shops. But, I do spend a ton of time on Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, and other platforms to build somewhat of an expert’s knowledge on the local scene. So, I’ve brought all of that together and am presenting it here for your collecting habits!
Questions, comments, or new Tampa shops to add? Don’t hesitate to get in touch. With that said, let’s get going!
Wonder Water Sports Cards
Wait, wait, wait. A card shop membership program? Now that’s an idea I can get behind. Not sure how common this is among other card shops, but it looks like a great idea on the surface. Per the tweet below, 10-20% off is nothing to sneeze at…not to mention that it looks like Wonder Water already has some of the best prices in town, and with new releases at that.
Wonder Water is amazing. Literally the best hobby prices on release for members. Baseball Card Clubhouse in Tampa is solid as well.
— J3rdBird (@J3rdBrd) April 1, 2022
Nothing like hearing from the owner themselves, either. Here is a 2020 podcast episode with Parry Solomon, the owner of Wonder Water:
I sat down to talk with Parry Solomon, the owner of Wonder Water Sports Cards Comics & Games about the current state of sports cards and so much more! If you’ve ever collected or are just getting into it now, give this one a #listen! #Podcast https://t.co/q95VG01uF4
— Justin Rob Doyle (@JustinRobDoyle) May 18, 2020
All in all, great social chatter/word of mouth, and as you can see below, a solid 4.6 stars on 272 reviews.
Baseball Card Clubhouse
I know “heat” gets pulled from sealed wax at almost every card store, but it’s always nice to see recent customers posting their big wins. (Translation, good cards are found in packs and/or boxes of cards.)
I just bought 2 packs at the Baseball Card Clubhouse in Tampa and pulled this! I can’t stop grinning. #hobby #bbcc @CardPurchaser pic.twitter.com/jGwaWiRvPP
— J3rdBird (@J3rdBrd) November 8, 2022
And let’s be honest, a big part of the local card shop experience is the “feel” and what you can expect when stepping foot inside. (My preferred feature? Tons of $.25 and dollar boxes!) So, before making the trip, here is a post from what looks like a local and loyal Baseball Card Clubhouse customer:
Shout-out to my LCS: Baseball Card Clubhouse, located in Tampa. Always the best service and experience!
— The Burrow: Cards, Coins, & Collectables (@TheBurrowCC) December 2, 2022
What is your favorite LCS? Shout them out! @CardPurchaser pic.twitter.com/Nb2ymoRXvI
And, if you want to talk vibes:
Recently discovered Baseball Card Clubhouse here in Tampa & had great experience. Great vibes & selection pic.twitter.com/ESL4uB1fdO
— HOBBYHiTBOY🃏🚀🫡 (@HOBBYHiTBOY) June 11, 2022
In addition to inventory, service, prices, and other factors, reputability and trust go a long way. Here is a customer speaking to memorabilia authenticity:
Yes …. from a very reputable card shop Baseball Card Clubhouse in Tampa FL who apparently had a JSA quick auth done and comes wth money back guarantee to pass JSA or PSA ..ive had 2 things from him i took top JSA both passed do i trust them pic.twitter.com/SGO5IqFK4v
— 5K Collectibles (@5K_Collectibles) February 23, 2018
4.8 stars on 130 Google reviews—not bad!
Tampa Card Shop
I’ve also seen a lot of mentions about Tampa Card Shop thanks to their trade nights, podcast appearances, and more. If you want to get a feel for it and the hobby directly from Bryant, here you go:
Bryant from Tampa Card Shop joins Brad and I on Off Centered tonight to talk all things sports card hobby. Starts at 9pm EST on The Comeback Card Investor YT Channel #sportscards #sportscardsshow #thehobby #whodoyoucollect @TheComebackCard pic.twitter.com/VinPui5Cwl
— The Sports Card Dad (@SportsCardDadYT) December 22, 2021
It looks like some customers have enjoyed their collection of singles for sale:
Okay tampa card shop, you hooked me. pic.twitter.com/J1UJ17sFHu
— Aaron Jaffe (@YoJaffe) April 15, 2021
I couldn’t find a Google Maps listing to link to for this one, so you might need to do some digging. I did find their site here, with some testimonials to go along with it:
