Great American Sports Cards (4.8 ⭐)
Independent collector notes and community insights below.
🏆 About
We started this shop because like many people in Bakersfield, we could not find sports cards at many stores and wanted a place where we could go to talk sports, buy some cards, and hang out with friends. Matt, Shane, and Justin got together and wanted to create a family friendly place where people can come and enjoy their favorite hobby. Thus, Great American Sports Cards was born!
💬 Collector Notes
Independent editorial assessment
If you’re digging for raw vintage or slabs, this place has heat—tons of old-school wax and graded hall-of-famers on display. It’s a bit crowded, but that’s typical for shops run by someone who’s been in the game forever. Not TCG-focused, so don’t expect much Pokémon or Magic—this one leans all-in on sports.
Who this shop is (and isn’t) for
✅ Best For
- Sports card collectors
- Vintage collectors
- High-end / investment collectors
- Slabbed card buyers
- Sealed wax buyers
⛔ Not Ideal For
- Pokémon/TCG collectors
- Kids & beginner collectors
- Looking for deep singles inventory
- Seeking investment-grade cards
- Seeking in-store play environments
⭐ Review Summary
Customers consistently praise Great American Sports Cards for its wide selection of sports cards and memorabilia, particularly vintage and high-end items. The staff is noted for being knowledgeable and helpful, though a few mention the store layout can feel cluttered.
Google Reviews Rating: 4.8
Total Reviews: (18)
📍 Location & Contact
- Address: 8500 Harris Rd Unit A
- City: Bakersfield
- Phone : (661) 221-5575
⏰ Store Hours
- Sunday: 11 AM-7 PM
- Monday: 11 AM-7 PM
- Tuesday: 11 AM-7 PM
- Wednesday: 11 AM-7 PM
- Thursday: 11 AM-7 PM
- Friday: 11 AM-7 PM
- Saturday: 11 AM-7 PM
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