Kip’s Hobby Shop (sports cards and collectibles) (4.6 ⭐)
Independent collector notes and community insights below.
🏆 About
Welcome to Kip’s Hobby Shop! We specialize in selling sports cards and sports memorabilia. We will consider buying or trading if the offer is right! We try to sell the kids what kids want and the awesome cards and memorabilia that can be an investment. What is your best investment opportunity when it comes to sports memorabilia and sports cards? Finding a great deal starts with where to purchase and what to look for. If you ever want us to find something for you or ask about a product, just ask! We are happy to answer any questions about the hobby of collecting so please, e-mail us anytime at info@kips-cards.com.
💬 Collector Notes
Independent editorial assessment
Kip’s is old school—think shoeboxes of raw cards, junk wax sets stacked tall, and a no-frills setup. Heavy on vintage sports and local stuff, not much for slab collectors or TCG heads. Kip’s a gruff old-timer, but he knows his inventory like the back of his hand—just don’t expect comps or modern wax.
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 in-store play environments
⭐ Review Summary
The reviews for Kip’s Hobby Shop mention a strong selection of sports cards and collectibles, particularly vintage and local team items. Customers generally describe the owner as knowledgeable but note that the store can be cluttered, with limited space for browsing.
Google Reviews Rating: 4.6
Total Reviews: (29)
📍 Location & Contact
- Address: Rancho Shopping Center
- City: 648 Fremont Ave, Los Altos
- Phone : (650) 935-2094
⏰ Store Hours
- Sunday: 1-6 PM
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 1-6 PM
- Wednesday: 1-6 PM
- Thursday: 1-6 PM
- Friday: 1-6 PM
- Saturday: 1-6 PM
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