{"id":1697,"date":"2026-05-13T04:04:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T04:04:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/new-trading-card-store-opens-in-el-dorado-hills-creates-new-gathering-space\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T04:04:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T04:04:49","slug":"new-trading-card-store-opens-in-el-dorado-hills-creates-new-gathering-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/new-trading-card-store-opens-in-el-dorado-hills-creates-new-gathering-space\/","title":{"rendered":"New trading card store opens in El Dorado Hills, creates new gathering space"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>A new business hopes to bring trading card enthusiasts together in El Dorado Hills.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/2-people-with-possible-hantavirus-exposures-are-in-ca-officials-say-dont-panic-4\/\">2 people with possible hantavirus exposures are in CA. Officials say don\u2019t panic<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The G.O.A.T. Sports Cards opened its doors May 4. It offers merchandise from sports to Pok\u00e9mon to Star Wars. Cards range in price from $1 to more than $3,000, according to owner Mike Roberts, who said multiple factors play into a card\u2019s price.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to sports cards, new players on a winning streak tend to cost more, Roberts said, while cards of injured players tend to sell at a lower price. It takes speed to get the best outcome when selling cards, he said, requiring him to pay attention to sports news, similar to the stock market with current events.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou can make a lot of money if you\u2019re quick and stay up with everything that\u2019s going on,\u201d Roberts said.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>\u00bb\u00a0Folsom news in your inbox: <\/strong>Get our free Folsom email newsletter here<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Roberts started selling sports cards online about two decades ago, and while there\u2019s a business component to the new shop, he wants to create a community space as well. Roberts opened up the space by taking down office partitions in the roughly 1,500-square-foot store, 3941 Park Drive, Suite 80.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The back half of the store includes showcases of cards while two tables, seating and video games are in the front. That\u2019s where, he said, parents can gather while their children look at cards and people of all ages can bond with each other.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/gov-gavin-newsom-taps-ex-cfpb-head-for-new-consumer-protection-agency\/\">Gov. Gavin Newsom taps ex-CFPB head for new consumer protection agency<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey\u2019d buy boxes and then just go sit over there &#8230; cutting these boxes open and laughing,\u201d Roberts said of his customers.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>It took about two years for Roberts to find the perfect spot, he said, saying he almost gave up before discovering the current location. He said the rent at El Dorado Hills Town Center was too expensive and there wasn\u2019t enough traffic on Francisco Drive near the Safeway.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Roberts, 48, is still figuring out the store\u2019s permanent hours, but he said he\u2019s excited to start the business in El Dorado Hills.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cGuys my age loved buying cards when we were kids &#8230; and that\u2019s just what I ended up doing,\u201d Roberts said.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/here-are-the-sacramento-bee-editorial-boards-endorsements-for-2026-primary-opinion-2\/\">Here are The Sacramento Bee Editorial Board\u2019s endorsements for 2026 primary | Opinion<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--]--><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The G.O.A.T. 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