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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 5 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 5 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Baseball Card Connection
Baseball Card Connection is a card shop located in Effingham, Illinois. Baseball Card Connection has served central Illinois collectors since 1992 from a 6,000-square-foot showroom in downtown Effingham, with an inventory the shop puts at over 15 million cards. It focuses on baseball, basketball and football cards and memorabilia, sells Rawlings baseball gear, runs an eBay store, and buys collections. Google reviewers most often mention friendly staff, the memorabilia and helpful owners. Baseball Card Connection is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.5 stars from 141 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for sports card rookies, PSA- and BGS-graded slabs, Pokémon singles, local card shops like Baseball Card Connection in Effingham are the heart of the Illinois hobby community. Visit Baseball Card Connection online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Baseball Card Connection at a glance
- Open 4 days a week · Open Saturdays (10 AM to 2 PM) · Closed Sundays.
- The nearest other card shop is Conspectus Gaming in Effingham, under 0.1 mi away.
- Carries: Sports cards.
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Baseball Card Connection reviews
Is Baseball Card Connection well reviewed?
Baseball Card Connection has a 4.5-star average from 141 Google reviews. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Baseball Card Connection
Where is Baseball Card Connection located?
Baseball Card Connection is located in Effingham, Illinois at 313 W Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401.
What should I expect at Baseball Card Connection?
Baseball Card Connection is a local card shop in Effingham, Illinois. Expect a rotating inventory of singles, sealed wax, and graded cards, plus the kind of knowledgeable, personal service the hobby community relies on.
When is Baseball Card Connection open?
Baseball Card Connection's listed hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday Closed; Wednesday 11 AM to 5 PM; Thursday 11 AM to 5 PM; Friday 11 AM to 5 PM; Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM; Sunday Closed. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Baseball Card Connection?
The closest are Conspectus Gaming in Effingham (under 0.1 mi), Sayers Brothers Cards in Shelbyville (24 mi), Hubbs card store in Findlay (30 mi).
Card Shops near Baseball Card Connection
The closest other card shops to Baseball Card Connection, by distance:
Conspectus Gaming
Sayers Brothers Cards
Hubbs card store
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