Aloha, Our Passion for Cards in Keaau @ the Card Connect
At The Card Connect, we are passionate card collectors with over 25 years of experience. Founded in Hawaii, in Keaau, Hilo, Pahoa by Marc and Jedi Ota, our goal is to bring together the local card-collecting community, offering a place where everyone can connect, share, and grow their collections. Our deep-rooted knowledge and love for sports and trading cards fuel our commitment to fostering a community that values camaraderie, excitement, and the thrill of collecting.
What We Do
We provide a variety of services to make card collecting as rewarding and enjoyable as possible:
- Trading Card Fairs: Regularly hosted events where collectors can buy, sell, and trade cards. These fairs are perfect for making new connections and discovering rare finds.
- Grading Submissions: We facilitate PSA grading submissions, ensuring your cards are professionally graded to enhance their value and protect your investment.
- Appraisals: We offer professional appraisals to assess the value of your collection, whether you’re looking to sell, trade, or just understand the worth of your cards.
- Trade-Ins and Evaluations: Ready to update your collection? We welcome trade-ins and provide evaluations to help you make the best choices.
- Live Box Breaks: Join us for exciting live box breaks! Experience the thrill of opening packs with a chance to add rare and valuable cards to your collection.
- Community Workshops: Learn from the experts with our workshops on card care, market insights, and strategies for building a valuable collection.
Why Choose The Card Connect?
We believe in building a supportive, inclusive, and knowledgeable community for collectors in Hawaii. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Expertise and Experience: With over two decades of collecting, we bring unmatched knowledge and guidance to help you at every stage of your collecting journey.
- Community Focus: Our aim is to create a hub where collectors can connect, trade, and grow their collections together. We’re not just a store; we’re a community.
- Personalized Service: Whether you’re here for an appraisal, trade-in, or advice on building your collection, we’re dedicated to offering friendly, personalized support.
Join Our Community
Whether you’re new to collecting or a seasoned pro, we invite you to visit The Card Connect. Stop by for a chat, attend one of our events, or simply browse our inventory. With a selection that spans football, basketball, soccer, baseball, and popular TCGs like Pokémon and One Piece, there’s truly something for everyone here.
Mahalo,
Marc and Jedi Ota
Founders of The Card Connect