Dave & Adam's Card World

What Dave & Adam's Card World does

Dave & Adam's Card World is a privately held, multi-category collectibles retailer founded around 1990 and headquartered in Amherst, New York, operating under the legal entity Dave & Adam's Card World LLC. The company is an authorized retailer for the dominant sports card manufacturers (Topps, Panini, Upper Deck) and the leading TCG manufacturer (Wizards of the Coast), distributing sealed product (packs, blaster boxes, hobby boxes, cases), individually graded singles certified by PSA, BGS, SGC, and CSG, autographed memorabilia under the Hit Parade sub-brand, entertainment/non-sport cards, comic books, and trading card supplies. Its platform combines e-commerce (dacardworld.com) with physical retail, same-day shipping for orders placed before 3 PM EST, presell campaigns for upcoming releases, and a recurring Live Breaks streaming service across Twitch, YouTube, and the website. The company operates the Buy List / Reed's Buys purchasing program (48-hour payment) and the Premier Rewards loyalty program with tiered benefits.

Revenue is generated primarily through unit-priced sales of sealed product, individual singles, and graded slabs, with price points spanning roughly $14 for a single pack to over $70,000 for high-end PSA 10 graded rookie cards. Supplementary revenue comes from Buy List transaction fees (effectively a spread on purchased collections), live-break participation spot sales, and the subscription-style Premier Rewards loyalty program. The customer base spans sports card collectors, TCG players (Pokémon, Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Lorcana, etc.), entertainment IP collectors, and live-break community participants, served globally via e-commerce while maintaining a single physical footprint in Amherst. The business remains founder-owned (Adam Martin, Co-Founder and Owner; David Silver, Co-Founder and CFO), with no disclosed institutional funding rounds, no parent company, and no M&A activity identified in the source data.

Name

Dave & Adam's Card World

Legal name

Dave & Adam's Card World LLC

Website

https://dacardworld.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dave & Adam's Card World is a privately held, 30-plus-year-old authorized collectibles retailer serving hobby collectors of sports trading cards, trading card games, graded singles, and memorabilia through e-commerce, a single physical store, and a live-break streaming channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hobby Retail

NAICS

Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912), Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (459120)

SIC

Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Trading Cards Retail (CRALAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Collectible Card Games (CCG/TCG) Retail (CRALAGAC), Non-Sports Trading Cards Retail (TCG/Entertainment) (CRALAGAB)

Keywords

• Sports trading cards
• Trading card games
• Graded card sales
• Collectibles retail
• Hobby card supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Tonawanda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Sports Cards Sales: Retail sale of sports trading cards including baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer cards from manufacturers like Topps, Panini, Upper Deck, Bowman, and Leaf. Products sold include hobby boxes, cases, packs, singles, and graded cards.
2. Gaming Cards Sales: Sale of trading card game products including Pokemon, Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Digimon, One Piece TCG, and other gaming collectibles.
3. Entertainment/Non-Sport Cards: Sale of entertainment trading cards featuring Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Garbage Pail Kids, and other non-sport collectibles.
4. Singles & Graded Cards: Sale of individual graded and raw single cards, with certification from PSA, BGS, SGC, CSG and other grading services.
5. Memorabilia: Sale of sports and entertainment memorabilia including autographed items.
6. Buy List/Consignment: They operate a buy list program where they purchase collections and sealed products from customers, paying within 48 hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dave & Adam's Card World is a hobby retailer selling sports trading cards, trading card games (TCG), entertainment/non-sport cards, memorabilia, and related collectibles. The company operates as an authorized retailer for major manufacturers including Topps, Panini, Upper Deck, and Wizards of the Coast, offering sealed products (packs, boxes, cases), individual singles, professionally graded cards, and live break streaming services to collectors worldwide.

Product overview

Dave & Adam's Card World operates as a multi-category collectibles retail platform offering sports trading cards, trading card games (TCG), entertainment/non-sport cards, and related collectibles. The core product portfolio includes sports cards across Baseball, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Soccer, and other sports; TCG/Gaming products for Pokémon, Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and other gaming TCGs; Entertainment cards featuring Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and other licensed properties; Singles & Graded cards; and Live Breaks streaming services. Supporting offerings include the Hit Parade autographed memorabilia line, Buy List purchasing service, Comic Books, Memorabilia, Trading Card Supplies, and Premier Rewards loyalty program. The company serves as an authorized retailer for major manufacturers including Upper Deck, Panini, and Topps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sports Cards Comprehensive selection of sports trading cards across multiple sports including Baseball, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Soccer, Racing, Golf, UFC/MMA, Wrestling, and Tennis, featuring products from major manufacturers Topps, Panini, Upper Deck, Bowman, and Leaf. Sold as hobby boxes, cases, packs, singles, and graded cards to sports card collectors.
• TCG/Gaming Cards Trading card game products including Pokemon, Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Lorcana, Star Wars: Unlimited, Digimon, Dragon Ball Super, One Piece TCG, and other gaming TCGs. Offers booster boxes, single cards, decks, and accessories for TCG players and collectors.
• Singles & Graded Cards Individual sports card singles and professionally graded cards from PSA, BGS, SGC, and CSG. Features high-value collectibles including rookie cards, autographs, and rare inserts from athletes such as Shohei Ohtani, Kobe Bryant, Lionel Messi, and Aaron Judge.
• Entertainment/Non-Sport Cards Non-sport trading cards featuring entertainment properties including Disney, Marvel, Star Trek, Star Wars, Garbage Pail Kids, and licensed properties from Topps, Panini, Upper Deck, Rittenhouse, and Cryptozoic, targeted at entertainment and pop culture collectors.
• Live Breaks Interactive live streaming card breaking service where customers purchase spots in cases or boxes, and the break is streamed live with cards distributed to participants based on break format (team breaks, player breaks, or box breaks).
• Hit Parade Exclusive autographed memorabilia and card products featuring authenticated signatures from professional athletes, available across sports cards, gaming, and non-sport entertainment categories.
• Buy List / Reed's Buys Card purchasing service where Dave & Adam's buys collections, boxes, and individual cards directly from sellers, offering competitive prices with payment within 48 hours.
• Comic Books Selection of comic books and comic-related collectibles for comic collectors.
• Memorabilia Sports memorabilia including display cases and authenticated collectibles for sports fans and collectors.
• Trading Card Supplies Protective supplies for trading cards including sleeves, binders, top loaders, cases, and storage solutions for collectors.
• Premier Rewards Loyalty Program Customer loyalty program that rewards purchases with points that can be redeemed for discounts and exclusive benefits, with tiered levels unlocking additional perks for repeat customers.
• Based Trading Cards Series 4 'The Simulation' Exclusive third-party brand launch of premium art collectible trading cards from California-based collective Based Trading Cards, featuring limited edition releases with unique redemption opportunities including vehicles and high-value collectibles, distributed exclusively through Dave & Adam's Card World.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Based Trading CardscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 31 March 2026Based Trading Cards, a California-based premium art collective, launched its Series 4 'The Simulation' collectible card release exclusively at Dave & Adam's Card World. The release is limited to 21,000 packs across 875 boxes worldwide, with an ultra-premium Experience Box capped at 420 units. This partnership marked a key milestone in Based Trading Cards' national expansion strategy.
• Upper DeckcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized retailer for Upper Deck trading cards and products. Upper Deck is a major manufacturer of sports and entertainment trading cards.
• PaninicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized retailer for Panini trading cards and products including Prizm, Donruss, Contenders, and other Panini sports and entertainment lines.
• ToppscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized retailer for Topps trading cards and products including Topps Series 1, Series 2, Chrome, Bowman, and other Topps product lines.
• Wizards of the CoastcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized retailer for Wizards of the Coast products including Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Blowout Cards: Blowout Cards is one of the largest online hobby retailers for sports and gaming cards, carrying Topps, Panini, Upper Deck, and Wizards of the Coast products with very similar SKU breadth, pricing, and customer base to Dave & Adam's. Operates from a comparable scale as a primarily e-commerce-first multi-category hobby retailer.
• Steel City Collectibles: Steel City Collectibles is a long-running multi-sport trading card and memorabilia retailer based in Pennsylvania offering sports cards, gaming cards, and autographed memorabilia with similar authorized retailer positioning. Direct overlap in product categories and collector customer base.
• Goldin Auctions: Goldin is a leading auction house specializing in sports cards and memorabilia, focusing on the high-end graded card segment where D&A also competes. Overlaps in serving premium collectors and investors transacting in PSA-graded rookie cards at $10K-$100K+ price points.
• COMC (Check Out My Cards): COMC is an online consignment and marketplace platform for trading cards, providing buying, selling, and storage services. Directly comparable in the secondary singles market where D&A operates, and competes for both inventory acquisition and end-buyer demand.

Emerging players

• Cardboard Connection: Cardboard Connection is a hobby media and retail platform covering trading card releases, product reviews, and pricing across sports and gaming cards. It overlaps with D&A in serving collector audiences and providing release calendar information, though it leans more toward content/media than retail.
• PWCC Marketplace: PWCC is a card auction and marketplace platform focused on high-end sports and TCG cards, leveraging vaulting, photography, and authentication services. Comparable to D&A in the premium singles space with overlap in collector/investor audience.

Broad incumbents

• eBay: eBay is the dominant secondary marketplace for trading cards, with massive inventory depth, authentication services (eBay Authenticity Guarantee), and global reach. Represents both D&A's biggest competitive threat in the singles market and an indirect benchmark for the secondary card ecosystem.
• Heritage Auctions: Heritage Auctions is a major auction house with a significant sports card and memorabilia category, serving the same high-end collector and investor customer base that D&A targets with premium graded singles. Comparable in auction-driven secondary market dynamics.
• Topps (Fanatics): Topps, now part of Fanatics Collectibles, is one of D&A's primary supplier partners and increasingly a direct competitor through its DTC platform. Represents both the most important wholesale relationship and a strategic threat as manufacturer-direct channels expand.
• Panini America: Panini is a major trading card manufacturer (Prizm, Donruss, Contenders, National Treasures) and D&A supplier across sports and World Cup products. Like Topps, Panini is both a key channel partner and a DTC competitor as it expands direct-to-consumer offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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