About Us
PAPA HAWK SPORTS & COLLECTIBLES EST. 1989
I have officially closed my store on January 18,2025.
THE AUCTION IS LIVE!! Please visit Auctionmasters.com, TO BID ON OVER 1500 LOTS.
The remaining inventory is now being prepared for auction. The auction will start on January 31st 2025 (check AucttionMasters.com for further information and bidding. Everything remaining will be sold at this auction.
I wish to thank everyone for being a part of our business since 1989!
Once the auction is finished on February 10th I will be officially retired!
Mark
How We Got Started
Our Business Started as a Hobby in 1958 and Grew into What we Have Today a Locally Owned Sports Cards and Sports Collectible Store (over 4000sq ft) that is Kid to Grandparent Friendly, Where You can Brag about your Collection, Your Sports Cave, Relax, Watch Sports on our Large TV's and Shop for New, Vintage Cards and Collectibles. But Most Importantly Take a Walk Down Memory Lane. We now have a Gallery full of pictures and one of a kinds. Also, Provide Custom Framing for All of Your Collectibles.
Papa Hawk Sports Continues to Purchase Large Collections Thoughtout the Midwest to Keep Our Store Fresh and New.
Recommendations Received (8)
"Honest. Forthright. Good range of sports cards. Love their baseball card inventory, which is..."
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"Honest. Forthright. Good range of sports cards. Love their baseball card inventory, which is great shape and condition. Also, Mark is a long time dealer/member of the Twin Cities Sports Collectors Club."
"Awesome card and memorabilia shop!! Great owner and staff. The place is huge inside and LOADED..."
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"Awesome card and memorabilia shop!! Great owner and staff. The place is huge inside and LOADED with stuff for every sport (hockey, baseball, football and basketball plus more)!"
Recommendations Given (9)
"Holly is easy to talk to and very personal,helpful and Smart. "
"Fair and Honest in dealing with her."
Recent Activity
We follow all the guidelines, and will continue to follow them as the gov't changes the way we are expected to due business. The gov't and powers to be need to remember that small business built this country and will continue to move it forward, be we need to be important to them not just talk
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We follow all the guidelines, and will continue to follow them as the gov't changes the way we are expected to due business. The gov't and powers to be need to remember that small business built this country and will continue to move it forward, be we need to be important to them not just talk
Yes we still offer sanitizer. through out our store. We will mask up if the customer asks
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Yes we still offer sanitizer. through out our store. We will mask up if the customer asks
Thanks very thought provoking questions
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Thanks very thought provoking questions
Tiffiney,
Hello!
"Cost" As a small business a lot of marketing companies are high end for the larger businesses. But if you starting out you can't afford spending hundreds of dollars a month on the "maybe its going to work". You have to be cautious and check out to insure what your spending...
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Tiffiney,
Hello!
"Cost" As a small business a lot of marketing companies are high end for the larger businesses. But if you starting out you can't afford spending hundreds of dollars a month on the "maybe its going to work". You have to be cautious and check out to insure what your spending will benefit your business and not only the company that wants you to do your marketing with them. This is the hardest item that you will face other than employees! Remember do not sign long term contracts and have them prove to you that there marketing works, ask for references and talk to those people (I mean really pick up the phone or ask them to come for coffee, pick there brain), if they won't give you a list, WALK AWAY! Marketing companies are a dime a dozen. Not all are bad and some are really good , but you need to weed through them, ask your neighbors who they use. Contact me if you have more questions.
Mark
You can't provide the service and they will be your customer
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You can't provide the service and they will be your customer
Clean is important in all aspects, dress the part, look the part be the part your office or store should be the same. Welcome your customers into the store make them feel at home. Clean and comfortable but not so they won't shop!
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Clean is important in all aspects, dress the part, look the part be the part your office or store should be the same. Welcome your customers into the store make them feel at home. Clean and comfortable but not so they won't shop!
We have a wide selection of Sports Collectible gifts for all age groups depending on your clients tastes. You can stop in and see our 2400 sq ft showroom loaded with pictures, statutes, Bobblehead, autographed items such as baseballs,footballs, bats and pictures.
We also provide items for...
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We have a wide selection of Sports Collectible gifts for all age groups depending on your clients tastes. You can stop in and see our 2400 sq ft showroom loaded with pictures, statutes, Bobblehead, autographed items such as baseballs,footballs, bats and pictures.
We also provide items for charities and silent auctions at discount.
Questions give us a call or stop in!
Mark
612-799-8870
Listen, research issue and respond with a positive resolution to the email. Dont allow more than 24 hours to pass before you respond. Take the loss if necessary and move on. Don’t argue or use words that sound loud or make your customer feel small or wrong! Even if you feel they are. It costs a...
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Listen, research issue and respond with a positive resolution to the email. Dont allow more than 24 hours to pass before you respond. Take the loss if necessary and move on. Don’t argue or use words that sound loud or make your customer feel small or wrong! Even if you feel they are. It costs a lot to replace that customer or repair your reputation
Always thank them for their opinion or bring it to your attention
Even if you don’t want to service/sell to them again. Make they feel they will be welcome in your business
Remember this is not your last Customer
