Basketball Cards

Basketball Card Shops in Manhattan

Looking for basketball cards in New York City? Visit us at 96 Christopher Street in the West Village or 185 W 80th Street on the Upper West Side, or shop basketball trading cards online and pick up your order at either store. Not sure a box is still on the shelf? Message us with the chat button or email team@bleeckertrading.com before you come in.

Topps Is Back in Basketball

Starting with the 2025-26 season, Topps holds the NBA license again, and its releases are now some of the most anticipated NBA cards of the year. Look for flagship Topps Basketball, Topps Chrome, Topps Chrome Black, Topps Pristine and Finest, plus Bowman basketball. Hoops, long a Panini set, is now made by Topps too.

Panini Prizm and Select shaped the modern rookie card market for more than a decade, and Prizm rookies of today's stars are still in most collections. You'll find recent Panini releases next to the new Topps sets in our sealed wax collection.

Rookies, Legends and Graded Basketball Cards

Collectors chase rookie cards of rising stars along with cards of legends like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. Autographs, numbered parallels and cards graded Gem Mint sell for the biggest premiums, and our team at either store can help you find a specific player or set.

Pre-Order, Sell and Trade Basketball Cards

Reserve new releases on our pre-orders page, sell your trading cards to our team if they're worth $30 or more, or trade with other collectors at trade night, 5pm to 9pm at both stores. Dates for trade nights and release parties are on our upcoming events page.

Ordering, Pickup and Delivery

All online orders are available for in-store pickup or local NYC delivery. For all local delivery orders, please reach out to team@bleeckertrading.com to schedule a time for us to deliver your order. We will not send out your order unless someone is home to receive it. Please note, all online orders are non-refundable.

Basketball Cards FAQ

Where can I buy basketball cards in Manhattan?

At Bleecker Trading's two stores: 96 Christopher Street in the West Village and 185 W 80th Street on the Upper West Side. Both carry sealed basketball card boxes, and you can order online for pickup at either one.

Is Bleecker Trading a real store?

Yes. Bleecker Trading is a trading card shop with two storefronts in Manhattan, open seven days a week. Our flagship is in the West Village, and our second store is on the Upper West Side.

Is Topps making NBA cards again?

Yes. Topps took over the NBA license starting with the 2025-26 season, with releases like 2025-26 Topps Basketball and Topps Chrome Black. Panini products from earlier seasons are still widely collected.

What's the difference between a hobby box and a mega box?

A hobby box is made for card shops and usually has the most hits and hobby-only parallels. A mega box is a larger retail box, often with its own exclusive parallels, at a lower price than hobby. Blasters are the smallest retail option.

Can I check whether a basketball box is in stock before I visit?

Yes. Use the chat button at the bottom right of the site or email team@bleeckertrading.com, and our team will let you know.

Where can I trade basketball cards in NYC?

At trade night. We hold trade nights at both stores from 5pm to 9pm, where you can trade with other collectors, sell to our team and pick up new releases. Reserve your spot on the trade night page.