Sports Immortals — Attraction in Boca Raton

I sought out these guys on google, seemed like a legit place from their collection and the word "museum in their LLC title" and worth a visit. I was somewhat skeptical from the start, being involved in collecting baseball cards since 1989, so you come across a lot of let's say less than honest people. There are plenty of honest good card dealers/collectors/sellers as well. I met here with the owner and their "expert" and from the start it felt like I was in a pawn shop. My father asked me to investigate his collection and the process. These guys seemed to be hard of hearing and were trying to grade the cards and then talked about buying and/or brokering a deal. They didn't seem to understand the absurdity of having the same person that buys an item; handle the appraisal as well. Comical, to say the least. They have some neat items, most overpriced; but don't ever try to sell items to these guys. They are baseball card agents and will Nickle and dime you; given the opportunity. Disappointing visit. Pawn Shop, not a museum. Since visiting them (they offered me 100-200 dollars for sorted collection of 1961-1965 Topp baseball cards. Mickey Mantle (2) Pete Rose rookie (2) Hank Aaron, Robert Celemente, etc....the quality is certainly not mint condition but it's a 7 across the board, some 6 some 8. Anyhow, I've already sold 1 card for $500 on ebay just last night. So case and point, don't waste your time with...

Waste of time and money. Poorly displayed, dingy looking showroom area. Most of the good things u pay to see aren't even there. Instead, they have photocopies and pics of the items. Almost halfway decent card and memorabilia shop, but nothing amazing. Just basic, like a beginner's collection. Didn't even see proof or certifications for most items in the shop, or the actual "museum". Who knows what's legit?! I feel like I can put together a better display myself, with just my personal collection. The weirdest part was being led to a room beforehand to view a video about the "amazing history" of the place, and them trying to sell u an autographed copy of the video, signed by the museum owner, for $10! No joke! Overall, I may be being too generous with giving two stars, but definitely don't deserve more than that, on their best day. Takes about 10 min to see everything in the museum, and there was some English course (seriously) going on right when u walk in the place. The first thing u see and hear as u enter. Didn't feel anything like a sports atmosphere. More like a dingy library in a small town with tumbleweeds blowing in the wind back in the day. Or an empty old west saloon. A lot...

Being a Huge Sports Fan Joel and Jim Take you as far back in time as Sports ever existed. From Jim Thorpe to LeBron James this place is packed with eye popping memories and even during the most controversial times in the world Sports still existed. These relics made it through the times. Lots of pre 1940 memorabilia and Cool Jackie Robinson section. Joel Platts dedication to his profession is inspiring for future generations and the future of Sports. I...