Lone Star Sports Cards

Cards, coins, and bullion share the counter at this W Front St shop — Midland collectors come for vintage sports singles, daily deals, and price matching.

Half card shop, half coin and bullion counter, Lone Star Sports Cards on West Front Street covers ground most hobby stores don't attempt. The sports card side stocks vintage singles through modern issues — baseball and football especially — while the same knowledgeable staff handles coins, currency, and precious metals with equal fluency. For a Midland card shop, that combination makes it a one-stop trip for collectors whose interests wander between cardboard and silver.

Pricing is a point of pride here. The shop runs daily deals, will match competitor pricing, and reviewers repeatedly note that rates hold up well against the big online marketplaces. Negotiation is welcomed rather than tolerated: staff described as "great people" in customer feedback will work a deal on singles, memorabilia, or a stack of bullion with the same straightforwardness. That family-friendly, honest-dealing reputation has made Lone Star a trusted buy-sell-trade destination across the Midland-Odessa area.

Pokemon collectors aren't left out either — the shop keeps a respectable selection of Pokemon and individual sports cards at fair prices, making it worth a browse even for TCG-first visitors. Add in memorabilia and the rotating estate-style finds that come through any shop that buys collections, and the inventory rewards repeat visits.

Lone Star keeps some of the most consistent hours of any trading cards Midland stop: 10AM to 6PM Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday. The Front Street location sits just south of downtown with easy parking. Bring a want list, bring a collection to sell, or just bring curiosity — the counter conversation alone is worth the stop for most collectors.