- Long Island native taps into lifelong passion to bring community-driven card shop to Bellmore/Merrick Area
- Replay co-founders head to New York City for Fanatics Fest to participate in the Card Combine and other fan activations
NEW YORK, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Replay Sports Cards ("Replay"), America's first national franchise dedicated exclusively to the hobby, has signed a new franchise agreement with Rob Ansalone to bring the brand's modern card shop experience to the Bellmore/Merrick area of Long Island marking Replay's entrance into New York. This development comes as the Replay team prepares to leave its mark at the upcoming Fanatics Fest from July 16-19 in New York City.
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