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Collectible card stores and sports memorabilia dealers are cashing in on the Chicago Bears success on the field this year.
At Elite Sports Cards and Comics, the inventory of available Bears player cards, autographs, jerseys and other products has decreased by 50% over the last few weeks. The retailer has two locations, and its Dunning store, at 3406 N. Harlem Ave., is nearly sold out of Bears-related merchandise , prompting a restock.
“I’m not increasing any prices, but sales have definitely jumped within the last three weeks,” Ronnie Holloway, owner of Elite Sports Cards and Comics, said.