Tom Brady’s CardVault: The Ultimate Destination for Sports & Trading Card Collectors

What Is CardVault by Tom Brady?

• Originally founded in 2020, CardVault established locations at Boston’s TD Garden, Foxborough’s Gillette Stadium, and Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut sgbonline.com+15thecardvault.com+15retailtouchpoints.com+15.

• In February 2025, Tom Brady purchased a 50% ownership stake, rebranding it CardVault by Tom Brady .

Flagship Locations

• American Dream Mall (East Rutherford, NJ) — The first store outside Massachusetts, opened April 11, 2025. Covers 1,200 sq ft, includes a custom vault, authentication services, a VIP lounge, and rotating "holy grail" artifactssi.com+5retailgazette.com+5retailtouchpoints.com+5.

• East Hampton, NY — Opened Memorial Day weekend 2025 in the Hamptons, complete with a Pokémon-themed experience and card grading services entertainmentnewswire.com+7danspapers.com+7danspapers.com+7.

Store Features & Experience

• Retail spaces stocked with sealed packs, graded singles, rare inserts, autographed jerseys, and memorabilia from Topps, Panini, Upper Deck, Fanatics Authentic, and even Pokémonretailgazette.com+5entertainmentnewswire.com+5menafn.com+5.

• On-site grading by PSA, Beckett, SGC; streamlined service for authenticationretailgazette.com+4entertainmentnewswire.com+4retailtouchpoints.com+4.

• Luxurious store design featuring a steel vault door entrance, murals, art installations (including a sculpture by Brett Crawford), and comfortable spaces for trading and “rip nights”foxbusiness.com+4entertainmentnewswire.com+4retailtouchpoints.com+4.

• Frequent fan events: ribbon-cuttings, Q&As with Brady and co-founder Chris Costa, live pack breaks, card giveaways, and more njbiz.com+13retailgazette.com+13foxbusiness.com+13.

Brady’s Collector Edge

• Brady shared that as a kid in San Mateo he earned cards (like Don Mattingly's 1984 Topps) for good grades, and that collecting taught him economics, discipline, investing, and integrity — values he now channels into his business danspapers.com+2sportscollectorsdigest.com+2timesofindia.indiatimes.com+2.

• Even as a co‑owner, Brady bought a Patrick Mahomes rookie card for $7,500 at his own New Jersey shop — and paid full price like any collector the-sun.com+5the-sun.com+5menafn.com+5.

Beyond Retail: Media & Community

• CardVault has expanded digitally with live-streamed card breaks, exclusive content, and a new series called “Card Shopping” featuring Brady, produced with Fanatics and Complex danspapers.com+6pr.comtex.com+6si.com+6.

• Brady aims to nurture a culture of collecting by turning fans into collectors and collectors into curators of history reddit.com+3pr.comtex.com+3cardvaultbytombrady.com+3.

Bottom Line

CardVault by Tom Brady is more than a store—it's an immersive experience stepping from Brady’s lifelong passion and business smarts. Whether you're a veteran collector or new to the hobby, the shops offer high-end products, education, community events, and the chance to meet the GOAT himself.