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Jack Gorton is offering his entire personal collection of vinyl records, DVD's and sports memorabilia for sale at Jack's Hobby Shop in Sebring.

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By BILL ROGERS

Highlands Today

Published: June 7, 2009

Name of Business: Jack's Hobby Shop

Address: 2322 U.S. 27 N., Sebring (across from The Home Depot)

Telephone number: 954-232-5845

Office Hours: Noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday

Who owns the business? John "Jack" Gorton

Why did you start the business?

As a hobby. I began collecting when I was in my 20s and it has been rewarding to me. I want to work with kids and get them into collecting.

What's unique about your business? How is it different from the competition?

I have been collecting for 40 years. I have more than 200,000 baseball cards, 2,000 DVDs and 6,000 vinyl records.

What challenges do you face in business?

Getting people involved.

What do you like about your business?

Meeting new people and showing them the past and present in collecting.

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