ESPN.com’s Paul Lukas is usually about uniforms but he recently got a chance to tour the Jefferson Burdick Collection of baseball cards at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Panini Cooperstown 2013 to Feature Cracked Ice, Colgan’s Discs
May 22, 2013 By
A shout out to past legends is what you’ll find in Panini Cooperstown 2013, set for release later this summer.
2013 Topps Update Series Preview and Checklist
May 22, 2013 By
The last piece of the Chase trilogy arrives in October with the 2013 Topps Baseball Update Series. Here’s what you’ll find inside standard hobby and jumbo boxes.
Ramblings: When You Go to a Show…You Never Know
May 22, 2013 By
Rich Klein hits a show in Texas where he chats with a former boxer and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, then recalls the importance of a backup plan for any show goer.
Murphy Still a Collector Favorite
May 21, 2013 By
Next week, it’ll be 20 years since his retirement, but for collectors, Dale Murphy baseball cards are still popular.
Rich Klein’s Ramblings: The Puerto Rico Show?
May 21, 2013 By
Rich Klein rambles back to 1991 when Dr. Jim Beckett sent him off to Puerto Rico and what was supposed to be a big baseball card show. Instead, it was time to get creative.
Shops in Cinci, New Jersey Opening
May 21, 2013 By
Two more entrepreneurs take the plunge; one specializing in vintage baseball cards, the other autographed memorabilia.
Players, Teams Hope to Raise Money for Tornado Victims via Auctions
May 21, 2013 By
Athletes and teams connected to the state of Oklahoma are stepping up to raise money for victims of the tornado that tore through the Moore area on Monday. The Houston Astros, whose top minor league affiliate is located in Oklahoma City, will sell game-worn jerseys at auction through its Astros Foundation. The popular “Jerseys Off [...]
Second Tier George Brett Rookie Cards Strong as Icon Turns 60
May 20, 2013 By
1975 Topps #228 is among the most desired cards of the post-War era but it seems some of the more obscure George Brett rookie cards that are growing in interest and value.
2013 Topps Heritage Minors Baseball Preview
May 20, 2013 By
Like its big league brother, the 2013 Topps Heritage Minors has a 1964 feel, this time including Bazooka, Venezuelan and some uncut sheet giveaways.
Notebook: Charges Dropped Against Dealer, Braves Game Worn Jersey Auction, FL Card Shop Profile, Collecting Secrets
May 20, 2013 By
The hobby notebook includes an update on one of the six dealers who had been charged with fraud in connection with the sale of fake jerseys, a jersey auction from the Atlanta Braves, collecting tips from a mega collector, a chance to win a T206 Cobb and a profile of a Florida sports card shop owner.
2013 Bowman Baseball Box Breaks and Checklist
May 20, 2013 By
We’ve got a 2013 Bowman baseball hobby box break from Rich Klein and a blaster box video of the latest in this popular and long-running line from Topps.
1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth Sets Record-Setting Pace in $10 Million REA Auction
May 19, 2013 By
The first known baseball card of Babe Ruth sold for more than $450,000 early Sunday while baseball cards and memorabilia from the game’s all-time icons attracted numerous record prices for Robert Edward Auctions.
Mel Ott Jersey, Mantle Contract, Pistol Pete Paraphernalia Going on Block
May 19, 2013 By
A Mel Ott jersey, a copy of a Mickey Mantle contract, items from Pete Maravich and Larry Holmes and a Masters Sunday Tiger Woods signed red polo shirt are among the items going up for bid next month via Grey Flannel Auctions.
NFL Draftees, Card Companies Wrap Up 4 Days at Rookie Premiere
May 19, 2013 By
We’ve scoured social media and beyond for a sampling of videos and photos from the final two days of the NFLPA Rookie Premiere in Los Angeles.
Upcoming 2013 In The Game Draft Prospects Set Focuses on NHL Picks
May 19, 2013 By
With no rookie cards to speak of in this year’s licensed products, the new In The Game Draft Prospects is hoping to capture the interest of rookie card collectors.
Baseball Memorabilia: 25 Cool Ways to Collect
May 18, 2013 By
Looking for a collecting focus? A new focus? We’ve got your focus right here, pal.
Shawn Chaulk’s Wild Wayne Gretzky Collection Up for Bids Today
May 17, 2013 By
Today’s the day. The best Wayne Gretzky collection on the planet hits the auction block.
What’s Hot in the Shop: 2013 Topps Archives Football
May 17, 2013 By
by Mike Fruitman Sure it’s the middle of May, but as may people say, the NFL has no off-season. 2013 Topps Archives football arrived at my store Wednesday and these are few better signs for a product’s success than when a collector is willing to camp out for a product to arrive. Hobby boxes of [...]
Ramblings: Debate Over Licensing and Rookie Cards Goes Back Awhile
May 17, 2013 By
Beckett pondered the question more than 30 years ago. What to do with unlicensed cards and what constitutes a player’s true rookie card?
