Baseball cards went from being the source of free gifts and lunch money to a big revenue source for the players union under the guidance of Marvin Miller who died Tuesday.
Editor’s Blog: Vintage Auctions, MeiGray to Sell Chargers Gear, Summit Returns, Fisticuffs over Framed Florida Piece
November 16, 2012 By
Someone spends big money for a Cracker Jack card, another incredible find (or two) is coming to auction and more hobby tidbits.
Sports Collectors Notebook: Topps Closed, Heritage Highs Update, New Buy-Sell Outlet, New Shows, Card Thief Gets Probation
November 9, 2012 By
Topps ships Heritage Highs, but offices still closed; new buying and selling website launches, new shows in St. Louis starting in February.
Editor’s Blog: Football Card for Potential Baby Auction Heads Toward Finish
October 29, 2012 By
The Houston couple hoping to raise money for in vitro fertilization treatments by selling a dual-signed BGS 10 card, is hoping for a few more bids.
Editor’s Blog: Rare Ruth Card Smoking Hot, St. Louis Show Cancellations, Man in Uniform Pulls a Gem
October 22, 2012 By
A few notes from around the hobby including big bids on a rare Babe Ruth card.
Editor’s Blog: Houston Couple Selling Card for Fertility Gaining More Attention
October 18, 2012 By
It’s the ultimate trade: a limited, autographed football card in exchange for…a baby. A Houston TV station picks up the story of the Nelkins who hope to swap Walter and Barry for a baby of their own.
Miguel Cabrera Stats: On Field, In Marketplace
October 4, 2012 By
Here’s how the latest Triple Crown winner stacks up. We’ve got Miguel Cabrera stats, plus his top selling items on eBay Wednesday and how they compare to Carl Yastrzemski, the last player to accomplish the feat.
Editor’s Blog: Cali Cops Claim Couple Crafted Card Caper
October 1, 2012 By
A late night Walmart card caper gone bad…the Chicago Sun-Times picks up the story of the newly consigned telegrams showing the White Sox had first crack at minor leaguer Babe Ruth in 1914…and collectors are being cautious with Kris Medlen.
Editor’s Notes: Golden Tate’s Disappearing Jersey Auction, Chipper to Sign in Chicago; Schembechler Sale Squashed
September 28, 2012 By
The Seahawks were selling Golden Tate’s tainted touchdown jersey…and then they weren’t. Chipper Jones will sign autographs at the Sun-Times show and the neighbors nix the Bo Schembechler auction.
Editor’s Blog: Fed Up? Stop Putting Money in the NFL’s Pocket
September 24, 2012 By
Hate what the NFL has done to itself? Stop buying their stuff.
Editor’s Blog: What Defect(s) Can You Live With?
September 24, 2012 By
When it comes to rare cards, what’s a little vintage ink?
Editor’s Blog: ‘Win a Card’ Game Among Walk-Ins in Collinsville
August 29, 2012 By
A few news and notes from around the hobby including a 1960s Milton Bradley ‘Win a Card’ game that included the original Topps cards, an update on the Topps Update set and a new card shop opens.
Editor’s Blog: Scandals Sting, But Collecting Lives On
August 13, 2012 By
Those who think revelations about fraud will destroy the sports memorabilia industry don’t understand its roots.
Editor’s Blog: Fake Mays, Local and National Media Coverage, Got Any High Numbers?
August 3, 2012 By
Tasty news nuggets from the National Sports Collectors Convention.
Editor’s Blog: Hobby News & Notes
July 25, 2012 By
The world’s top known Babe Ruth autographed baseball is generating heavy action while an auction company adds a staff member.
Editor’s Blog: KC Star Hops on ‘Cards are Dead’ Bandwagon, Kid Stunned Over Becoming Football Hall’s 9 Millionth Visitor
July 8, 2012 By
Hey, did you know baseball cards are dying? Plus a young Steelers fan walks into the Hall of Fame and walks out with his own Panini card, a big gift certificate and a lot of fanfare…and .a collector’s quest to do something very nice for a terminally ill child. How you can help.
Editor’s Blog: Hobby Attitudes Then and Now
June 20, 2012 By
A little time with old hobby publications brings back memories of what sports collecting in the 1970s and early 80s was like.
Editor’s Blog: How I Spent My Weekend, Court Update, Hockey Jersey Video, Free Stuff
May 28, 2012 By
A new look for the office, our new e-book gets closer, an update on the REA vs Nash case reveals missing tax payments, NFL brothers who were teammates on vintage trading cards… and more as a new week begins.
Editor’s Blog: Kobe Mask Buyer Revealed, Panini Cooperstown Baseball, Bowman Wrapper Outage, Newsletter Sign Up
May 14, 2012 By
The man who bought it explains why he bid $67,000 on Kobe Bryant’s mask, Panini prepares its first set from a partnership with the Hall of Fame, Topps says it’s running out of Bowman Blue Wave refractor packs and…we’re giving away some nice prizes just for signing up for a newsletter.
News and Notes: Abdul-Jabbar Settles with Upper Deck, Collector Needs Multiple Transplants
April 16, 2012 By
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Upper Deck reach a deal, the Jackie Robinson Day auction begins and a collector with a ‘want list’ that’s really important.
