
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.
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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.

Someone spends big money for a Cracker Jack card, another incredible find (or two) is coming to auction and more hobby tidbits.

Topps ships Heritage Highs, but offices still closed; new buying and selling website launches, new shows in St. Louis starting in February.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Those who think revelations about fraud will destroy the sports memorabilia industry don’t understand its roots.
The world’s top known Babe Ruth autographed baseball is generating heavy action while an auction company adds a staff member.

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.

A little time with old hobby publications brings back memories of what sports collecting in the 1970s and early 80s was like.

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.

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.
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.
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