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Topps Stickers a Blast from the Past

David Wright 2013 Topps sticker

Can you buy a slightly different Topps product for less than $40? If you’re talking 2013 Topps Stickers the answer is yes. Rich Klein rips open a box.

REA Tallies More Than $3 Million in Bids During Auction’s First 24 Hours

Uncut strip Boston Garter 1912

Robert Edward Auctions opened its 2013 auction Friday and within a day, would be buyers of a T206 Wagner, Ruth rookie and more were playing to win.

Jackie Robinson Baseball Cards: Moviegoers’ Guide to His Rookie Cards and More

Jackie Robinson Bond Bread Rookie Card 1947

With the new movie “42″ released nationwide this weekend, it’s possible Jackie Robinson baseball cards could see increased interest. We sort through the rookie cards and other vintage issues of all shapes and sizes.

1968 Bazooka Baseball Cards Shifted Location

Bazooka Mantle box

There were some radical changes at Topps when it came to designing the 1968 Bazooka Baseball cards.   Kids who gazed upon the 25-piece boxes of gum 45 years ago were used to seeing cards on the backs of boxes, separated by perforated lines but unencumbered by anything else.  Maybe the company felt it needed [...]

National-International Media Still Fascinated by Wagner Card

T-206 Honus Wagner PSA 8

No shortage of media coverage on the lore surrounding the T206 Wagner with everyone from NPR to Yahoo to the London newspapers picking up the story.

2013 Topps Opening Day Box Break

Profar Ballpark Fun

Are there monster hits? No. But for the price, you’ll have fun with 2013 Topps Opening Day.

Upper Deck Confident About Jordan, Woods Master Collection Sets

Jordan-Woods Historic Duos autograph

Upper Deck’s Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods ‘Master’ Collections have some fans despite the hefty price tag. The Jordan sets are due out Thursday.

Panini National Treasures Football Hits the Market

Barry Sanders autographed 2012 National Treasures

At $500 per box, it’s not for the budget-minded collector but you’ll see some big name autographs signed on card in 2012 Panini National Treasures Football.

2013 Topps Finest Football Preview

Adrian Peterson 2013 Topps Finest football

See what 2013 Topps Finest Football is cooking up.

T206 Honus Wagner Brings Over $2.1 Million at Auction

Honus Wagner T206 PSA 5 MC

The T206 ‘jumbo’ Honus Wagner didn’t hit the $3 million mark but does now rank as the most expensive baseball card ever sold at auction and the second most valuable Wagner card in the hobby.

Facebook Pulse: What Turns Collectors into Buyers

Houston Collectors Show

Collectors reveal what attributes they like about current era baseball card sets and which sets they consider their favorite issues.

Vintage, Unopened, Game Used, Autographs All Part of Collect Auctions Event

John McNally signed photo

Signed sets, high grade vintage, game worn and game used material and more are part of Collect Auctions’ current sale.

Win a Box of Topps Opening Day: Tell Us the Best Attributes of a Sports Card Product

Topps 2013 Opening Day baseball cards

What makes you want to buy a sports card product? Let us know and you could win a free box of 2013 Topps Opening Day Baseball cards.

Paintings capture Burdick, Babe’s Rookie Card Photo Shoot

Jim Burke illustration Jefferson Burdick

Paintings from an upcoming children’s book on baseball card collecting include Jeff Burdick with his collection and a photographer shooting Babe Ruth in 1914.

Topps to Produce World Baseball Classic Set

Topps World Baseball Classic logo

Players from around the world take the stage in 2013 Topps World Baseball Classic set, a high end product along the lines of Topps Tribute.

Topps’ Upcoming Turkey Red Football Set is All Rookies

Turkey Red 2012 football red parallel variations

Its baseball version sold out quickly so we’ll get a 2012 Topps Turkey Red football set in a few weeks; this one exclusively made up of rookie cards from the stellar class from last season.  Topps announced plans for the online store exclusive on Wednesday. Priced at $24.99, each specially designed box will contain nine [...]

Could ‘Jumbo Honus’ Hit $4 Million?

Honus Wagner T206 PSA 5 MC

It’s got a long way to go but the publicity push and a hot collectibles market could mean the T206 jumbo Honus Wagner sets a new record.

Taco Bell Offering Basketball Cards in Kids Meals

Panini Hoops basketball cards

Panini and Taco Bell have teamed up for a 150-card set of Hoops basketball cards. Packs are free with a kids meal purchase.

REA Pulls Back Curtain on Annual Blockbuster Auction: Will Include T206 Wagner

Honus Wagner T206 PSA 1

Robert Edward Auctions will sell a T206 Honus Wagner card once owned by Charlie Sheen as well as over 1500 vintage cards and sports memorabilia.

Four Michael Jordan Autographs Included in Upper Deck’s UNC Master Collection Sets

2013-Michael-Jordan-UNC-Master-Collection-2

His Airness has signed 1,000 more cards for the upcoming Upper Deck Michael Jordan North Carolina Master Collection sets; 30 cards packed in a wooden box with four autographs.