The 2013 NFL Experience card show will include a Panini Super Bowl set showcasing players from this year’s teams and the host city’s squad.
Musial on the Mind at Cardinals Winter Warmup Show
January 21, 2013 By
A St. Louis TV station checks the pulse of the Musial memorabilia market at the team’s Winter Warmup card and autograph show.
ESPN’s Jim Caple on What 1988 Topps Cards Reveal
January 16, 2013 By
It was before Upper Deck. Before satellite TV. And before some of those hot young stars got caught up in something much bigger than bubble gum.
News & Notes: Panini Sales Exec Changes; T206 Wagner Goes to a Car Show
January 14, 2013 By
A new hobby sales manager at Panini and the auction house selling the T206 Honus Wagner takes it to the Barrett-Jackson car auction (no…not ‘card auction’).
Ken Griffey Jr. Fan Loses Entire Collection in Burglary
January 8, 2013 By
A Kansas man who grew up with Ken Griffey Jr. and his baseball cards built up quite a collection but now police are looking for it.
Sy Berger on Baseball Reliquary Ballot
January 7, 2013 By
A fan organization that recognizes those who impact baseball in different ways has put former Topps exec Sy Berger on its ‘Shrine of the Reliquary’ ballot for 2013.
Ball Talk DVD Celebrates Now Departed Hall of Fame Baseball Broadcasters
January 6, 2013 By
First released in 1988, Ball Talk’s 20th anniversary edition goes back in time to visit with six of baseball’s all-time great broadcasters. Ernie Harwell, Mel Allen, Jack Brickhouse, Jack Buck, Curt Gowdy and Red Barber talk about the game they covered for decades.
Search For Obscure Card of Family Friend Finally Pays Off
January 4, 2013 By
Bill Harp wanted to make sure a man who played minor league baseball in the early 1950s would have a copy of his own, original baseball card.
T205 Tattoo: Christopher Tinker Has Permanent Reminder of Great Grandfather
January 2, 2013 By
It’s a Hall of Fame but that’s only a small reason why there’s a T205 tattoo on the arm of this Baltimore mechanic.
Auction House Donates to Hurricane Relief
December 30, 2012 By
Goldin Auctions’ first event included a special Hurricane Sandy benefit. Last week it was time to turn the check over to the Red Cross.
2013 Cardinals Winter Warm-Up Features Big Autograph Lineup
December 18, 2012 By
It’s not a card show, but it does feel like one. Plans for the 2012 St. Louis Cardinals Winter Warm-Up autograph session include visits by past, present and future Redbirds.
Is the Time Right to Buy a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle?
December 17, 2012 By
A card that once kept sales figure chart arrows pointing upward has seen dips at certain grade levels over the last couple of years. It may be a buyer’s market for the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle.
Facebook Pulse: What Can the Card Companies Do Better?
December 14, 2012 By
Current and former collectors weren’t shy about expressing their opinion when it comes to offering suggestions to the trading card manufacturers.
Commons 4 Kids Passes 1 Million Cards Donated
December 3, 2012 By
A Kentucky collector’s quest to give sports cards to children who appreciate them continues to grow. Commons 4 Kids has now donated one million of them.
Not All Younger Collectors Go for the Shiny Stuff
November 28, 2012 By
Joshua Wasilewski and his dad have no problem hopping in the car to drive a couple of hours to a show if there might be some T206 cards.
News & Notes: Sir, Are Those Packs in Your Pocket or Are You Just Happy to See Me?
November 25, 2012 By
It’s a jam packed News & Notes: Word of a man who police say tried to get creative when stealing packs from Walmart, a card shop’s lottery-like raffle, Topps offers deals via email, Amazon’s booming sports card category and big bucks for Muhammad Ali’s gloves.
Man Says Card Collection Missing; Blames Sis
November 21, 2012 By
A West Virginia man claims his six-figure baseball card collection went missing from his dead mother’s house and he’s filed a civil suit against his sister. His brothers and sisters say they haven’t seen a dime of the entire estate.
Babe Ruth Signed Ball, Lot of 300+ Tobacco Cards in Live Auction
November 16, 2012 By
A ball signed by Babe Ruth and given to a young ballplayer in 1939 and a big collection of vintage tobacco cards will go on the block Thanksgiving weekend.
Upper Deck Dishes Out Packs at Veterans Day Parade, Sends More to Troops
November 12, 2012 By
Upper Deck donated over 8,000 packs to Operation Gratitude and handed out hundreds more packs as company staff marched in the San Diego Veteran’s Day Parade.
Happy Ending Looks in Sight for Couple Selling Football Card to Start Family
November 6, 2012 By
Todd and Ula Nelkin have sold their 1999 Donruss Elite BGS 10 dual-signed card but have chosen a different route to welcome a baby.
