The 2012 NFL rookie cards pushed football cards to the front of store counters and brought some new blood into the hobby too.
Panini Prizm 2012 Includes Rookie Photo Variations
January 25, 2013 By
Panini’s upcoming Prizm Football product will offer 100 rookie cards but 25 will have short-printed photo variations exclusive to hobby boxes.
Most Watched Panini America Items on eBay
January 22, 2013 By
From Andrew Luck to Kyrie Irving, promo sets to autograph deals, Panini has been busy. We’ve got a look at what items are the hottest right now.
2012 NFL Rookie Cards: Value Plays on Potential Future Stars
January 20, 2013 By
If Luck, RG III, Russell Wilson and the other big splashes on 2012 NFL rookie cards are too much for your budget, here are a few potential future winners.
Editor’s Blog: No Football Cards for Te’o Yet; Odd, Ominous Start for 2013
January 17, 2013 By
Mantei Te’o's marketability may never be the same.
What’s Hot in the Shop: Panini Crown Royale Kicks of 2013
January 11, 2013 By
Luck and RGIII have gone into hibernation but collectors in Mike’s store are still making 2012 Panini Crown Royale football the top seller.
2012 Topps Chrome Football Review
November 25, 2012 By
Rich Klein opens up a box of one of the year’s hottest products: 2012 Topps Chrome Football.
Topps Triple Threads 2012 Includes Autographed Handprint Cards
November 22, 2012 By
2012 Topps Triple Threads hits stores on the same day Panini America holds its Black Friday promotion. Here are some samples of what’s inside those pricey boxes.
Topps Chrome Football Roars Again
November 15, 2012 By
It’s not quite Thanksgiving but Mike Fruitman is singing the praises of what a hot rookie class in 2012 Topps Chrome football is doing for hobby shops.
2012 Topps Chrome Football Includes ‘Military Refractors’
November 5, 2012 By
The company warns of more redemption cards because of tardy players not returning their cards autographed but this year’s rookie card crop could boost sales of 2012 Topps Chrome football.
Doug Martin Rookie Cards Poised to Join NFL’s Rookie Elite
November 4, 2012 By
It took a lot to overshadow the effort of Andrew Luck, but Tampa Bay’s running back phenom did it and Doug Martin rookie cards are ready to explode.
Andrew Luck Signs Autograph Deal with Panini
October 15, 2012 By
Top NFL draft pick Andrew Luck becomes first NFL player to join Panini Authentic, the autograph and memorabilia division of Panini America.
2012 Topps Platinum Football Doing Well in Marketplace
October 14, 2012 By
Rich Klein tears open a box of what’s become a popular product since its mid-September release: 2012 Topps Platinum.
2012 Topps Finest Football Box Break
September 12, 2012 By
Rich Klein digs into a box of 2012 Topps Finest while digging into the history of this long-running product, a pioneer in the ‘short print run’ game.
Robert Griffin III Rookie Cards Light Up eBay
September 9, 2012 By
Dealers willing to cash in early migrated to eBay Sunday, where hundreds of Robert Griffin III rookie cards were being bought and sold.
NFL Rookie Card Sales Push Market into New Season
September 5, 2012 By
Over $1.4 million worth of 2012 NFL rookie cards have been sold on eBay alone over the last 90 days.
2012 Topps Inception Football Box Break
July 29, 2012 By
2012 Topps Inception promises multiple hits in your seven-card pack. Rich Klein breaks down the latest higher end Topps football card product.
What’s Hot: Panini Parlays Previous Performance With Prestige
July 8, 2012 By
It’s been a strong start for 2012 Panini Prestige football according to Mike Fruitman, who has his finger on the pulse of the hobby shop.
2012 Bowman Signatures Football Box Break
June 18, 2012 By
You’ll get the first on card rookie autographs, but is 2012 Bowman Signatures Football worth it? Rich Klein checked out a box of this higher end product.
Free Father’s Day Packs Send Customers Scurrying to eBay
June 18, 2012 By
The after market is alive and well after Panini America’s Father’s Day promotion drew scores of collectors into card shops. We’ve got a sampling of Tweets, pics, links and video gathered from the ‘net.
