Collectors of 1970 Topps have more than one wax box to choose from.
2012 Topps Baseball: Christmas or Craziness?
February 2, 2012 By
For collectors, ‘Opening Day’ means ripping the first packs of the year’s first cards, when celebrity collectors blog, dealers bust mountains of cases and buyers and sellers test eBay’s servers.
Topps Series One Will Include Pujols, Reyes Short Prints
January 24, 2012 By
Topps has added a pair of short prints to its upcoming 2012 Series One set thanks to some graphic artistry.
Tipping Points in the Trading Card Industry
December 21, 2011 By
Rich Klein examines some of the modern trading card industry’s watershed moments.
Left Field Cards Born Out of French Woman’s Baseball Addiction
December 9, 2011 By
Amelie Mancini fell head over heels for baseball five years ago. Now she’s using her unique artistic skills for an artsy set of cards that debuts with ‘Bizarre Injuries”.
PA Cops: Crime Spree Began With Baseball Cards
December 1, 2011 By
Three people have been arrested after a string of thefts that resulted in a van packed full of what police say are stolen collectibles.
Despite ‘Terrible’ Location, San Diego Shop Rolls On
October 19, 2011 By
You’ll probably miss his sports card shop if you’re driving by but after 24 years, Jerry Mudra pretty secure in how to survive in business.
Topps Will Feature Roberto Clemente in 2012 Baseball Cards
September 25, 2011 By
You’ll see more of the late, great Roberto Clemente inside Topps’ 2012 products.
TV Show in Development Needs Collectors
September 21, 2011 By
It’s definitely the year of the collector on reality TV. Producers of a new TV show want to hear about your collecting obsession.
Collector Who Witnessed 9/11 Attack Reflects
September 11, 2011 By
A New Jersey collector had a front row seat to the terrorist attacks ten years ago.
Strasburg Rookie Cards Get Jolt from Pitcher’s Return
September 6, 2011 By
The pause button on Stephen Strasburg’s hobby DVR is about to get clicked off. Collectors haven’t forgotten.
Rare World Series Programs Going on Block
August 23, 2011 By
A collection featuring some of the earliest World Series programs has been consigned to the upcoming Louisville Slugger auction.
Superstation, Baseball Cards Went Hand in Hand
August 22, 2011 By
The arrival of cable TV turned a lot of people into Atlanta Braves fans. One blogger remembers the revolution–and the part that baseball cards played in developing his affection for a new powerhouse.
Shinder’s Massive Inventory Sold at Auction
July 6, 2011 By
The place where thousands of Upper Midwesterners bought their sports cards over the years is liquidated.
REA Tallies Auction Data
June 15, 2011 By
The dust has settled and Robert Edward Auctions assesses the state of the vintage baseball card and memorabilia market following its annual catalog event.
Concern Over Ernie Harwell’s Collection
June 10, 2011 By
Budget problems have separated Ernie Harwell’s collection from its curator not long after the Detroit Public Museum took charge of the memorabilia the late broadcaster wanted to share with fans.
Bryce Harper’s First Card Coming
April 13, 2011 By
Teen sensation Bryce Harper will make his Topps debut in about two months.
Editor’s Blog: First Pack of Cards, Topps TV Special
March 24, 2011 By
SI.com’s always entertaining Steve Rushin takes his two-year-old son to the store to pick out his first pack of cards while MLB Network and Topps join forces for a one-hour special. Plus an update on Pete Sampras’ missing memorabilia.
Autograph Only Product Yields Ruth
February 24, 2011 By
One Maryland collector earns points with the wife after making a big score in a box of Historic Autographs’ latest product.
Topps Delivers 1952 Mantle to Winner
December 31, 2010 By
Topps wasn’t cheap when it came to awarding at least one of the 1952 Topps Mantle cards as part of its Million Card Giveaway promotion.
