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Q&A With Mint Condition Author Dave Jamieson

April 6, 2010 By Editor

Author Dave Jamieson answers questions about his new book on the history of baseball cards–and those who had the biggest impact.

Filed Under: Sports Memorabilia Industry News Tagged With: Atlantic, baseball, baseball strike, Bill Henderson, Bill Mastro, book, card, card sharks, Chicago, Grove, history, Jack, Jamison, Jamison Stoltz, Jefferson Burdick, Kevin, Kevin Saucier, Lew Lipset, lot, mainstream books, Mike Gidwitz, New York, Philadelphia, Rob Lifson, slate magazine, southern California, Woody Gelman

2009 Upper Deck Exquisite Football Released

March 31, 2010 By Editor

It’s still the 2009 football season at Upper Deck, where Exquisite Collection has returned.

Filed Under: Modern Sports Card News Tagged With: Adrian Peterson, Ben Roethlisberger, box, Brandon Miller, card, Chris, Dan Marino, Donald Brown, Exquisite, Mark Sanchez, Matthew Stafford, pack, Peyton Manning, Ray Lewis, Signatures, Wells

1952 Topps Mantle, Carlton Uniform Top Auction

March 29, 2010 By Editor

A complete uniform worn by Hall of Famer Steve Carlton during his finest big league season was one of the major targets in Huggins & Scott’s latest catalog auction. The 1972 Phillies jersey and pants had been virtually untouched in the 38 years since Carlton wore it while winning the National League Cy Young award. [...]

Filed Under: Sports Memorabilia Business News Tagged With: A Ty Cobb, Baltimore, Bob Alexander, Bowman Large, Cal Ripken, card, Carlton, Cy Young, Don Lenhardt, game, Harry Brecheen, Jimmie McDonald, Mickey Mantle, price, PSA, Ruth, S. Another, Scott, Steve Carlton, Turkey, Ty Cobb, uniform, Walter Johnson, Wyatt

Memory Lane Ready to Launch Spring Auction

March 24, 2010 By Editor

High-grade vintage stars and sets from all sports go on the auction block later this week.

Filed Under: Sports Memorabilia Business News, Vintage Sports Card News Tagged With: Abe Lincoln, Bob Gibson, Bowman, Bowman Ted Williams, Bowman Willie Mays, card, Clark, Clark Griffith, Connie Mack, Danny Day, Dr. J, Ernie Banks, Gene Woodling, Harmon Killebrew, Hoyt Wilhelm, Jack Roger Bresnahan, Jackson, Joe DiMaggio, Joe Jackson, Johnson, Lou Gehrig, memory lane, Michael Jordan, Mickey Mantle, Mickey Mantle-signed, New York, PSA, Ralph Kercheval, Robin Yount, Ron Santo, rookie, run, Ruth, Ted Williams, Terry Sawchuk, Topps, Turkey, Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson

Topps Has Winner in Attax Franchise

March 23, 2010 By Editor

Topps Attax is not rocket science, but the game is attractive enough to be a big money-maker and an obsession for company CEO Michael Eisner.

Filed Under: Sports Memorabilia Industry News Tagged With: 2010 Topps Attax baseball, Attax, baseball, baseball cards, card, CEO Michael Eisner, concept, England, game elements, Michael Eisner, Topps, Wall Street

eTopps Rolls Out Minor League Cards

March 23, 2010 By Editor

Topps is taking its eTopps program into the minors.

Filed Under: Modern Sports Card News Tagged With: baseball, bonus reward points, card, collection, Jesus, jesus montero, Major League, Minor, minor league baseball, minor league cards, Pedro Alvarez, portfolio

Kobe Breaks Down Basketball Card Boxes

March 22, 2010 By Editor

Kobe rips some packs with the company that’s paying him to appear on the front.

Filed Under: Editor's Blog Tagged With: card, chunk, company, Kobe, kobe bryant, Mark Warsop, Panini, year

Topps Tricks Have Collectors Culling Commons

March 22, 2010 By Editor

Topps’ version of Where’s Waldo has made some collectors roll their eyes, but it’s also generated ongoing interest in the company’s cards, weeks after their initial release.

Filed Under: Modern Sports Card News Tagged With: 2010 Topps baseball, Abe Lincoln, Allen, card, Derek Jeter, George Bush, introduction, Mickey Mantle, Series, shaving cream pie, sports trading cards, Topps, trading, trading card variations, yankee players

Topps Opening Day Halladay Generating Media Buzz

March 17, 2010 By Editor

Steve Carlton, meet Roy Halladay.

Filed Under: Modern Sports Card News Tagged With: card, com, error, North America, Philadelphia, Phillies, Roy Halladay, Steve Carlton, Topps

Are Card Shops a Recession Barometer?

March 16, 2010 By Editor

It’s all about discretionary income.

Filed Under: Sports Memorabilia Business News Tagged With: baseball, baseball card collection, Bob Brill, card, collection, dumb idea, owner bob, radar, southern California, sports card, time hobby, way

Reds Tickets Honor Topps Cards

March 16, 2010 By Editor

Cincinnati Reds season ticket holders got a little dose of the baseball card hobby when their season tickets arrived this month. The team’s ticket design focuses on classic Reds cards through the years, with players who made their mark on the team in one way or another being honored with their Topps card on the [...]

Filed Under: Sports Memorabilia News Tagged With: Barry Larkin, Brandon Phillips, Bronson Arroyo, card, Chico, Chuck Harmon, Cincinnati, Eric Davis, Francisco Cordero, Frank Robinson, Gus Bell, Harmon, Homer, Jay Bruce, Jim, Jim Maloney, Joe Morgan, Joe Nuxhall, Joey Votto, Johnny Bench, Johnny Cueto, Lee May, Mario Soto, Reds, Scott Rolen, season, Ted Kluszewski, Ted Kluzewski, ticket, Tom Browning, Tony Perez, Topps

Collectors Abroad: Web, Shows Forge Friendships

March 15, 2010 By Editor

Living in Germany and being a card collector is a lot easier thanks to the efforts of a group that provides an online gathering place and even a long history of card shows.