In the 1970s, you rarely heard the team. Now, vintage rookie cards drive the market. What’s the psychology behind the collection?
Mike Piazza Marlins Cards a Fixation for Dueling Collectors
January 1, 2013 By
A future Hall of Famer suiting up for a team for five days before being traded again? Two guys who collect Mike Piazza Marlins cards know their collections are a little unusual.
eBay Debuts Setify; New Site Aimed at Collectors and Collections
September 24, 2012 By
It’s not ready for sports collectors yet and the whole concept is still in beta testing, but eBay is launching something called Setify, which it says can be used to create and share collections online. It’s the latest in a string of moves this year aimed at reaching out to collectors, including the current free [...]
Five Essential Tools for Autograph Collectors
September 12, 2012 By
Collectors who want to track down athletes and celebrities for autographs had best come prepared. We’ve got tips from a veteran collector.
Vintage Card Giveaways Help Inaugurate New St. Louis Area Show
August 26, 2012 By
Some collectors at this weekend’s All-American Sports Collectors Show walked away with some well-loved, but still valuable door prizes as the three-day event tried to stake its claim as a yearly event.
Gallery of Awful Autographs
July 27, 2012 By
Players might be able to write you a note explaining why they’re giving autographs a bad name…but you wouldn’t be able to read it.
Not Guilty Verdict Creates Mini Rush on Clemens Rookie Cards
June 20, 2012 By
One monkey is off the back of one of the greatest pitchers of all-time and the once quiet Roger Clemens rookie cards have been making waves.
RG3 Among Guests at TriStar Houston Show
June 3, 2012 By
It’s a chance to get some autographs from past and present stars and roam the aisles looking for goodies at the TriStar Houston collectors show.
National Notes: Monday
July 31, 2011 By
We’ve got the show hours, what one auction company is bringing to whet your appetite for fall and Panini details its wrapper redemption program.
How This Year’s NFL Rookie Cards Are Driving Sales
October 13, 2010 By
A strong rookie class and better odds of pulling one of their cards have resulted in solid sales of 2010 football cards.
Tebow Rookie Cards Still Move Despite Lack of PT
September 28, 2010 By
He has more rookie cards than minutes played so far this season, but Tim Tebow has still driven sales in his two home areas.
Big League Players Are Collectors Too
July 26, 2010 By
Many know they could be out of The Show at any time so they make sure to score keepsakes from their colleagues.
