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Operation Bullpen: The Case That Has Never Gone Away
March 1, 2013 By
Fake autographs produced by the notorious Operation Bullpen conspiracy still plague the collecting hobby years after the FBI brought the ring down. In the first of a 5-part series, author Kevin Nelson recaps the case and begins to reveal some of the photos you’ve probably never seen.
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 [...]
Top 10 Selling Vintage Card Listings Last 7 Days
September 17, 2012 By
A look at last week’s top selling vintage baseball cards on eBay. Would you believe…Sam Zoldak?
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.
Buying and Selling Outlets for Sports Card Collectors
August 21, 2012 By
eBay is the online king for buying and selling sports cards but some other services are getting into the game or already making their mark.
eBay to Offer Free Listings For 4 Months
August 7, 2012 By
Got stuff? eBay wants to help you sell it–free–for the rest of the year.
Feds Nail SoCal Man in Fake Babe Ruth Glove Scheme
June 29, 2012 By
A southern California man is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to buying an old glove on eBay and turning it into a Babe Ruth relic.
2012 Topps Chrome Baseball: Shine On
February 17, 2012 By
Dual autographs and die-cuts are among the newcomers in 2012 Topps Chrome Baseball, due out in August.
2012 Topps Prime 9 Program Opens with Willie Mays
February 10, 2012 By
Pull redemption card #1 from the 2012 Topps Prime 9 promotion? Take it to your local hobby shop and exchange it for a Willie Mays.
Ramblings: Will 1099 Forms from Paypal Lead to Card Show Comeback?
February 7, 2012 By
Anyone who sells a sizable volume of cards or memorabilia on eBay is getting a 1099 form from the government through Paypal.
Super Bowl 46 Program is 246 Pages
February 4, 2012 By
The NFL and its publisher continue the long-running series of game day publications for the Super Bowl… and we’ve got a look at the first 10 game programs too.
Wagner Card Drawing Attention as Alternative Investment
January 31, 2012 By
A Wall Street blogger talks Wagner.
What’s Hot in the Shop: Football, Hoops
January 22, 2012 By
What’s hot in sports card shops? Football remains king, but new products are on the way and there’s a buzz around the impending arrival of Kyrie Irving cards.
2011 Bowman Sterling Football a Popular Product on eBay
January 4, 2012 By
A late season football product resulted in thousands of eBay listings. And most of the 2011 Bowman Sterling Football listings found a buyer.
Who Are eBay’s Biggest Sports Card Sellers?
January 4, 2012 By
Selling sports cards on eBay means volume, volume, and more volume for eBay’s biggest sports card dealers…but the most successful sellers start ‘em low and let ‘em go.
Editor’s Blog: 15 Years and 738,395 Memorabilia Cards
December 22, 2011 By
Looking to collect every memorabilia card ever made? You’ll need a mighty big checklist. But recent developments make one wonder about the origin of some.
Boughner Has Mixed Feelings About Enforcers Set
December 15, 2011 By
Canadian media continues to be interested in an upcoming series of hockey cards. Former NHL player Bob Boughner is interviewed as a featured play on In The Game’s controversial set of ‘Enforcers’.
Watch With eBay Puts TV, Auctions in Your Lap
December 5, 2011 By
There’s no telling how many times we’ve been watching something on TV and had it trigger the urge to check out something related on eBay. A breakout performance by a certain player might have us ready to make a move on his rookie card. A clip from an old championship game might have us wanting [...]
Rare Ty Cobb Tobacco Tin to be Sold by Memory Lane
October 27, 2011 By
A rare century-old Ty Cobb brand tobacco tin is going back on the auction block after a short dalliance with eBay.
