Delays in the construction of a new casino have forced Hunt Auctions to postpone the spring Philly Show to a June weekend.
Take A Bite Out Of 2012 Topps Finest UFC
February 19, 2012 By
Ewww. The ‘relic’ concept just got a little crazier as 2012 Topps UFC Finest includes pieces of fight-worn mouth guards.
Sports History: Top 5 Selling Game Programs on eBay
February 13, 2012 By
Baseball is only part of the equation when it comes to vintage game programs. Check out some cool pieces of football history that make up the last of the top 5 selling sports publications on eBay over the last 30 days.
Triple Platinum: A First Look at 2012 Bowman Platinum Baseball
February 10, 2012 By
We’ve got the lowdown on 2012 Bowman Platinum baseball, plus a sneak peek at some of the cards, a checklist and more.
Bat Authenticator John Taube Profiled
January 27, 2012 By
Shore News Today visits with local resident and well-known bat authenticator John Taube.
Gold Ticket Redemptions Part of Topps’ 2012 Promo Push
January 25, 2012 By
Topps Gold Ticket Redemptions will be scarce, but they’ll be good for a triple signed baseball from three big names.
Metropolitan Museum of Art Digitizing Burdick Collection
January 19, 2012 By
The collection of the man who literally wrote the book on baseball cards–or at least catalogued them–may be coming to a computer near you.
2012 Topps Series Two Baseball Preview and Checklist: Even More Gold
January 6, 2012 By
2012 Topps Series II is still six months away, but the company is already revealing a little about what collectors can expect.
Rich’s Ramblings: Special New Year’s Edition
January 1, 2012 By
Rich Klein’s wishes for 2012 include good vibes for the sports card show and hobby shop community.
Ramblings: More Women, Mailbag, Fun With Topps Million
December 30, 2011 By
Rich Klein follows up on Ramblings past and is really addicted to online trading via Topps’ Million Card Giveaway promotions.
Tracking Babe Ruth Cards For Sale on eBay
December 29, 2011 By
A look at the vintage–and not so vintage–market for Babe Ruth cards.
Tipping Points in the Trading Card Industry
December 21, 2011 By
Rich Klein examines some of the modern trading card industry’s watershed moments.
2011 Bowman Draft Picks and Prospects Box Break
December 19, 2011 By
Topps offers its annual eye on the future with Draft Picks and Prospects baseball. Boxbuster Rich Klein digs in.
Industry Under Microscope in Wake of Jersey-Gate
December 13, 2011 By
Guilty pleas in a case of faked game jerseys caught the attention of NFL teams and the Chicago Tribune, which delves into the industry.
Tebow: Winning Games=Winning Bids
December 12, 2011 By
Tim Tebow has plenty of believers–or at least fans–in the football card market. Tebow rookie card sales on eBay have nearly tripled since he became an NFL starting quarterback.
Dreier Collection Consigned to Auction
December 7, 2011 By
A multi-million dollar west coast collection of rare sports cards and historic sports memorabilia will be sold in the open market over the next couple of years.
Card Shop Owners React to Black Friday Promotions
November 29, 2011 By
Panini made a late move to try and drum up business for hobby shop owners. Did it work? Depends on who you ask.
Upper Deck’s Day With the Cup Inserts Offer Unexpected Chase
November 22, 2011 By
Upper Deck’s 2011-12 Series One Hockey packs include chase cards that show Boston Bruins’ players toting the Stanley Cup around the world.
Rare King Kelly Program Passes $100,000
November 17, 2011 By
The only known surviving program from a Boston Elks dinner honoring Mike “King” Kelly is attracting some national attention as bidding heads for the finish line, already into six figures.
The $400 Michael Jordan Autograph
November 15, 2011 By
What may be one of the year’s only basketball card products has made getting a Michael Jordan autograph a more attainable proposition.
