Topps now has three members of its nine-card redemption set from Series II.
2011 Topps Prime 9 Redemption Card #1 Announced
July 20, 2011 By
Johnny Bench is the first card in Topps’ latest hobby store promotion
Universities Try to Keep Athletes Away From Autograph Revenue
July 1, 2011 By
Big time college athletes are a magnet for those who sell signatures.
Trading Card Companies, Leagues Adjust to Evolving Market
June 22, 2011 By
New technologies and a shrinking market have trading card partners zigging and zagging to lure buyers.
1990s Known as Hobby’s Decade of Decline?
June 21, 2011 By
An explosion of products, the rise of eBay and some pricey packs all combined to water down the modern trading card industry.
College Players Off Limits for Michigan Shop
June 15, 2011 By
A sports memorabilia dealer from a rival area reacts to the stories about Terrelle Pryor getting paid for autographs while he was still a student.
Topps Prime Nine Promo Offers Cards, World Series Trip
June 12, 2011 By
2011 Topps Series Two boxes will contain random insert ‘Player of the Week’ redemptions good for hobby shop exclusive cards.
Albert Pujols Autographed Baseballs, Photos Still a Bargain?
June 6, 2011 By
All that talk about Albert Pujols having a “down year”? Pretty much gone after two huge homers. With about ten more years left in his career, he could be a steal–even at today’s prices.
How Does Death Really Affect The Value of An Autograph?
June 2, 2011 By
Analyzing prices of recently deceased Hall of Famer autographs.
Jordan Signing Lots of Autos For Upper Deck
May 25, 2011 By
If you’ve always wanted to pull a Michael Jordan autograph from a pack, this might be your best chance yet.
John Wooden Family Signs Licensing Deal
May 24, 2011 By
Look for some new John Wooden memorabilia in the marketplace after his family signed a deal with the company known for handling the licensing for deceased sports legends.
Cuddyer: Harmon Taught Me How to Sign Autographs
May 23, 2011 By
Michael Cuddyer of the Minnesota Twins isn’t old enough to have seen Harmon Killebrew play, but in a terrific column for FSN North, he recalls some of the things the late slugger did to help him–including how to treat fans.
Gretzky Collector Wheels and Deals
May 20, 2011 By
Shawn Chaulk owns some of the best hockey memorabilia outside of the sport’s Hall of Fame.
Topps Back in the Baseball Stickers Game
May 19, 2011 By
Topps has announced that it will return to producing a baseball stickers set–at least for this year. In early August, the company will release a product similar to what it offered years ago; a collection of player stickers and team logos plus an album to go with them–all geared toward the younger set and their [...]
Stat Back Evolution
May 17, 2011 By
Is the back of a ’52 Topps much different than an ’98 Upper Deck? One writer’s look at the elements that taught millions of kids how to do math.
John Wooden Jacket Bidding Rockets Upward
May 10, 2011 By
Just days after the center jump circle on which his UCLA teams made history, John Wooden’s favorite coaching jacket is drawing a crowd of deep pocket bidders.
Cam Perron is the World’s Coolest Kid
May 9, 2011 By
Who do former Negro League players call their friend, confidant and greatest advocate? A 16-year-old collector from Massachusetts.
1981 Changed Baseball Cards Forever
April 20, 2011 By
Thirty years ago this month, collectors were scrambling to make sense of a new era in baseball cards.
