It ain’t cheap, but 2012 Bowman Sterling football has been a hit with collectors after about three weeks on the market and what Rich Klein found in his box shows why.
Ramblings: COMC Picks Up Pace and a Show Grows in Texas
December 4, 2012 By
Rich Klein updates a buying and selling platform’s efforts to gain customers and a show promoter’s moves to build a base.
Rich’s Ramblings: Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
November 28, 2012 By
Why do some invest in pitchers? Why were dirt cards redemptions? Why don’t people want to save money?
Rich ponders.
2012 Topps Chrome Football Review
November 25, 2012 By
Rich Klein opens up a box of one of the year’s hottest products: 2012 Topps Chrome Football.
Remembering Long Time Hobby Friends
November 20, 2012 By
Rich Klein remembers the late Mike Gordon and catches up with some hobby friends including one who took a hit from Hurricane Sandy.
2012 Bowman Chrome Baseball Box Break
October 30, 2012 By
Rich Klein’s local card shop is selling a lot of 2012 Bowman Chrome baseball, which keeps to a familiar format while packing a little bonus.
2012 Topps Platinum Football Doing Well in Marketplace
October 14, 2012 By
Rich Klein tears open a box of what’s become a popular product since its mid-September release: 2012 Topps Platinum.
2012 Topps Heritage Minors Baseball Review
September 28, 2012 By
A slimmed down version of the mothership, the 2012 Topps Heritage Minors cards offer some new players and old concepts.
2012 Topps Chrome Box Break
September 11, 2012 By
Rich Klein raps about the early days of a now familiar Topps product while unwrapping this year’s Chrome baseball.
The Craziest One Day Show Ever
August 6, 2012 By
You think the National got busy at times? You should have been around during the ‘boom years’. Rich Klein remembers a one day show for the ages and the friend he helped promote it.
Ramblings: Rich Klein Ready to Continue Ripken-Like NSCC Streak
July 31, 2012 By
It’s the one show you’ve got to get to–at least once. Rich Klein ought to know. He’s been to 30 of them.
2012 Topps Allen & Ginter Box Break
July 31, 2012 By
Rich Klein has some thoughts as he does his 2012 Topps Allen & Ginter box break. He also finds something unexpected–and we don’t mean the video of Kate Upton that’s also located conveniently inside this review.
Rich’s Ramblings: Now Catching… Dr. Jim Beckett
February 22, 2012 By
Rich Klein talks 1982 card shows, is made to feel really old after his wife calls the cops on him …and recalls an NSCC softball game in which Beckett’s founder was the all-time catcher.
2011 Topps Precision Football Box Break
February 21, 2012 By
The manufacturer makes sure no one goes away without an autograph in 2011 Topps Precision football.
2012 Topps Baseball Series One Box Break
February 19, 2012 By
It’s a couple of weeks after the launch of 2012 Topps Series One. Rich Klein breaks open a box now that things have settled a bit.
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.
Rich’s Ramblings: Putting Things into Perspective
February 5, 2012 By
Rich Klein with some thoughts on hobby friendships.
Ramblings: Remembering The Hobby in 1991
February 3, 2012 By
Rich Klein remembers Mike Remlinger’s girlfriend, 1991 Bowman, Topps’ information void and…O.J. Simpson.
2011 Topps Supreme Football Review
January 31, 2012 By
The price per card is steep when it comes to 2011 Topps Supreme football. Rich Klein tackles a 4-card pack.
2011 Bowman Sterling Box Break
January 8, 2012 By
Somewhere down the line, these pricey boxes could yield some valuable rookie cards…but which ones? Rich Klein digs in.
