Collectors of 1970 Topps have more than one wax box to choose from.
Summit Survey Shows Sports Card Market Optimism
February 2, 2012 By
Hobby shops offer up some positive vibes about the sports card market in 2012…as long as you’re willing to work at it.
1910 All-Star Tour Letters Surface; Will Be Sold
October 25, 2011 By
A collection of letters from the likes of Cobb, Mathewson, Johnson, Lajoie, Collins, McGraw and others about an ill-fated attempt to put together a post-season All-Star Game tour is about to enter the hobby.
2012 Topps Heritage Baseball Promises Another Blast from the Past
October 15, 2011 By
Topps offers a look at the next edition of its Heritage Baseball line, an ode to 1963.
Owed Money, Attorneys Withdraw
October 13, 2011 By
A law firm representing dealer/collector Peter Nash in his dispute with a New Jersey couple over an aborted auction say they’re done with the case because of unpaid bills.
TV Show in Development Needs Collectors
September 21, 2011 By
It’s definitely the year of the collector on reality TV. Producers of a new TV show want to hear about your collecting obsession.
1956 Topps Baseball Set: Last of the Oversize Concept
September 15, 2011 By
Topps kept its winning theme going in 1956–bigger cards with action and portrait art on the front. Fifty-five years later, collectors are paying big bucks for the cards every Yankee fan wanted.
1961 Topps Baseball: Still Magic After 50 Years
September 14, 2011 By
Fifty years have passed since the 1961 Topps cards came out of wax packs, but collectors still love it.
Five Great Mickey Mantle Cards on a Budget
September 7, 2011 By
Building a nice little collection of Mickey Mantle cards that represents his career well doesn’t have to be out of your league.
Upcoming Sports Memorabilia Reality Show Looking for Items
August 26, 2011 By
The producers of Pawn Stars are creating a new show around sports memorabilia, set inside a Baltimore shop. They’re looking for people to bring in items they’re interested in selling to be part of the series.
DiMaggio Stamp Will Be Part of 2012 Issues
August 9, 2011 By
Joltin’ Joe will headline a group of four players who will adorn Forever postage.
Phoenix Raceway Cuts Up Track; Jostens Selling It
August 3, 2011 By
Take some old asphalt, add a little spit and polish and you’ve got yourself a little slice of NASCAR memorabilia.
Atlanta TV Station’s Undercover Autograph Investigation
July 26, 2011 By
Ouch. An investigative reporter confronts a dealer over some photocopied autographs.
Collector Lands Nice Prize
July 12, 2011 By
A collector from Texas picks the right day to go to the card shop.
New Collectible Show to Debut on NBC
July 4, 2011 By
Move over American Pickers and Pawn Stars, there’s a new game show centered around collectibles and valuables.
Editor’s Blog: Vintage Card Market Strong, New Shop
June 24, 2011 By
The last in a series on the hobby delves into the vintage card hobby, a new shop opens in Virginia and we’ve got coverage of the Rosenblatt Stadium Auction.
Upper Deck Plans Boxed Bruins Stanley Cup Set
June 17, 2011 By
The season is over but the printing presses will soon roll as Upper Deck deems the Boston Bruins’ first Stanley Cup title since 1972 worthy of boxed set status.
Ovechkin Will Return to In The Game
June 15, 2011 By
One of hockey’s biggest stars is returning to In The Game this fall.
2011 Topps Pro Debut: Back to the Future
June 13, 2011 By
2011 Topps Pro Debut is condensed into one series this year. So what did our box buster pull?
Cardinals, Royals Combine for Tornado Relief Auction, Events
June 10, 2011 By
Missouri’s two big league teams are joining forces to turn their interleague series into a fundraiser that includes items bearing a special logo and an auction of game-worn jerseys, game used items and autographed memorabilia.
