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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.
Commons for Kids: Kentucky Collector Doing His Own “Million Card Giveaway”
January 29, 2012 By
Jerry Milburn’s quest is to put sports cards into the hands of needy youngsters through his Commons for Kids program.
Top Selling Sports Ticket Stubs on eBay
January 25, 2012 By
You could buy a ticket to this year’s Super Bowl. But wouldn’t it be a better long term investment to own one of these…for less money?
Ramblings: Rich’s Own ‘Future Prospect’
January 16, 2012 By
Rich Klein spends time at a hotbed of young baseball talent while a talented young singer in his own family provides the National Anthem.
Tips for selling on eBay: Listings that Rock
January 15, 2012 By
If your profits aren’t measuring up, it might be time to revisit some tips for selling your sports card and such on eBay.
Chris Paul Rookie Cards Getting Long Term Boost With Trade to L.A?
January 10, 2012 By
The trade winds blew Chris Paul rookie cards all over the place during the on again, off again trade to L.A. Now that the young superstar has settled in Clipper-land, they could be poised for growth.
USOC Partners With Topps for 2012 Olympics Cards
January 3, 2012 By
Topps has signed a deal with the United States Olympic Committee to create a special card set prior to the 2012 Olympics in London.
Top 5 Vintage Sports Program Sales
December 30, 2011 By
From a century-old Rose Bowl program to a minty ’26 World Series program, eBay bidders have had a lot to choose from lately.
Topps All-Time Fan Favorites Will Return With Archives product in 2012
December 15, 2011 By
Topps All-Time Fan Favorites autographs will return for the first time in seven years, this time as an insert in the resurrected Topps Archives set. Those from the last decade are still showing market strength.
Topps Opening Day Baseball: The Richard Nixon of Baseball Card Sets
October 25, 2011 By
Topps has achieved peace with honor with its often ignored Opening Day baseball product, set to return in 2012.
Lakers Collection is Hoops Heaven
October 23, 2011 By
You don’t have to be a fan of the team to appreciate the history behind David Kohler’s Lakers collection. Get a video tour of the shrine.
Thriving Sports Card Shop Started Small
September 20, 2011 By
Selling part of his collection turned into a full-time venture for the owner of a Savage, Minn., baseball card shop.
2011 Topps Precision Football Preview
September 14, 2011 By
Topps unveils another high end hobby-exclusive football card product.
Rich’s Ramblings: Remembering Baseball Hobby News
September 13, 2011 By
Rich Klein steps back into the 1980s with some names from hobby lore.
Rich Klein’s Ramblings: The Craziest National of Them All
August 30, 2011 By
Hobby stalwart Rich Klein is back with more recollections of the old shows–and the people who were there.
Bristol Motor Speedway Plans Card Giveaway
August 25, 2011 By
There’s rarely a dull moment at Bristol Motor Speedway and fans attending this weekend’s races will get a sheet of cards commemorating the track and some of its famous moments.
The National: Then and Now
August 15, 2011 By
Rich Klein hasn’t missed a National since the Reagan presidency. He takes us back in time while reminiscing with hobby friends and offering some memories of what the hobby’s big show used to be like.
Sports Memorabilia With a Purpose
August 15, 2011 By
Walk into the office of the Howard County, Maryland state’s attorney and you’ll feel like you’re in a sports museum. It’s a way of putting victims and witnesses as ease during a difficult time.
