There's no such thing as a boring month in the hobby and this month was no exception. I had a friend who knew I liked Pearl Jam invite me to join him at their opening night of their tour in San Diego. I took him up on his offer since they are one of my favorite bands and in addition to enjoying 23 songs before the rest of the world did, I found myself with a day to … [Read more...] about What’s Hot: Pearl Jam, a Visit to Upper Deck and the Top Selling Boxes
Search Results for: Upper Deck
2022-23 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey Preview
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are still two weeks away, but some information about next season's hockey card releases is starting to trickle out, including one of the season's key products. Upper Deck has unveiled its plans for its 2022-23 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey. Traditionally, UD Series 1 is released on the second weekend of November, in conjunction with the Sport Card and … [Read more...] about 2022-23 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey Preview
Chris Carlin Leaving Upper Deck for Collectors
Chris Carlin, one of the longest tenured employees at any of the major trading card manufacturers, is leaving Upper Deck for a new job in the hobby. He's taking on a new role with Collectors, parent company of PSA. Carlin, who has been with Upper Deck for 24 years, has largely been the face of that company during his tenure. Originally hired 24 years ago, he had been serving … [Read more...] about Chris Carlin Leaving Upper Deck for Collectors
In 1997 Upper Deck Ushered in Iconic SP Authentic Football with Solid RCs, Stunning Autos
The arrival of 1997 SP Authentic Football is significant in its release as it was the debut of the wildly popular brand for Upper Deck in the football card market.The premium 198-card, all foil base set is generally considered to be a very attractive product, even by modern day collecting standards. As we know with foil, condition sensitivity issues arise and that is … [Read more...] about In 1997 Upper Deck Ushered in Iconic SP Authentic Football with Solid RCs, Stunning Autos
1996 SP Football Continued Upper Deck Tradition of Foil, Pushed Envelope on Inserts
The 1996 Upper Deck SP Football set was the fourth year running of the premium product offered each football season. With a hobby-only format, the 188 card, single series set featured what the company dubbed eight 'super premium' cards per pack in a 30 pack box. Packs had an SRP of $4.39, pricey for the time. The box art and packaging featured Dan Marino in the marbling design … [Read more...] about 1996 SP Football Continued Upper Deck Tradition of Foil, Pushed Envelope on Inserts
2020-21 Upper Deck SP Signature Legends Preview
It may seem a little odd that the Upper Deck Company has a 2020-21 hockey card product coming out in April, 2022. But in this day and age of COVID-19, pandemics, cancelled games, closed borders and everything else that the current plague has brought with it, how could we even think for a minute this is unusual? The beauty of 2020-21 Upper Deck SP Signature Legends is that … [Read more...] about 2020-21 Upper Deck SP Signature Legends Preview
1992-93 Upper Deck Basketball Throws Down Slam Dunk Iconic Rookie, Solid Inserts, Legends
They were no longer newcomers to the trading card market. By 1992, Upper Deck had become a well established major player in an exploding hobby. As a new basketball season approached, they picked and rolled and did whatever they had to do to offer a card of one of the most impactful rookies in the sport's history. The 1992-93 Upper Deck basketball set won't go down as one … [Read more...] about 1992-93 Upper Deck Basketball Throws Down Slam Dunk Iconic Rookie, Solid Inserts, Legends
Upper Deck Lands Women’s Hockey Card License
Upper Deck is expanding its hockey card realm with a new multi-year deal that will bring cards to the Premier Hockey Federation beginning next year. The PHF, formerly known as the National Women’s Hockey League, has six teams based in the US and Canada. The deal includes both physical and digital cards and makes Upper Deck the league’s exclusive licensed … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Lands Women’s Hockey Card License
Upper Deck Tim Hortons Cards Strong On The Floor At Toronto Expo
The hobby has changed a great deal since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and this weekend’s Sport Card and Memorabilia Expo at the Toronto International Centre reflects that. But despite the hoards of new collectors, the thousands that came back to the hobby during the various lockdowns, and the new ways collectors can buy and sell cards, there is a distinct old school … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Tim Hortons Cards Strong On The Floor At Toronto Expo
Upper Deck: NHL License Extension Offers ‘Clarity’ for Company, Collectors
Upper Deck can be compared to the Elton John song, “I’m Still Standing.” MLB, the NFL and NBA and their players unions struck card and memorabilia deals with Fanatics in August, leaving Topps and Panini in the lurch. But Upper Deck maintained its hold on the NHL when it agreed to a long-term extension with the league and the NHLPA to keep its exclusive agreement. That … [Read more...] about Upper Deck: NHL License Extension Offers ‘Clarity’ for Company, Collectors