Baseball coins have been around almost as long as baseball cards. Issues from Colgan’s Chips at the turn of the century, Armour Hot Dogs in the 1950s, Salada in the 1960s, Topps inserts in 1964 and 1971 and Topps issues of the late 1980s and early 1990s all make up what has been a long connection between baseball and baseball coins. Past issues, however, were made from … [Read more...] about Baseball Hall of Fame Coin Sales Soaring
Tanaka Remains Perfect; Plenty of Cards for Japanese Sensation
Like all rookie phenoms, the hottest Masahiro Tanaka cards are generating a lot of demand. Unlike most rookie phenoms, there are a lot of Tanaka cards out there already. The Yankees’ most recent free agent acquisition arrived in New York with much fanfare – as big ticket free agents arriving in New York typically do – but despite all the hype that comes along … [Read more...] about Tanaka Remains Perfect; Plenty of Cards for Japanese Sensation
Build a Great Lou Gehrig Collection on a Budget
The name Lou Gehrig evokes so many different thoughts -- his streak, his speech, his bravery. He is revered by collectors and casual fans alike, making him one of those rare players with appeal inside and outside collecting circles. The wide-ranging interest and fascination, high-demand by collectors and non-collectors as well as very few items which bare his likeness – … [Read more...] about Build a Great Lou Gehrig Collection on a Budget
Abreu’s Hot Start Pushes Early Issues Higher
Jose Abreu is off to a historically hot start. The high prices his baseball cards are fetching is a testament to that. The only question about the White Sox first baseman is whether his home run power is equal to his staying power in the eyes of collectors. Abreu, in his first year with the Pale Hose after defecting from Cuba last year, leads the majors in home runs (10) and … [Read more...] about Abreu’s Hot Start Pushes Early Issues Higher