One of the rarest Honus Wagner cards ever produced will soon be coming to auction. In 1909, John H. Dockman & Sons issued some of the earliest gum cards - a set of 40 that would later be cataloged by collectors as 'E92'. The set includes two cards of the legendary Honus Wagner - a throwing and a batting pose. The Dockman Wagner cards are our Vintage Buy of the Week from … [Read more...] about Vintage Buy of the Week: E92 Honus Wagner Pair
New Era Dawned With 1958 Topps Baseball Set
1958 was a landmark year for Major League Baseball. In the eight decades since the formation of the National League, St. Louis was as far west as the game was played, but with the Dodgers and Giants relocating to California that had all changed. Millions of fans on the west coast could now attend live games, rather than listening to syndicated broadcasts on the radio or grainy … [Read more...] about New Era Dawned With 1958 Topps Baseball Set
1954 Topps Baseball Set Offers Ted x 2; Aaron’s Debut
Sixty years ago baseball was in the midst of its golden age with players such as Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays emerging as superstars, while legends like Ted Williams and Jackie Robinson continued to shine. 1954 was a season that saw the end of an unprecedented streak of Yankees World Series appearances, and saw Mays make what is widely regarded as the greatest catch in the … [Read more...] about 1954 Topps Baseball Set Offers Ted x 2; Aaron’s Debut
1912 Plow’s Candy Set Baffles Even Advanced Collectors
A quick glance of the baseball Company Sets category on the PSA Registry will show that collectors have attempted nearly 18,000 of these sets. While several sets have been attempted (and completed) by hundreds of individuals, there are many sets that only a handful have attempted (and fewer have completed). However, one set that has escaped even the slightest of attempts by … [Read more...] about 1912 Plow’s Candy Set Baffles Even Advanced Collectors
Collecting MLB’s 300 Win Club
The mark of excellence for a starting pitcher has stood at 300 wins for more than a century. However, while an assortment of stars has reached the plateau over the past decade, many sports columnists have opined that the increase in the use of the bullpen will relegate the 300 win pitcher to the history books. In the 19th century it was not unheard of for a pitcher to start … [Read more...] about Collecting MLB’s 300 Win Club
Mike Schmidt Collectors Chase Rare Cards, Variations
A check of the PSA Set Registry will indicate that there are currently 51 collectors actively pursuing a Mike Schmidt master set. Collector Marc Schoenen has had the finest set on the registry since 2002. A master set features several obscure regional and international issues that combine to make a 670 card checklist, whereas the basic set - featuring mostly Topps base set … [Read more...] about Mike Schmidt Collectors Chase Rare Cards, Variations
A Giant for a Father: Hap Moran’s Son Tracks Dad’s Early NFL Items
Stand around a dealer at a major card show long enough and you will inevitably hear someone approach and inquire about an obscure issue of a forgotten player. The story is usually the same: the player was a relative of some sort and the family would like to obtain a cardboard relic. The same can be said for an eBay transaction where a card sold for a surprising figure and the … [Read more...] about A Giant for a Father: Hap Moran’s Son Tracks Dad’s Early NFL Items
Topps Unveils First Mini Chrome Football Product
Topps has released various mini cards since the 1970's, but over the past several years their popularity has increased resulting in the development of mini products. Partnering their popular Chrome brand with the mini craze, Topps has announced 2014 Topps Chrome Mini Football. Unlike some previous mini products, this one will be available to hobby shops. Expect boxes to … [Read more...] about Topps Unveils First Mini Chrome Football Product
2014 Topps Tier One Due Out Friday
One of the biggest criticisms of recent sports card products has been the perceived poor selection of signers. A quick view of any sports card forum, Twitter feed, or Facebook post will undoubtedly reveal a number of collectors less than satisfied with their autograph 'hit'. 2014 Tier One baseball has attempted to rectify this by guaranteeing one quality 'Tier One Autograph' … [Read more...] about 2014 Topps Tier One Due Out Friday
Your 80s Cards May Not Be So ‘Worthless’ After All
In a scene that has constantly replayed itself through hobby shops and internet message boards, former collectors who hoarded their 1980s Topps cards have been gently - and sometimes not-so-gently - informed that most of their cards are not worth the paper they are printed on. Often heartbroken and sometimes indignant these individuals will either dump them in the trash, donate … [Read more...] about Your 80s Cards May Not Be So ‘Worthless’ After All