By the time the 1992-93 basketball season tipped off, Upper Deck was pushing the envelope in product design, technology and innovation. From the use of foil, gold, high quality photography, serial numbering and even holographic images, the company was breaking new ground.In a season that showcased a great rookie crop including once in a lifetime talent Shaquille O'Neal along … [Read more...] about 1992-93 Upper Deck MVP Holograms Showcased Each Team’s Top Talent
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1909 James Jeffries Playing Card Set Features Hall of Famers — and a Key Rookie Card
Hall of Fame fighter James Jeffries is featured on a variety of pre-war boxing cards. Interestingly enough, the majority of them came at the very end of his career. Jeffries does have some earlier cards when he was truly an active fighter. Perhaps most notably, his presence in the massive 1901-02 Ogden's General Interest set (commonly referred to as his rookie card), is one … [Read more...] about 1909 James Jeffries Playing Card Set Features Hall of Famers — and a Key Rookie Card
Brief Box Break: 2016 Panini Penn State Collegiate Blaster
Our newest Brief Box Break is a little bit outside of, well, the box.This isn't a product that we have on the shelf. It's definitely not a new release. It is what it is, which is a clearance blaster I found at a local card show this weekend that I actually purchased for my daughter to open.My wife is a Penn State grad and, although I grew up a Notre Dame fan, I have attended … [Read more...] about Brief Box Break: 2016 Panini Penn State Collegiate Blaster
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Rookie Card Roundup; Most Watched eBay Auctions
Despite only being 24 years old, if feels like Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a long time veteran. Perhaps that's because Gilgeous-Alexander, or SGA for short, entered the league at age 20 and has improved in multiple facets of his game every season. His game has taken a giant leap to where he's knocking on the door of the superstar club of the … [Read more...] about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Rookie Card Roundup; Most Watched eBay Auctions
Collector Connection’s Pre-War Auction Includes Cards, 19th Century Newspapers
In this case, "pre-War" means "pre-Civil War." A collection of original newspapers featuring baseball coverage from more than 160 years ago are part of the Collector Connection’s 7th Pre-War Only Auction. Over 900 lots are in the auction, with all items dating from no later than the early 1940s. The newspapers date from 1857 - 1859 and include copy chronicling some of the … [Read more...] about Collector Connection’s Pre-War Auction Includes Cards, 19th Century Newspapers
2022 Topps Chrome Update Will Be Offered In Hobby Shops, Retail Stores
2022 Topps Chrome Update Baseball returns to the market next month, but for the first time, the set will be offered at hobby shops. So when the product debuts the week of Dec. 14, you won’t have to battle the Christmas crowds at Target. This year’s product will have 24 packs in a hobby box, with four cards to a pack. Each pack will contain three base cards and a Purple … [Read more...] about 2022 Topps Chrome Update Will Be Offered In Hobby Shops, Retail Stores
Strip Search: Massive Haul of Uncut 1941 Play Ball Panels Uncovered at Pittsburgh Estate Sale
It’s the type of story that keeps collectors going to garage sales, estate sales, flea markets and antique shows. The kind of discovery that most of us have literally dreamt about on more than one occasion. An old, forgotten room in an old, forgotten building. A willingness to look, no matter the obstacle, in hopes of finding abandoned treasure. Most of the time, you … [Read more...] about Strip Search: Massive Haul of Uncut 1941 Play Ball Panels Uncovered at Pittsburgh Estate Sale
Sandy Alcantara Baseball Card Roundup
From the get-go, Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara was electric in 2022. MLB.com's David Adler said that Alcantara was "an ace and a closer all in one" because he threw more complete games (six) than anyone else in the majors. He also pitched into the 8th inning in half of his starts. True workhorses are hard to find in the majors these days, but Alcantara has … [Read more...] about Sandy Alcantara Baseball Card Roundup
Sports Card Release Calendar: 11/16/22 -12/1/22
The season has been over for a couple of weeks now, but you wouldn't know it from the sports card products that are set to arrive on the market between now and December 1. Here's a look: 11/16 2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Baseball Back for a 16th season, Ginter is one of Topps' most widely distributed products. Hobby boxes of the 2022 edition will hold … [Read more...] about Sports Card Release Calendar: 11/16/22 -12/1/22
High Grade T206 Set and 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth PSA 8 Among Mile High Fall Auction Highlights
Hundreds of lots featuring vintage single cards and complete sets will kick off Mile High Card Company’s final major auction of 2022 Wednesday morning. One of the hobby’s better complete T206 sets will be on the market, with each card SGC graded and a GPA of 5.20. Also up for grabs: a 1933 Goudey #144 Babe Ruth graded PSA 8 that stands as one of the best known … [Read more...] about High Grade T206 Set and 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth PSA 8 Among Mile High Fall Auction Highlights