An Arizona collector who enjoys Negro Leagues cards hopes a trove of rarely seen cards from Mexico that he bought is the real deal. Andy — who asked that his last name be kept anonymous — bought 10 cards on eBay from Estrellas Del Diamonte: Coleccion de Cromos a Color, a baseball tribute set issued by the Mexican publication La Aficion in 1959. The cost was $614, but one … [Read more...] about Arizona Collector Finds 1959 Mexican League Cards with Josh Gibson
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2021 Topps Allen & Ginter X a Quick Sellout as Online Exclusive
Ravenous collectors scooped up 2021 Topps Allen & Ginter X this week as the dark-hued version of the standard Allen & Ginter set returned once again as an online exclusive. Topps Montgomery Club members got first shot on Wednesday and when the general public sales opened on Thursday, the product didn't last long at $175 per box. 2020 Ginter X was … [Read more...] about 2021 Topps Allen & Ginter X a Quick Sellout as Online Exclusive
Sports Card Release Calendar 9/17/21-10/1/21
The second half of the month of September will bring plenty of football products to market as the regular season hits its stride. Multiple basketball card releases are coming, too. Here's a quick roundup, featuring some popular, high end and even borderline iconic products that arrive in the next couple of weeks.9/172021-21 Donruss Optic Basketball - Optic is back … [Read more...] about Sports Card Release Calendar 9/17/21-10/1/21
2022 Bowman Baseball Preview
Future licensing issues aside, work continues on upcoming products at Topps and one of the company's signature brands is set to make its annual spring return. 2022 Bowman Baseball has a release date of April 27, with its usual focus on minor league prospects. 2022 Bowman Baseball Configuration Bowman will once again have two hobby-oriented configurations in addition to … [Read more...] about 2022 Bowman Baseball Preview
1986 Mets Documentary Gets a Baseball Card Set
The new ESPN documentary on the 1986 New York Mets is coming with a set of baseball cards. Topps unveiled a 40-card set in conjunction with Tuesday night’s premiere of “Once Upon a Time in Queens.” The four-part set is being offered via an online exclusive, with each ten card grouping associated with one of the four parts of the show. The cards were not … [Read more...] about 1986 Mets Documentary Gets a Baseball Card Set
Catch This: Young Dale Murphy’s Back-to-Back Rookie Cards
He was a catching prospect then. Just a 20-year-old kid from Portland, OR who seemed to have a little pop in his bat. Forty-five years ago today, as the Atlanta Braves played out the string of what would be four straight last place finishes in the National League West, Dale Murphy made his major league debut. After flying out in his first at-bat against the … [Read more...] about Catch This: Young Dale Murphy’s Back-to-Back Rookie Cards
2021 Topps Chrome F1 Set for Fall Release
Just six months after the inaugural release hit the U.S. market, 2021 Topps Chrome F1 is scheduled to arrive, giving the chromium touch to this year's flagship release. Due to arrive the week of October 20, Chrome F1 will have multiple configurations this year, aimed at offering a lower priced option--and maybe getting into the hands of more collectors. 2021 Topps Formula 1 … [Read more...] about 2021 Topps Chrome F1 Set for Fall Release
2022 Topps Inception Baseball Preview
Mixing abstract with action, 2022 Topps Inception Baseball is set to be among the early releases of the year. The annual release will have an emphasis on young players and rookies, with one autograph per box. 2022 Topps Inception Configuration and Base Set Inception boxes will carry one pack of seven cards with a single autograph or autographed relic card … [Read more...] about 2022 Topps Inception Baseball Preview
2021 Topps Fire Arrives as Target Exclusive
Without much fanfare, 2021 Topps Fire Baseball arrived at Target stores this week--or at least to the company's website. Once again featuring cards from Australian artist Tyson Beck, Fire has been around for a few years now. This year's product offers two options: Hobby and Blaster boxes, both of which feature Mets slugger Pete Alonso on the front. 2021 … [Read more...] about 2021 Topps Fire Arrives as Target Exclusive
8 Career Chronicling Ted Simmons Baseball Cards
It was a long wait to be elected and another long wait to be inducted, but the day has finally come for one of the newest members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Ted Simmons was elected by the Modern Baseball Era Committee back in December of 2019 but it wasn't until now that he could enjoy an actual day in the sun at Cooperstown. His 21-year career, spent mostly with … [Read more...] about 8 Career Chronicling Ted Simmons Baseball Cards