The 2023 Major League Baseball season is a wrap. The Texas Rangers made club history by capturing the club's first World Series title and Cory Seager etched his name in the history books as one of the greatest postseason players of the era. Two generational talents in Los Angeles Angels dual threat unicorn Shohei Ohtani and Atlanta Braves do it all outfielder Ronald Acuna both … [Read more...] about 10 Awesome and Affordable Late 1990’s Baseball Insert Sets
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Upper Deck’s New Boxed Set Honors Boston Bruins’ 100th Anniversary
One of sports’ most historic franchises is celebrating a big birthday and there’s a card set for that. The Upper Deck Boston Bruins Centennial Box Set is set for release on Wednesday, Dec. 6. There’s a complete base set in the box but there are some chase elements, too, including autographs. Along with the 100 base cards featuring both former greats and … [Read more...] about Upper Deck’s New Boxed Set Honors Boston Bruins’ 100th Anniversary
2023 Bowman Draft Baseball Has Prospects — And Tom Brady
For collectors who enjoy draft picks and MLB prospects, 2023 Bowman Draft Baseball fits the bill. There is also a twist this year, as the player considered the NFL’s G.O.A.T. is also part of the set. Yes, as Topps first indicated at last February's Industry Conference, Tom Brady is included as an insert and autograph card. He was a 1995 draft pick of the Montreal Expos, but … [Read more...] about 2023 Bowman Draft Baseball Has Prospects — And Tom Brady
Brief Box Break: 2023-24 Hoops Basketball Blaster
The basketball collecting community has been eagerly awaiting Victor Wembanyama's first pack pulled rookie cards in his San Antonio Spurs uniform since before NBA Draft in June. As always, NBA Hoops has you covered as the first product to fill that need. Wembanyama cards of all kinds have been driving the basketball card market, but things go to a new level with cards of him in … [Read more...] about Brief Box Break: 2023-24 Hoops Basketball Blaster
2023 Topps Heritage High Number Preview
2023 Topps Heritage High Number Baseball puts a holiday bow on the annual throwback line. This year's product is set to be released the week of Dec. 13. Hobby boxes will have 24 packs of nine cards with one autograph or relic card and one box loader card sitting on top of the packs. Base Set Just like the standard 500-card Heritage set that came out earlier this … [Read more...] about 2023 Topps Heritage High Number Preview
Brief Box Break: 2023 National Treasures Collegiate Football
We hadn't seen any of the new 2023 National Treasures Collegiate Football fanciness opened in store yet, so we were excited when our longtime customer Russell came in and decided on Black Friday to the the plunge. In fact, he actually opened both boxes we had left on the shelf but will give you the breakdown of the better box. In essence, this is a Better Box … [Read more...] about Brief Box Break: 2023 National Treasures Collegiate Football
Victor Wembanyama Cards Lighting Up Hoops Market
He's putting a jolt into what had become an increasingly wobbly basketball market. Victor Wembanyama cards will come in waves as his promising career plays out but thanks to the recent trend of draft products and print-on-demand issues, the market is establishing itself. A duel between two trading card rivals who've both started pushing them out hasn't … [Read more...] about Victor Wembanyama Cards Lighting Up Hoops Market
Sports Card Release Calendar 11-22-23 to 12-5-23
If you've got some holiday down time or someone to buy a gift for soon, there will be some fresh sports card boxes ripe for the picking as November heads down the home stretch. In fact, the day before Thanksgiving is packed with releases. Let's get to what's in the pipeline in the latest edition of the sports card release calendar. All, as usual, is subject to … [Read more...] about Sports Card Release Calendar 11-22-23 to 12-5-23
2023 Topps Chrome Black Preview
Back for a fourth season, 2023 Topps Chrome Black Baseball is set to make its annual postseason return next month. Like the name implies, Chrome Black puts a darker touch on the familiar Chrome brand name. Each box will once again carry four cards: one encased autograph, one Refractor parallel and two Chrome Black base cards. Cases will hold 12 … [Read more...] about 2023 Topps Chrome Black Preview
CJ Stroud Cards Heat Up as Rookie QB Shines
After leading his team on a game-winning drive for the second week in a row and compiling his fourth 300-plus yard passing game in his first nine NFL starts, CJ Stroud has put the NFL on notice. The second overall pick in the 2023 draft, he’s helped turn the Houston Texans’ fortunes around and collectors are snapping up his rookie cards on a 24/7 basis. Rookie of the … [Read more...] about CJ Stroud Cards Heat Up as Rookie QB Shines