It’s one of the most sought after basketball cards of the modern era. The 1997-98 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Kobe Bryant was a rare pull, with only 90 Red and 10 Green examples produced. On the rare occasion any of them come to market, there’s no shortage of bidders ready to pounce. Next month, though, what’s believed to be the only autographed copy in existence will … [Read more...] about 1/1 Autographed Kobe Bryant PMG Coming to Auction
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New Product: Topps to Launch Gilded Baseball
When one thinks of “gilded,” images of the turbulent years between the Civil War and the 20th century emerge. It’s an era that conjures up ornate designs, wealthy tycoons and mediocre presidents. Ornate is a phrase that will apply to Topps Gilded Baseball, which makes its debut in September 2022. Every hobby box of this higher-end product will contain one pack with five … [Read more...] about New Product: Topps to Launch Gilded Baseball
Sports Card Release Calendar: 4/1/22 – 4/20/22
Football season may be a couple of months in the rearview mirror but there are multiple 2021 trading card products set for release as the '22 NFL Draft approaches. Here's a roundup of what's coming to breakers, hobby shops and online dealers: 4/1 2021 Clearly Donruss Football If you liked the standard Donruss product but want a version that's a little more … [Read more...] about Sports Card Release Calendar: 4/1/22 – 4/20/22
2022 Topps Gold Label Offers Autographs, Relics And Even Nuggets
Packing framed, on-card autographs, player relics and even gold nuggets, the seventh version of Topps Gold Label Baseball will mark the return of one of Topps' more modestly priced products. The 2022 edition will be released the week of Sept. 7. A hobby box will contain seven packs, with five cards per pack. Base set The base set features 100 cards with three … [Read more...] about 2022 Topps Gold Label Offers Autographs, Relics And Even Nuggets
Fanatics Adds WWE to Trading Card Lair
Five months ago, Panini America and WWE announced a new multi-year trading card deal, snaring the license from Topps. Before the first Panini-branded product hits the market comes news that the rights are on the move again. Early Monday, Fanatics announced that it would be adding wrestling to its sweeping takeover of much of the sports card market. Fanatics, which … [Read more...] about Fanatics Adds WWE to Trading Card Lair
The Roller Coaster Ride Of Cole Caufield’s Rookie Card
The demand, and therefore the value, of rookie cards is often driven by a player’s performance. That holds true for any sport. Sometimes, that rookie year can be a roller coaster ride. Exhibit A is Cole Caufield of the Montreal Canadiens. Heading into the 2021-22 NHL season, Caufield was expected to drive sales of Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey. Alexis Lafreniere, the first … [Read more...] about The Roller Coaster Ride Of Cole Caufield’s Rookie Card
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 early spring release will have an emphasis on young players and rookies, with one autograph per box. A full checklist and release date are at the bottom of this preview. 2022 Topps Inception Configuration and Base Set Inception boxes will carry one … [Read more...] about 2022 Topps Inception Baseball Preview
2021-22 Panini Court Kings Preview
For collectors who prefer their cards to mimic art, 2021-22 Panini Court Kings will have its regular engagement later this spring. With a splashy, colorful look, Court Kings is one of the more distinctive sets Panini produces each year. It's also among the more affordable lines. Each box will have one pack with ten cards per pack. … [Read more...] about 2021-22 Panini Court Kings Preview
1998-99 E-X Century Basketball Shows Off Revolutionary Design, Iconic Rookie Class, Sharp Inserts
1998-99 Skybox E-X Century easily stands as one of the most desirable, groundbreaking higher end card releases of the late 1990s.The box packaging features Boston Celtics star Antoine Walker. The box art is a bright, over the top E-X Century logo with Walker dribbling the ball down court. The background is a design of multiple colored basketballs with all the text and wording … [Read more...] about 1998-99 E-X Century Basketball Shows Off Revolutionary Design, Iconic Rookie Class, Sharp Inserts
Sports Card Release Calendar 3/16/22 – 3/30/22
It's a varied group of new sports card releases over the second half of March. Here's a roundup of some of the products that'll be on the market through your local hobby shop, breaker or online. 3/16 2021 Panini Limited Football Limited is the lone release for a week or so with boxes arriving on Wednesday carrying three packs and five cards per pack. Most … [Read more...] about Sports Card Release Calendar 3/16/22 – 3/30/22