One of the finest known copies of Babe Ruth’s 1916 M101-5 Blank Back rookie card headlines next month’s Memory Lane Winter Rarities Auction, one that also includes some fresh-to-the-hobby finds and thousands of in-demand vintage and modern cards. The SGC 5.5 Ruth card stands alongside only two other examples as the highest rated M101-5 Blank Back copy authenticated and … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth Rookie Card Kicks Off Memory Lane’s First 2022 Auction
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5 Great 1911 T3 Turkey Red Cards on a Budget
Even in a convention hall full of thousands of different types of colorful, cool and historic memorabilia, the 1911 T3 Turkey Red baseball cards stand out. More than 100 years after they arrived in envelopes as part of a mail-in offer, they are among the most collectible, sought after and aesthetically striking pieces of baseball history ever produced. They can also be … [Read more...] about 5 Great 1911 T3 Turkey Red Cards on a Budget
1993 SP Baseball Showcased a Premium Card Upgrade, Iconic Jeter Rookie
Upper Deck burst on the baseball card scene, walked up to the plate and cracked what the hobby generally regarded as a grand slam home run with their first baseball product in 1989. Right from the leadoff position with Ken Griffey, Jr.'s iconic rookie card, the company set the tone as the new leader in premium baseball card products. That first offering became as … [Read more...] about 1993 SP Baseball Showcased a Premium Card Upgrade, Iconic Jeter Rookie
The Wayback Collector: For Early Collectors, Finding Sports Cards Was No Small Feat
Between low supply issues and bulk buying by resellers, card collectors might think they have it difficult today. But collecting today is a breeze compared to the difficulties of buying product in the pre-internet days. And if you think card buying in the 1970s or 1980s was complex, just imagine what the very earliest collectors went through to secure needed cards. Forget … [Read more...] about The Wayback Collector: For Early Collectors, Finding Sports Cards Was No Small Feat
Run of Ruth, Gehrig Cards in Heritage Sale
Modern cards sometimes steal the big headlines but for collectors who prefer the really old fashioned icons, there’s nothing quite like owning a few cards issued back in the days of flannel uniforms and train travel. Heritage Auctions’ first Trading Card catalog of 2022 is loaded with vintage and those who chase two of players on the Mt. Rushmore of 20th century icons won’t … [Read more...] about Run of Ruth, Gehrig Cards in Heritage Sale
Vintage Pack Facts: 1980 Topps Football
Bored with your standard wax pack with gum? In 1980, you had plenty of options for building a set. And let's face it, if you were collecting football cards in 1980, that was your goal. There were no fancy inserts or autographed cards. Just meat and potatoes cardboard. This time, though, there was more than one option for bubble gum--and more than one option if you didn't … [Read more...] about Vintage Pack Facts: 1980 Topps Football
1980-81 Topps Basketball: Taming a Perforated Monster
Basketball card collecting has many iconic rookie cards for collectors to chase. From George Mikan to Bill Russell. Lew Alcindor (later Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) to, of course, Michael Jordan. But none of them possess the sheer star power totality of the 1980-81 Topps Larry Bird/ Julius Erving/ Magic Johnson card. Both Bird and Magic made their debut in the same year. Pairing … [Read more...] about 1980-81 Topps Basketball: Taming a Perforated Monster
Shoeless Joe Jackson Rookie Card Continues Its Meteoric Rise In Value
While the names of Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb dominate the pre-war baseball card landscape, that pair of all-time greats has made room for a few other legends of the game. Among the players' cards that have grown in popularity over the years is the iconic Shoeless Joe Jackson. Jackson's story hardly needs repeated at this point for longtime collectors or fans of the game. Simply … [Read more...] about Shoeless Joe Jackson Rookie Card Continues Its Meteoric Rise In Value
One of Hobby’s Top 1914 Cracker Jack Sets Hits Auction Block
Considering their scarcity and cost, collecting a small stack of sharp looking 1914 Cracker Jack cards is quite an accomplishment. A full set? All 144 cards? None of them creased, soiled, spotted or stained? Carefully curated to appeal to even the most discerning eyes? That's worthy of a lifetime achievement award. Not many have attempted it. … [Read more...] about One of Hobby’s Top 1914 Cracker Jack Sets Hits Auction Block
1982 Topps Baseball Set Marked Start of 792-Card Era
One could say that 1982 was a watershed year for Topps. The company had ruled the roost in baseball cards for more than two decades, but the emergence of sets in 1981 by Donruss and Fleer called for some bold moves. So in 1982, Topps produced the largest baseball card set to date, at 792 cards, up from 726. That effectively ended the need for double-printed cards. In … [Read more...] about 1982 Topps Baseball Set Marked Start of 792-Card Era