They're the heart of the traditional hobby. A scavenger hunt with a finite goal in mind. The favorite past time of Jefferson Burdick, John D. Wagner, Lionel Carter and other hobby pioneers. Accumulating the cards to complete a set is still a big deal and the upcoming Heritage Auctions Fall Sports Card event will offer the fruits of many of those … [Read more...] about High Grade, Popular Sets Populate Heritage Sports Card Auction
1936 Goudey
Baseball Card Bargains from the 1930s Gum Card Era
The 1930s gum cards represent good bargains for collectors. Some cards, like Babe Ruth's 1933 Goudey issues, aren't exactly affordable for many. But the decade holds plenty of other opportunities for solid buys. Here are some bargains that can be found from the early days of the gum card. Hank Greenberg 1936 Goudey Greenberg's cards, in general, are good bargains, in my … [Read more...] about Baseball Card Bargains from the 1930s Gum Card Era
5 Big Stars We’d Have Loved to See in the 1936 Goudey Set
The 1936 Goudey set is often a popular target for collectors breaking into pre-war card collecting. It's cost-effective and, at only 25 cards, is an incredibly short set that can be easily assembled. All told, it's one of the easier pre-war sets that can be built. One of the reasons it's such an easy venture is because of the affordability aspect. And, to be honest, it's … [Read more...] about 5 Big Stars We’d Have Loved to See in the 1936 Goudey Set
Whoops: 1936 Goudey Bill Brubaker Pictures a Pirate from Another Season
Baseball cards are still giving up their secrets. There is what seems to be a newly-discovered error to report in the 1936 Goudey and Goudey Wide Pen sets. The player identified as Bill Brubaker of the Pirates in both sets is actually Dave Barbee, who hadn't been an active player since 1932. Tom Shieber, senior curator at the Baseball Hall of Fame … [Read more...] about Whoops: 1936 Goudey Bill Brubaker Pictures a Pirate from Another Season
Best Sets for New Pre-War Collectors
Getting started collecting pre-war cards isn't typically as challenging as many people think. While there are a lot of expensive issues, some sets are reasonably affordable, particularly in the lower grades. Here are some sets to consider for collectors just getting started with pre-war issues. 1936 Goudey This one is always at the top of my list when making set … [Read more...] about Best Sets for New Pre-War Collectors