New finds certainly ring the dinner bell for the vintage collectors who are astute to the true rarities the hobby seldom reveal and what seems to be, in no timely manner. The constant quest to find market-fresh vintage cards or collectibles keeps that sometimes ambiguous word “hope” alive within all collectors. A new find by Shawn Chaulk, long-time hobbyist and most noted … [Read more...] about Oh Boy, What a Find: 1949-50 Hockey Wrappers are Simple, But Rare
1936 World Wide Gum
Ten Years Ago, the Whiz Bang Gum Set was Discovered
Back in 2009, a new baseball card issue was offered to the hobby -- an obscure 1930s gum card set that was distributed by Fleer. Ten years later, the 1930s Whiz Bang Gum cards are still a difficult find and quite valuable. 1930s Whiz Bang Gum Overview In 2009, REA offered a large collection of previously unknown cards in the 1930s Whiz Bang Gum cards. The cards were not in … [Read more...] about Ten Years Ago, the Whiz Bang Gum Set was Discovered
A Look at Joe DiMaggio’s Earliest Major League Cards
Joe DiMaggio entered the major leagues in 1936. Breaking in with what would be his only team, DiMaggio starred immediately with the New York Yankees. That season, the Yankee Clipper slugged 29 home runs, batted .323, and led the league with 15 triples. While DiMaggio does have a few earlier cards and collectibles from his minor league days, here's a look at some of his 1936 … [Read more...] about A Look at Joe DiMaggio’s Earliest Major League Cards
Understanding the Differences Between Goudey and World Wide Gum Cards
Owned by U.S. company Goudey in the 1930s, the Canadian-based World Wide Gum Company issued baseball card sets that often had the same look as the cards produced by their American counterpart. The cards are so similar, in fact, they often confuse collectors. But while the cards are alike, there are several differences over the years between the two types of cards. 1933 … [Read more...] about Understanding the Differences Between Goudey and World Wide Gum Cards
1936 World Wide Gum Baseball Set Broke From Goudey Issue
In 1933 and 1934, World Wide Gum, Canada's Goudey counterpart so to speak, created two sets of baseball cards. These cards mirrored the 1933 and 1934 Goudey sets pretty closely. The World Wide Gum sets were smaller but they retained the same Goudey designs. The 1936 World Wide Gum set, however, broke with tradition and were distinctly different from the 1936 Goudey set. Here's … [Read more...] about 1936 World Wide Gum Baseball Set Broke From Goudey Issue