If the enthusiasm and smiles generated by the crowd at the Topps VIP Party on Wednesday afternoon is any indication of what to expect for the remaining four days of The National, it will be a good idea to buckle up and pack a little patience as the week progresses. Once again, 2018 was a sellout when it came to VIP passes, and one of the perks is getting an invite to this … [Read more...]
Huge High-Grade 1950s Find Includes Crazy Haul of HOFers
It's the kind of find that will make a vintage card collector drool. Someone inherits a stash of 1950s baseball cards but doesn’t want them. You can tell they came from the original collection of a kid from the 1950s, because even the superstar cards like Ted Williams have rubber bands bundled around them. Dealers buy 1950s era cards from the public on a regular basis … [Read more...]
1950s Topps Baseball Cards: Ten Best Beyond Mantle
The 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle dominates the totem pole of 1950s baseball cards. The player, the lore, the set and the history have all combined to make it one of the most desirable cards in the hobby. High grade copies sell for tens of thousands of dollars. In terms of value, nothing really comes close. But what if you can't own--or win--a Mantle? What other 1950s Topps … [Read more...]