Let's face it - some of the later 1970s Topps baseball card sets aren't credited for being all that popular from an aesthetics point of view. However, if you're a 1970s and early 1980s collector and looking for a little bit of a twist, the 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980 Topps Burger King baseball card sets might fit the bill. What are they? In a nutshell, they are baseball cards … [Read more...]
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Vintage Pack Break of the Week: 1977 Topps Baseball Wax
As spring training opened 37 years ago, the world of baseball cards was pretty much as it had always been. Collectors awaited the 1977 Topps Baseball wax packs and another 660-card set was there to be pieced together. There would be no super premium issues. No autographs in the packs (unless you count the facsimile sig on the front) and no relic cards. Once you had a set, … [Read more...]
Rich’s Ramblings: Respect for Baseball Cards Reflecting Our Time
I was not planning to write any more columns this week but sometimes life takes one on an unexpected turn. This week, we had to put down my beloved Heidi, our mini-schnauzer, who was an integral part of my life from the day I met my bride-to-be. Here's a photo of her. Despite how she looked in this photo she was truly a happy dog, especially when she was talking to her … [Read more...]
