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Autographed Nolan Ryan Memorabilia: Affordable Excellence

November 15, 2021 By Rich Mueller

For those who grew up anytime from 1969 through the early 1990s, acquiring autographed Nolan Ryan memorabilia was a huge deal.  The Express was one of the few pitchers capable of throwing a no-hitter any time, any place.  And he did it...seven times.  Fans ate it up and so did those who fancied themselves collectors. Ryan, the first baseball pitcher to earn … [Read more...] about Autographed Nolan Ryan Memorabilia: Affordable Excellence

Drive the Lane in Magic Johnson’s Old Benz

November 9, 2020 By Rich Mueller

You may have Magic Johnson’s rookie card, but how about his rookie ride?  It’s a definite “1/1” and you won’t have to get it graded. A 1979 Mercedes 450 SL automobile once owned by the Hall of Fame hooper is up for sale, with an asking price that’s similar to a mint condition copy of that Topps rookie card he shares with Larry Bird. The car has been in the … [Read more...] about Drive the Lane in Magic Johnson’s Old Benz

Isiah Thomas’ 1984 All-Star Trophy Pulled From Auction After Theft Claim

August 11, 2020 By Rich Mueller

Heritage Auctions pulled Isiah Thomas' 1984 NBA All-Star Game MVP trophy from its online catalog Tuesday morning, after the former Detroit Pistons star claimed it had been stolen from his high school alma mater.  Where it's been since the crime is what police will now try to determine. Heritage says the 17" x 14" x 6" trophy was among the items listed in the company's … [Read more...] about Isiah Thomas’ 1984 All-Star Trophy Pulled From Auction After Theft Claim

1989-90 O-Pee-Chee: Prelude to the Boom

September 4, 2018 By Stephen Laroche

For hockey card collectors, the 1989-90 O-Pee-Chee release was the end of the innocence as it marked the end of a 25-year stranglehold on the market. Less than a year later, there would be three more manufacturers entering the fray and the hobby boomed to a level previously unheard of. After four straight years of sets consisting of 264 cards, O-Pee-Chee decided to balloon … [Read more...] about 1989-90 O-Pee-Chee: Prelude to the Boom

Who’s Leaving Junk Wax Cards at NY Supermarket?

July 25, 2018 By Rich Mueller

We’ve heard of all kinds of ways to unload those late 80s/early 90s baseball cards that generally aren’t worth anything other than memories. We’ve even suggested a few from time-to-time.  Apparently, there's another.   It’s a novel concept initiated by a mystery shopper (no, not a “mystery shopper”, just a person who hasn’t yet been identified).  Bring … [Read more...] about Who’s Leaving Junk Wax Cards at NY Supermarket?

Sox Unveil Bo Jackson Bat Snapping Bobblehead

July 22, 2016 By Rich Mueller

Bo Jackson bobble head bat snap

This news may make every kid who grew up in the 1980s and early 90s lose all control.  The Chicago White Sox are selling a Bo Jackson bat snapping bobblehead. The former two-sport star himself was on hand this week in Chicago as White Sox Charities unveiled the new nodders.  It’s the first official Bo bobblehead ever made.  They show Jackson in Sox pinstripes breaking a bat … [Read more...] about Sox Unveil Bo Jackson Bat Snapping Bobblehead

Editor’s Blog: Focus on Griffey Jr a Huge Opportunity for Hobby

January 11, 2016 By Rich Mueller

Pinnacle baseball card Ken Griffey Jr bubble

To those of us who were adults when Ken Griffey Jr. was a young player, it might have seemed a little strange to listen to the discussion after he was elected to the Hall of Fame.  The overriding tone was one of nostalgia.  The sweet swing.  The leaping grabs at the wall. His rookie card. Wait, is Junior really old enough to be thought of as "nostalgic"?   Yup, because … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Focus on Griffey Jr a Huge Opportunity for Hobby

Recalling Two of the Hobby’s Major Figures

August 31, 2015 By Rich Klein

It was not that long ago when the highlight of any sports collector’s week would be when a new Mastro Auctions catalog arrived.  Just to see some of the history that was being sold was amazing and the company did its best to create descriptions for each lot that, while often over the top, did whet your appetite for sports history.  The photography of some of the major lots made … [Read more...] about Recalling Two of the Hobby’s Major Figures

5 Underrated Old Basketball Card Sets

February 18, 2015 By Darren Smythe

Larry Bird 1981-82 Topps

While many collectors chase the most valuable old basketball card sets like the original Bowman, 1957 Topps or 1961 Fleer, there are many other issues to consider.  And maybe it’s time we redefined the word “old” because the 80s were a long time ago now and that’s where some value-packed sets reside.  The interest in iconic and memorable players from the 1980s and 90s … [Read more...] about 5 Underrated Old Basketball Card Sets

Ramblings: Fun With Busted Prospects

January 21, 2015 By Rich Klein

Kevin Maas 1990 Upper Deck

We really enjoyed sharing the memories about the hottest players in baseball as we turned the corner into the 1990’s but that me to thinking about some of the other incredible stories of hot cards that turned cold and never warmed back up.  In some ways the overproduction age was like a penny stock market in that if you could buy cards at the right time for pennies and … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Fun With Busted Prospects

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