Not only do the words “popular” and “passion” both start with “p,” but they are also related in the hearts of many collectors. At least that is how it appears from some of the great reactions and statements that the piece on 1900-1949 generated. And that is how it should be. There is little joy in collecting something if there is no passion attached to it. And, if passion is … [Read more...] about Most Popular Baseball Card Sets to Collect, 1950-1999
1989 Upper Deck
News & Notes: Junior on His Rookie Card; Potty Training With ’14 Topps; Giants Not Worried About Suit
It seems hard to believe but it really has been 25 years since the big news in the sports card industry was the arrival of a new company that put holograms (holograms!?!) on the back of its foil entombed baseball packs that cost 99 cents (99 cents!?!). In a few months, the card that everyone wanted was #1 in the 1989 Upper Deck set, a 19-year-old phenom named Ken Griffey Jr. … [Read more...] about News & Notes: Junior on His Rookie Card; Potty Training With ’14 Topps; Giants Not Worried About Suit
All PSA 10 1989 Upper Deck Baseball Set on the Market
One can only imagine the cards that were eyeballed, inspected, submitted and collected to get there but the only completely PSA 10 graded 1989 Upper Deck set is on the market. All 800 cards plus the Wally Joyner promo card have been encapsulated and rated gem mint. The asking price? $39,995. That's just a shade under $50 per card. The set has been #1 on the PSA … [Read more...] about All PSA 10 1989 Upper Deck Baseball Set on the Market
Griffey Jr. Rookie Symbolized New Era
He's on the doorstep of what will likely be one of his final career milestones. Ken Griffey Jr.'s 600th homer has taken awhile, but it will be celebrated by those who grew up collecting his baseball cards back when there was no player any kid wanted more. The card itself helped Upper Deck quickly become a serious player in the sports memorabilia industry, even if it really … [Read more...] about Griffey Jr. Rookie Symbolized New Era