The 1994 Studio baseball set was comprised of 220 base cards released by Donruss/ Leaf on the heels of the strike shortened season. Even through the eighth work stoppage in baseball history, the company continued to push the envelope.Hobby boxes consisted of the standard 36 packs with 12 cards per pack. The hobby box art was upgraded yet again this season as a featured piles … [Read more...] about 1994 Studio Baseball Takes Collectors in Locker Room, Debuts Numbered Inserts
1990's baseball cards
1991 Leaf Studio Launched Series That Brought Players Up Close and Personal
The all new 1991 Studio baseball product was issued by Donruss/Leaf just one year after they offered the landmark 1990 Leaf baseball set. The company decided to do what every card maker did in the 1990s-- expand the line and produce more sets and more cards. The 264-card base set was the first card set in 40 years to feature all black and white photography from start to finish. … [Read more...] about 1991 Leaf Studio Launched Series That Brought Players Up Close and Personal
30 Years Later, 1991 Topps Desert Shield Cards Remain Popular — and Valuable
It's hard to believe but the 1991 Desert Shield baseball cards issued by Topps have turned 30. I remember those cards distinctly, even if finding them proved difficult. Here's a closer look at this impressive set that continues to generate collector interest three decades after it was first issued. About the 1991 Topps Desert Shield Baseball Cards The cards, if you're … [Read more...] about 30 Years Later, 1991 Topps Desert Shield Cards Remain Popular — and Valuable
1991 Michael Jordan Upper Deck Baseball Card Surges at 30-Year Anniversary
A few years before Michael Jordan eschewed the NBA to become a real live professional baseball player, he was featured on a special insert card in Upper Deck's 1991 baseball card product. The card quickly became one of the ones to remember during that year. The card was cool for several reasons. It held appeal because it featured Jordan, who was just then starting to win NBA … [Read more...] about 1991 Michael Jordan Upper Deck Baseball Card Surges at 30-Year Anniversary
Notes: Fast Offer on Wilt Rookie; Goldin vs Covid; Orel’s Sod Farm; Lanny’s Collection to Auction; Cardinals Museum Open
On Sunday, fractional shares platform Collectable offered stakes in a PSA 9 1961-62 Fleer Wilt Chamberlain rookie card for $10 each. The total cost was $200,000. On Tuesday, they received a buyout offer of $350,000 ($16.65/share). Those who bought in have 48 hours to vote on whether to accept the deal, which would represent a 66.5% return on investment in five … [Read more...] about Notes: Fast Offer on Wilt Rookie; Goldin vs Covid; Orel’s Sod Farm; Lanny’s Collection to Auction; Cardinals Museum Open
Card Back Q&A: Rob Ducey Talks Playing Softball, High School Wrestling and Beauty Pageant Wife
Toronto, Ontario born Rob Ducey played for six clubs during a 13-year career in the major leagues and even had a stint in Japan. The former outfielder holds the distinction of being the first Canadian born player to play for both MLB teams in Canada (Expos and Blue Jays) and also represent Canada in the Olympic Games. He was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Rob Ducey Talks Playing Softball, High School Wrestling and Beauty Pageant Wife
New Find of 1990 Topps “Blackless” Errors Revives Interest in Printing Anomaly
It might be time for collectors to dust off their 1990 Topps sets. Mark Dupray was at home on July 12, organizing his sports card collection during the coronavirus pandemic. Dupray, 46, was trying to make room for some new cards since he was edging back into the hobby after a dozen years. He was sifting through a shoebox of baseball cards stashed in a closet when he made an … [Read more...] about New Find of 1990 Topps “Blackless” Errors Revives Interest in Printing Anomaly
Popular Michael Jordan Baseball Cards Remain Mostly Cheap
Michael Jordan basketball cards are among the hottest collectibles in the market right now. But Jordan also has several baseball cards thanks mostly to a brief professional stint in the minor leagues with the Chicago White Sox. Jordan played in 127 games for the 1994 Birmingham Barons, stealing 30 bases in 48 attempts and driving in 51 runs but with slugging and on-base … [Read more...] about Popular Michael Jordan Baseball Cards Remain Mostly Cheap
1993 Flair Set Introduced Another Premium Brand to a Crowded Market
In 1991, Fleer had already jumped into the premium market of baseball cards with their first set of Fleer Ultra. But two years later, the company went even further in efforts to keep up with more expensive brands, such as Topps Finest and SP, with its inaugural 1993 Flair set. This year marked the 25th anniversary of the set and I thought it fitting to take a look back. 1993 … [Read more...] about 1993 Flair Set Introduced Another Premium Brand to a Crowded Market
Cards Not Worth Much? 10 Things You Can Do With Them
For many kids who grew up in the late 1980s or early 90s, it came as a shock. Those baseball and football cards they faithfully accumulated like a fine stock portfolio were supposed to rise in value as the players’ careers ascended. By the time you were in your 30s, you should have enough to pay your first house, right? Actually…no. As most collectors who kept … [Read more...] about Cards Not Worth Much? 10 Things You Can Do With Them