One of the greatest joys of this column is the tremendous feedback we receive. Sometimes the feedback comes in direct emails which is how we do our mailbox editions and sometimes the feedback comes courtesy of in-person or Facebook feedback. Our recent column about some failed prospects not only drew tons of response on social media but also provided us plenty of names to draw … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Busted Prospects, Part Deux
1990's baseball cards
Topps Tek 2014 Box Break and Review
From 1998-2000, Topps Tek had a brief but spectacular history. It was the first release to take the concept of the super collector to a higher level. With 90 players in the set and 90 varieties in terms of patterns and designed of each player that brought up a total of 8,100 total card needed to complete the full set. As a collector, I was perfectly happy with just one … [Read more...] about Topps Tek 2014 Box Break and Review
2014 Topps High Tek Baseball Checklist and Most Watched
Like the title of a song says, "Everything old is new again." Rumors keep going around about Upper Deck being serious regarding a rebirth of Fleer Retro for baseball. The Donruss product released by Panini hit a friendly nerve with many collectors who loved the 1980s throwback. And, earlier this year we learned another late 1990's/early 2000's issue-- was in the … [Read more...] about 2014 Topps High Tek Baseball Checklist and Most Watched
The Ten 1990’s Baseball Issues that Killed the Player Collector Completist
I started player collecting in 1989, when the baseball card universe was on the verge of its Big Bang-like expansion. New manufacturers and sets were seemingly popping into existence every week back then. I saw the writing on the wall as far as set collecting was concerned: I no longer could have it all. So if I couldn’t have it all, at least I could have it all of one or two … [Read more...] about The Ten 1990’s Baseball Issues that Killed the Player Collector Completist
Late 1980s, 90s Baseball Cards a Lost Cause? Maybe Not
No one realized what was happening at the time, of course. Baseball cards were not just out of the closet as viable collectibles for kids--and adults. They were hot. Sports card stores were opening every day. Big league teams gave away sets. Collectors spent hours in line to get their hands on "limited edition" sets passed out at the National Sports Collectors Convention. … [Read more...] about Late 1980s, 90s Baseball Cards a Lost Cause? Maybe Not