An unopened box of 1991 Topps Desert Shield Baseball cards sold for $37,200 to pace Robert Edward Auctions’ third Encore sale of 2023. Desert Shield boxes are among the rarest modern era baseball products thanks to their distribution to only military communities, primarily overseas. The cards are essentially the same as the regular ’91 Topps Baseball issue, except for a gold … [Read more...] about Desert Shield Baseball Box Tops REA Encore Sale
1991 Topps Desert Shield
REA Encore Sales Pile Up the Lots as March Event Launches
It’s been a busy three months for Robert Edward Auctions and their first “big” auction of the year hasn’t even started. The company’s monthly Encore Auctions have seen nearly 9,000 lots go up for grabs since early January with nearly 110,000 bids entered. The March event launched Thursday, with nearly 3,400 items, ranging from rare T206s and numerous classic Babe … [Read more...] about REA Encore Sales Pile Up the Lots as March Event Launches
The Sealed Report: 2020 Football Products, 30-Year-Old Baseball Issue Sizzle
The Sealed Report is a bi-monthly overview of the market for unopened sports packs and boxes. Long-time industry pro Leighton Sheldon of Vintage Breaks and Just Collect will provide insight on what’s hot and what’s not, highlight recent sales of unopened product and tips on participating in one of the hobby’s hottest and most popular realms. Football … [Read more...] about The Sealed Report: 2020 Football Products, 30-Year-Old Baseball Issue Sizzle
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 Topps Turns 30 – Rip for Chip? Or Hunt for Errors?
For a release that features a slew of variations for its time, 1991 Topps served as an early preview of how baseball cards would evolve into the future—whether they intended it or not in some cases. While Chipper Jones may be the only Hall of Fame rookie card in the set, printing errors led to a number of variations that have become sought after. Some of the these are more … [Read more...] about 1991 Topps Turns 30 – Rip for Chip? Or Hunt for Errors?
High End Aaron, Jeter Rookie Cards Headline MHCC Auction
All systems are go for another major auction to kick off next week and a new addition to the high-grade roster of vintage Hall of Fame rookie cards will be part of the action. Mile High Card Company will open its May auction next Monday with a freshly-graded 1954 Topps Hank Aaron rookie card. Company President Brian Drent says the card originated in an old-time … [Read more...] about High End Aaron, Jeter Rookie Cards Headline MHCC Auction
Top-Rated 1965 Topps Set Sells for Over $200,000
A busy weekend of sports card and memorabilia auction closings kicked off early Friday morning when Mile High Card Company’s curtain closed on a 2,300-lot sale, headlined by some record-setting prices for both individual cards and some high-end complete sets. The top single cards included a T206 Eddie Plank rated PSA 2.5 which soared to $82,008 and a 1932 U.S. Caramel #32 … [Read more...] about Top-Rated 1965 Topps Set Sells for Over $200,000
Mile High Auction Kicks Off with High Grade, Rare Vintage Cards
Mile High Card Company launched the largest catalog auction in company history on Monday with over 2,300 lots up for grabs. The company had a record-setting year in 2017, highlighted by the sale of the seven-figure “Beer Box Find” of vintage unopened wax boxes. The new auction is highlighted by a 1909-11 T206 Eddie Plank graded PSA 2.5, a 1932 U.S. Caramel … [Read more...] about Mile High Auction Kicks Off with High Grade, Rare Vintage Cards
25th Anniversary of Some Great 1991 Rarities
Most collectors these days know of the junk wax era. Despite their age, these late 1980s/early 1990s cards generally hold little value. That doesn't mean you should abandon them entirely, however. 2016 marked the 25th anniversary of 1991 sports card releases and there are some quality finds that have stood the test of time. Here are five worthwhiile rarities from that year in … [Read more...] about 25th Anniversary of Some Great 1991 Rarities
Cardboard in the Desert: A Soldier Remembers, Collects 1991 Topps Desert Shield
In the 22 years since they were shipped to troops in Saudi Arabia, the 1991 Topps Desert Shield baseball cards have gained quite a following. However, there aren't many current followers of the set who can say they were stationed in the Middle East at the time and actually came home with the cards. Virginia collector James Dial is one of them, a former soldier and passionate … [Read more...] about Cardboard in the Desert: A Soldier Remembers, Collects 1991 Topps Desert Shield