He already has two Cy Young Awards and it's almost a lock he'll wind up with more than that before his career eventually comes to a close. "Dominant" usually precedes his name in articles. While pitchers aren't always exceedingly popular with collectors, Jacob deGrom rookie cards are an exception. The New York Mets' ace could wind up being one of the … [Read more...] about Hair We Go: Jacob deGrom Rookie Card Roundup and Hottest Auctions
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2019 Topps Finest Preview and Checklist
Nolan Ryan was still pitching. George Brett was still hitting. Sparky Anderson was still managing. Yes, it's been a long time since the first edition of Topps Finest baseball cards was introduced. Twenty-six years later, the latest edition of the long-running brand will arrive June 5. 2019 Topps Finest will be released in the now … [Read more...] about 2019 Topps Finest Preview and Checklist
Jose Ramirez Rookie Cards Worth Watching
Fans in Cleveland know him, but "Jose Ramirez cards" don't often roll off the tongue when collectors discuss the hottest names in the hobby. That may be changing. The 24-year-old Ramirez already has several big league years on his stat line. A versatile player with switch-hitting ability, he's been called the Tribe's "offensive MVP" by Sports Illustrated. … [Read more...] about Jose Ramirez Rookie Cards Worth Watching
Ramblings: Reader Reaction
Quite a bit of reaction to some recent columns in the email bin lately so without further adieu, let’s catch up with your correspondence and my replies. We start with a note about a column I wrote a few years ago about some Chicago area shops from years gone by. Rich, I am a fan and enjoy reading your column. A fellow collector posted a link to our Facebook group … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Reader Reaction
Triple Threads MLB Topps The Hobby HoTTT List
Q – What do you get when you haven’t had a high-end MLB release since Topps Museum Collection hit March 28? A – You get a group of baseball collectors who can’t get enough of a monster release with a longer winning streak than Vladimir Putin. 2014 Triple Threads Baseball once again hit with a bang and even though most collectors are in a NFL frame of mind, they seem to be … [Read more...] about Triple Threads MLB Topps The Hobby HoTTT List
Topps Announces Finest Rookie Redemptions
Collectors opening packs of 2014 Topps Finest Baseball may find special Rookie Autograph Redemption cards, redeemable for an exclusive autographed card, but one won't be a current rookie. The company announced the three redemptions will be: Rookie Redemption 1 – Sandy Koufax Rookie Redemption 2 – Jacob deGrom Rookie Redemption 3 – Kennys Vargas Sandy Koufax’s … [Read more...] about Topps Announces Finest Rookie Redemptions
Finest Baseball Break Recalls Product’s Early Days
One of the most interesting and aggravating decisions a new card dealer has to make is how many cases of new products to order. Back in the day when we had far fewer releases, the issue was not to purchase so much product that you would have the equivalent of a lifetime supply. As the hobby evolved, the issue became if something was really hot the previous year everyone would … [Read more...] about Finest Baseball Break Recalls Product’s Early Days
2014 Topps Finest Baseball Offers Plenty of Color
2014 Topps Finest Baseball arrives with a ‘master box’ comprised of two mini boxes. Each master box will contain two autographs--both on card according to the company with no redemption cards. Finest will include several new insert sets including ‘Finest Greats’ which will highlight some of the players in the ‘Finest Era’ which encompasses 1993-present. Topps will also … [Read more...] about 2014 Topps Finest Baseball Offers Plenty of Color