What’s Hot? What is not hot is more like it. NFL sales are going like gang busters, MLB products with all the hottest rookies and the playoffs upon us are going strong, NHL sales could be a bit better, but we are still seeing interest in late season releases and collectors are clamoring for the two NBA releases that should be hitting our shelves in the next two … [Read more...]
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2015-16 The Cup Hockey Cards Return in December
A new season will be here when it hits store shelves but Upper Deck puts the finishing touches on last season with 2015-16 The Cup Hockey. We now know a little more about what the annual high-end brand will offer. The Cup's rookie autographs are among the most sought after cards of the year and collectors will be looking to nab Connor McDavid and … [Read more...]
2015-16 Upper Deck Premier Hockey Preview
Many people go to hockey games for the big hits. Hockey card collectors will seek the same thing when they open 2015-16 Upper Deck Premier Hockey. Big hits. Due out September 21, Premier has just seven cards in a one-pack hobby box, but five of those cards will be hits — and one is guaranteed to be a Rookie Auto Patch. A typical pack would include the Rookie Auto Patch, … [Read more...]
What’s Hot: Something Old, Something New
So we finally made it. It's not just MLB season anymore! Please take a look at what's been selling well at the ol' card shoppe. 1) 15/16 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection NHL - Ultimate Collection is one of Upper Deck's longest running releases, dating back to 01/2 when Ilya Kovalchuk ruled the world. There's a new boss in town and his name is Connor. This will be one of … [Read more...]
Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Hockey Promising 5 Hits
The new season will be here in a matter of weeks but last season’s high octane NHL rookie class gets one more set of cards with 2015-16 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection, due out August 31. If you’re into autograph and memorabilia cards, this one may beat previous releases of Ultimate. Upper Deck is promising five autograph or memorabilia cards per box, one rookie autograph … [Read more...]
2015-16 UD Portfolio Hockey Keys On Rookies From Last Two Seasons
When 2015-16 Upper Deck NHL Portfolio is released Wednesday, hockey collectors will receive a double treat. Not only will there be rookie cards from the 2015-16 rookie class, there also will be rookie cards from the 2016-17 group. The 2016-17 rookies will be found via “XRC” cards, which are basically redemptions. There will be six of them in various formats; the first … [Read more...]
What’s Hot: Chrome Crushing it in Colorado
Yeah, I am keeping my streak of not attending The National intact for the umpteenth year and I am sitting in my basement in front of a computer looking at Facebook seeing pics of my hobby peeps basically having a blast…without me. We’ve been here in Colorado, ripping open fresh cases as several new products hit the shelves. So here is my non-partying, non-walking the … [Read more...]
2015-16 SP Authentic Hockey Preview, Checklist
Hockey season has ended, and the Pittsburgh Penguins hoisted the Stanley Cup after knocking off the San Jose Sharks. The season might be over, but hockey cards continue to spur interest, thanks in part to a dynamic rookie class that includes Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel, Artemi Panarin and Dylan Larkin. Those rookies, seasoned veterans and all-time greats will be the … [Read more...]
Penguins Stanley Cup Champions Set Planned
Upper Deck is planning an 18-card Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Champion set. Set for release later this month, the set will include Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Phil Kessel, Kris Letang, Nick Bonino and rookie goalie Matt Murray, among others. Upper Deck plans a print run of 5,000 sets. You’ll have to buy something else to get one, however. The sets will be given … [Read more...]
What’s Hot in the Shop: Top 5 Sellers Are a 4-Sport Mix
I think we’ve pretty much got every sport covered in this edition of What’s Hot and when three of the four sports are actually still in season, I guess that’s a good thing for shop owners. Nothing builds interest in hobby circles like watching a guy in person or on TV and then having the chance to collect his stuff. So, here we go with the top 5 sellers. I’d love to hear … [Read more...]
