Remember that old building in Michigan where dozens of pallets and boxes of abandoned sports cards were discovered? It’s been sold—contents included. While pictures and follow up stories by local media seemed to indicate there wasn’t a lot of valuable material, some local “entrepreneurs” who had been helping themselves apparently did find some stuff they were able to … [Read more...] about Notes: Abandoned Cards, Building Sold at Auction
2015 Topps
2015 Topps Five Star Baseball Info, Checklist
As promised, 2015 Topps Five Star Baseball is getting a makeover. Topps has released a final checklist for the product, which is slated for release at hobby shops and via online dealers. The major changes? You’ll only get two cards per pack but both will be autographed and the price point will be about one-fourth of last year’s model as Topps tries to bring one … [Read more...] about 2015 Topps Five Star Baseball Info, Checklist
Griffey Jr. Dresses as His Rookie Card in New Macklemore Video
It doesn’t really matter if you’re into the musical genre or even if you know who Macklemore is, although after he appeared in the 2015 Topps First Pitch subset, you might even if rap isn’t your groove. What really matters is that director Jason Koenig, Macklemore and partner Ryan Lewis managed to insert Ken Griffey Junior—posing as his 1989 Upper Deck rookie card—into … [Read more...] about Griffey Jr. Dresses as His Rookie Card in New Macklemore Video
Topps Plans Wrapper Redemption Set, Other Promos for FanFest
Major League Baseball’s All-Star FanFest sets up shop in Cincinnati beginning late next week and Topps will have a presence. The exclusive trading card partner of MLB, Topps will offer exclusive baseball cards, giveaways and other promotions at FanFest, which is scheduled for July 10-14 at the Duke Energy Center, next door to Great American Ballpark. Topps will offer a … [Read more...] about Topps Plans Wrapper Redemption Set, Other Promos for FanFest
Ramblings: Year of the Rookie Card
Is it just me, or have the last few baseball seasons exhibited a fairly remarkable renaissance for great young baseball players? Perhaps we will look back on this 2015 season as the pinnacle of the recent rookie classes. So far in 2015, nine of the top 15 prospects entering this season have already been called up the majors and will certainly have rookie cards in all the Topps … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Year of the Rookie Card
US Distributor, Case Breakers Look to Asia for Business
A crew of case breakers from the United States is bringing the concept to Asia this month. Eight representatives from GTS Distribution, along with Ripping Wax Inc., which encompasses Ripping Wax, Jaspy’s HobbyLand and Nasty Breaks are currently spending eight days in the Asia-Pacific region in an effort to further develop breaking initiatives and expose shops in those … [Read more...] about US Distributor, Case Breakers Look to Asia for Business
Topps Announces Plans for Bryant Rookie Cards
His face—and autograph—have been inside their Bowman prospect cards for a couple of years now but on Friday, Topps announced the dates in which you can look for Kris Bryant rookie cards in 2015. Since a player can’t have an ‘official’ rookie card until he actually plays in a big league game, Bryant’s first cards carrying the ‘RC’ logo won’t appear until this summer. His … [Read more...] about Topps Announces Plans for Bryant Rookie Cards
2015 Topps MLS Box Break: More Hits… If Your Shop Carries It
As most of our readers know, I'm a big fan of any and all card shops and support them all whenever possible. There is nothing like going to a store and seeing all of the different sports card boxes available in one place. Many know what’s going to be hot and try to stock along those lines. Other times, it’s a guessing game, especially when it comes to non-traditional products … [Read more...] about 2015 Topps MLS Box Break: More Hits… If Your Shop Carries It
Topps Sticker Box Break Takes You Back
Sometimes, opening a box helps one to return to their roots as a collector. When I was in the midst of opening the 2015 Topps Sticker box my wife commented “well if there are no autographs or memorabilia cards I really don't want to open this.” She is an example of someone who has only opened packs in the last few years and never did understand the joys of "got him, need him, … [Read more...] about Topps Sticker Box Break Takes You Back
2015 Topps Box Break: Fresh Design, Bigger Set
If the basic Topps set was a human being, the 2015 set would qualify as a "senior citizen". The good news is for many people, the "retirement age" is a good time to re-examine one's life and make adjustments. Topps seemed to do that this year by unveiling the first truly new look in a long time. When I stopped in at a local card shop, the owner mentioned how all his clients … [Read more...] about 2015 Topps Box Break: Fresh Design, Bigger Set