Leading Off It’s the dead of winter and that means one thing for me in the collecting world — it’s a great time to have an eye on spring training and start purchasing baseball cards while prices remain depressed in the offseason. Back by popular demand, you’ll find below a snapshot of some of the players I am buying up and staying away from. Like what you’re reading? If … [Read more...] about Mint Condition: Buys and Sells Ahead of the 2024 MLB Season
2016 Bowman Chrome
Vladimir Guerrero Cards Among Collecting’s Breakout Stars
In 2019, the baseball would was anxiously anticipating the arrival of Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. He came into the game as the son of a fan favorite and Hall of Famer. Some scouts and experts went so far as to say he had more upside than his father. Two years later, Guerrero Jr. is knocking on the door of joining Miguel Cabrera (2012) as the only other player to win a … [Read more...] about Vladimir Guerrero Cards Among Collecting’s Breakout Stars
Hot Fernando Tatis Jr. Rookie and Prospect Card Auctions as New Year Unfolds
Fernando Tatis, Jr. had been one of baseball's top minor league prospects for three years and didn't disappoint when he reached the major leagues in 2019. Tatis, Jr. launched 22 dingers and hit .317 as a 21-year-old rookie during an abbreviated stint with San Diego. That's just one reason collectors excited about the future of Fernando Tatis, Jr. rookie cards. Baseball … [Read more...] about Hot Fernando Tatis Jr. Rookie and Prospect Card Auctions as New Year Unfolds
Rush is on for Juan Soto Baseball Cards
He’d only had 31 at-bats above the Class A level before joining the Washington Nationals but Juan Soto baseball cards have been around for a few years. Despite his youth (19 years and 208 days upon his big league arrival), the Dominican born Soto has cards dating back to 2016, a year after he signed with the Washington Nationals for a reported $1.5 million. In … [Read more...] about Rush is on for Juan Soto Baseball Cards
2017 Bowman Chrome Baseball Preview, Checklist
2017 Bowman Chrome baseball will mark the popular prospect-oriented product’s return to the Topps stable when it arrives in late September. A final checklist is at the bottom of this story. There will be two configurations to choose from: Hobby boxes will have 12 packs per box (6 per mini box) with five cards in each pack. Boxes will have two on-card autographs … [Read more...] about 2017 Bowman Chrome Baseball Preview, Checklist
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...] about What’s Hot: Something Old, Something New