If you have ever sat at a table and had lunch with some other collectors at a big show, the conversation always pops up. Who is the most underrated and undervalued player in the baseball card market? There are many, perhaps even some on every team. But no one has been on the outskirts of stardom while extremely undervalued and under appreciated in the hobby quite like Teoscar … [Read more...] about Is Teoscar Hernandez The Most Undervalued Baseball Player In The Hobby?
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2017 Topps Update Mystery Redemption MVP Autographs Revealed
Did you pull a ‘mystery redemption’ inside 2017 Topps Update? Now, you know which player you’ll be getting back when the mailman delivers your card. The cards feature the best MVP seasons throughout MLB history. There are 12 cards in the Commemorative MVP Autograph Parallel set. Here’s how those redemption numbers will shake out: Mystery 1 – Kris … [Read more...] about 2017 Topps Update Mystery Redemption MVP Autographs Revealed
Sports Card Release Roundup 5/4/18 -5/16/18
After a late April and early May lull, some fairly prominent annual releases are set to arrive through mid-May. Courtesy of Maine Sports Cards, here's an overview of some of the products that you'll see. 2017-18 Panini National Treasures Basketball (5/4) This one-pack box includes ten cards, eight of which feature autographs and/or memorabilia pieces, a base or parallel … [Read more...] about Sports Card Release Roundup 5/4/18 -5/16/18
What’s Hot: The Hobby’s Hottest Selling Products
We're entering one of my favorite times of the year where the MLB is in full swing and is still fresh, the NBA and NHL are in playoff mode and the NFL is about to introduce us to the newest batch of rookies. Once again, getting and restocking new releases represents the biggest challenges to hobby shops, not finding buyers. Being direct with each of the manufacturers and … [Read more...] about What’s Hot: The Hobby’s Hottest Selling Products
Topps Announces Mystery Redemptions; Donruss Wrapper Promotion
Topps has announced the cards for its Mystery Redemptions that were randomly packed in packs of 2017 Finest, Stadium Club and Heritage Minors baseball. The Finest and Stadium Club cards feature in-season rookie call-ups that were not featured in the initial product. Collectors who sent in their redemption cards will receive the signed card by mail. Finest Mystery … [Read more...] about Topps Announces Mystery Redemptions; Donruss Wrapper Promotion
Hottest Rafael Devers Cards
It happens every summer -- a much heralded young prospect is called up and flirts with greatness sending the collecting world into a tizzy. Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers drew plenty of interest when he was called up Triple-A Pawtucket on July 23, 2017. The 20-year-old Dominican was the youngest player in the major leagues at the time. Just two days later he … [Read more...] about Hottest Rafael Devers Cards
2018 Topps Silver Packs Bonus Returns with 35th Anniversary Salute
Those who buy a box of baseball cards next week when Series 1 arrives should receive a bonus: a 2018 Topps Silver Pack. Back for the second straight year, the promotion offers a special four-card bonus pack at participating hobby shops and online retailers. Collectors who buy a Hobby box (36 packs) receive one pack while those purchasing a Jumbo box (12 large … [Read more...] about 2018 Topps Silver Packs Bonus Returns with 35th Anniversary Salute
What’s Hot: New Products Pump Up an Already Strong 2017
It’s just a few days before Christmas and pretty much from 10AM – 8PM each of the last few weeks it has been total non-stop action at the shop. It is fun enjoying this time of the year as the collecting hype has carried over from Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger infused MLB with some very collectible rookies, the 17/18 NBA rookie crop is finally starting to play … [Read more...] about What’s Hot: New Products Pump Up an Already Strong 2017
New Sports Card Release Schedule: 12/20/17 – 1/3/18
Sports card shops, online retailers and case breakers will have some fresh products to offer over the holidays with at least five new issues set to arrive between now and December 29. Courtesy of Maine Sports Cards, here's a look at what's ahead: 2017 Bowman's Best Baseball (12/20) Promising four autographs in each two pack box, Bowman's Best is sort of a throwback to the … [Read more...] about New Sports Card Release Schedule: 12/20/17 – 1/3/18
Sports Card Releases Calendar: 12/6-12/19
The final month of the calendar year will bring a steady supply of new releases to the market, with basketball, football and baseball products on the docket ahead of the holidays. Courtesy of Maine Sports Cards, here's a quick overview of what to look for. 2017 Bowman Draft Baseball (12/6) Topps is offering collectors two kinds of boxes of Bowman Draft Baseball this year — … [Read more...] about Sports Card Releases Calendar: 12/6-12/19