Collectors of modern hockey cards have spent the last few days ripping into boxes of 2019-20 Upper Deck Series 1 while those who prefer high end hoops are now chasing the 2018-19 brand of Panini Flawless basketball. You can check out what's been pulled and listed for sale from UD1 here and Flawless here. That's just the start of a very busy month for new … [Read more...]
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2019-20 Donruss Optic Basketball Preview
Panini will once again put a shiny touch on its flagship basketball brand this season. They’ll roll out the 2019-20 edition of Donruss Optic basketball in mid-winter, highlighted by on-card rookie autographs. 2019-20 Donruss Optic Configuration and Base Set Info If you’re not aware, Donruss Optic is the higher-end version of Donruss with a chromium-style card … [Read more...]
2019-20 Panini Crown Royale Basketball Preview
Whether there are any future kings of basketball in this year's NBA Draft class is yet to be determined, but 2019-20 Panini Crown Royale will be an appropriate backdrop if some long-term stars emerge. Back for another season, Crown Royale is a one pack per box product. Each pack will hold eight cards, including one autograph, one memorabilia card, two inserts or … [Read more...]
Panini Bringing Origins to NBA
It's been in their football stable for a few years but 2019-20 Panini Origins basketball will mark the product's NBA debut. Set to arrive December 18, the art-inspired Origins will offer seven cards per box including one Rookie Jersey Autograph. Another autograph or memorabilia card and two parallels will be found in each box, on average. The … [Read more...]
New Sports Card Release Calendar: 10/23/19 – 11/6/19
From long-time and high-end baseball releases to a popular football line and the first rookie cards picturing rookies in their NBA uniforms, it's an eventful couple of weeks as we head deeper into fall. Click the links to learn more about each of the upcoming licensed sports card products hitting the market through November 6. 10/23 2019 Topps Triple Threads … [Read more...]
News, Notes: Promising Rookies; Struggling QBs; The Cup Checklist; MLB’s New Store; NHL Game-Used Auctions
While collectors are getting excited about Zion Williamson's regular season debut next week, some other members of the NBA draft class shouldn't be ignored. Yes, it's just pre-season but sharpshooter Tyler Herro scored the first 14 Miami points in a game this week. Number 2 pick Ja Morant is among the top five in pre-season assists. R. J. Barrett of the … [Read more...]
2019-20 Panini Absolute Basketball Preview
Set to release the day before Thanksgiving, 2019-20 Panini Absolute basketball will offer another chance to snare some early Zion Williamson rookie cards that picture him in his NBA uniform. This season’s edition of Absolute will offer two packs per box with five cards per pack and ten boxes per case. Each box should have two autographs and two memorabilia cards on … [Read more...]
2019-20 Panini Revolution Basketball Preview
The new year will start out with some flash for basketball card collectors. 2019-20 Panini Revolution basketball isn’t heavy on autographs but the product does provide some cards that are hard to miss. It should offer a lower cost option for those who are looking for lower cost cards of what looks to be a high-powered rookie class, led by Zion Williamson. Due out … [Read more...]
2019-20 Panini Prizm Basketball Preview
Finding customers for this season's basketball cards won't likely be a problem. Shop owners, online retailers, case breakers and collectors have been salivating over the potential of the rookie class, headed by Zion Williamson. Virtually every new release has potential, but especially those with a big following. You can put 2019-20 Panini Prizm basketball in that … [Read more...]
2019-20 Panini Contenders NBA Basketball Preview
By the time it arrives, we'll know a little more about the pro-ready skills of this year's draft class but it's safe to say 2019-20 Contenders NBA could be one of the year's most sought after products. Interest in the recently released Contenders Draft was strong. Now, Panini has released preliminary information on the release of the more popular version that has … [Read more...]
