2022-23 Donruss Basketball is set to arrive at the All-Star break and the long running brand is once again heavy on parallels and inserts. Hobby boxes will contain just ten packs, but there will be 30 cards to a pack. "Fat packs" have been the hobby box norm for the product since the 2018-19 Donruss set. Panini did not say how large this year’s set would be, but last … [Read more...] about 2022-23 Donruss Basketball Preview
2019-20 Donruss Optic basketball
2020-21 Donruss Basketball Preview
The delayed start to the new season means some familiar NBA trading card products are arriving a bit later than normal, but collectors who prefer lower cost options will see 2020-21 Donruss Basketball hit the floor before too long. With no rookie photos available, last season's class is pictured on Donruss Rated Rookies and other content but rest assured, things will be … [Read more...] about 2020-21 Donruss Basketball Preview
2019-20 Clearly Donruss Basketball Puts Acetate Touch on Familiar Brand
If you like the old school brand and its slicker cousin, Panini is hoping you’ll really like 2019-20 Clearly Donruss. The new brand makes its debut this fall, putting a see-through spin on NBA cards from the previously released Donruss and Optic sets. While Optic took Donruss and gave it a chrome look, Clearly will be done entirely on acetate stock. Each box … [Read more...] about 2019-20 Clearly Donruss Basketball Puts Acetate Touch on Familiar Brand
What’s Hot: It’s a Baseball, Basketball…Heck, Everything’s Hot World
I'm just chilling after the Nuggets dropped a game at home against the Warriors. It is a little more frustrating since they were favored by 15 or so points. I'm not angry, but it reminded me that there are no sure things in life. Well, perhaps no sure things other than the constant interest in any 2019-20 basketball releases thanks to Mr. Zion, Mr. Ja and a … [Read more...] about What’s Hot: It’s a Baseball, Basketball…Heck, Everything’s Hot World
What’s Hot: Top 5 Sellers and the Awkward Aftermath of a Player’s Death
I wanted to start things off with my thoughts that I shared with my collectors on social media right after Kobe Bryant had passed. It gives you some insight to what it is like to own a card store at the time when there is no official right or wrong answer and making the wrong move can have long-lasting effects. Sure there is the usual hot list to follow, but since … [Read more...] about What’s Hot: Top 5 Sellers and the Awkward Aftermath of a Player’s Death
Sports Card Release Calendar: 1/23/20 – 2/13/20
The first 2020-branded baseball products will arrive in the coming days, but they won't be alone. Here's a look at the sports card releases arriving soon. 2019-20 Panini Crown Royale Basketball 1/29 With a history that dates back to the 1990s, Crown Royale offers eight cards per box, including an autograph, memorabilia card and two parallels or … [Read more...] about Sports Card Release Calendar: 1/23/20 – 2/13/20
2019-20 Donruss Optic Basketball Preview, Checklist
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...] about 2019-20 Donruss Optic Basketball Preview, Checklist