Collectors who pulled one of the "Celebration of the Decade" tickets inside packs of 2020 Topps Series 1 or 2 Baseball got lucky twice. Not only did they receive an invitation to a Topps gathering in Las Vegas featuring some baseball stars, they also became the only recipients of some exclusive products and cards. Topps announced the promotion when it began promoting … [Read more...] about Topps Celebration of the Decades Freebies Included Limited Boxes, Factory Sets, Autographs
2020 Topps Series 1
Notes: Found in Shoebox, Kobe-LeBron Card Nets $312,000
It sat in a shoebox for years but over the weekend, one of the 50 copies of the 2008 Topps Chrome Gold Refractor Kobe Bryant--the card that shows him being guarded intensely by LeBron James--sold for a whopper of a price. The card was brought to last summer's National Sports Collectors Convention by a collector who had opened packs just stuck them away. He … [Read more...] about Notes: Found in Shoebox, Kobe-LeBron Card Nets $312,000
2021 Topps Series 1 Baseball Checklist
Winter won't be over when it arrives, but 2021 Topps Series 1 baseball will provide a little glimpse that we're a little closer to spring. The first of the annual three-part flagship rollout includes a 70th anniversary theme. There's a new player leading off the checklist this year. Ahead of the February 10 release date, MLB Network provided … [Read more...] about 2021 Topps Series 1 Baseball Checklist
2020 Topps Mini Baseball Packs Available via On Demand
The smaller version of this year’s flagship baseball set has just hit the market. 2020 Topps Topps Mini Baseball returns for another year via the company’s on-demand platform. Sold in 35-card packs, the set will feature all of the cards from Series 1, 2 and Update, done in a smaller size (2.25" x 3.125"). At $24.99 per pack, you can expect complete sets to be … [Read more...] about 2020 Topps Mini Baseball Packs Available via On Demand
2020 Topps Chrome Sapphire Released
The 2020 edition of Topps Chrome Sapphire baseball is out, but it’s once again an online exclusive with limited availability. A high-end spinoff of the 2020 flagship set, Chrome Sapphire was offered to Topps Montgomery Club members on Tuesday for $299.99 per box and a limit of two boxes per order. Boxes were then offered to collectors who have accounts with Topps … [Read more...] about 2020 Topps Chrome Sapphire Released
Topps Partners with Rally for Exclusive 2020 Baseball Factory Sets Offering
Rally has offered collectors the chance to buy shares in expensive automobiles, rare baseball cards and sports memorabilia. Some collectors own a piece of a T206 Wagner, while others have a stake in game-used items or valuable modern cards. Now, the New York-based mobile platform is partnering with Topps for its next project. Topps is creating 12 2020 baseball factory sets, … [Read more...] about Topps Partners with Rally for Exclusive 2020 Baseball Factory Sets Offering
2020 Topps National Baseball Card Day Info, Checklist, Participating Stores
Topps National Baseball Card Day is back for 2020, with hobby shops offering free NBCD exclusive packs and offering incentives to acquire more. The annual promotion is set for Saturday, August 8. Anyone can get a free pack simply by visiting a participating hobby shop and there are also retail elements at Target and Walmart. The cards are branded with the NBCD … [Read more...] about 2020 Topps National Baseball Card Day Info, Checklist, Participating Stores
Notes: T206 Cobb Back Nets $86,143; 1955 Topps Stash; MHCC Donating; Ovie Puck Auction
One of fewer than two dozen T206 Ty Cobb cards with the Ty Cobb Tobacco ad on back sold for $86,143 as Love of the Game Auctions wrapped up its Spring catalog sale early Sunday morning. Discovered within the last couple of years, the card drew 13 bids. The breakup of a 1914 Cracker Jack set was highlighted by sales of a Joe Jackson (PSA 3.5, $66,790) and Christy … [Read more...] about Notes: T206 Cobb Back Nets $86,143; 1955 Topps Stash; MHCC Donating; Ovie Puck Auction
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
2020 Topps Heritage Megaboxes a Walmart Exclusive
Topps has again partnered with Walmart for a 2020 Heritage Baseball Mega Box product. Heritage arrived at hobby shops, online dealers and other retail outlets Wednesday but the Mega Boxes will only be available through Walmart stores. Each Mega Box contains 15 packs of nine cards plus a bonus pack that has three Heritage Chrome cards. Walmart has labeled them … [Read more...] about 2020 Topps Heritage Megaboxes a Walmart Exclusive