It's a convergence of the seasons as the calendar turns from March to April and the sports card releases arriving on the market will reflect a busy calendar. Here's a look at what to expect over the next ten days: 3/29 2022 Panini Contenders Football Wednesday brings three new products starting with Contenders. The long running brand's NFL issue is heavy on … [Read more...] about Sports Card Release Calendar 3/29/23 – 4/11/23
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Notes: Bill Huggins Passes; More Fake Rings Seized; Rare Curry Card at Auction; Joe Montana Breaks ’81 Topps; Upper Deck Release Dates, More
Bill Huggins, co-founder of one of the sports collecting hobby’s longest running auction companies passed away, according to an announcement from the company late Tuesday afternoon. He was 64. Along with John Scott, he founded Huggins & Scott Auctions in 2002 and continued to serve as president. However, Huggins' hobby roots went much further back. Collectors on … [Read more...] about Notes: Bill Huggins Passes; More Fake Rings Seized; Rare Curry Card at Auction; Joe Montana Breaks ’81 Topps; Upper Deck Release Dates, More
Sports Card Release Calendar: 9/16/22 – 9/30/22
A pair of Panini Immaculate products, one of Topps' most popular releases and some 2023 football issues are part of what's coming to market during the second half of September. In partnership with StockX, here's a look at the current sports card release calendar: 9/16 2022 Topps Chrome Baseball Chrome is back for another late season ride. The checklist just came … [Read more...] about Sports Card Release Calendar: 9/16/22 – 9/30/22
What’s Hot: Darkness Doesn’t Dampen Denver Show; Top 5 Sellers
It's been a busy summer and while the shop has been hopping, the biggest highlight wrapped up late last month. The second edition of the All Cards Weekend in Denver drew collectors, dealers and curious folks to one of the region's biggest shows since--well, our last one. Last year, my partner (www.denvercardshows.com) and I put on a 190 table show right … [Read more...] about What’s Hot: Darkness Doesn’t Dampen Denver Show; Top 5 Sellers
Sports Card Release Calendar: 8/9/22 – 8/30/22
Here's a roundup of sports card releases set to arrive between now and late August. 8/10 2022 Topps Series 2 Vending Yes, you read that right. Topps is producing a product that'll be at least somewhat similar to the old school 500-count, nothing but cards vending boxes that were produced from the 1950s-90s. They're even using the familiar light blue coloring and … [Read more...] about Sports Card Release Calendar: 8/9/22 – 8/30/22
What’s Hot: Hoisting the Cup and the Cardboard
I apologize for my delay in my monthly piece and while I'd love to point to our hometown Avalanche winning the Stanley Cup and my spending the last 10 days hanging out with the team in a drunken stupor, I can only report a celebratory shot with friends and enjoying seeing the team parade the trophy around town, to bars and at the capitol building. When I'm not slinging … [Read more...] about What’s Hot: Hoisting the Cup and the Cardboard
Sports Card Release Calendar: 6/15/22 – 7/5/22
Basketball takes a back seat but there are several other sports card products set to release between now and early July. Here's a quick roundup of what's here and what's coming: 6/15 2021 Panini Flawless Football The highest of the high-end NFL releases arrives more than four months after the season but for those who like on-card autographs and the potential of a … [Read more...] about Sports Card Release Calendar: 6/15/22 – 7/5/22
Sports Card Release Calendar: 4/20/22 – 5/3/22
The latter part of April shapes up to be an active one for new sports card releases, with the calendar showing products from baseball, football, basketball, hockey and more. Here's a look at what's currently scheduled to arrive (last minute delays and changes are, as always, possible. 4/20 2022 Topps Archives Signature Series Baseball It doesn't take long to rip … [Read more...] about Sports Card Release Calendar: 4/20/22 – 5/3/22
What’s Hot: Trip to The Mint; Top 5 Selling Boxes
It's been an interesting last few weeks (but aren't they all). I left the shop in capable hands last month and attended The Mint Collective in Las Vegas. Sure it was an excuse to visit my second favorite city, but it was also an opportunity to catch the vibe of the industry as it experiences some incredible changes. What I heard from many is that seemingly … [Read more...] about What’s Hot: Trip to The Mint; Top 5 Selling Boxes
The Roller Coaster Ride Of Cole Caufield’s Rookie Card
The demand, and therefore the value, of rookie cards is often driven by a player’s performance. That holds true for any sport. Sometimes, that rookie year can be a roller coaster ride. Exhibit A is Cole Caufield of the Montreal Canadiens. Heading into the 2021-22 NHL season, Caufield was expected to drive sales of Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey. Alexis Lafreniere, the first … [Read more...] about The Roller Coaster Ride Of Cole Caufield’s Rookie Card