When we get to the time of year when trades are made on or before draft day, and then free agents are signed, collectors always want to know who the winners are. We are not talking about teams, but what players are in a position to be breakthrough players in the hobby. Even though he didn’t get traded, one stands out due to the trades around him. To the hard core … [Read more...] about Why Dustin Wolf Rookie Cards Will Be Worth Watching
2023-24 hockey cards
Sports Card Release Calendar: 6/5/24 – 6/20/24
There's no shortage of ripping options for collectors in the next couple of weeks. Here's a look at new arrivals and what's currently scheduled to land at your local hobby shop, online retailer or favorite breaker. 6/5 2023-24 Panini Obsidian Basketball Pushed back a couple of weeks, Obsidian lands with its usual array of shininess. The one pack box holds seven … [Read more...] about Sports Card Release Calendar: 6/5/24 – 6/20/24
Sports Card Release Calendar: 5/15/24-6/4/24
Three soccer releases in one day, a new UFC product, retired baseball player autographs, a chrome throwback and even a 2023 football product are set to arrive at hobby shops, retail outlets and on breaker schedules over the next couple of weeks. Here's a look at what's currently scheduled to arrive--as always, subject to late changes. 5/15 2023-24 Upper Deck Trilogy … [Read more...] about Sports Card Release Calendar: 5/15/24-6/4/24
Unannounced Bedard Autos Put National Hockey Card Day Over The Top
Nobody who is even remotely aware of the hockey card market would be surprised to learn that the 2024 National Hockey Day promotion which take place Sat., April 13 was the biggest ever. Hobby shops across Canada plus many stores in the United States and internationally participated in this year’s promotion. For many collectors and hockey fans, it was a chance to get a free … [Read more...] about Unannounced Bedard Autos Put National Hockey Card Day Over The Top
Coyotes Rookie Josh Doan Makes an Impact but First ‘Card’ is a Sticker
Auston Matthews may be the prodigal son of Arizona hockey, but there is no arguing that Josh Doan has hockey royalty in the state running through his blood. This week, finally, there is something for hockey collectors to grab. Topps Now has included Doan in the Topps Now sticker #156 pack. The $9.99 pack of five stickers is available until April 4 at 4:30 p.m. EDT. It … [Read more...] about Coyotes Rookie Josh Doan Makes an Impact but First ‘Card’ is a Sticker
Sports Card Release Calendar: 4/3/24 – 4/30/24
High-end postseason football, a couple of baseball releases as a new season unfolds join a smattering of new basketball and hockey products in the near term. Here's our latest sports card release roundup. 4/3 2024 Topps Sterling Baseball One of the season's super high-end releases, Sterling offers two packs containing a total of two autographed relics or one auto … [Read more...] about Sports Card Release Calendar: 4/3/24 – 4/30/24
Bedard’s Young Guns RC Drives Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey To Unprecedented Demand
Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey goes live Wednesday. It is, without a doubt, the company’s most highly anticipated Series 2 hockey card product since the Young Guns rookie cards were introduced 34 years ago. Bedard, who signed an exclusive deal with Upper Deck days before the National in Chicago in the summer, is heavily featured in this product. Counting parallels, there are 44 … [Read more...] about Bedard’s Young Guns RC Drives Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey To Unprecedented Demand
Sports Card Release Calendar 2/28/24 – 3/12/24
Fresh basketball and hockey products from the current year is on the way but much of the release calendar for the next couple of weeks is made up of products dated to last season that are just now arriving on the market. Here's a look at what to expect--as always subject to last minute changes. 2/28 2023-24 Panini Court Kings Basketball The latest … [Read more...] about Sports Card Release Calendar 2/28/24 – 3/12/24
Notes: Eric Nadel’s Rangers Championship Auction; Baseball History as a Hologram; Pens Take Memorabilia In-House; Upper Deck Release Dates
The longtime radio voice of the Texas Rangers is auctioning some items from his first World Series championship call, with all proceeds going to a good cause. Eric Nadel, who has called Rangers games for 45 years, is selling his scorecard, headset and microphone as well as the scrap of hotel notepaper on which he scribbled what would be his final out call from the Rangers’ … [Read more...] about Notes: Eric Nadel’s Rangers Championship Auction; Baseball History as a Hologram; Pens Take Memorabilia In-House; Upper Deck Release Dates
Upper Deck’s New Boxed Set Honors Boston Bruins’ 100th Anniversary
One of sports’ most historic franchises is celebrating a big birthday and there’s a card set for that. The Upper Deck Boston Bruins Centennial Box Set is set for release on Wednesday, Dec. 6. There’s a complete base set in the box but there are some chase elements, too, including autographs. Along with the 100 base cards featuring both former greats and … [Read more...] about Upper Deck’s New Boxed Set Honors Boston Bruins’ 100th Anniversary