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Abandoned Detroit Plant That Held Millions of Junk Era Cards Being Torn Down

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If you’ve been a long time reader, you might remember the photos of that abandoned building in Detroit that held dozens of cases of 1990s era cards.  They were discovered about five years ago by some young men who were part of a group that makes a hobby of checking out what’s inside old structures.  The photos looked pretty intriguing, even with the cards … [Read more...] about Abandoned Detroit Plant That Held Millions of Junk Era Cards Being Torn Down

Notes: PSA Fee Changes; Shop Owner Charged; Abandoned Cards Update

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PSA will implement some changes to its fee structure and a couple of added service levels beginning January 4.  In an email to customers Thursday, the company included a preview of what to expect when those new rates and service levels come into play.  Few major changes are planned but those who want fast turnaround times will notice some higher rates. You can … [Read more...] about Notes: PSA Fee Changes; Shop Owner Charged; Abandoned Cards Update

Notes: Abandoned Cards, Building Sold at Auction

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Remember that old building in Michigan where dozens of pallets and boxes of abandoned sports cards were discovered? It’s been sold—contents included. While pictures and follow up stories by local media seemed to indicate there wasn’t a  lot of valuable material, some local “entrepreneurs” who had been helping themselves apparently did find some stuff they were able to … [Read more...] about Notes: Abandoned Cards, Building Sold at Auction

Thome Auction Includes 600 Home Run Items, Abandoned Signed Cards’ Cap

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Each year, in memory of his mother, central Illinois native Jim Thome hosts a special fundraising dinner and auction to benefit Children’s Hospital of Illinois.  This year, the event will be held Saturday in the Peoria Civic Center Ballroom beginning at 6:00 PM.  Thome will have a variety of items associated with his 600th home run up for bid and there will be about 400 … [Read more...] about Thome Auction Includes 600 Home Run Items, Abandoned Signed Cards’ Cap