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Man Who Caught A-Rod’s 660th Home Run Ball May Sell

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The man who caught the ball that tied Willie Mays on the all-time home run list sounds like he might be consigning it to an auction company. Michael Shuster snared the homer hit by Alex Rodriguez at Fenway Park Friday night.  The 25-year-old financial planner drove in from Rhode Island and had just rushed back to his seat after a trip to the restroom when the ball came … [Read more...] about Man Who Caught A-Rod’s 660th Home Run Ball May Sell

Ramblings: Recalling ‘Rick Face’ and Rodriguez

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There are very few cards which truly garner national media interest, but 25 years ago last spring, during the peak of the card collecting hobby, we had one of those occasions.  The younger brother of a superstar who would within two decades be enshrined in the Hall of Fame, was posed with a very naughty word on the knob of the bat he was holding. The card was destined for … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Recalling ‘Rick Face’ and Rodriguez

Sellers Lament PED Scandal’s Impact on Cards, Autographs

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Owning a sports memorabilia-related business can have its challenges.  Economic woes that affect the disposable income of individuals and families.  Rising prices of sports cards.  Too many cards.  Issues with card manufacturers. Another problem that they can’t shake is a glut of merchandise they have in their inventory that they simply can’t sell:  cards and autographs of … [Read more...] about Sellers Lament PED Scandal’s Impact on Cards, Autographs

Boy Gives Up Gehrig Record-Busting Slam Ball

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Twelve-year-old Steven Gieseler Jr., 12, of East Islip, New York isn’t one of those kids who sees dollar signs in everything.  Steven and his father went to the Yankees-Giants game back on September 20 and before the night was over, he had landed a record-setting home run ball—one he returned to the player who hit it. Steven followed the bouncing home run ball off the bat of … [Read more...] about Boy Gives Up Gehrig Record-Busting Slam Ball

Top 5 Alternative 1990s Rookie Cards

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by Chris Harris One of the enduring legacies of baseball cards in the 1990s was the proliferation of new brands.  Unlike their brethren, 90s hobbyists had more than one (or three) annual sets to collect. With this explosion of new product, came with it new options and new rookie cards.  While many of the rookie cards of the era have become iconic, those weren’t the only … [Read more...] about Top 5 Alternative 1990s Rookie Cards

How Will NFL Lockout Affect the Football Card Market?

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by Diane Carter The NFL lockout is already a reality. The big question is -- will it wipe out this season entirely or will an agreement be made in time to salvage the season or at least part of the season? No NFL this year is not good for anyone. There is no doubt it will negatively affect the football card market, along with everything else connected to football revenue. … [Read more...] about How Will NFL Lockout Affect the Football Card Market?

2010 National Chicle Baseball Short Print List Revealed

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Yes, Virginia there are 2010 National Chicle Baseball short prints. Topps says cards #276-329 in the recently released baseball product are short printed and can be found at the rate in one of every four packs.  The short printed cards are part of three unique subsets:  Retired Stars Revisited, Vintage Veterans and Rookie Renditions. The all-painted Topps Chicle … [Read more...] about 2010 National Chicle Baseball Short Print List Revealed

MLB’s Pink Memorabilia Auction Will Return

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For the 6th year, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Major League Baseball are Going to Bat Against Breast Cancer. Major League Baseball players, coaches and umpires will wear pink wristbands and pink ribbon decals on Mother’s Day, May 9th.  Louisville Slugger has produced and donated pink bats that hundreds of players will also be using on that day. Once again, much of … [Read more...] about MLB’s Pink Memorabilia Auction Will Return