Semi-retired mobile home executive Dennis Schrader's passion for baseball knows no bounds. The enthusiastic collector has gotten nationwide publicity over the last week or so--ever since the Guinness Book of World Records people deemed his stash of 4,000+ autographed baseballs the biggest in the world. The 65-year-old Florida resident's collection started when he was nine … [Read more...] about Autographed Baseball Collection Just Part of ‘Little Cooperstown’
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2012 Topps UFC Knockout Packs A Punch (literally)
by Chris Harris After a successful debut earlier this year, Topps is bringing back their one-hit-per-pack, hobby- exclusive, UFC Knockout set. But perhaps the most unique addition to 2012 Topps UFC Knockout is a card that can’t be found in any pack. Randomly inserted into sealed hobby boxes as a box loader, 2012 Topps UFC Knockout will include ten oversized … [Read more...] about 2012 Topps UFC Knockout Packs A Punch (literally)
Topps Triple Threads 2011 Baseball Released
Topps Triple Threads 2011 baseball rolled into stores on Tuesday and Wednesday. One of the year's most anticipated baseball products runs about $170 per box and contains two packs per display box. Each pack contains three numbered Topps Triple Threads Baseball base cards plus two numbered Parallel cards plus one numbered Triple Relic card and one Triple Threads Unity Single … [Read more...] about Topps Triple Threads 2011 Baseball Released
2010-11 The Cup: Collectors Willing to Roll Dice
Upper Deck's 2010-11 The Cup, the final hockey card product still tied to last season, hit store shelves late last month and again, collectors seem enamored with taking a shot at what might be inside. Box prices have risen from $300-325 to over $450, even though there is no guarantee what's inside will be worth that much. Collectors are willing to take a gamble that there … [Read more...] about 2010-11 The Cup: Collectors Willing to Roll Dice
First George W. Bush Autographed Allen & Ginter Cards Offered
2011 Topps Allen & Ginter includes 200 limited edition autographed cards of former President George W. Bush, marking the first time a United States President has signed an actual baseball card for inclusion into Topps packs. The limited edition autograph cards feature an image of the nation's 43rd chief executive throwing out the first pitch at Game 3 of the 2001 World … [Read more...] about First George W. Bush Autographed Allen & Ginter Cards Offered
Autographed Baseball Collection Family Feud Continues
It was apparently the pride and joy of a lifelong baseball fan who became a part of the management of one of the game's oldest franchises. Larry Pogofsky had hundreds of signed baseballs spanning every era of the game. It was a 30-year accumulation worthy of its own display. His goal, it's said, was to acquire a ball signed by every member of the Baseball Hall of … [Read more...] about Autographed Baseball Collection Family Feud Continues
Brother vs Brother in Fight Over Huge Autographed Baseball Collection
Sometimes the fight over what someone leaves behind can get ugly. In Chicago, it's apparently a case of brother against brother. Brad Pagofsky, son of former White Sox investor Larry Pagofsky, has filed suit against his brother Benjamin and his friends. The accusation is that Benjamin has been "harassing" his brother with the help of a Chicago police officer. At … [Read more...] about Brother vs Brother in Fight Over Huge Autographed Baseball Collection
Panini Announces Digital Autographed Cards
Panini will marry the latest hand-held technology with autographs and trading cards when it trots out Panini HD later this year. The company announced Tuesday that it would be created video "cards" containing an autograph, plus video footage of that specific card being signed and numbered by the player and likely a few minutes of video footage of the player. The products … [Read more...] about Panini Announces Digital Autographed Cards
2011 Topps Gypsy Queen Details
Four guaranteed hits per box are part of the 2011 Topps Gypsy Queen product. Topps Gypsy Queen pays homage to the 1887 tobacco set of the same name with a colorful twist and an array of autograph, insert and memorabilia cards…including a first-ever concept. The four prized cards in each box will include two autographed cards and two relic cards. On card autographs of new … [Read more...] about 2011 Topps Gypsy Queen Details
2010 Topps Sterling Review
2010 Topps Sterling hits store shelves this week, the latest edition of one of the company's signature higher-end products. Each Sterling Box contain the following: 1 Relic Card Numbered to 10 or less 1 Autographed Relic or Relic Card numbered to 10 or less 3 Numbered Base Cards 1 Numbered Framed Base Parallel or Cut Signature card. Each Sterling Box … [Read more...] about 2010 Topps Sterling Review