Main Line Autographs, the promoter of the popular Robert Morris show held annually at Robert Morris University, has announced a change for the show in 2018. Due to renovations, this year's show is headed to nearby Monroeville, Pa, a different suburb of Pittsburgh. The 2018 event will be held at the Monroeville Convention Center situated near Monroeville Mall. It will run … [Read more...]
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Star-Studded Lineup to Appear At This Weekend’s CSA Chantilly Show
Year after year, the Chantilly shows are among the largest and most popular in the hobby. Known for a wide selection of both vintage and modern cards and a large lineup of autograph signers, they are among the most discussed around the hobby. Chantilly's next show is this weekend and, in addition to the more than 100 dealers and exhibitors on hand, the event will include a … [Read more...]
Spring Training: Chasing Autographs
The early days of spring training are often the best time to snare autographs. The mood is generally relaxed and while crowds of autograph seekers do make their way to Florida and Arizona, it's not as busy as it often is when the games begin. Here's a sampling of some social media posts showing successes--and another with some insight if you're heading to the … [Read more...]
Autographs at Pebble Beach are Par for the Course
On the one year anniversary of Jordan Spieth calling out "adult autograph seekers" at this week's PGA Tour stop, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, the stars are aligning on the Monterey Peninsula this week to play golf, share some fellowship and interact with golf fans on what many consider, some of the most beautiful golf courses in the United States. The 2017 edition of … [Read more...]
Young Guns Highlight 2016-17 Upper Deck Series 2
As Upper Deck prepares to release its newest 2016-17 hockey product on Wednesday, the company has good reason to believe its Series 2 set is loaded. After all, there are plenty of Young Guns. The popular insert set returns for Series 2, showcasing many of the new names that were absent from Series 1. Most notably, rookie Patrik Laine will be included in these inserts, which … [Read more...]
2017 Stadium Club Features Chrome, Inserts And Autographs
2017 Topps Stadium Club will make a return appearance this summer, with the full-bleed photos again taking center stage. As of now, the product is set to be delivered the week of July 12. Eight cards will be found in each pack with 16 packs to a box. Each case will include 16 boxes. A checklist for 2017 Topps Stadium Club is at the bottom of the page. 2017 … [Read more...]
Upper Deck’s 2016-17 SPx Hockey Has New Look
Upper Deck has overhauled the configuration in time for next week's release of 2016-17 SPx Hockey. Due out February 1, this season's version will be smaller — four packs in a hobby box with one card in each pack, instead of 10 packs of four cards last year — but every card this year will be a hit. Upper Deck is promising that every box of 2016-17 SPx Hockey … [Read more...]
2016-17 Upper Deck SP Game Used Hockey Preview, Checklist
Upper Deck’s 2016-17 Game Used Hockey is once again a hit-oriented product, with four of the six cards in every one pack hobby box being an autograph or memorabilia offering. Hobby boxes will be available beginning Wednesday, January 18. Expect to pay anywhere between $85 to $105, depending on the retailer. The price is slightly lower than last year with one more … [Read more...]
Newly Discovered 1935 Pebble Beach Clothier Postcards at Auction
There was a time when postcards were a cool way to communicate with friends. Lush, exotic photographs of landmarks and hotels, or stunning views of nature were common on the front, with some space on the backs to jot a note — “having a wonderful time, wish you were here,” or something like that. Celebrities and athletic heroes found their way onto postcards too, particularly … [Read more...]
2016 Panini Contenders Football Info, Checklist
Panini Contenders football goes live this weekend with some big hits and limited ticket items. A full checklist is at the bottom of the page. 2016 Panini Contenders Basics Set to hit hobby shops Friday, the 2016 product will consist of 24 packs per hobby box, with five cards to a pack. Panini is promising at least five autograph cards in every hobby box (and … [Read more...]
