Topps Big League baseball scratched an itch for collectors when it debuted its 2018 set. With a large base set and a kid-friendly product at a reasonable cost, the product apparently appealed to a decent share of the market. Those elements will remain in place when the 2019 edition hits the shelves the week of May 15, although Topps has made some design tweaks that are … [Read more...]
Goldin Auctions Offering Include Dick Enberg, Andre Reed And Alex English Collections
Oh, my. Even Dick Enberg would be impressed. Thirty-nine lots of memorabilia from the late broadcaster's career are part of Goldin Auctions’ Winter Auction that began Monday and runs through Dec. 8. Career items consigned by Buffalo Bills great Andre Reed and Basketball Hall of Famer Alex English also will be part of the sale, which includes Tim Brown’s … [Read more...]
The Wayback Collector: Babe Ruth Collectibles Leading the Way in REA Fall Auction
Babe Ruth always has a prominent role in sports memorabilia auctions and this year's fall REA auction is no exception. The auction is in its final week of bidding and, as it stands right now, the Hall of Fame slugger currently occupies five of the top ten spots. You can expect that to probably continue through this weekend as bidding heats up. Now, he isn't No. 1. That … [Read more...]
2017-18 Upper Deck The Cup Preview
Upper Deck is saving the good stuff for last. It’s a high-end product and technically the last one of the 2017-18 calendar year, being released October 24, but collectors generally consider The Cup to be worth the wait. A tin contains one pack with six cards. Upper Deck is promising that there will be two autographed patch cards in the upcoming edition — and that one of … [Read more...]
The Wayback Collector: Autographed Pre-War Cards Are Truly Rare Commodities
The Wayback Collector is a weekly look at important news in the hobby as it relates to pre-war and vintage collectibles. This week’s topic takes a brief look at the autograph market and a rare Exhibit card. These days, autographed items have carved out a considerable niche in the card collecting hobby. But their presence today is undeniably stronger than it was in earlier … [Read more...]
Popular Robert Morris Show Headed to Monroeville for 2018
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...]
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...]