Baseball cards are the subject of a feature story in The Atlantic, one of the few surviving magazines that actually pre-dates the first baseball cards. The piece is called “How Baseball Cards Got Weird: A very analog hobby finds a way to thrive in the digital age.” Writer Eric Moskowitz chronicles the changes in collecting over the years, with an emphasis on the … [Read more...] about The Atlantic Explores “How Baseball Cards Got Weird”
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War Veteran Selling Card Collection to Pay Bills
Brad Solomon has been to Iraq and back fighting for his country, but now the Colorado native is locked in the biggest struggle of his life. Cancer will do that. It’s random, striking even health nuts in tiptop shape. Not only does it sap a man’s strength, it also takes a heavy toll on his finances. But Solomon is not fighting alone. With the help of loved ones, … [Read more...] about War Veteran Selling Card Collection to Pay Bills
Collectors Show Off Their Memorabilia Rooms
The Sports Collectors Daily Facebook page hit 40,000 fans earlier this month and to celebrate, we partnered with Baseball Card Exchange to give away a 1975 Topps Mini unopened pack. You had to work--a little--to enter the contest. We wanted collectors to show off their memorabilia rooms. If you submitted at least one photo, you were entered in the contest. Since … [Read more...] about Collectors Show Off Their Memorabilia Rooms
NJ Man Says $10,000 Card Collection Stolen
Police in Bridgeton, N.J. are investigating what's been reported as the theft of a baseball card collection from a home that had been vacated. N.J..com reports that a man contacted police last Thursday to say the cards, a train set and an antique bowl had been taken sometime in the last three weeks. He had last been inside on February 3. Why he left those items behind … [Read more...] about NJ Man Says $10,000 Card Collection Stolen
Auction of Large Cuban Baseball Card Collection Continues
More vintage baseball cards from the Richard Merkin Collection are on the auction block. Items from the collection brought record prices during the last auction conducted by Hake’s, including $25,255 for a 1928 Pittsburgh Crawfords Negro League Team photo that featured Josh Gibson and was signed by Harold “Hooks” Tinker along with a number of rare Cuban baseball cards such as … [Read more...] about Auction of Large Cuban Baseball Card Collection Continues
Largest PSA Graded Baseball Card Collection Ever Offered Acquired By Memory Lane
A remarkable collection of vintage, graded baseball card sets dating back to the 19th century has been acquired by Memory Lane Inc. An advanced east coast collector has decided to part with more than 20,000 PSA graded cards and his sets are now being offered for sale. Staggering in both volume and quality, it’s believed to be the largest such grouping ever to come to market … [Read more...] about Largest PSA Graded Baseball Card Collection Ever Offered Acquired By Memory Lane
Stars, Not Sets are Kendrick’s Motivation
Arizona Diamondbacks managing general partner Ken Kendrick is missing his 25 best baseball cards, worth millions. Luckily, he knows where they are. As we reported last week, the cream of Kendrick's impressive collection is on loan to the Baseball Hall of Fame. It'll be on display this spring and summer and the lifelong baseball fan couldn't be happier that his pride and … [Read more...] about Stars, Not Sets are Kendrick’s Motivation
Are Card Shops a Recession Barometer?
We might feel that way sometimes, but no one really needs a baseball card collection. It's why when times start to get tough, basic necessities come first. Like radar, sports card shops can sometimes tell when bad economic conditions are approaching. Business starts to drop off and those looking to turn their cardboard into cash come streaming in. The recent recession … [Read more...] about Are Card Shops a Recession Barometer?
Stolen Baseball Card Collection: Search Still On
A North Carolina man's collection was more of a family heirloom. That's why he's hoping against all odds his stolen vintage sports cards turn up somewhere. … [Read more...] about Stolen Baseball Card Collection: Search Still On