More than 43 years after his last game and 17 after his death, Mickey Mantle is still a big draw. You'll find many Mantle collectors from coast-to-coast, but in the shadows of Yankee Stadium, he's still the undisputed king of the hobby. Last year, a couple of promoters in Holmdel, New Jersey decided to create a Mantle-themed card show. It was popular enough to do it … [Read more...] about 2nd Annual Mickey Mantle Tribute Show
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2012 Bowman Sterling Baseball: More Rookie Autographs for Your $
by Chris Harris 2012 Bowman Sterling Baseball is tentatively scheduled for release in mid-December and will be (delays of this and other products notwithstanding) the last baseball card release of the year. The product itself, which will focus exclusively on the year’s rookie card class and other prospects, should be familiar to those who normally collect this brand. But, … [Read more...] about 2012 Bowman Sterling Baseball: More Rookie Autographs for Your $
Five Underrated Baseball Card Products of the 1990s
by Chris Harris I recently came across Beckett Sports Card Monthly's “The 90s” issue. While it is refreshing to read about baseball cards that are actually fun to collect, Beckett did gloss over a few 90s sets that, I believe, collectors should take a second look at. Some are of sets you probably have hidden in a closet somewhere and haven’t looked at in years. At least … [Read more...] about Five Underrated Baseball Card Products of the 1990s
1970 Topps Rack and Tray Packs: An Overview
The following is an excerpt from The Collector's Guide to 1970 Baseball Cards, produced by Sports Collectors Daily and the Unopened Pack Guy The price of a wax pack from a nickel to a dime in 1970. While that doesn't mean much now, back then if you had a small paper route and earned $1.20/week in tips (which wasn’t too bad), you could feel rich and purchase one full wax box … [Read more...] about 1970 Topps Rack and Tray Packs: An Overview
W517 Baseball Set Offers Value
They may not be as colorful as the gum cards that would be issued in the next couple of years, but the 1931 W517 baseball card issue is one of the few relatively major issues that might still be a bargain for collectors looking to start a new project or build a small stash into a set. The W517 is believed to have been produced by the Exhibit Supply Company, maker of the many … [Read more...] about W517 Baseball Set Offers Value
Topps Tier One: Gobs of Knobs
[View the story "Topps Tier One" on Storify] Topps Tier One 2012 Topps Tier One is now in hobby shops. Take a look at the box, read our preview from a few months back, see some of the cards that have been pulled (many of which are on eBay), and more. Storified by Sports Collector · Wed, Jun 20 2012 23:41:34 Good luck #mojo @rideoutbrian: @toppscards … [Read more...] about Topps Tier One: Gobs of Knobs
2012 Topps Series 2: The Online Roundup
[View the story "2012 Topps Series 2 Baseball Buzz" on Storify]2012 Topps Series 2 Baseball Buzz2012 Topps Series 2 Baseball cards have hit retail stores across the country and will start trickling into hobby shops now as well. Here's what you need to know including links to short print information, box breaks, what to look for in terms of new stars Bryce Harper and Yu Darvish … [Read more...] about 2012 Topps Series 2: The Online Roundup
Topps Series II Wrapper Redemption Program Includes Retail
A 50-card 'gold' set will be part of the 2012 Topps Series II wrapper redemption program when the second half of its flagship brand hits store shelves next week. This exclusive set continues from Series One with 50 new subjects and selected autographs from such stars Bryce Harper, Yu Darvish, Ken Griffey Jr. and more. Collectors sending in 50 wrappers from either hobby or … [Read more...] about Topps Series II Wrapper Redemption Program Includes Retail
Topps’ Golden Ticket Baseball Pulled by Shop Owner
It'll be a nice payday, a great little advertising tool--or a nice display piece for his shop. Either way, it's a win-win for a northern California card store owner. Chris Seibel, owner of D&P Sports Cards in Sacramento, has landed one of the ten 'Golden Ticket' gold baseballs that are the big prizes in 2012 Topps Series One. The redemption cards were placed inside boxes … [Read more...] about Topps’ Golden Ticket Baseball Pulled by Shop Owner
1970 Topps Baseball Wax Box Variations
The following is an excerpt from the upcoming e-book "The Ultimate Collector's Guide to 1970 Baseball Cards", set for release later this month via Sports Collectors Daily. The downloadable book includes information on the cards, the sets, the packs, the boxes, the sidebar sets, the test issues, the OPC set and more. There are four different types of 1970 Topps wax … [Read more...] about 1970 Topps Baseball Wax Box Variations