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Blowout Countersuing Upper Deck Over Distribution Policy

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Frontline Collectibles, the parent company of online trading card retailer Blowout Cards, filed suit against The Upper Deck Company on Wednesday, accusing the California manufacturer of intentionally harming its business and hurting collectors who want to shop around for the best prices. Frontline/Blowout is asking for compensatory and other damages for violations of the … [Read more...] about Blowout Countersuing Upper Deck Over Distribution Policy

Upper Deck Asks Court to Get Blowout Off Its Back

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There hasn't been a legal challenge against it so far, but Upper Deck is putting its new distribution policy in front of a federal court anyway.  Last month, attorneys for the trading card manufacturer filed documents asking a southern California district court judge to declare that the policy doesn't violate anti-trust laws.  Blowout Cards and its parent company, Frontline … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Asks Court to Get Blowout Off Its Back

Upper Deck’s New Distribution Policy Irks Some

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The release of 2011 Upper Deck football also marked the beginning of a new policy being implemented by the California trading card maker. The company decided earlier this year to change its distribution model, a concept that means sellers who don't have a retail store location won't be able to sell its latest releases. Upper Deck claimed the action was taken to protect hobby … [Read more...] about Upper Deck’s New Distribution Policy Irks Some

Win Prize in Trivia Tuesday Contest: Week #3

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It's time for week #3 of the Trivia Tuesday contest. Each week, we bring you a list of seven questions, the answers to which can all be found somewhere among the stories here on Sports Collectors Daily. Many of the answers are in the archives. Once you've got them, send them to [email protected] From all winning entries, we'll draw one winner who will receive … [Read more...] about Win Prize in Trivia Tuesday Contest: Week #3

Black Friday Deals for Card Collectors

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While bargain hunters hit the stores this Friday, fans of modern era sports card boxes have their own Black Friday specials. Blowout Cards caught lightning in a bottle on Columbus Day when it offered its 1492 Promotion where certain boxes and cases were sold for $14.92. The company's website received over 35,000 hits before the day was over. Then came the 09/09/09 Promotion … [Read more...] about Black Friday Deals for Card Collectors