by Rich Klein The concept of which products "work" in today's card world and which ones do not "work can sometimes surprise even the most experienced hobby veteran. While at this point, the first series of Topps Baseball is almost always going to be a hit for several reasons, one can never be sure of just about any other product. This year's version of Topps Chrome football … [Read more...] about 2011 Topps Chrome Football Box Break
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2011 Topps Finest Baseball Box Review
by Rich Klein A couple of weeks ago in reviewing the 2011 Finest Football product we discussed the nearly two decades history of the Finest brand. In recent years, as we have discussed, Topps has evolved the Finest brand into one which can be sold on several levels. The hobby product can be sold on the pack level in stores (as long as the store ensures no searching), the … [Read more...] about 2011 Topps Finest Baseball Box Review
2010-11 The Cup: Collectors Willing to Roll Dice
Upper Deck's 2010-11 The Cup, the final hockey card product still tied to last season, hit store shelves late last month and again, collectors seem enamored with taking a shot at what might be inside. Box prices have risen from $300-325 to over $450, even though there is no guarantee what's inside will be worth that much. Collectors are willing to take a gamble that there … [Read more...] about 2010-11 The Cup: Collectors Willing to Roll Dice
Bryant Signs Stacks of Cards for Panini
There's no such thing as complete down time for elite pro athletes, but summer is as close as it gets for Kobe Bryant. Last week, he found time to sign hundreds of cards for Panini America's upcoming National Treasures and Elite Black Box insert cards Brian Bayne, Panini's Memorabilia Business Manager, is the guy who rounds up autographs from Panini pitchmen like Bryant, … [Read more...] about Bryant Signs Stacks of Cards for Panini
2011 In The Game Heroes and Prospects ‘Hits’ Series Two Box Break
by Rich Klein Coming off a well received Baseball Hits series one product from earlier this year, In The Game recently released Series Two of this product and as the name suggests, boxes have nothing but "hits' in them. Every card has either a signature, an memorabilia piece or a combination thereof. While most of the signature cards feature prospects, there is a nice mix … [Read more...] about 2011 In The Game Heroes and Prospects ‘Hits’ Series Two Box Break
Video: 2011 Topps Allen and Ginter Blaster Box Break
2011 Topps Allen & Ginter provides a little education with its baseball. The formula is the same and there's a big and unique autograph checklist, but don't count on getting one. … [Read more...] about Video: 2011 Topps Allen and Ginter Blaster Box Break
2011 Bowman Baseball Box Break
by Rich Klein It is difficult to believe Bowman made its debut more than 60 years ago. 1948 was such a different time in the collecting world, as there was a loosely-knit collecting fraternity who did trade amongst themselves but in many cases, never met in person. The concept of shows were a long way away and who would have thought then that the primary means of … [Read more...] about 2011 Bowman Baseball Box Break
2011 Topps UFC Title Shot Box Review
In my continuing efforts to catch up on reviews, we’re busting open a box of the 2011 Topps UFC Title Shot product. First I have to say, that I grew up a boxing fan and wish boxing was as seemingly well organized as MMA. I also wish there were sets like this available both back in the day and today. Could you imagine a set issued in the 1972-74 era with boxers such as … [Read more...] about 2011 Topps UFC Title Shot Box Review
If It Fits, It Ships…Forever
Mailing sports cards isn't getting any cheaper. Now, the U.S. Postal Service is letting you buy a little price hike prevention in your priority packaging. Building on the simplicity of flat-rate shipping and value of Forever postage, the postal service has announced a new way to ship that lets customers lock in future postage at current prices using select Priority Mail … [Read more...] about If It Fits, It Ships…Forever
2011 Topps Heritage Retail Blaster Box Break
They're here. An annual favorite has returned this week with the arrival of 2011 Topps Heritage Baseball. It's a product that is sandwiched between the first and second series of Topps' base brand. Updated to reflect last year's San Francisco Giants' World Series title and once again, cursed with a big group of short prints, Heritage gets pricey for those who can't live … [Read more...] about 2011 Topps Heritage Retail Blaster Box Break