A 373 lifetime wins, 2.13 career ERA, sterling personal reputation and membership in the Hall of Fame’s first class all cement his place in history. His magical years on the field as well as his painful demise and untimely death off it years after he inhaled mustard gas fighting in World War I adds to his mystique. Christy Mathewson baseball cards, especially the … [Read more...] about Buying On A Budget: Christy Mathewson
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Walter Johnson: Buying The Big Train On A Small Budget
Playing in the major leagues with the Washington Senators from 1907 to 1927, Walter Johnson is widely considered as one of the game's best pitchers of all time. As a player in the pre-war era, his cards might not seem all that attainable for the everyday collector at first glance. However, the Big Train's contemporary items may be a little more accessible than you … [Read more...] about Walter Johnson: Buying The Big Train On A Small Budget
1929 Kashin Publications Baseball Is Affordable, Full of Stars
They are starkly beautiful, with black-and-white photography. The 101-card Kashin Publications baseball set, produced in 1929, has an eclectic group of players, but relatively affordable cards of two key stars from that era — Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. 1929 Kashin Publications Baseball Basics The cards are also known as R316s (Jefferson Burdick, who created designations … [Read more...] about 1929 Kashin Publications Baseball Is Affordable, Full of Stars
Cheap Basketball Card Boxes: Determining the Best Buy
Much like when Topps dominated the landscape in the 1970s, there is only one choice for current basketball card releases. Panini has the NBA exclusive and churns out numerous different issues at various price points during the year. While much of the discussion is about their ultra high-end brands, like Flawless and Immaculate, collectors with less disposable income have … [Read more...] about Cheap Basketball Card Boxes: Determining the Best Buy
Collecting 1952 Topps Baseball Cards on a Budget
Looking at the overall value of the set or the prices paid for Mickey Mantle rookie cards can scare some people off, but it’s possible to collect 1952 Topps baseball cards and not dip into your retirement account. No matter if you decide to piece together as much of the set as you possibly can or just certain elements, there’s no need to avoid chasing what may be one of the … [Read more...] about Collecting 1952 Topps Baseball Cards on a Budget
5 Underrated 1933 Goudey Baseball Cards
Piecing a set together can take time and get a little expensive. So can buying the big kahunas in the set: Babe Ruth (four of them) and Lou Gehrig. But for those marking what is the unofficial transition from tobacco and candy cards to the gum era, finding underrated 1933 Goudey baseball cards is one way to collect the ultra-popular set. Sold inside waxy paper with a stick … [Read more...] about 5 Underrated 1933 Goudey Baseball Cards
10 Great 1930s Baseball Cards For Budget-Minded Collectors
It was the tail end of Ruth, the final heroics of Gehrig and the beginning of Feller, DiMaggio and Williams. It was Connie Mack's A's and the Gas House Gang. You can blow a big wad of cash commemorating the 1930s but there are a lot of great ones throughout the decade, many picturing Hall of Famers, that won't put a hole in your wallet. We've come up with a list of 10 … [Read more...] about 10 Great 1930s Baseball Cards For Budget-Minded Collectors
Five Places to Put Your Vintage Baseball Card Dollars Right Now
The sale of the T206 Honus Wagner for $1.2 million ignited another big barrage of publicity for the hobby. Interestingly enough, some of those bidding on the card--or at least expressing interest--were people who weren't really honest to goodness baseball card collectors. Some were bidding on the card as an investment, knowing the history behind the sales of the Wagner … [Read more...] about Five Places to Put Your Vintage Baseball Card Dollars Right Now
10 Vintage Cards for Budget-Minded Collectors
For the collector with a budget the baseball card hobby can often be intimidating. We salivate over high-grade vintage cards that cost hundreds and even thousands of dollars each. But if you’re willing to take the perspective of a fan and collector, there are bargains—and even wise investments to be found. If you've got a taste for champagne but are stuck on a beer … [Read more...] about 10 Vintage Cards for Budget-Minded Collectors