Another hobby shop burglary—this time in the Pacific Northwest. Someone broke into On The Marq Sports Cards in Kennewick, WA last Thursday and stole thousands of dollars worth of singles and unopened material. There’s video of the burglary, images of the suspect and even some surveillance photos of his beat up car, so there are good leads to work with. A … [Read more...] about Notes: Washington Shop Burglary; Yelich Gift; Keeping the Hobby Affordable, Topps Truck
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Notes: Vote on Favorite Topps Designs; Hobbyist Profiles; NSCC Signing Update
Topps is letting collectors decide on the design of one element of 2020 Series 1. The company is asking collectors to vote on their favorite designs from past sets from each decade. The designs voted most popular will be featured next year. The company says it will be “celebrating the decades” with next year’s set and the vote is part of it. Collectors can vote … [Read more...] about Notes: Vote on Favorite Topps Designs; Hobbyist Profiles; NSCC Signing Update
Notes: NSCC Hotel Bookings; Big Bucks Brady Card; Long-Time Shop Closing; Yelich to Conference; Cards’ Warm Up
Heading to the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago this summer? It’s probably a good idea to book your hotel early if you want to be close to the Stephens Convention Center. Bookings through the National’s hotel partner are now available. The show runs from July 31-August 4. There are several hotels within walking distance but the Embassy Suites … [Read more...] about Notes: NSCC Hotel Bookings; Big Bucks Brady Card; Long-Time Shop Closing; Yelich to Conference; Cards’ Warm Up
Steiner Signs Pair of Young Mets to Autograph Deals
Steiner Sports has signed a pair of young New York Mets to exclusive autograph deals. The company announced Monday it had reached agreements with Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil. Game-worn and autographed items and autograph signings are being featured. Both players will sign baseballs, bats, jerseys, photos, helmets and special limited-edition … [Read more...] about Steiner Signs Pair of Young Mets to Autograph Deals
Yelich Signs Autograph Deal with Steiner Sports
There is Christian Yelich autographed memorabilia aplenty on the Steiner Sports website after the Milwaukee Brewers outfielder and MVP candidate signed an exclusive deal with the company. Steiner made the announcement on Thursday, a day after the Brewers clinched a playoff spot with a win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Yelich, is among the National League leaders in … [Read more...] about Yelich Signs Autograph Deal with Steiner Sports
Rising Star: Christian Yelich Cards Remain Affordable
Christian Yelich rookie cards might not always be the the first ones you see on the baseball hot list. That's why he might be worth the investment. Despite an MVP caliber 2018 season and a career arc that's trending decidedly upward, Yelich rookie and prospect cards are generally available at a reasonable cost. They've ticked upward as he blossomed into a big-time star … [Read more...] about Rising Star: Christian Yelich Cards Remain Affordable