To say that Norah Jermaine enjoys baseball would be putting it mildly. The 13-year-old from California is too young to work in the front office for her favorite team, the San Francisco Giants, but she would not mind being the team’s batgirl. Until that spot opens up, Norah is content attending sporting events — and adding to her burgeoning card and memorabilia … [Read more...] about 13-Year-Old Northern California Girl Hustles to Collect Cards
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Notes: Mainstream Media Stories on the Hobby; Popular MJ Exquisite Card Sells; Johnny’s Collection
There have been economic downturns and other events that have impacted the sports memorabilia world over the last few decades but never before have so many hobby-related businesses been forced to shut down for multiple weeks. Even with today’s emphasis on e-commerce and social media sales, the Coronavirus has been an unprecedented challenge: one that puts the … [Read more...] about Notes: Mainstream Media Stories on the Hobby; Popular MJ Exquisite Card Sells; Johnny’s Collection
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: TV Story on Collector; Sporting News on Cards; NSCC & McDonald House; PSA Registry
The opening week of the baseball season is something to celebrate, but it doesn’t matter what the calendar says at Tracy Martin’s house. The Grove City. OH fan’s basement is all baseball, all year. Martin's hobby is more than just an accumulation of baseball memorabilia. His collection tells the story of the game, from historic gloves and early recordings to the modern … [Read more...] about Notes: TV Story on Collector; Sporting News on Cards; NSCC & McDonald House; PSA Registry
Wade Boggs Collector: 20 Years and Counting
When the Boston Red Sox retire Wade Boggs’ number this spring, John Reichard will be there—probably adding a few more items to his ever-growing collection of Boggs cards and memorabilia. He may have even had a small role in making it happen. Reichard along with his friend and fellow Boggs backer Richard Davis used their Twitter account (@Boggsfan) to relentlessly push for … [Read more...] about Wade Boggs Collector: 20 Years and Counting
Quick Hits: Shop Closing, Break-in Thwarted; Collector Profile, Cappelletti update
We're rounding up a few stories from around the internet.... Cosmo's Cards & Collectibles, which sold a variety of stuff over the last 20 years, is having a going out of business sale. Not because they can't make it, apparently. The owners are simply stepping aside to enjoy retirement. It was enough of a landmark there that the New York Daily News' Bronx section … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Shop Closing, Break-in Thwarted; Collector Profile, Cappelletti update