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No NFL License for Upper Deck

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National Football League Properties will not grant a license to Upper Deck in 2010. Late Wednesday, the Carlsbad, CA company released a brief statement. Upper Deck CEO and founder Richard McWilliam said, "Over the past year, Upper Deck has attempted to negotiate a new licensing deal with NFL Properties. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we were not able to reach … [Read more...] about No NFL License for Upper Deck

In the Game Soldiers On Without NHL Blessing

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Upper Deck maintains its NHL trading card license, although the company will now have to share the right to make hockey cards with fast-rising Panini America. The NHL's decision to open its trading card business to more than one company after this season is what In the Game was hoping for, but the end result is keeping them on the bench again. In the Game isn't well-known … [Read more...] about In the Game Soldiers On Without NHL Blessing

Blog: Upper Deck: When it Rains, it Pours

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It's been a rough year for Upper Deck. First, the fallout from the Tiger Woods scandal, which couldn't have helped sales of exclusive autographs. There was the  lawsuit filed by Konami over counterfeit Yu-Gi-Oh cards that ended in a settlement and revealed some less than flattering details about what went on during the process. Then, Major League Baseball filed suit … [Read more...] about Blog: Upper Deck: When it Rains, it Pours

The Dawn of Baseball Cards

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The following is an excerpt from Chapter One of a new book entitled "Mint Condition:  How Baseball Cards Became an American Obsession".  Written by Dave Jamieson, the book chronicles how baseball cards were born and also profiles many of the men who played a significant role in how the hobby evolved and changed over the years. Among other topics, Jamieson chronicles the … [Read more...] about The Dawn of Baseball Cards

Kobe Breaks Down Basketball Card Boxes

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Panini is probably paying Kobe Bryant a nice chunk of change to be its spokesman for this year's basketball card products, but it's nice to see him willing to sit down and play the part of collector. Panini, the Euro-based company that took over Donruss last year, is hoping Kobe can continue to push card sales. He sat down with company CEO Mark Warsop for a little pack … [Read more...] about Kobe Breaks Down Basketball Card Boxes

Tebow Keeps Signing

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The company that signed Tim Tebow to an autograph deal is keeping the former Heisman Trophy winner busy. Tebow will appear  Saturday, March 27, at Palm Beach Autographs.   He recently signed an exclusive memorabilia contract with the company. Tebow's appearance at the company's store in Jacksonville two weeks ago was a complete sell-out with fans paying $160 per … [Read more...] about Tebow Keeps Signing