By Kevin Nelson [Editor’s note: This is the second in our series on the notorious Operation Bullpen case.) The most notorious forgery produced by the Operation Bullpen conspiracy was, undoubtedly, the Mother Teresa baseball, supposedly signed by the late Christian missionary who devoted her life to serving the poor. But if the Mother Teresa forgery was No. 1, what was … [Read more...] about The Babe Ruth Underpants Box and other Ruthian Forgeries
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No Logos, But Donruss Elite Extra Set for Release
Panini America is showing off additional images for its first MLBPA-licensed product in several years. The company's 2011 Donruss Elite Extra line didn't quite make its December 21 release date, but company officials say it will definitely be available next week. Panini has permission to use images of players but isn't licensed by MLB itself so that means a prospect-heavy set … [Read more...] about No Logos, But Donruss Elite Extra Set for Release
Panini-CMG Deal Will Put Old Hall of Famers in Upcoming Products
Panini America has signed a trading card agreement with CMG Worldwide, giving it the right to utilize the names and images of a group of deceased baseball legends whose licensing rights belong to the agency. The deal, effective immediately, gives Panini America rights to incorporate cards featuring Shoeless Joe Jackson, Jim Thorpe, Jackie Robinson, Jimmie Foxx, Johnny Mize, … [Read more...] about Panini-CMG Deal Will Put Old Hall of Famers in Upcoming Products
2011 Upper Deck Legendary Cuts Baseball Released
Upper Deck has released its first baseball-themed trading card set since January 2010. 2011 SP Legendary Cuts Baseball continues one of the company's most popular lines. The high-end product is focused on autographs of past and present players. “We’re extremely excited about this particular release,” said Grant Sandground, Upper Deck’s product manager. “Collectors … [Read more...] about 2011 Upper Deck Legendary Cuts Baseball Released
Upper Deck Cuts Up Vintage Comics for Marvel Beginnings
Comic book collectors are now wrestling with the same concept that's driven a wedge between sports card fans. Memorabilia cards have come to the non-sports card world with the release of Marvel Beginnings Series One. The Upper Deck product hit stores this week and the ultimate chase cards in the boxes are "Ultimate Panel Focus" cards that feature a panel from a rare, but … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Cuts Up Vintage Comics for Marvel Beginnings
Prominent Cuts Leans on Sports, Hollywood, Politics
Upper Deck's latest release is a smorgasbord of trading cards – autographs, Hollywood memorabilia and even cut signatures of deceased celebrities. Prominent Cuts has four cards per pack and five packs per box and the company promises that, on average, you'll get at least one cut signature card, two autograph cards and two Hollywood History memorabilia cards. The … [Read more...] about Prominent Cuts Leans on Sports, Hollywood, Politics
PSA/DNA Authenticates 7500 Autographs for Upper Deck
PSA/DNA Authentication Services recently certified the more than 7,500 signatures offered in the Upper Deck Company’s latest trading card release, Prominent Cuts. The partnership also includes random pack inserts for free grading and authentication through the California-based third party authenticator. To accommodate collectors and recognize the large scale of the … [Read more...] about PSA/DNA Authenticates 7500 Autographs for Upper Deck
eBay Cuts Listing Fees for Small Sellers
Selling on eBay is about to get cheaper, at least for those willing to offer a very low minimum bid. … [Read more...] about eBay Cuts Listing Fees for Small Sellers