There has been no settlement in Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's lawsuit against the Upper Deck Company over the use of the Hall of Famer's photo on its 2010 Greats of the Game trading card set. A trial date of December 12 has been set. Abdul-Jabbar claims Upper Deck didn't have permission to use his name or likeness in the set and says he's had to turn down autograph requests from … [Read more...]
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Q&A With a Hobby Distributor
In preparation for the 2012 Industry Summit, host Kevin Isaacson is conducting periodic “5 Questions’’ segments with leaders from all segments of the sports collectible, entertainment and gaming industries. This week’s Q&A is with Lloyd Kee, principal of GTS Distribution, a wholesaler of sports collectible and gaming products. GTS employees more than 50 full-time … [Read more...]
Ken Griffey Jr. Signs Autograph Deal with Topps
For the first time ever, Topps will offer certified autographed trading cards of future Hall of Famer Ken Griffey, Jr. in its 2012 baseball card products. After helping jump start Upper Deck as a viable competitor in the late 1980s and early 90s, Griffey stayed under contract with the California card maker for his entire playing career. However, with Upper Deck no longer … [Read more...]
Michael Jordan ’97-98 UD Game Jersey Card Brings $30,123
What’s considered the first ever game used/worn jersey, autographed & serial numbered Michael Jordan card ever made closed at $30,123 in an eBay auction Sunday night. The auction brought serious—and well financed—MJ collectors out of the woodwork for the 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jerseys #GJ13A, limited to just 23 cards. The buyer’s feedback number would indicate that the … [Read more...]
Upper Deck’s Day With the Cup Inserts Offer Unexpected Chase
by Nick Younker Hockey card collectors got a little surprise this month with unannounced, special inserts into Upper Deck's 2011-12 Series One packs that feature members of the Stanley Cup winners, the Boston Bruins, celebrating their victory with the Cup in tow in various locations around the world. Upper Deck discreetly put the cards into packs, and when people started … [Read more...]
2011-12 SP Authentic Basketball: Upper Deck Tries to Fill the Hoops Card Void
by Juan Martinez Now that we are weeks into the 2011-12 NBA season lockout, let’s take a look at one of the first products of the year by Panini Upper Deck… Oh… Well, that intro came out wrong. The sad irony of the NBA lockout for basketball card collectors is that their wish – or at least part of it - has come true. A large proportion of the community was saddened by … [Read more...]
The $400 Michael Jordan Autograph
by Juan Martinez I am a two-time member of the “Michael Jordan autograph card owner” club. It is this mythical club in the minds of basketball card collectors who have busted countless Upper Deck boxes over the years hoping to hold in their hands the signature of the greatest basketball player of all time. Induction into the club is to be among the greats of the hobby, it … [Read more...]
2011-12 Upper Deck Hockey: No Auto Redemptions
The newly released 2011-12 Upper Deckhockey product will have no autograph redemption cards in Series One. The company says it was able to secure all of the autographs it needed prior to launch. The company's base brand again features the “Young Guns” rookie cards spotlighting up-and-comers like Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Edmonton), Gabriel Landeskog (Colorado), Cody Hodgson … [Read more...]
Rich’s Ramblings: Remembering Lud Denny and Pro Set
by Rich Klein As always, I'd like to start by thanking you, the reader for your indulgence in enabling me to discuss old hobby stories. I like the new logo we've got…me with the baseball cards flying out the back. It’s perfect because we are taking trips back to the past each week. There is a great joy in being able to go back and discuss happenings from the hobby’s … [Read more...]
Fleer’s Cosmic Pro Visions
It was a time when cardboard was cardboard. Card shops were everywhere. So were shows. Against such a backdrop came Fleer, looking for an edge in its competition with Topps, Donruss and Upper Deck. Game worn swatches had yet to make their way into packs, most of which were still well under a buck. So whatever innovations were made, came in the design of the cards … [Read more...]
