Who says no one writes letters anymore? The simple act of grabbing a pencil and putting words on paper has turned a young boy’s despair into some moments he’ll never forget. Loren Smith, a nine-year-old Oakland A’s fan was feeling low after a wildfire destroyed his family’s home and with it, all of his baseball cards and autographs. "The day after the fire, … [Read more...]
Nine-Year-Old A’s Fan Saddened by Loss of Cards, Autographs in Fire
Among the thousands of homes destroyed by the fires in Northern California last week was one occupied by an avid young fan of the Oakland Athletics. Nine-year-old Loren Jade Smith of Santa Rosa is safe, but heartbroken over the loss of his collection of A’s baseball cards and memorabilia. The youngster wrote the team a letter which was posted on the website of … [Read more...]
Cards Not Worth Much? 10 Things You Can Do With Them
For many kids who grew up in the late 1980s or early 90s, it came as a shock. Those baseball and football cards they faithfully accumulated like a fine stock portfolio were supposed to rise in value as the players’ careers ascended. By the time you were in your 30s, you should have enough to pay your first house, right? Actually…no. As most collectors who kept … [Read more...]
‘Power Of Base’ Helps Needy Kids At Christmas
For a card shop in Hamilton, Ontario, it’s all about that base. And converting those base cards into Christmas gifts for children is no trouble. Matt and Chuck Durka have operated Breakaway Sports Cards, a 1,000-square foot shop in Hamilton since February 2013. A large amount of their business is done through online group breaks on Breakers.TV where they rip … [Read more...]
Overflowing with Cards, MO Man Gives Them Away
His mobile home once overflowed with sports cards. Jumping into the hobby with both feet more than 20 years ago, Tom Killian still has thousands of cards, but he’s slowly getting rid of them—and making some kids happy in the process. It’s been an interesting ride for the former truck driver from Marshfield, MO, who is moving into retirement soon. Once the owner of his own … [Read more...]