The days of massive base sets and a few hard to find inserts to chase ended about 20 years ago but Panini America announced Tuesday that it would be dusting off a familiar hobby name. 2014 Donruss Baseball will mix a lot of the old branding with some modern expectations when it pops back into consciousness in three months. It won’t be your father’s Donruss, but he’ll … [Read more...] about Panini Brings Back Donruss Name for 2014 Baseball Set
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Two Sentenced in Jersey Fraud Case
Two of the five men who have pleaded guilty to mail fraud in connection with the sale of non-genuine game jerseys sold to well known card companies and collectors were sentenced in U.S. District Court on Wednesday. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago, Brad Wells, one of the principals in Florida-based Authentic Sports, Inc., and Historic Auctions, was … [Read more...] about Two Sentenced in Jersey Fraud Case
Not Guilty Verdict Creates Mini Rush on Clemens Rookie Cards
After years of hearing that the most visible athletes caught up in baseball’s steroid scandal had little value to collectors anymore, those who had Roger Clemens rookie cards in stock have seen their patience rewarded in the hours since Clemens was found not guilty of lying to Congress about the issue. Whether collectors and/or speculators were bargain hunting, celebrating … [Read more...] about Not Guilty Verdict Creates Mini Rush on Clemens Rookie Cards
Editor’s Blog: Panini/Donruss Back in the Game
When they came seemingly out of nowhere to buy Donruss/Playoff and grab an NBA license in 2009, Panini vowed to make an impact on the North American trading card market. The goal? Have a presence in all four major sports. They accomplished that on Thursday, announcing an agreement with the MLB Player's Association on a trading card license with Texas Rangers' star Josh … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Panini/Donruss Back in the Game
Hall of Famer Van Buren Suing Panini
Steve Van Buren, the first player to win three consecutive NFL rushing titles, is looking to score again at age 89. Van Buren, who led the Philadelphia Eagles to league championships in 1948 and '49, is taking Panini America to court over the recent production and distribution of football cards featuring his likeness and what he says are stolen canceled checks attached to … [Read more...] about Hall of Famer Van Buren Suing Panini