Topps giving away vintage cards inside it's unopened packs isn't a new idea. Long-time collectors will recall the company's 1991 50th anniversary celebration, which included redemption cards. There are a lot of those boxes still in various unopened states. One collector recently decided to bust one open and won a huge prize. Or would have if it were still … [Read more...] about Blog: Expired Redemption Bummer, Rings Found, Draft Contest
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2011 SAGE Football Blaster Box Break
You know the NFL Draft isn't far behind when the college-oriented football card boxes start arriving on store shelves. Traditionally first out of the gate is SAGE, which tries to earn the dollars of collectors who prefer pigskin and can't wait for the officially licensed products later in the spring. 2011 SAGE football has been out for a few weeks, but boxes haven't always … [Read more...] about 2011 SAGE Football Blaster Box Break
Albert Pujols Continues to Drive in Collecting Dollars
by William Lloyd Albert Pujols began his career with little attention. Passed over by every team several times in the 1999 MLB Draft, he was eventually picked in the 13th round by the St. Louis Cardinals with the 402nd pick. Considering what’s happened since, he might be one of the greatest draft steals of all-time and his rookie cards the first of the new millennium to … [Read more...] about Albert Pujols Continues to Drive in Collecting Dollars
In the Game Heroes and Prospects Will Feature Potential Top NHL Draft Picks
Since the 2004-05 season, In The Game's Heroes and Prospects set has featured players from the Canadian Hockey League and American Hockey League. The set returns for its latest edition on January 11. "When we first released Heroes and Prospects six years ago, the reaction from collectors was incredibly positive and we have tried to make the product stronger with each … [Read more...] about In the Game Heroes and Prospects Will Feature Potential Top NHL Draft Picks
2010 Topps Football Released
Topps released the first of it's 2010 football sets this week. Less than a year ago, the likelihood of this occurring appeared remote. In November, 2009, Players Inc., the marketing and licensing division of the NFL Players Association, announced that it had opted not to renew it's trading card license with Topps for the 2010 season, apparently signifying that for the … [Read more...] about 2010 Topps Football Released
Panini Will Sell John Wall Memorabilia
Panini America has signed NBA top draft pick John Wall to an exclusive contract. That may not be big news, considering Panini holds an exclusive license for NBA trading cards. However, unlike a couple of the company's other deals with top players, this contract includes memorabilia rights. That means the company will wind up with game-worn John Wall jerseys, shoes and … [Read more...] about Panini Will Sell John Wall Memorabilia
Panini America Signs Deal With Wesley Johnson
Panini America has entered into an exclusive relationship with Wesley Johnson, the Minnesota Timberwolves rookie and the fourth overall pick in this year's NBA Draft. The partnership with Panini America, the exclusive trading card and sticker licensee of the NBA, marks Johnson's first NBA trading card deal. As part of the relationship, Panini will hold exclusive rights to … [Read more...] about Panini America Signs Deal With Wesley Johnson
Draftees, Legends Part of UD Ultimate Collection
Upper Deck will be releasing a 2010-11 Ultimate Collection Basketball set in September. Several of the top players selected during the first round of the 2010 NBA Draft will be featured in the set including Derrick Favors (No. 3 pick overall), DeMarcus Cousins (No. 5), Ekpe Udoh (No. 6), Greg Monroe (No. 7), Gordon Hayward (No. 9), Paul George (No. 10), Cole Aldrich (No. … [Read more...] about Draftees, Legends Part of UD Ultimate Collection
Anaheim Youngster Wins Upper Deck Contest
12-year-old Ezekiel “Zeke” Estrada of Anaheim has been selected as the grand prize winner in Upper Deck's recent “NHL Entry Draft Runner” essay contest. The promotion was conducted over the past three weeks across ten participating Los Angeles-area hobby shops where shop owners solicited written entries from youngsters who purchased a box of 2009-10 Upper Deck NHL hockey … [Read more...] about Anaheim Youngster Wins Upper Deck Contest
Topps in their Class: NFL’s Most Valuable #1 Draft Pick Cards
Being the number one overall draft pick comes with plenty of fanfare but if you're a football card collector, take a pass. Going back to the 1950s, only about one of every four number one picks went on to a Hall of Fame career. Many were total flops. Only a few top selections bring big bucks on the open market. The most valuable rookie card of all of the number one draft … [Read more...] about Topps in their Class: NFL’s Most Valuable #1 Draft Pick Cards