The aftermath of the settlement between Topps and its early 1980s trading card rivals pushed gum out of wax packs at Fleer and Donruss so the companies apparently felt they had to come up with some kind of added attraction. For Donruss, it was puzzle pieces. Fleer opted for something equally interactive but more practical. After all, what good is a puzzle piece if you're … [Read more...] about 1986-87 Fleer Basketball Sticker Set Carving Own Niche
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1980s Fleer Basketball Stickers Skyrocket
Seeking investments in an uncertain market over the last few years, you could have put your money into a trendy tech stock or maybe an old reliable like General Electric but you'd have done much better if you’d chosen instead to buy… basketball stickers. Those old inserts—especially those from the company’s 1986 trading card revival—have increased in value to a … [Read more...] about 1980s Fleer Basketball Stickers Skyrocket
5 Underrated Old Basketball Card Sets
While many collectors chase the most valuable old basketball card sets like the original Bowman, 1957 Topps or 1961 Fleer, there are many other issues to consider. And maybe it’s time we redefined the word “old” because the 80s were a long time ago now and that’s where some value-packed sets reside. The interest in iconic and memorable players from the 1980s and 90s … [Read more...] about 5 Underrated Old Basketball Card Sets
Vintage Pack Break of the Week: 1987-88 Fleer Basketball
After bringing basketball cards back to mainstream distribution the year before and creating what would eventually become the most iconic basketball card set of the last 30 years, Fleer returned the following season. The 1987-88 Fleer basketball set again consisted of 132 cards and 11 stickers that were issued one per pack. It wasn't a slam dunk year for rookies. Ron … [Read more...] about Vintage Pack Break of the Week: 1987-88 Fleer Basketball