During the baseball season unopened boxes of baseball cards rotate pretty quickly through our shop, and I imagine, most local card shops. Big weekends, like the Father’s Day just passed, only serve to make the frenzy a bit more fun, if hectic. Of course, when those times roll around they are followed by the need to recover and re-stock the shelves. In all honesty, THIS is one … [Read more...] about Can Baseball Cards Make Metals Precious?
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Hall of Fame Election Makes a Star Out of 1969 Topps #237
Not too many Hall of Famers, even those who later become managers after their playing career end have basically only one card as a player. Even George "Sparky" Anderson has two Topps cards, one in 1959 and one in 1960. A notable exception to this is one of the three managers selected as part of the Veteran Committee’s vote for 2014 induction. The three “veterans” who will be … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame Election Makes a Star Out of 1969 Topps #237
Thomas is First Hall of Famer Whose Cards Were Issued in the Changed Hobby World
When Upper Deck arrived in 1989 and set changed the world of baseball cards forever, a young slugger from Auburn University was getting ready to make his big league debut. Frank Thomas quickly became a star and shops sprang up on every corner to satisfy the growing demand of a public convinced cards were a great investment. Of course, we know the end result. Card companies … [Read more...] about Thomas is First Hall of Famer Whose Cards Were Issued in the Changed Hobby World
2013 Panini Cooperstown Box Break/Review
We recently wrote about the Panini Perennial Draft Picks which is a prospect product. On the other hand of the collecting spectrum is the new 2013 Panini Cooperstown box which features only Hall of Famers. Panini launched Cooperstown last year, a product made possible through its exclusive contract with the Baseball Hall of Fame. It was pretty well received and the black and … [Read more...] about 2013 Panini Cooperstown Box Break/Review
Tony Gonzalez Rookie Cards In Search of Respect
Some of his teammates weren't old enough to ride a bike when Tony Gonzalez was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs back in the last millennium. He was the 13th player picked in the draft in 1997 and a Hall of Fame career unfolded. It was only fitting, but a long time coming, that his catch Sunday set up the game-winning field goal as the Atlanta Falcons beat Seattle to earn a … [Read more...] about Tony Gonzalez Rookie Cards In Search of Respect
New Website Focuses on Iconic Vintage Football Cards
Just in time for the start of the post-season, a new website has arrived, focusing on some of the greatest pro football players of all-time and their top cards. Vintage Graded Football Cards offers articles on more than 20 of the best, most important football cards. Readers will find information on the player’s career and an examination of his most well-known card and what … [Read more...] about New Website Focuses on Iconic Vintage Football Cards
Jock Smith Jersey Collection Among Highlights of New SCORE! Exhibit in Vegas
A grand opening Wednesday night will bring some glitz to the world of sports memorabilia Tuesday night in Las Vegas with the opening of SCORE!, a 10,000-square foot interactive exhibit located in the Luxor Hotel and Casino. Billed as the first the first multi-sport interactive exhibit and sports fantasy experience of its kind, it features historically significant memorabilia … [Read more...] about Jock Smith Jersey Collection Among Highlights of New SCORE! Exhibit in Vegas
Five Future Hall of Famers You Can Collect for a Song
by Shane Elsberry While it is probably not as likely to cause a noticeable spike in values as it once did, being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame is still the ultimate career milestone and can provide a boost in a player's card prices. There are about a dozen players who will likely be enshrined over the next several years. Some high end cards of certain … [Read more...] about Five Future Hall of Famers You Can Collect for a Song
What’s Hot in the Shop: Upper Deck Scoring With Football Set
by Mike Fruitman When it came to sharing What’s Hot In The Shop this week, a blast from the past emerged in the lead. 2011 Upper Deck College Football Legends hit late last month and has been on fire since landing on shelves. set that featured some of the most desired football autographs ever released. Just like the original all of the autographs are on card. The … [Read more...] about What’s Hot in the Shop: Upper Deck Scoring With Football Set
Halladay No-Hitter Jersey Heading for Hall of Fame
Roy Halladay has worn the title of 20-game winner, All-Star and Cy Young Award winner. Now, the jersey Halladay wore during his historic no-hitter in his post-season debut on Wednesday is headed to Cooperstown. Halladay became the second pitcher to record a no-hitter in the post-season when he blanked the Cincinnati Reds in Game One of the National League Division Series … [Read more...] about Halladay No-Hitter Jersey Heading for Hall of Fame