There is nothing that ignites the hobby more than a chase for a record. The level of intensity and passion depends on how revered the record is. Fifty years ago this summer, the world was glued to the greatest baseball record pursuit of all time. In 1973, Hank Aaron’s pursuit of Babe Ruth’s career home run record created a frenzy that transcended sports. Every morning, we … [Read more...] about 50 Years Ago, Collectors Stopped For Every Hank Aaron At-Bat
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Record Hammer Price for The Hammer
One of the hobby’s most popular post-War baseball cards has a new record price. A 1954 Topps Hank Aaron rookie card graded Mint 9 by PSA sold for $720,000 late Thursday night, breaking the old mark of $645,000. The card sold by PWCC is one of only 25 graded PSA 9 (there are two 10s) out of more than 6,000 examined by the company. The previous record had been set by … [Read more...] about Record Hammer Price for The Hammer
Shop Talk: Price Barrier Concerns, Restocks and a Young Vintage Card Fan
This is the second of Tony Reid's ongoing series on the hobby from inside the Pennsylvania shop he helps manage. This week started out like most, with people literally waiting at the door for us to open bright and early on Monday morning. It's that kind of market.Early in the week, a few teenagers were in with their eyes on 2020 Prizm Football. After some deliberation, the one … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: Price Barrier Concerns, Restocks and a Young Vintage Card Fan
Stapled, Stamped and Punched: 1960 Lake to Lake Braves Were Designed to be Traded
As a new decade approached, a popular Wisconsin dairy company nestled near the shore of Lake Michigan was looking for a marketing edge. A partnership with the popular home state big league baseball team brought the 1960 Lake to Lake Milwaukee Braves baseball cards to life: two lives actually. These were meant to be traded back to the company for something … [Read more...] about Stapled, Stamped and Punched: 1960 Lake to Lake Braves Were Designed to be Traded
1950s Johnston Cookies Braves Sets Targeted Milwaukee’s Baseball Fans
From 1953 through 1955, Johnston Cookies produced team sets of the hometown Milwaukee Braves. While somewhat of an oddball issue, the three releases continue to be popular among vintage baseball fans. Here's a little more on these annual issues. 1953 Johnston Cookies Set Johnston Cookies' first foray into the baseball card market began in 1953. The cards were distributed … [Read more...] about 1950s Johnston Cookies Braves Sets Targeted Milwaukee’s Baseball Fans
Ruth, Aaron Rookies Set Pace in REA Auction
A 1916 M101-4 Babe Ruth rookie card in near mint condition sold for $600,000 late Sunday night, topping all items as Robert Edward Auctions closed out its Fall Auction. The PSA 7 blank back version is one of the finest known examples in the hobby and represented the latest six-figure sale for a card that’s shown explosive growth in recent years. The … [Read more...] about Ruth, Aaron Rookies Set Pace in REA Auction
24 Price Records Fall in Memory Lane Auction
The current appetite for high-grade vintage sports cards appears insatiable. With bids flying well into the wee hours of Sunday morning after a scheduled Saturday night close, Memory Lane’s Spring Rarities Auction ended with two dozen record prices set as well as a new company record for total sales. Cards from the finest basic collection of Hank Aaron cards on the PSA Set … [Read more...] about 24 Price Records Fall in Memory Lane Auction
Topps NOW Tally in Week One: 6,425 Sold
Topps is averaging a print run of just over 642 cards per day for its new Topps NOW program, which features top performances and milestones as they happen. Topps NOW launched last Sunday with cards of Pirates’ pitcher Francisco Liriano and one from the defending champion Kansas City Royals Opening Day. A total of 11 cards were offered to collectors at $9.99 each over the … [Read more...] about Topps NOW Tally in Week One: 6,425 Sold
5 Cool Old Hank Aaron Baseball Cards to Consider
He became the "new home run champion" as announcer Milo Hamilton called him, on April 8, 1974. If you're old enough to remember it, chances are you haven't forgotten that night in Atlanta when the world watched the seemingly indomitable career home run record of Babe Ruth finally fall. Of the 755 he belted during his long career, only one of Hank Aaron's home runs was … [Read more...] about 5 Cool Old Hank Aaron Baseball Cards to Consider
Hank Aaron Rookie Card Sells for $28,100
Most would have laughed if you'd told them in 1954 that a skinny kid from Mobile, AL would break Babe Ruth's home run record. He was making his first appearance on a Topps baseball card--just a talented young player who made a minor splash playing for the Eau Claire Bears and earned a call up to the other side of Wisconsin. But Hank Aaron turned Milwaukee upside down, then … [Read more...] about Hank Aaron Rookie Card Sells for $28,100