Topps has released information on the 2011 USA Baseball boxed set. The 61-card factory set, which features many of America’s top college and high school players, will have the complete rosters of the USA Collegiate national team, as well as the 18 and Under and 16 and Under National Teams. The set, which serves as a fundraiser for USA Baseball, also promises five … [Read more...] about 2011 Topps USA Baseball Set Preview
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Terapeak Aims to Help You Sell Smarter on eBay
eBay sellers might be interested in Terapeak, a service that aims to help you create better titles, decide which products to sell, how much to charge for your products and how to maximize tactics to help you make more money. What is Terapeak? Straight from the Terapeak website is this explanation of their service: “Terapeak helps eBay sellers become more profitable, by … [Read more...] about Terapeak Aims to Help You Sell Smarter on eBay
eBay Expanding Completed Search Function
It's probably the best way to track the value of sports cards and sports memorabilia--or anything else for that matter. Guide books may be out of date and just an average or estimate of selling prices. eBay's "search by completed items" function enables users to look at what items actually sold for. Unfortunately, those searches will only take you back 15 days worth of … [Read more...] about eBay Expanding Completed Search Function
In The Game Canada vs The World Hockey Box Review
by Rich Klein One of the advantages of being a "small' company is being able to insure that you deliver what you promised. In the Game trading cards has, since we have been reviewing their products, created cards with interesting themes and generally ensured that collectors feel satisfied after opening their boxes. The recently released Canada Vs The World hockey product is … [Read more...] about In The Game Canada vs The World Hockey Box Review
Thefts Take Fun Out of National for Some
They often work in tandem. Sometimes in packs. Thieves who know that sports cards are hard to track made life at the National Sports Collectors Convention difficult for at least five different dealers between Friday and Saturday. Hardest hit was long-time vintage football card and memorabilia dealer Mike Hattley of Touchdown Treasures in Greenwich, Conn. Sometime Friday, … [Read more...] about Thefts Take Fun Out of National for Some
Police Arrest Suspected Car, Memorabilia Thief
Walnut Creek, Calif. police believe they've solved the case of the autographed baseball memorabilia that was taken when a northern California thief drove off in a stolen car earlier this week. Several people called the police department with information about the identity of the suspect in the case from the information provided in the media, including a surveillance … [Read more...] about Police Arrest Suspected Car, Memorabilia Thief
Gretzky Rookie Cards Are Focus of New Website
When hockey fans think of greatness on ice, most still immediately think of Wayne Gretzky. Much like other great athletes of his time, the Gretzky sports memorabilia chase will always be a hot one. Now, a new web site has launched, devoted to Gretzky rookie cards. Featuring articles that appeal to collectors and fans alike, GretzkyRookieCard.com also features links to the … [Read more...] about Gretzky Rookie Cards Are Focus of New Website
2011 Bowman Chrome Preview and Checklist
Topps has released preliminary information and images for its 2011 Bowman Chrome baseball product. Set to release in mid-October, the 18-pack boxes will include one on-card autograph and two prospects per pack. The promotional information again highlights Bryce Harper, who will be among the sought after autographs. In all, there are 37 prospects who have signed for Bowman … [Read more...] about 2011 Bowman Chrome Preview and Checklist
eBay’s New Search Preview Experience Speeds Up Product Searches
In an effort to make searching for the right products easier and faster, eBay has unveiled its new Search Preview Experience, which summarizes key product details on-the-fly, in a quick view on any search results page. Available by opt-in at eBay Garden, the new Search Preview Experience displays product previews, including photos and short summaries of product … [Read more...] about eBay’s New Search Preview Experience Speeds Up Product Searches
Pre-War Baseball Card eBook Released
Collectors of vintage baseball cards now have a new reference tool. Before there was Bubble Gum: Our favorite Pre-World War I Baseball Cards has been published by Cincinnati-area online seller Dean Hanley. Written by Hanley and his employee at Deans Cards, Allyson Hamlin, the 50-page publication includes information on some of baseball's earliest cards. Hamlin began … [Read more...] about Pre-War Baseball Card eBook Released