Baseball card collectors can be obsessive, but Beau Thompson is in a class by himself. Thompson, a 36-year-old business development specialist from Madison, Wisconsin, is a Chicago Cubs fan on a mission. He wants to collect 1 million Cubs cards. He’ll buy them online or trade for them, and condition is not a major issue for vintage cards. He scours internet groups, auctions … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Man Has Goal Of Collecting 1 Million Cubs Cards
Javier Baez
Javier Baez Rookie Cards Appear to Be Solid Long-Term Play
He belted a game-winning home run in his first big league game back in 2014 and since that time, he's developed into one of baseball's best players. There's no doubt this native of Puerto Rico is a big deal to Cubs fans but Javy Baez rookie cards and pre-rookie issues have also become a hobby favorite. Here's a breakdown of some of his most popular issues … [Read more...] about Javier Baez Rookie Cards Appear to Be Solid Long-Term Play
Bobble Bulletin: Sister Mary Jo Gets Her Own Bobblehead; Museum Plans; New Issues; Auction Update
Ed. Note: Welcome to the second edition of Bobble Bulletin, which provides updates on bobblehead collecting including news, significant sales, new releases and more. Sister Mary Jo, who became an internet sensation after tossing the first pitch at the Chicago White Sox game on Saturday, is getting her own bobblehead. Sister Mary Jo, who teaches theology … [Read more...] about Bobble Bulletin: Sister Mary Jo Gets Her Own Bobblehead; Museum Plans; New Issues; Auction Update
Cubs World Series Champions Memorabilia: A Shopper’s Guide
Whether they’re avid collectors or just fans whose lifetime of pain has been eased, folks who have been waiting for the opportunity to buy 2016 Cubs World Series championship memorabilia finally get their chance. Within seconds of the moment when Kris Bryant fielded the ground ball that wound up in Anthony Rizzo’s back pocket, Cubs championship baseball cards, collectibles, … [Read more...] about Cubs World Series Champions Memorabilia: A Shopper’s Guide