When Upper Deck introduced the first fully licensed game-worn jersey patch cards in 1996, the hobby entered a new era, allowing collectors to own a piece of memorabilia with their trading cards. Unlike today, the first jersey cards were huge chases, similar to today’s search for one-of-ones and numbered rookie patch autographs. Upper Deck’s initial product included thin, … [Read more...] about Modern Patch Card Guarantees Bear Little Resemblance to Hobby’s First Jersey Cards
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Custom Card Kit Gives New Life to Old Memories
The last two years have been a blast. I've created countless custom trading cards for my collection. I've cut up a game used bat and even went to my favorite player's house (Jose Canseco) to have him try on several jerseys, just so I could cut them up and make my own "player-worn" custom cards (don't worry, they weren't his old A's gamers). I wasn't … [Read more...] about Custom Card Kit Gives New Life to Old Memories
Panini’s Luxe Football Offering High-End Autos, Metal Frames
Panini America is getting ready to offer a high-end, deluxe product for pro football collectors. The 2015 Luxe football set will be released on March 9, and this product will offer big hits and heavy metal, so to speak. 2015 Panini Luxe Configuration With a big nod to the 2014-15 Luxe basketball set, the 2015 Luxe football product will contain four cards per box — but every … [Read more...] about Panini’s Luxe Football Offering High-End Autos, Metal Frames
Triple Threads 2015 MLB Box Break/Review
Triple Threads is another of those lines of products where base cards are almost an afterthought. As I mentioned in a recent review, my personal belief is down the road many of these base cards will be in comparatively short supply and add yet another layer of value to these releases. During a Facebook discussion with a friend of mine, he pointed out that instead of base cards … [Read more...] about Triple Threads 2015 MLB Box Break/Review
Editor’s Blog: The Trouble With Relic Cards
Last week’s revelation that some cards in Panini’s Flawless Football set may not carry game-worn player swatches created quite a buzz among those have an interest in the new release market. While I’m guessing the firestorm may not have been quite as big if it had happened in a product that didn’t cost so much, it was a little puzzling because it’s far from the first time that … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: The Trouble With Relic Cards
2013 National Treasures Football Due Out In Late March
The football edition of the always-popular Panini National Treasures product will be coming out in late March, and Panini claims this set is as loaded as it's ever been with memorabilia, autograph and serial numbered cards. Each 2013 National Treasures box will consist of eight cards: two base cards, rookies or legends numbered to 99 or less, three autographs numbered to 99 … [Read more...] about 2013 National Treasures Football Due Out In Late March
2012 Goodwin Champions Trading Card Info
2012 Upper Deck Goodwin Champions hit hobby shops on Tuesday and there won’t be any guessing. The company has already released short print information as well as a complete checklist. Goodwin’s, a throwback to the old 19th century issue, will pack five cards per pack and 20 packs per box. The artwork used for many of the cards depicts former athletes very early in their … [Read more...] about 2012 Goodwin Champions Trading Card Info