Winning the Calder Trophy as the NHL's Rookie of the Year will often help player's stock within the hobby - but what happens going forward? In the case of young Vancouver Canucks sensation Elias Pettersson, the sky is the limit and his rookie cards were certainly a must-have for many collectors from the start. How hot was that start? Well, he kicked things off with … [Read more...]
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Astro-nomical Start: Yordan Alvarez Pre-Rookie Card Guide
A hot start by a rookie often gets collectors salivating over their baseball cards and Houston Astros freshman Yordan Alvarez is no exception to this trend. A native of Las Tunas, Cuba, Alvarez was originally signed as an international free agent by the Los Angeles Dodgers in June, 2016 and was traded to the Astros within two months of inking a deal. By 2018, he was regarded … [Read more...]
Pete Alonso Rookie Cards Heat Up as Record-Setting Season
It wasn’t the dream start to the season that New York Mets fans were hoping for but the start of one rookie’s career has offered an oasis of hope amid all of the angst. Pete Alsonso rookie cards have been among the hottest in the hobby as he topples records and seems destined for a long, productive career. The Pete Alonso File Taken with the 64th pick in the 2016 draft … [Read more...]
Amari Cooper Rookie Cards Worth Another Look
As his team struggled and his impact seemed to fade, Amari Cooper rookie cards were not exactly lighting up the hobby at the end of 2017 and early in the 2018 season. Worthless? Hardly. He was too young to give up on and his first two seasons in Oakland were of the Pro Bowl variety. Yet the Raiders seemed to be going nowhere and as the 2018 season … [Read more...]
De’Aaron Fox Rookie Cards Bear Watching
Over half of his games are played when most of the eastern half of the country is heading for bed or already asleep. You also won’t find the Sacramento Kings on national TV very much--not yet anyway. If you’ve been paying attention to what's transpiring, though, you know De’Aaron Fox rookie cards are looking like potentially solid long-term plays. With averages of 16.7 … [Read more...]
As Numbers Pile Up, Thielen Cards Perk Up
In the fall of 2013, the list of people who knew who he was pretty much limited to friends, family and those associated with the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Five years later, he would be in the discussion of best wide receivers in the NFL and there's now plenty of interest in Adam Thielen football cards. The Minnesota Vikings' homegrown star comes … [Read more...]
Spin Cycle: DeAndre Hopkins Rookie Cards Remain Buyer Friendly
As a whole the game was no work of art but it produced what will be one of the signature moments of one player’s career. His double spin move helped the Houston Texans to an overtime win and probably sent more than a few collectors in search of DeAndre Hopkins rookie cards. If he wasn’t considered a big-time star before the play, Hopkins certainly appears on his way … [Read more...]
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...]
Notes: Foreign Hoops Buyers; CU’s Hall Fired; Most Watched Auctions; Giveaway News
Basketball cards may not rank at the top of the North American sports card pecking order but they’ve got one thing going for them that others don’t. While MLB and the NFL can say they have avid followers in other countries, there’s not much doubt that hoops’ appeal is much broader. The game is hugely popular in some of the world’s biggest nations and continues to … [Read more...]
eBay Offering 8-10% Bucks Promotion Through Thursday
Those of you who participate in the eBay Bucks program might be getting a significant bonus on purchases, whether you use the site in the traditional fashion or an access the eBay mobile app. eBay has announced a September promotion that offers a sizeable cash back bonus for purchases made over the next couple of days. Users will receive 10% back in eBay Bucks for … [Read more...]
