by Chris Harris The seventh edition of Topps’ Allen & Ginter’s World Champions is scheduled for release in July, and collectors should notice one subtle change to the set’s checklist. The 350-card base set (with the final 50 cards short-printed) will feature noticeably fewer non-baseball subjects than ever before. 2012 Topps Allen & Ginter will be a little more … [Read more...] about 2012 Topps Allen & Ginter Baseball Preview
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Rich’s Ramblings: Special New Year’s Edition
by Rich Klein This is the time of year where everyone, including me, writes these trite columns about what occurred in the previous year and what we'd like to see for the next year. When I was sitting in services the other night, our Rabbi asked me why he had not seen me for more than a month. After I responded about the litany of issues which began with the little car … [Read more...] about Rich’s Ramblings: Special New Year’s Edition
Editor’s Blog: Cypres Museum, Stolen Footballs, Our New Apps
A few notes as we wind the year to a close... We've found a lot of stories online about the phenomenal collection built by businessman Gary Cypress in southern California. The L.A. Times caught up with Cypres, who turned his fabled collection into a museum several years ago. In Oklahoma, police are looking for whomever is responsible forstealing some autographed … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Cypres Museum, Stolen Footballs, Our New Apps
New Shop Opens in Phoenix Area
Not many people in the Phoenix area are actually from Phoenix. Many moved there from cold weather cities, or came with their parents who sought year-round sunshine. That means plenty of passionate sports fans. It's that demographic that sports memorabilia businesses in the area rely on to succeed. There aren't that many anymore, but you can add a new one to the … [Read more...] about New Shop Opens in Phoenix Area
2012 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball: Back for A Second Go-Round
by Chris Harris One of the more successful product introductions in recent years was the debut of Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball. Initially seen by many as an Allen & Ginter knock-off, Gypsy Queen surprised many in The Hobby with its clean 19th Century design and set collectability. Then again, any product that retails for $6/pack and yields five “hits” in a box is bound … [Read more...] about 2012 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball: Back for A Second Go-Round
Are You a Coollector? New Site Offers Free Listings, Organizing
You can add another new marketplace for organizing buying, selling and trading collectibles online. Coollectors.com (that's an extra 'o') launched earlier this month, offering its activity free of charge. The site is targeting the general collectors' community as well as professionals looking to expand their collection or to sell collectibles. Several different types of … [Read more...] about Are You a Coollector? New Site Offers Free Listings, Organizing
Topps Hires New Digital VP
The Topps Company has hired Michael Bramlage as Vice President, Digital, effective immediately. In his new role, Bramlage will be responsible for overseeing and developing the company’s digital strategy. He will report directly to Topps Chief Executive Officer and President Ryan O’Hara. Bramlage comes to Topps from the Nokia Corporation where he served as Director, Head of … [Read more...] about Topps Hires New Digital VP
New Collectible Show to Debut on NBC
NBC will step into the collectibles/reality genre next month with the prime time debut of “It’s Worth What?” Airing Tuesdays from 8-9 EDT starting July 12, the show features host Cedric The Entertainer. “It’s Worth What?” is a game show that taps into America’s curiosity for cost and value, from the hidden gems found in one’s attic to some of the most exotic valuables from … [Read more...] about New Collectible Show to Debut on NBC
Editor’s Blog: Vintage Card Market Strong, New Shop
Credit to the San Diego area's North County Times for doing a series of articles on card collecting this week. We've brought you links to each of their stories. Some haven't painted a very rosy picture of the modern market, which isn't surprising. Unfortunately much of what was written is right on the money, albeit a re-hash of what's been written about countless times … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Vintage Card Market Strong, New Shop
Hunt Continues, But New Clues in Search for Winning Puck
It was one year ago this week that the Chicago Blackhawks ended a long drought and won the 2010 Stanley Cup. You'd think the puck Patrick Kane shot for the winning goal would be in a glass display case somewhere. Not so. The puck is a Chicago treasure...sort of a modern era holy grail. A $50,000 reward has been offered, but the whereabouts of the puck have remained a … [Read more...] about Hunt Continues, But New Clues in Search for Winning Puck