by Rich Klein First of all, I apologize for the long delay in writing this review. As we discussed in a previous Rich's Ramblings, life took a turn (or in my case a t-bone without the steak) and I have been on the hobby DL for a while. Needless to say, box reviews come second to health issues. The other aspect that came out of the car wreck was the return of car payments. … [Read more...] about 2011 Bowman Draft Picks and Prospects Box Break
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Industry Summit Attendance Grows
More than 250 industry professionals will attend the 2011 Industry Summit, an increase of more than 25 percent over last year’s inaugural event, according to organizers. Scheduled for Las Vegas later this month, 2011 Industry Summit will include representatives of more than 105 independent sports, gaming and entertainment collectible stores. “Our primary mission is … [Read more...] about Industry Summit Attendance Grows
Panini America Confirms 2010-11 Score Hockey Hot Rookie Signatures
Panini America has confirmed what collectors of 2010-11 Score Hockey no doubt already have discovered: seven players who signed for the Hot Rookies Signatures insert are in significantly shorter supply than the other 10 players in the set, most of them 30 percent shorter. Due to a production discrepancy, it took company officials a little longer than normal to nail down … [Read more...] about Panini America Confirms 2010-11 Score Hockey Hot Rookie Signatures
Smart Phone eBay Shopping on the Rise
eBay has unveiled an interesting new tool and some data that reveals an increasing usage of mobile phones among all users, although it would appear that in the majority of states, sports memorabilia collectors still prefer PCs and laptops. eBay says U.S. mobile commerce sales increased a whopping 146 percent over last year, with California, Nevada, Maryland, … [Read more...] about Smart Phone eBay Shopping on the Rise
Survey: Kids Less Than 10% of Hobby Shop Business
The vast majority of brick-and-mortar sports card shops--88 percent--report that those under the age of 17 comprise less than ten percent of their current customer base. The somewhat startling statistic was revealed in an online survey conducted in conjunction with the upcoming Industry Summit trade event in Las Vegas. Other survey results gave Panini America (formerly … [Read more...] about Survey: Kids Less Than 10% of Hobby Shop Business
Detroit Tigers Holding Memorabilia Sale
The Detroit Tigers are hoping you'll put something autographed or game-used under the tree this year. … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers Holding Memorabilia Sale