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2011 Topps Tier One Box Break

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by Rich Klein We recently received the 2011 Topps Tier 1 box and I was frankly excited to see this one arrive. Topps had sent out a press release detailing how they were going to improve the player selection in this product and after our experiences with Triple Threads and Marquee where our big hits were respectively, Tyler Colvin and Tyson Ross, we were hopeful for a much … [Read more...] about 2011 Topps Tier One Box Break

Guest Columnist: Tired of Sports Card Company Promises

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Guest column by Jamie Kennedy Ah, the biggest pull in this week’s monster release, 2011 Bowman Baseball, is not a six-colored patch, nor a nor a beautiful on-card auto of one of the biggest prospects in the last 20 years. No, the biggest pull...is an IOU.   A with less than two days to go nonetheless. Yep, just like the ones we gave the lunch lady so we could get … [Read more...] about Guest Columnist: Tired of Sports Card Company Promises

Retailers Looking Forward to 2011 Football Cards

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Benefitting from a rookie class that features 4 potential first-round QBs and two Heisman Trophy winners, this spring's football card options are positioned to be much more diverse - and competitive -- than in recent years. According to Kevin Isaacson of the Industry Summit, at least six companies are planning to issue NFL draft-focused football card products during the … [Read more...] about Retailers Looking Forward to 2011 Football Cards

Rare World Series Press Pins on Chicago Auction Block

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Hunt Auctions will offer a collection of World Series press pins valued at $100,000 at the annual live auction and appraisal fair at the National Italian American Hall of Fame running today through Thursday.  Other popular items in the auction include highlights from Michael Jordan's baseball and golf career, as well as items from Tiger Woods and LeBron James and other great … [Read more...] about Rare World Series Press Pins on Chicago Auction Block

Just Collect Busy With 1936 World Wide Gum and More

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The 1936 World Wide Gum set is one of the most rare pre-War baseball cards on the planet.  It might also be among the most underrated. Issued in Quebec by Goudey Gum's Canadian subsidiary, the set consists of 135 cards.  Obviously, not many made it over the border during a time when long-distance travel was still limited for most people.  Those that have survived generally … [Read more...] about Just Collect Busy With 1936 World Wide Gum and More