Manning or Leaf? Leaf or Manning? It was the biggest question debated between football fans and collectors leading up to, and even months after, the 1998 NFL Draft. Sure, we know how the story ends. Peyton Manning ended up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and won two Super Bowls. Ryan Leaf did not come anywhere near living up to the expectations the football world … [Read more...] about How Leaf vs Manning Draft Debate Fueled Sports Card Hobby in 1998
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1998 SP Authentic Football Offers Iconic Rookie, High Quality Autographs and Serial Numbered Cards
With its second offering in the SP Authentic Football line, Upper Deck increased the quality of the hits, offered serial numbered base rookie cards and even better autographs and inserts, making this a landmark release of the latter part of the 1990's. The premium offering was found in Hobby boxes, featuring five cards per pack and a 24 pack box. The packaging for SP … [Read more...] about 1998 SP Authentic Football Offers Iconic Rookie, High Quality Autographs and Serial Numbered Cards
Shop Talk: Managing Moss Expectations, Early Holiday Spirit
Black Friday and the holiday shopping weekend is almost here and last week was the first week where we really saw a noticeable uptick in online orders and in store traffic ahead of the holidays. We've seen many familiar faces and also many that we haven't seen before. This isn't the first time it's happened and I'm sure it won't be the last but mid week we … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: Managing Moss Expectations, Early Holiday Spirit