The Topps MVP Buyback will return for a second year beginning Friday, Nov. 17. Launched last year, the program is a partnership between Topps and hobby shops that allows collectors to trade in certain Topps Chrome cards of the MLB MVPs in exchange for significantly more value in store credit. The exchange offer, which runs through March of next year, will be available at … [Read more...] about Notes: Topps MVP Buyback Details; Definitive Day; Big Acuña Sale; TacoFractor Winner; LeBron Jerseys; FDNY Jersey Auction for Charity
Ronald Acuna
Better Than a Box: Acuna vs. Donruss
In our newest Better Than a Box series, we pit Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. up against a box of 2023 Donruss Baseball hobby. Acuña Jr. is one of the brightest stars in all of baseball. When healthy, he is a legitimate 40/40 threat (dare I say he's a 50/50 threat? Well, I just did).The true five tool right fielder is at or near the top of the league leader board in … [Read more...] about Better Than a Box: Acuna vs. Donruss
2018-2020 Issues Dominate List of Cards with Most PSA 10 Grades
If you’re looking for a 2018 Topps Update Ronald Acuna Jr. rookie card in a PSA 10 grade, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding one. There have now been 20,019 graded at that level, according to Gem Rate. The “At Bat/Blue Jersey” #US250 card is now the second modern trading card with a population of more than 20,000 copies. It won’t be the last to reach that … [Read more...] about 2018-2020 Issues Dominate List of Cards with Most PSA 10 Grades
Shop Talk: The Future (of Baseball) is Bright
The premise of doing the weekly Shop Talk piece is to allow our readers who aren't at a sports card shop on a daily basis some insight as to what's going on within our four walls. With baseball season at the midway point, it's a good time to share some observations on which players are among the most requested at our shop. If you follow baseball even on a … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: The Future (of Baseball) is Bright
Top Ronald Acuna Jr. Rookie Cards and eBay Hot List
According to Baseball America he was the number one prospect in baseball entering the 2018 season. Born in Venezuela, he was the kingpin of a deep and talented roster of youngsters in the organization. His talent and accomplishments in the minor leagues gave Braves fans something to look forward to and now that he's arrived, Ronald Acuña Jr. rookie cards are among the … [Read more...] about Top Ronald Acuna Jr. Rookie Cards and eBay Hot List
Paul Jennis’ Artwork Returns in 2021 Topps Game Within the Game
Paul Jennis enjoys creating a “fine art baseball card.” Judging from his previous work, he has created quite a few. The New Jersey-based artist is back for a second year to partner with Topps for its “Game Within The Game” promotion, and the company rolled out the first of its 16 on-demand cards on Friday. A painted card featuring Ronald Acuna was Jennis’ first effort of … [Read more...] about Paul Jennis’ Artwork Returns in 2021 Topps Game Within the Game
Sneak Peek: Ronald Acuna Will Lead Off 2019 Topps Set
Packs aren't scheduled to arrive until next week but it looks like 2019 Topps baseball cards are trickling into the market. At least a couple of eBay sellers have posted cards previously unseen in promotional images and taken away the mystery of which player will be card #1 in the set. That honor has gone to Ronald Acuna Jr. A seller posted front and back images … [Read more...] about Sneak Peek: Ronald Acuna Will Lead Off 2019 Topps Set
Topps Releases ‘2018 Rookie Year in Review’ Product
If you’re all about rookies, there’s a set hitting the market that’s in your wheelhouse. 2018 Topps Rookie Year in Review is an on-demand set and if you want one, you’ll have to hustle. They’re only available for seven days but could sell out sooner. Priced at $100, each box will have one complete set of 49 rookie cards, two Rookie of the Year Tribute cards … [Read more...] about Topps Releases ‘2018 Rookie Year in Review’ Product
Notes: Ohtani and Acuna Cards; Big Bucks for Old Micks; Bobblepalooza; Rams, 49ers Jerseys to Help Fire Victims
Appropriate, maybe, since he was named Rookie of the Year about the same time, but the chase for the 1/1 2018 Bowman Chrome Ohtani Superfractor autograph ended on Monday when the card was pulled by a collector in southern California. Well, not the actual signed card. Unfortunately, it’s a redemption he’ll have to submit online but considering that the off-season … [Read more...] about Notes: Ohtani and Acuna Cards; Big Bucks for Old Micks; Bobblepalooza; Rams, 49ers Jerseys to Help Fire Victims
2018 Topps Baseball Factory Sets to Include All-Star Version
If you’re the type who’d rather skip the process of building your own set, the 2018 Topps Baseball Complete Factory Sets are here--and there are three different bonuses to choose from, depending on which box you pick. Each set will carry the same 700-card complete set, but the five-card bonus packs included in both the Retail and Hobby versions--and the newly announced … [Read more...] about 2018 Topps Baseball Factory Sets to Include All-Star Version