As the folks on Sesame Street would say, this week’s episode is brought to you by the number 20. On Tuesday, December 11, 2012 my store, Mike’s Stadium Sportscards turns 20. What started out as a “sure what the heck, I will buy your store” from the gentleman who owned it has turned into a true passion and calling. I managed Stadium Sportscards for six months before … [Read more...] about What’s Hot In The ‘Almost Old Enough To Drink’ Card Shop
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Signed NHL Jerseys Stolen in Canadian Smash and Grab
More than six dozen NHL team jerseys including a signed Wayne Gretzky model were stolen from a sports card and memorabilia shop in Ontario early Wednesday morning. South Simcoe Police say the burglary at The Ice Box Cards and Collectibles in the city of Innisfil near Barrie was a smash and grab type entry with the front glass door to the building broken, allowing … [Read more...] about Signed NHL Jerseys Stolen in Canadian Smash and Grab
Editor’s Blog: News and Notes
Deron Williams got the better of him Monday night, but Jeremy Lin stuff is still scorching hot, especially when there's a charity involved. The jersey he wore on Friday, February 10, when he scored 38 points against the Lakers and really ignited the whole Linsanity craze, sold (along with a meet and greet and four VIP tickets to tonight's Hawks game) for $42,388. Proceeds … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: News and Notes
McDonalds Sponsoring Canadiens Set
After an 18-year run, McDonald's Restaurants in Canada put an end to their annual in store hockey card promotion prior to last season. The cards, which were traditionally league-wide sets, were the longest running regional food set in collecting. This season, McDonald's and cards are reunited--but only in Quebec and only for one team. A new series of 2011-12 Montréal … [Read more...] about McDonalds Sponsoring Canadiens Set
Topps’ Golden Ticket Baseball Pulled by Shop Owner
It'll be a nice payday, a great little advertising tool--or a nice display piece for his shop. Either way, it's a win-win for a northern California card store owner. Chris Seibel, owner of D&P Sports Cards in Sacramento, has landed one of the ten 'Golden Ticket' gold baseballs that are the big prizes in 2012 Topps Series One. The redemption cards were placed inside boxes … [Read more...] about Topps’ Golden Ticket Baseball Pulled by Shop Owner
2012 Topps Prime 9 Program Opens with Willie Mays
Topps has announced that redemption card #1 in the 2012 HOME RUN LEGENDS PRIME 9 program is Willie Mays. Every week (for nine straight weeks), Topps will announce a “Prime 9 Player of the Week”. Collectors holding the corresponding Prime 9 Redemption card for that week can bring the card into their participating local HTA store and redeem it for an exclusive limited … [Read more...] about 2012 Topps Prime 9 Program Opens with Willie Mays
Rich’s Ramblings: Putting Things into Perspective
by Rich Klein Since the last column some of you might have heard about the needless dust-up between the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Planned Parenthood. The saddest part of the whole situation is that both groups share a common purpose which is to reduce the deaths from breast cancer each week. Having lost a couple of relatives including my maternal grandmother to that … [Read more...] about Rich’s Ramblings: Putting Things into Perspective
Auction Features 1911 Indy Racing Suit, Yankee Stadium First Program, Autographs
A massive three-day sale that will feature as many as 2,000 quality, fresh-to-the-market lots in a host of categories will be held the weekend of March 1-3 by Philip Weiss Auctions, in the firm’s gallery located at #1 Neil Court in Oceanside, N.Y. While the company sells in a variety of categories, sports memorabilia will be at the forefront. A few of the expected top lots … [Read more...] about Auction Features 1911 Indy Racing Suit, Yankee Stadium First Program, Autographs
Summit Survey Shows Sports Card Market Optimism
@2012 The Industry Summit, March 18-21, Las Vegas (http://www.regonline.com/2012summit) Product diversification, online marketing and enhanced corporate partnerships have sports-focused collectible retailers viewing 2012 as potentially their best year in a decade. An Industry Summit survey of independent retailers serving the sports and entertainment collectible and … [Read more...] about Summit Survey Shows Sports Card Market Optimism
Tips for selling on eBay: Listings that Rock
by Craig Paulson Sellers can make excellent profits on their collectibles when they list them on eBay, and there are several tips that can increase your opportunities. Niche markets are one of the primary areas that appeals to individual sellers, as these are not prone to the competition that is found in other sectors. Collectibles such as sports cards and memorabilia are … [Read more...] about Tips for selling on eBay: Listings that Rock