Today, in some ways, we consider the overproduction era the nadir of the hobby. For issues such as 1988 Topps baseball. we can probably burn a set for every man, woman and child in America and still have more than enough left over to satisfy collectors’ needs. However, because the era was so fertile in collecting, there were new organizations looking to cash in on what we can … [Read more...]
Upper Deck President Jason Masherah Settles In
The Upper Deck Company became famous for its groundbreaking 1989 baseball card set featuring Ken Griffey Jr.'s rookie card but as the southern California-based collectible company celebrates its 25th anniversary, there is no Upper Deck baseball brand. Not yet anyway. Since losing its MLB license, Upper Deck has been content to focus its sports efforts on the NHL … [Read more...]
Lionel Messi Signed Card from Prizm Sold for $13,899
A 1/1 Lionel Messi signed card from Panini's World Cup Prizm issue has sold for what is believed to be the highest price ever for a modern issue soccer trading card. The Black Prizm card featuring the autograph of the international superstar from Argentina was the prime pull from the product, which launched in May. According to Panini, the buyer was a trading card store … [Read more...]
Editor’s Blog: Fed Up? Stop Putting Money in the NFL’s Pocket
Two editions of the Editor's Blog in one night? Well, let's just say it wasn't planned that way. Full disclosure first. I always tell people when they ask which team I root for that "I'm a fan of the game first." That's a bit of a lie. I'm a fan of the Green Bay Packers. I'm actually part owner of the team along with a couple hundred thousand others who own shares … [Read more...]
Collecting Sports Cards in Australia
By Darren Smythe More than half a day may separate the two nations, but Australia has a very active group of collectors who buy, sell and trade American sports cards. You’ll find them on eBay, in online forums and in the customer databases of the hobby’s biggest dealers. Most have to buy their cards online since the number of card shops in the ‘Land Down Under’ is very … [Read more...]
#1 Golf Card Collection Heading for Auction
Perhaps the best accumulation of golf trading cards ever assembled has been consigned to Robert Edward Auctions and will be offered for public sale next spring. The Jack Zugay Collection includes many of the highest graded and most rare complete sets and single cards known. The 600+ cards represent virtually the entire history of 20th century golf. “This is without a … [Read more...]
Editor’s Blog: Kareem Lawsuit Update, Hockey Jerseys
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's $1 million lawsuit against Upper Deck over the use of photographs from his UCLA days in the sports card maker's products is making its way through the southern California court system. The latest word, according to TMZ.com, which has the court papers, is that UD has asked for a change of venue. The company would like to have the trial in San Diego … [Read more...]
PSA Announces Custom Card Encapsulation Service
Since 1991, PSA has helped authenticate, grade and preserve millions of trading cards and other collectibles. Now, your own cards or photos can get the PSA treatment. Through a new service, PSA allows you to place your specially designed trading cards or photos in its trademarked protective holder with a special label of your choosing. If a personally designed trading … [Read more...]
Topps Invades India
The Indian Premier League and the Topps Company have announced a long term partnership to launch a range of new collectable products and trading cards for the cricket organization in 2011. As part of this association, Topps will introduce a range of IPL collectables that will include stickers, albums and trading cards, which will be sold both at retail and digitally. Topps … [Read more...]