On this week’s podcast, Senior Vintage Sports Card Grader at Certified Sports Guaranty (CSG) Andy Broome joined the show to talk about CSG’s new label, their updated grading scale and his experiences grading cards including the famous T-206 Honus Wagner card. Broome has graded a lot of cards in his professional life-- over one million and counting. As Senior Vintage Sports … [Read more...] about TTM Collecting This Week: Grading Expert Andy Broome, Basketball Autograph Success
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TTM Collecting This Week: Tom Henderson, Mail Request Success
SC Daily launches a new weekly segment this week as Jeff Baker, host of the TTM Podcast, offers a look at his most recent hobby-centric show and shares thoughts on autograph collecting through the mail. ---- Remember when you were young, and you went to the mailbox and there was a letter waiting for you? The excitement of you had wondering what was inside the envelope. … [Read more...] about TTM Collecting This Week: Tom Henderson, Mail Request Success
Notes: Brady ‘GOAT’ Autographed Gamer; Nashville Shop Burglary; Curry Card Offer; Feel Good TTM Request
Tom Brady proclaims himself the greatest quarterback of all-time in an inscription on the jersey he wore in the last regular season game of Tampa Bay’s 2020-21 championship season. The autographed jersey—complete with captain’s patch—is at Goldin Auctions. The dark-colored Tampa Bay Bucs jersey was donned by Brady in a win over the Atlanta Falcons last … [Read more...] about Notes: Brady ‘GOAT’ Autographed Gamer; Nashville Shop Burglary; Curry Card Offer; Feel Good TTM Request
Notes: Heritage High Checklist; SABR’s 50-Year Look at Baseball Through Cards; Breaking Bonanza; NBA TTM
Topps has released the checklist for its final product of 2020: Heritage High Number Baseball. It's due out December 30. You can see it inside our preview. The story of baseball is sometimes best told through baseball cards. SABR members usually know both and in conjunction with the organization's 50th birthday, they published this very smart glimpse at the 50 … [Read more...] about Notes: Heritage High Checklist; SABR’s 50-Year Look at Baseball Through Cards; Breaking Bonanza; NBA TTM
Childhood Autograph Collection Includes Sports Icons, Great Memories
Jack Zimmerman was a standout basketball player at the University of Dayton during the late 1970s and went on to play professionally, but he has also had an amazing career as an autograph collector. In July, Sports Collectors Daily spoke with Tim Gallagher, who, along with Zimmerman and Vince Martin, began sending requests for autographs through the mail when they were … [Read more...] about Childhood Autograph Collection Includes Sports Icons, Great Memories
At 90, Thomas Using Autograph to Help Kids with Cancer
The “original” Frank Thomas, who hit 35 home runs and drove in 109 runs for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1958, is still around, still signing autographs and still helping youngsters. Thomas played for six teams during the 1950s and 60s, amassing 286 homers as a teammate of players like Roberto Clemente, Frank Robinson and Hank Aaron. His ’58 season landed him on the cover … [Read more...] about At 90, Thomas Using Autograph to Help Kids with Cancer
Last Minute (Mostly) Cheap Gift Ideas for Sports Collectors
The holiday season is upon us, and the collectors in your life certainly deserve something fun and interesting, right? What about if you’re in a Secret Santa exchange with other collectors? If you’re running short on ideas, here are a few to consider … even if you’re just buying a present for yourself any time of year. Most of these options are inexpensive, whether you send … [Read more...] about Last Minute (Mostly) Cheap Gift Ideas for Sports Collectors
Notes: Zion Zooming; Cardinals Collecting; Comer’s Career
He hasn't played an NBA game yet but one year of college basketball is all it took for hoop heads to go all in on Zion Williamson. The 19-year-old has the body and skill set of an NBA veteran and his powerful dunks were must see TV last season. A pair of his game-worn shoes from last November's Maui Invitational sold for nearly $20,000 last week. His first … [Read more...] about Notes: Zion Zooming; Cardinals Collecting; Comer’s Career
Forgotten 1992 GameDay Football Card Set Becoming a Favorite for TTM Collectors
Lost in the quagmire that has stigmatized most sports cards produced from 1987 to 1994, a true visual gem has emerged out of obscurity: the 1992 GameDay NFL football set. NFL Properties’ 1992 GameDay cards have recently been gaining momentum as a favorite among TTM (Through the Mail) autograph collectors. A throwback to Topps 1965 "tall boy" football cards, the 1992 … [Read more...] about Forgotten 1992 GameDay Football Card Set Becoming a Favorite for TTM Collectors
Spring Training Means More Returns in Less Time for the TTM Autograph Collector
Major League Baseball’s Spring Training is a six week window of opportunity for the autograph collecting community. Running from February 12 through the end of March this year, Spring Training is an autograph collector’s paradise where you’ll find players more relaxed, accessible and for the most part open to signing. Everyone, however, may not have the chance to visit with … [Read more...] about Spring Training Means More Returns in Less Time for the TTM Autograph Collector