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Update: Topps Tribute Will Include More Autographs, Inscriptions

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Topps says it's putting some "enhancements" into its upcoming 2012 Topps Tribute baseball packs.   The $300 per box product six packs per box and five cards per pack.  Topps says each will contain three on card autographs numbered to 99 or less, plus three relic cards. Here's what's new: Topps has included an additional 100 Hank Aaron buyback autographed cards.  All 100 … [Read more...] about Update: Topps Tribute Will Include More Autographs, Inscriptions

Tipping Points in the Trading Card Industry

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by Rich Klein In the last few months our Ramblings have taken us from talking about Nationals past to people we have dealt with to other memories of the hobby. While the Ramblings have slowed down due to that nasty car wreck discussed in our previous essays, the Ramblings will continue when life enables us to write more about the past, present and even the future (quick … [Read more...] about Tipping Points in the Trading Card Industry

Editor’s Blog: PSA/DNA Business Up, Fire Update, Steinbrenner Letters

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Revenues were up at Collectors Universe in the third financial quarter.  The parent company of PSA, PSA/DNA and Collectors Corner credited much of their strong report to a robust coin grading division but it was also a good stretch for autograph authentication. "PSA/DNA experienced the second consecutive quarterly growth and driven largely by initiatives Joe Orlando and his … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: PSA/DNA Business Up, Fire Update, Steinbrenner Letters

2010 Topps Update Ruth Cut Signature Pulled

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At $2 per pack, they're an easy impulse buy.  2010 Topps Updates and Highlights have been on the market for several weeks so at this point, they're not flying off the shelf for local card shops. Jeff's Sports Cards in Topeka, Kansas had several packs left in a box though, so while waiting for the UPS man to deliver some new products, a customer decided to grab a … [Read more...] about 2010 Topps Update Ruth Cut Signature Pulled

1927 Yankees Topps Tribute Card Pulled, Consigned

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A Kansas City area collector pulled what has been promoted as the prime autograph card from 2010 Topps Tribute. The card is a 1-1 Legendary Lineups  autograph book card, allegedly featuring the signatures of the 1927 Yankees starting lineup.  Beckett Select Auctions has been picked to handle the sale of the card.  The collector who opened the pack received a redemption card … [Read more...] about 1927 Yankees Topps Tribute Card Pulled, Consigned

2010 Topps Update Set for Release

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It's a challenge to get not only collectors, but baseball fans in general at least somewhat excited about a new card release. Topps seemed to accomplish that this year with its annual base set.  The card design was simple but clean, the Million Card Giveaway generated a buzz and there was the ongoing Stephen Strasburg talk that resonated throughout the Topps brand thanks to … [Read more...] about 2010 Topps Update Set for Release

2009-10 OPC Hockey Boxed Update Set Released

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As the hotly contested action in this year’s NHL playoffs continues to light up arenas across North America, the Upper Deck Company has just released its latest NHL-licensed trading card set: 2009-10 O-Pee-Chee Update. This 200-card update box set features the latest cards of rookies who debuted in October, including No. 1 pick John Tavares (Islanders), Matt Duchene … [Read more...] about 2009-10 OPC Hockey Boxed Update Set Released