Topps has signed Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to what the company is calling a “long term” partnership. In addition to working with Topps on various marketing initiatives, the deal will include some “exclusive” trading cards according to Topps. Guerrero will turn over a variety of game used items such as helmets, elbow/shin guards, batting gloves, bats, jerseys, hats, and … [Read more...] about Topps Inks Vladimir Guerrero to Partnership Deal
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Notes: 2 Big Baseball Pulls; Hobby Talk; 90s Flood Victim Recalls Hobby Generosity; CPB Seizes Championship Rings
One of the top cards in 2022 Topps Series 1 baseball was recently pulled…from a hanger box at a Walgreen’s drug store. View this post on Instagram A post shared by D-Rad … [Read more...] about Notes: 2 Big Baseball Pulls; Hobby Talk; 90s Flood Victim Recalls Hobby Generosity; CPB Seizes Championship Rings
Notes: Starting Lineup Figures to Return; Wawa Selling Topps Cards; $500K Vlad Jr. Card
After 21 years on the bench, Starting Lineups are coming back. Late Monday, Hasbro, Inc.,in partnership with Fanatics, announced the re-launch of the Starting Lineup brand of player action figures would take place this fall. Collectors and flippers used to flock to discount and toy stores when the program was popular back in the mid-1980s, looking for rare … [Read more...] about Notes: Starting Lineup Figures to Return; Wawa Selling Topps Cards; $500K Vlad Jr. Card
Autographed Vladdy Gamer Highlights “2nd Inning” of Bid 2 End Cancer Auction
The "second inning" in a series of auctions raising money for cancer research is underway. Major League Baseball and its franchises are contributing items to the events, spread out over multiple weeks, including game-used jerseys and other MLB authenticated items. The current group of items, set to close Tuesday night at Heritage Auctions, includes a Vladimir … [Read more...] about Autographed Vladdy Gamer Highlights “2nd Inning” of Bid 2 End Cancer Auction
Exquisite LeBron Rookie RPA to 99 Tops $2 Million
He didn't make what seems like an annual appearance in the NBA Finals this past season and he's now 36 years old, but that hasn't stopped collectors from chasing high-end LeBron James cards. Goldin Auctions set a new record price for one of his best late Saturday night when a 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Rookie Patch Autograph graded BGS 9 sold for just over $2 … [Read more...] about Exquisite LeBron Rookie RPA to 99 Tops $2 Million
Ohtani’s All-Star Week Turned More Fans Into Collectors
The love fest in Denver is over, the dust has settled, and most of the players have returned to sea level. But not before Major League Baseball hosted a Home Run Derby and All-Star Game that did exactly what the game needed and the hobby was hoping for. In other words, it was a celebration of collecting, a celebration of the best young players in the game, and it was a … [Read more...] about Ohtani’s All-Star Week Turned More Fans Into Collectors
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
Shop Talk: Still Buying, Kaboom Hits and New Releases
Another week at the shop has passed and the cards are still coming in by the hundreds. Each day has offered more opportunities to buy from collectors or those who've finally gotten around to liquidating that box of stuff in the closet. Prices have dipped for some issues and summer's arrival means there's a need for cash.As I've mentioned in some recent Shop Talk pieces, … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: Still Buying, Kaboom Hits and New Releases
2019 Topps Rookie Review Set Chronicles First Year Stars
This year’s impressive class of first year MLB players is the focus of Topps’ latest on-demand set. Topps 2019 Rookie Review highlights the top rookie cards of the year with an offering that includes a complete set along with two autographs and two chase cards. A full checklist is below. Rookie Review packages will include the entire 50-card base set made up of 2019 … [Read more...] about 2019 Topps Rookie Review Set Chronicles First Year Stars
Topps Names 2019 All-Rookie Team
The first winners date back 60 years and the Topps Rookie Cup awards are still going. The 2019 winners were announced Wednesday morning on MLB Network’s Hot Stove show. The Topps All-Star Rookie Team is made up of one player at each position along with a DH and pitchers. Each player ‘s 2020 Topps Series 1 or Series 2 card will include the Rookie Cup trophy … [Read more...] about Topps Names 2019 All-Rookie Team