There have been scandals in sports that have had ripple effects on the hobby before. But this one seems different. In a matter of a week, a Twitter/X post, a mid-game disappearance from the Tampa Bay Rays dugout and the announcement of an investigation by Major League Baseball have mothballed most activity for baseball cards of a player who was the most widely invested … [Read more...] about Wander Franco Allegations Impacting Card Market
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2022 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary Baseball Preview
Established as a new Topps Chrome set last year, Platinum Anniversary is returning later this year and will celebrate the classic 1953 Topps design. The 500-card base set will showcase that design with the Chrome finish collectors know very well. Last year's product was built around the 1952 Topps design while the second edition of Platinum moves to '53. Unlike the … [Read more...] about 2022 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary Baseball Preview
Notes: Burglars Hit West Coast Shop; ToppsX Wander Franco Product Released; Weather Impacts Panini, Beckett
A hobby shop on California’s north central coast was struck by smash and grab burglars early Monday. The front door of Monterey Bay Collectors Lounge was smashed open around 2:20 AM. Owner Enrique Villareal says police arrived quickly after the store’s alarms sent the suspects scurrying but over $25,000 in merchandise was taken, including a 1-1 Panini Zenith … [Read more...] about Notes: Burglars Hit West Coast Shop; ToppsX Wander Franco Product Released; Weather Impacts Panini, Beckett
New Hampshire Collector Making Dreams Come True For Kids In Dominican Republic
Diamonds are forever in the Dominican Republic. That’s baseball diamonds. And a New Hampshire man is helping to foster more love of the game for kids in the Dominican Republic through an ambitious baseball card giveaway program. Since December 2020, Darren Garnick has been mailing cards of Dominican players to youngsters on the island via Sosua75, a nonprofit … [Read more...] about New Hampshire Collector Making Dreams Come True For Kids In Dominican Republic
International Trading Card Day Promotion Set for August
Topps has finalized plans for the new version of National Baseball Card Day. As they first announced in March, the event will now be called International Trading Card Day as the promotion expands overseas. Not much is changing in the United States, though. Collectors who visit a hobby shop on Saturday, August 6 will receive a free pack of five International … [Read more...] about International Trading Card Day Promotion Set for August
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
Shop Talk: Scooping Up Low Cost Gems of Rising Stars and Comeback Candidates
For this week's Shop Talk, I wanted to switch it up a bit and do something a little different by focusing on specific players and specific items in each sport that are (or have) become exceptionally popular and also make mention of those on the other end of the spectrum that have dropped off the radar in recent weeks and months. Whether it be cards, action figures, autographs, … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: Scooping Up Low Cost Gems of Rising Stars and Comeback Candidates
The Sealed Report: What’s Hot and Not in the World of Wax
The Sealed Report is a bi-monthly overview of the market for unopened sports packs and boxes. Long-time industry pro Leighton Sheldon of Vintage Breaks and Just Collect will provide insight on what’s hot and what’s not, highlight recent sales of unopened product and tips on participating in one of the hobby’s hottest and most popular … [Read more...] about The Sealed Report: What’s Hot and Not in the World of Wax
Notes: TTM Return from the 90s; Japanese Card Record; Living Set Franco Sales; Philly Show, More
If you think you’ve waited a long time for your autograph request to come back, you’ve got nothing on Eric Thompson. The Ohio baseball fan and collector got quite a surprise in the mail late last fall and still can't believe it. WKBN-TV has the story: ------ It may have been lost in the chatter of Jackie Robinson and Michael Jordan debut tickets and Mickey … [Read more...] about Notes: TTM Return from the 90s; Japanese Card Record; Living Set Franco Sales; Philly Show, More
Notes: Living Set Wander; Fake MJ Alert; Mile High, MeiGray Auctions Underway
Wander Franco now has a card in Topps’ Living Set. The young Tampa Bay Rays star was unveiled Wednesday as card #495 in the ongoing set that features both current and former players, with new cards added each week. The cards are priced at $7.99 but can be purchased for as little as $3.35 in quantity and are being sold via this page on Topps’ website. They’ll be … [Read more...] about Notes: Living Set Wander; Fake MJ Alert; Mile High, MeiGray Auctions Underway