It’s one’s hottest markets in sports cards and Kurt Christensen of Ripping Vintage Packs is right in the thick of it. He’s gained the reputation of finding wax gold when others come up short. But, the Spencer, Iowa dealer says the magic is in relationships. “It’s difficult. You have to know people. So try to make friends with collectors. Anyone I see with boxes, I try … [Read more...] about The Hunt for Fresh Wax Keeps Iowa Farmer Kurt Christensen Busy
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1970 Topps Baseball Wax Box Variations
The following is an excerpt from the upcoming e-book "The Ultimate Collector's Guide to 1970 Baseball Cards", set for release later this month via Sports Collectors Daily. The downloadable book includes information on the cards, the sets, the packs, the boxes, the sidebar sets, the test issues, the OPC set and more. There are four different types of 1970 Topps wax … [Read more...] about 1970 Topps Baseball Wax Box Variations
1970 Topps Baseball: Of Miracle Mets, Price Increases and Multiple Inserts
In many ways the 1970 Topps Baseball card set was both fun and a historically significant. In July 1969, the miracle of man first landing on the moon grabbed worldwide headlines. Only a few short months later another miracle occurred as the Mets shocked the world and won the World Series. This latter “miracle” was commemorated in the 1970 baseball set as card … [Read more...] about 1970 Topps Baseball: Of Miracle Mets, Price Increases and Multiple Inserts
1962 Topps: Sales Info Offers A Trip Back in Time
by Unopened Pack Guy It’s just before Christmas 1961. Darkness is coming earlier and earlier as autumn is quickly coming to a wintry end. The news of the day is that unbeaten Ohio State qualified for the Rose Bowl BUT its faculty council voted 28-25 NOT to accept the invitation, declaring the school's emphasis on sports over academics was excessive. At roughly the same … [Read more...] about 1962 Topps: Sales Info Offers A Trip Back in Time
Unopened Baseball Cards: True Test of Willpower, Patience
by Diane Carter To most baseball card collectors, nothing is more exciting than an unopened pack of cards. The mystery of what is inside can be overwhelming. Will you draw a card worth a good amount of money or a particular rare insert to add to your collection? Unopened baseball cards generate excitement and anticipation. On the fun scale, opening a pack of cards is a … [Read more...] about Unopened Baseball Cards: True Test of Willpower, Patience
Utilizing Wasted Space to Store Your Collection
Too much memorabilia? Cards crushing your bookshelves? Watch one collector get an organizational boost. … [Read more...] about Utilizing Wasted Space to Store Your Collection