Don't look for the uniform worn by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees when he broke the long-standing record for passing yards in a season in any sports memorabilia auction. It's now part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s collection. The jersey, pants, socks and shoes worn by Brees in the Week 16 nationally televised Monday Night Football game against the division … [Read more...]
Ramblings: The Week the World Changed
by Rich Klein I am extremely grateful for everyone who reaches out and sends email after reading these stories. Last week, I received a very nice email from Bill Barron who used to work for NFL Properties and asked me to write about Lud Denny. Bill, eventually we'll touch on Lud and his large impact on the world of football cards. But for now, we'll start by talking some … [Read more...]
Editor’s Blog: Topps Prime Update, Packers on Wheaties, We’re Getting Faster
Topps will polish off its set of 2011 Prime 9 redemption cards with the addition of Ichiro and Sandy Koufax. They will be card #'s 8 and 9 in the Series Two set. If you haven't been paying attention, the company has a designated “Prime 9 Player of the Week”. Collectors holding the corresponding Prime 9 Redemption card for that week can bring the card to their participating … [Read more...]
Topps Prime 9 Player of the Week is Mickey Mantle
As expected, the Topps PRIME 9 subject redeemable for week 7 (Redemption card #7) is Mickey Mantle. The seventh card in Topps sets is reserved for Mantle products and the PRIME 9 redemption program is no exception. He adds some vintage star power to a set that is tied to 2011 Topps Series II baseball. Each week Topps designates a “Prime 9 Player of the Week”. Collectors … [Read more...]
Editor’s Blog: Hosmer Autos in Chrome, Aaron PRIME Redemption, Stolen Goods
Topps has added a hot rookie autograph to its 2011 Topps Chrome Baseball. Kansas City Royals' star Eric Hosmer will be part of the product that is releasing on September 7. Topps guarantees two on-card Autographed Rookie Cards in every hobby box. In addition, Hosmer will have autographed cards in Triple Threads, Topps Finest, Topps Updates, Bowman Chrome and … [Read more...]
Editor’s Blog: First Pack, Old Pack, National Impressions, Prime 9
Topps says the #5 redemption card in its PRIME 9 promotion for Series II is Mike Schmidt. The company has released an image of the card that collectors can bring to their participating local card shop and redeem it for an exclusive limited edition Topps Chrome Refractor as part of the weekly program. Redemption cards can be found in Series 2 Hobby packs (1:18) and … [Read more...]
Topps Prime Nine Promo Offers Cards, World Series Trip
Collectors ripping packs of the just-released 2011 Topps Baseball Series 2 are uncovering redemption cards for a special hobby store promotion. The Topps Prime 9 “Player of the Week” offers exclusive cards and a chance to win a trip to the 2012 World Series. Starting July 18, on a weekly basis, Topps will announce the “Prime 9 Player of the Week”. Collectors holding the … [Read more...]
Discount Sports Gifts a Big Seller This Week
Dreams Inc., parent company of Pro Sports Memorabilia, FansEdge, Mounted Memories and other licensed sports product businesses based says its e-commerce operations took in $1.5 million of orders on the first Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday, up 78.5% from the same day a year ago. While its business boomed Monday, the company was still offering free shipping on … [Read more...]
Heritage Will Open New York Office This Week
Dallas-based Heritage Auctions will open its new Manhattan gallery and offices at 445 Park Avenue (at 57th Street) on Wednesday, September 1. Heritage also opened a Beverly Hills, California gallery and salesroom earlier this year. “The New York City area is home to many of the top collectors and collections, and the center of the art and antique market,” said Greg Rohan, … [Read more...]
“Son of Cardboard Fetish” Debuts This Week
The Baseball Reliquary is paying tribute to the baseball trading card, during the month of June in South Pasadena, California. Entitled "Son of Cardboard Fetish," the exhibit opens on Wednesday, June 2 and runs through June 30 at the South Pasadena Public Library. A companion and update to last year's popular "Cardboard Fetish" exhibition at the Pasadena Central Library, … [Read more...]