Certified Collectibles Group says it has received “hundreds of thousands of sports cards” since it began accepting them through its new CSG arm not quite four months ago. While other companies have temporarily pulled the plug to catch up, CSG is still taking in bulk orders, with a current wait time that is measured in months. CCG’s president talked with TampaBay.com … [Read more...] about Notes: CSG on Entering a Boom Market; Trout Draft Throwback; Bruins Auction; New Wheaties Series
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Extensive Jordan Collection Shows Why Virginia Man Is Wheaties King
Wheaties is the Breakfast of Champions. Matt Neely is aptly named the King of Wheaties. With 800 boxes in his collection — including 60 of Jordan that include various box sizes of the venerable breakfast cereal — Neely, 55, has few peers. Even his website, which he said he has not updated “in about 10 years,” would blow you away. “It’s just a hobby, I swear,” Neely … [Read more...] about Extensive Jordan Collection Shows Why Virginia Man Is Wheaties King
Remember 1991-92 Fleer Wheaties Basketball Cards?
Somewhat lost amid the exploding trading card market of the early 1990s was a set of cards that brought collectors from another era back to their youth. The 1991-92 Fleer Wheaties set wasn’t quite as expansive or unique as the 1961-1963 Post Cereal offerings but it did introduce a new audience to the growing hobby. Today, it’s sort of a forgotten issue that … [Read more...] about Remember 1991-92 Fleer Wheaties Basketball Cards?
1952 Wheaties Tray Set is Actually a 1950 Issue
Sports fans have always been a target market for Wheaties. The "Breakfast of Champions" has often given sleepy-eyed fans something to read with their morning bowl of cereal. Sometimes the players were found on the back and sometimes they were featured on the front but there's a dating error when it comes to one of their most unusual and scarce collectibles. In the … [Read more...] about 1952 Wheaties Tray Set is Actually a 1950 Issue
Wheaties’ Pre-War Sports Collectibles Extended Beyond Cereal Boxes
These days, most sports collectors know Wheaties for their popular cereal boxes that have often featured famous athletes. These boxes are collectible and Wheaties has been producing them for decades. But what many don't know is that the company produced several other types of sports collectibles in the pre-war era, too. Introduced in 1924, Wheaties doesn't have a ton of … [Read more...] about Wheaties’ Pre-War Sports Collectibles Extended Beyond Cereal Boxes
1964 Wheaties Baseball Stamps Offered Plenty of All-Stars
Baseball card collectors have had a love affair with Wheaties since the 1930s. A Babe Ruth flip book in 1932 preceded a card set the following year. By the 1960s, Wheaties had carved out its own niche among collectors. The 1964 Wheaties baseball stamp set continued the tradition of offering stars. The 1964 mail-in promotion by General Mills consisted of 50 stamps, measuring … [Read more...] about 1964 Wheaties Baseball Stamps Offered Plenty of All-Stars
Photo of the Day: “Hi, Johnny Mize for Wheaties”
The ties between Wheaties and baseball were strong during the 1930s and 40s. Quaker had Babe Ruth but the "Breakfast of Champions" signed a roster full of great players to endorsement deals. In 1940, Johnny Mize of the St. Louis Cardinals was their promotional pick. A rare original image from the promotional photo session that kicked off the deal is the RMY … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: “Hi, Johnny Mize for Wheaties”
Radio Appreciation Day/Night Minor League Photos Include Hidden Gems
After the invention and widespread use of television, radio became less important in the lives of many Americans. Before TV became a thing, however, radio was absolutely essential and a critical piece of technology for households across the country. In the 1930s, minor league baseball teams capitalized on the popularity of radio, partnering with their local stations for a … [Read more...] about Radio Appreciation Day/Night Minor League Photos Include Hidden Gems
DiMaggio Cards Were Scarce In Iconic 1941 Season
The beauty of baseball is that because of the game’s long, storied history, we can celebrate anniversaries of big events. And 75 years ago, at Yankee Stadium on May 15, 1941, Joe DiMaggio connected for an RBI single in the first inning against Chicago White Sox left-hander Eddie Smith. It didn’t draw much attention at the time since it was the Yankees’ lone run in a 13-1 … [Read more...] about DiMaggio Cards Were Scarce In Iconic 1941 Season
Build a Great Lou Gehrig Collection on a Budget
The name Lou Gehrig evokes so many different thoughts -- his streak, his speech, his bravery. He is revered by collectors and casual fans alike, making him one of those rare players with appeal inside and outside collecting circles. The wide-ranging interest and fascination, high-demand by collectors and non-collectors as well as very few items which bare his likeness – … [Read more...] about Build a Great Lou Gehrig Collection on a Budget