As the number of brands exploded as the 21st century began, a trend which fortunately has ebbed somewhat, the card companies started to produce cards with either autographs and/or relic pieces while at the same time reducing the print run significantly on those cards. A rare exception to this trend is the 2011 Topps Update Mike […]
The Worst Baseball Card Trade I Ever Made
The 1980 Topps Rickey Henderson rookie card sort of marked the end of an era. In 1981, Topps’ long-running monopoly had ended and the days of multiple licensed trading card manufacturers had come to Major League Baseball. Rickey was a star, almost from the very beginning, but who knew he’d play into his 40’s and […]
1980s Baseball Cards are Cheap and That’s a Good Thing
Like many of the other kids growing up in the 1980’s, I used to ride my bike to a baseball card shop. We didn’t surf the internet for hours on end. We had to have something tangible to look at. That’s where baseball cards came in handy. My friends and I would browse the cards […]
Remembering the 1974 Topps Hank Aaron Special Set
With this season marking the 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron surpassing Babe Ruth in career homers, it is important to realize Aaron’s impact on Topps cards. From his rookie card of 60 years ago to the conclusion of his cardboard career as a player in 1976, Aaron did appear on a decent number of Topps cards […]
Basic Tips for Buying Sports Memorabilia
There are some important factors to keep in mind when buying sports memorabilia and sports collectibles. The first is simply to know you are buying something you truly love. Any purchase should be something that will put a smile on your face every time you look at it. Another important factor when buying sports memorabilia […]
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