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1996-97 Topps Chrome Revisited

By Brett Lewis May 22, 2010

A look back at the set that gave us Kobe, the “Chromie”, and forever changed the way we look at cards.

Top 25 Exquisite Collection Rookie Cards Of All-Time

By Brett Lewis May 18, 2010

From the legendary 2003-04 LeBron James to the 2007-08 Kevin Durant, we countdown Exquisite’s most Exquisite.

2009-10 NBA Playoffs: Hot Players, Hot Cards

By Brett Lewis May 07, 2010

Five players who are heating up the NBA Playoffs and their Cardboard Stock.

LeBron James Rookie Card Quiz!

By Brett Lewis Apr 08, 2010

Put your “King James” cardboard knowledge to the test!

2010 NBA Draft: 7 Highest Hobby Potential Players

By Brett Lewis Apr 03, 2010

John Wall, Evan Turner, and a look at the hobby potential of potential 2010 NBA Draft Picks

2009 NBA Draft Retrospective: The Year of the Point Guard

By Brett Lewis Apr 01, 2010

PG’s that defined the 09′ Class and my proposal for Tyreke Evans’ nickname

The NBA’s Most Underrated & Underbooked Stars

By Brett Lewis Mar 28, 2010

Rajon Rondo and several of the NBA’s most undervalued stars.

2010 NBA All-Star Basketball Card Teams

By Brett Lewis Mar 26, 2010

1st, 2nd, and 3rd All-Basketball Card Teams: First Team C- 1992-93 Stadium Club Beam Team #21 Shaquille O’Neal ($50) F- 2007-08 SP Authentic #152 Kevin Durant JSY AU /299 ($300) F- 2002-03 Finest #178 LeBron James XRC /999 ($180) G- 1996-97 Topps Chrome #138 Kobe Bryant ($275) G- 2003-04 Bowman Chrome #149 Dwyane Wade AU [...]

The 2009 Kings of Cardboard

By Brett Lewis Jan 08, 2010

With 2009 now in the books, here is a look back at the top 50 sports card hobby stars of the past year. These outstanding performers have earned the distinction of being the 2009 Kings of Cardboard: 1. Sidney Crosby, 22, Penguins C 2009 saw Crosby fulfill his destiny and win a Stanley Cup. Who [...]

Five Fastest Rising Hobby Favorites of 2009

By Brett Lewis Dec 24, 2009

These five young up and coming players captured the eyes of fans and collectors alike in 2009: Ray Rice, RB Baltimore Ravens What’s not to like about this guy. He’s your classic example of the guy who is a few inches too short and a couple pounds too light to make it. Through work ethic, [...]

Brandon Jennings’ Popularity Among Collectors Soars, Bucks in Spotlight

By Nick Tylwalk Nov 20, 2009

The Milwaukee Bucks have a long and not entirely unsuccessful history. Since joining the NBA in 1968, the franchise has won 13 division crowns and two conference titles and even managed to snag one NBA championship back in 1971. Eight Hall of Famers, including the likes of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson, have suited up [...]

Michael Jordan Autographed Cards Through the Years

By Nick Tylwalk Oct 12, 2009

Michael Jordan’s induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame last month was only a formality. That’s what happens when you’re arguably the greatest player ever to take the court, someone so popular and famous that you transcend the sport. In many ways, Jordan has also transcended the hobby of collecting sports cards as well. In [...]

2009-10 Upper Deck Exquisite Basketball

By The Cardboard Connection Sep 24, 2009

Price: $825 / hobby box
Release Date: 9/29/09

2009-10 Upper Deck SP Game Used Basketball

By The Cardboard Connection News Team Sep 22, 2009

Price: $240 per hobby box
Release Date: Now Available

2009-10 Donruss Elite Basketball

By Mike Smeth Sep 13, 2009

Release Date: November 25th, 2009
Hits Per Box: 5
Hobby Configuration: 12 Boxes per case, 20 packs per box, 5 cards per pack
Price (Average): $6.00 / Pack

2009-10 Panini Prestige Basketball

By The Cardboard Connection News Team Sep 07, 2009

2009-10 Panini Prestige Basketball Manufacturer: Panini Release Date: October 7th, 2009 Hits Per Box: 4 Price: $80 per hobby box Hobby Configuration: 12 boxes per case, 24 packs per box, 8 cards per pack Review this Product 2009-10 Panini Prestige Basketball Product Information Product Highlights: NBA DRAFT CLASS FEATURING EXCLUSIVE AUTOGRAPHS FROM THE TOP 2009-10 [...]

Basketball Autograph Lawsuit Provides Revealing Look at the Cost of Producing Sports Cards

By Nick Tylwalk Sep 04, 2009

One of the most common complaints about the current state of sports cards is that it’s too expensive, making it a hobby that only those with a lot of disposable income can enjoy. Though manufacturers have attempted to provide products at a range of price points, there’s no getting around the fact that it costs [...]