10 Best Upper Deck The Cup Rookie Cards
By Ryan Cracknell Sep 10, 2012
One of the most popular modern brands in hockey, we count down the ten best Upper Deck The Cup rookie cards released between 2005-06 and 2010-11.
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Card Companies Identified by Man Accused of Fraud in FBI Interview
By Paul Lesko Sep 10, 2012
As the FBI continues to make arrests for fake game-used memorabilia, some of the details are starting to surface. Paul Lesko looks at an interview the FBI had with Brad Wells, a defendant in the case, in which Wells names Donruss, Topps and Upper Deck.
3 Cheap Baseball Card Sets That Go Deep into the Game’s Past
By Ryan Cracknell Sep 07, 2012
Here are three cheap baseball card sets everyone should own that give an in-depth history of the game. Best of all? They’re all cheaper than one vintage Mickey Mantle card.
Top 10 Cal Ripken Jr. Cards
By Ryan Cracknell Sep 06, 2012
Cal Ripken Jr. is one of baseball’s good guys. Even in retirement, he remains one of the most collected players in the hobby. We take a look at 10 of our favorite Cal Ripken Jr. cards, including rookies, inserts and autographs.
Comprehensive 2011-12 Panini Prime Hockey Prime Rookies Guide
By Ryan Cracknell Sep 05, 2012
With on-card autographs, four jersey swatches and low numbering, 2011-12 Panini Prime Hockey Prime Rookies are likely to be some of the most popular rookie cards of the year. Get a detailed gallery, checklist, redemption info and buying guide.
10 Best Albert Pujols Rookie Cards
By Ryan Cracknell Sep 04, 2012
With more than 40 Albert Pujols rookie cards to choose from, which ones are the best? We count down the 10 best rookies of the superstar slugger.
How to Pick the Best Trading Card Pages for Your Collection
By Ryan Cracknell Sep 03, 2012
Pages and albums are one of the best ways to store and display your collection. But cards come in different sizes. Use this handy guide to pick and buy the best trading card pages for your collection.
Something Fishy: 20 Top-Selling Mike Trout Cards
By Ryan Cracknell Aug 31, 2012
No player has been as hot in the hobby this summer as Mike Trout. We track the top 20 card sales of the rookie phenom over the heart of the 2012 baseball season.
Top 15 Basketball Rookie Cards of the 1980s
By Ryan Cracknell Aug 30, 2012
We count down basketball’s 15 best rookie cards from the 1980s. Includes analysis, images and links to purchase.
What Are the Top Selling Cards in 2012 Topps Finest Football?
By Ryan Cracknell Aug 29, 2012
Andrew Luck has emerged as the hottest player in football entering the 2012 season. The rookie quarterback dominates the list of top 2012 Topps Finest eBay sales, significantly outpacing fellow rookie, Robert Griffin III.
Cardboard Connection Talks Autograph Forgeries on ESPN’s Mint Condition
By Ryan Cracknell Aug 28, 2012
Watch Cardboard Connection editor Ryan Cracknell and TriStar Productions president Jeff Rosenberg as they discuss fake autographs on ESPN’s Mint Condition.
2012 Panini Rookies & Stars Rookie Material Signatures Visual Guide
By Ryan Cracknell Aug 24, 2012
Here’s all the info you need on the 2012 Panini Rookies & Stars Football Rookie Materials Signatures cards. These rookie cards are numbered to 499 and have both an autograph and a player-worn jersey swatch. We’ve got a detailed visual checklist and more.
Top 10 LeBron James Rookie Cards
By Trey Treutel Aug 23, 2012
With so many LeBron James rookie cards to choose from, which ones are the best? We count down the 10 best rookies of the polarizing superstar.
Do You Have Any 2012 Topps Chrome Baseball Variation Short Prints?
By Ryan Cracknell Aug 22, 2012
Twenty 2012 Topps Chrome Baseball Variation short prints are one of the toughest chases in the release. Get a full checklist, info and gallery of the rare cards.
2012 Topps Chrome Baseball Autograph Rookie Variations Visual Guide
By Ryan Cracknell Aug 22, 2012
Bryce Harper and Yu Darvish lead a comprehensive list of 2012 Topps Chrome Baseball Autograph Rookie Variations. Get full details, including a visual checklist and buying guide.
The 20 Hottest 2012 Topps Football Cards
By Ryan Cracknell Aug 20, 2012
Quarterback Immortals is the theme that runs throughout 2012 Topps Football. Quarterbacks have also accounted for all of the set’s biggest eBay sales thus far. Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III autographs have been particularly popular.
eBay Offering FREE Sports Card and Memorabilia Listings
By Ryan Cracknell Aug 19, 2012
Do you have a bunch of cards and memorabilia cluttering up your house? eBay is offering free sports card and memorabilia listings through the end of December. Find out how you can free up space, save money and make some extra cash.
Cheap Mickey Mantle Cards – 10 Awesome Cards for Under $20
By Ryan Cracknell Aug 16, 2012
Who says collecting Mickey Mantle cards has to be expensive? Here are 10 fantastic cards, most of them vintage, that have sold for $20 or less.
