State of the Hobby: Stronger Than Ever
By Rick Klein May 23, 2012
Rick Klein reflects on what drew him back into baseball card collecting. He also makes a case for why the hobby is strong despite many challenges.
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Sports Collectibles Industry News, Commentary and General Hobby Resources.
Rainbow Connection: 2012 Bowman Baseball Yu Darvish Visual Guide
By Ryan Cracknell May 17, 2012
You’ve found the end of the 2012 Bowman Baseball Yu Darvish rainbow thanks our visual guide. It includes images of every Yu Darvish card found in the set as well as print run info and other detailed information.
Yankee Greats Book from Topps Looks at 100 New York Yankees Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell Apr 25, 2012
Love them or loath them, there’s no denying the impact the New York Yankees have had on the hobby. Topps and Abrams are joining to publish Yankee Greats, a new book that includes looks at 100 classic New York Yankees baseball cards. It also comes with four exclusive cards.
Garbage Pail Kids Book Review
By Ryan Cracknell Mar 16, 2012
A new book published by Abrams ComicArts and Topps looks back on the first five sets of Garbage Pail Kids. The wonderful resource includes an intro by Art Spiegelman, an afterword by John Pound and four exclusive stickers.
2003 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell Mar 15, 2012
Combining Bowman and Bowman Chrome into one release, 2003 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects is highlighted by rookie cards of Robinson Cano, Ryan Howard and a Nick Markakis autograph. Inserts include a variety of Refractors and additional autographs.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Upper Deck Get Their Day in Court
By Paul Lesko Feb 07, 2012
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Upper Deck are finally headed to court next month. Get the latest updates on the case as well as legal analysis on its bigger hobby implications.
10 Must-Have Books About Sports Cards
By Ryan Cracknell Dec 28, 2011
The hobby is filled with excellent books about collecting. We highlight 10 favorites that should be considered essential for every collector’s bookshelf, iPad or Kindle.
2005 Bowman Chrome Baseball
By Ryan Cracknell Dec 01, 2011
Justin Verlander and Matt Kemp autographs highlight the deep 2005 Bowman Chrome Baseball rookie checklist. The set also introduced the hobby to Bowman Chrome Superfractors, which have become the top rookie one-of-one cards.
2003 Bowman Chrome Baseball
By Ryan Cracknell Nov 30, 2011
Although not quite the blockbuster as the two previous years, 2003 Bowman Chrome Baseball is still another strong option for rookie card collectors. Key cards include autographs of Hanley Ramirez, Brian McCann and Kevin Youkilis.
Why Do Baseball Rookie Cards Have to Be Confusing?
By Ryan Cracknell Oct 31, 2011
Rookie card collecting used to be easy in the hobby. Hockey, football and basketball remain that way, but baseball has become a mess. The definition of baseball rookie cards needs to be addressed and we have some practical solutions to make it happen.
ITG Brings Wendel Clark to the Fall Expo
By Ryan Cracknell Oct 12, 2011
In the Game announces their initial plans for the Fall Expo in Toronto, which include exclusive memorabilia cards and a Wendel Clark autograph session.
Featured Hobby Blog: Ben Henry’s Baseball Card Blog
By Rob Bertrand Sep 27, 2011
One of the first hobby blogs created, Ben Henry’s Baseball Card Blog highlights the simpler times of trading cards with dry wit and satire.
Featured Hobby Blog: Sports Cards Uncensored
By Rob Bertrand Sep 21, 2011
Sports Cards Uncensored’s Adam Gellman takes great pride in having one of the strongest opinions in the hobby. For more than three years, he’s used that voice to offer his take on things and educate collectors on various scams.
New York Giants Cards Given Away at Monday Night Football Game
By Trey Treutel Sep 19, 2011
Fans in attendance at the September 19th Monday Night Football game get to take home a set of six Panini football cards.
Featured Hobby Blog: Wax Heaven
By Rob Bertrand Sep 12, 2011
At its peak, Wax Heaven often exceeded traditional media outlets for sports card-related news. Mario Alejandro continues to write on a new site, but on a more limited basis.
Featured Hobby Blog: Bad Wax
By Rob Bertrand Sep 09, 2011
Keeping the Craigslist Idiots in check and sharing his own custom dream cards, Mike Levine celebrates the four-year anniversary of Bad Wax in January.
Is Target the New Hobby Shop?
By Rob Bertrand Sep 09, 2011
Retail giants like Target are increasingly driving the hobby. Rob Bertrand looks at why this is and offers traditional card shops practical tips on how they can compete and be relevant in today’s hobby.
Featured Hobby Blog: Stale Gum
By Rob Bertrand Sep 08, 2011
Stale Gum is one of the first blogs to focus on the hobby. It’s also one of the funniest and most honest. Written by Chris Harris, Stale Gum doesn’t shy from the tough questions and happily calls out bad gimmicks.
