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.
Editorials
Sports card and memorabilia editorials.
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.
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.
This Cardboard Life: Why Patch Cards Should Be Seen as Works of Art
By Brad Campbell Aug 29, 2011
In This Cardboard Life, Brad Campbell celebrates a return of something from his youth: the patch. This time they’re on cards, though, and not jean jackets.
The Fading Appeal for Game-Used Jersey Cards
By Brad Campbell Aug 12, 2011
The game-used jersey card is dead. Brad Campbell ponders why this trend that used to help drive the hobby has become so unappealing to many collectors.
Is Sports Card Collecting Gambling?
By Brad Campbell Aug 08, 2011
Is card collecting a form of gambling? Brad Campbell tackles the touchy subject using his own observations and experiences.
Finding the Best Pull of Your Life
By Brad Campbell Aug 07, 2011
One man’s tale of a $3 pack of cards that yielded, possibly, the biggest hit of his collecting life.
How Baseball Cards Saved My Life
By Dmitri Young Jul 07, 2011
Life is good. It wasn’t always like that. In 2006, I not only reached rock bottom, but I walked the surface and was going to build a house out of pity and shame.
Determining the Real Value of Your Sports Card Collection
By Brad Campbell Jul 06, 2011
Finding value in a sports card collection is more complicated than ever. Brad Campbell discusses the importance of perceived value in today’s market rather than the dated notion of relative values reflected in price guides.
Do Off-Field Events Influence Collecting?
By Brad Campbell Jun 22, 2011
I had a unique experience this weekend while my wife and I were visiting my parents. On Friday night, as we were leaving the local Mexican food restaurant, we happened to notice a familiar face. I took a double-take and realized it was Adrian Peterson, running back for the Minnesota Vikings. He grew up in [...]
eBay Idiot of the Week: The Shipping Nazi
By Sergio Dubois May 10, 2011
This week’s eBay Idiot has a distinctly different philosophy for dealing with dissatisfied customers then the average seller does. Meet The Shipping Nazi.
eBay Idiot of the Week: The Hot Pack Con Man
By Sergio Dubois Apr 28, 2011
I’ve been tracking this particular eBay Idiot for two weeks now. I found him when I was researching some sale-prices for Sam Bradford’s 2010 Exquisite rookie-patch-auto. I came across a ridiculous “Hot Pack” seller who claimed to be selling the thousand-dollar card in one of his TEN packs. However, his comments mentioned that he was [...]
The Hunt for the First Ever PSA 10 1981 Topps #302
By Dmitri Young Apr 19, 2011
The current “Only in Your Dreams” piece for me and The Dmitri Young Collection is the PSA 10 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle RC. However, another item seems to be eluding me. It is the Topps 1981 card #302 (Dodgers Future Stars) featuring LA Angels Manager, Mike Scioscia, and former Dodgers Pitcher, Fernando Valenzuela.
April’s Funniest eBay Items, Listings and Sellers
By Brett Lewis Apr 14, 2011
This month we look at an “Oh Yeah, Hot Dam” must have John Wall Prestige Auto, vintage football gear worn by the seller at the gym, a 1990 Donruss two-cent two-fer, vintage Pizza Hut jacket and spotlight one eBay’s creepiest stores!
Bonds Guilty Verdict Gives MLB Perfect Chance to Restore Hank’s Record
By Brett Lewis Apr 13, 2011
Earlier today, Barry Bonds was found guilty of misleading and evading testimony in a 2003 steroid probe. The verdict means that baseball’s single season and all-time home run leader is now a convicted felon.
What is the #2 Card in Dmitri Young’s Collection?
By Dmitri Young Apr 11, 2011
As everybody knows, the #1 card in The Dmitri Young Collection is indeed the PSA 10 Hank Aaron rookie card but who’s #2?
Attending the Wrestlemania of Card Conventions
By Dmitri Young Apr 07, 2011
My trip to The National Sports Collectors Convention last year in Baltimore was my first time going to the Wrestlemania of card conventions and it was everything I hoped it would be. After speaking to those who attend every year, I wasn’t sure what to actually expect from the show.
2011 Prestigous Lineage Case Hits & Top Prospects: The Search For Tom Gordon
By Brett Lewis Mar 28, 2011
The folks behind 2010 Prestigous Lineage Football return with a product that could redefine the modern era of trading cards as we know it. With their latest Prestigous offering, Lineage tackles the world of high-end baseball cards, packing 15 cases worth of Triple Threads into a single master tin.
