10 Baseball Autographs We Want More Of
By Ryan Cracknell
While there’s no shortage of autographed baseball cards, some players are very tough for collectors to find. Here are 10 modern players we’d love to see more autographs from.
Archive for February, 2012
1975 Topps Mini Baseball Cards
By Rob Bertrand
What began as a cost-cutting experiment has become a beloved hobby classic. 1975 Topps Mini Baseball is a rare set that went from a hobby oddball to a mainstream vintage set.
1983 Topps Baseball Cards
By Rob Bertrand
With one of the most beautiful designs of the decade and rookie cards of Tony Gwynn, Ryne Sandberg and Wade Boggs, 1983 Topps Baseball remains a collector favorite.
2002 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
One of the premier baseball card sets of the early millennium, 2002 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects Baseball includes both regular Bowman and Bowman Chrome in the same package. Key rookies in the set include Curtis Granderson, Joey Votto, Cole Hamels, Nick Swisher and James Loney.
2011 Leaf Legends of Sport
By Ryan Cracknell
2011 Leaf Legends of Sport is a loaded, all-autograph release covering several sports. Signers in the multi-sport set include a strong mix of Hall of Famers, retired legends and recent superstars. All cards are numbered to 50 or less. Boxes comes with three autographs.
2011 Rittenhouse Conan Movie Preview Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Despite the poor box office returns for the film, the 2011 Rittenhouse Conan Movie Preview set is a loaded and limited factory set that gets right to the chase. Each nine-card set includes a Jason Momoa (Conan) autograph and costume card.
2011 SP Authentic Football
By Ryan Cracknell
2011 SP Authentic Football sees several returns. Half of the base set uses the 1998 SP Future Watch design, while the SPx brand is back in the form of randomly inserted bonus packs. Each box promises three hits including a Rookie Auto Patch card and a USA Football Autograph or Future Swatch memorabilia card.
2011 SP Authentic Football Short Prints
By Ryan Cracknell
Want to know if that 2011 SP Authentic Football autograph you pulled is tough to find? Check out our detailed short print list.
2011 Topps Five Star Football Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
One of the luxury cars of the football card season, 2011 Topps Five Star Football is driven by four autographs and a variety of memorabilia combination in every pack. Base cards are printed on thick 154-point stock.
2011 Topps Supreme Football
By Ryan Cracknell
2011 Topps Supreme Football returns, boasting one autograph and either a relic or autographed relic in every pack. The set offers plenty of patch and multi-player signature pairings.
2011 Topps USA Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2011 Topps USA Baseball details, review, card gallery, highlights and box sets for sale. Every box set includes a 61-card base set, five autographs, two autographed triple relics and three game-used relics.
2011 Upper Deck World of Sports
By Ryan Cracknell
2011 Upper Deck World of Sports brings together superstars from several sports including baseball, hockey, basketball, football, soccer and golf. The mixing of stars offers several unique autograph combinations.
2011-12 In the Game Heroes & Prospects Hockey
By Ryan Cracknell
2011-12 In the Game Heroes & Prospects Hockey mixes the sport’s young stars with some of the game’s greats. Boxes are brimming with value, promising at least two autographs and two memorabilia cards.
2012 Cryptozoic The Guild Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Cryptozoic The Guild captures the first three seasons of the hit web series. Promising a costume card and an autograph in every box, signers include Felicia Day and Wil Wheaton.
2012 Leaf Metal Poker
By Ryan Cracknell
Leaf is going all-in for its final poker product. 2012 Leaf Metal Poker comes with five autographs in every box. Besides boasting a checklist of the game’s best, collectors can chase a variety of autographed inserts and parallels.
2012 Press Pass Essential Elvis Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Essential Elvis offers a high-end take on the King and his accomplishments. Each premium box promises one Elvis Presley-worn memorabilia card and one autograph from either a co-star or band member.
2012 Press Pass FanFare Football Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Press Pass FanFare Football is an all-autograph release featuring signatures from the top names in the 2012 NFL Draft, including Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III.
2012 Press Pass Total Memorabilia Racing Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Press Pass Total Memorabilia Racing offers a new hit-per-pack racing product. Highlights include book cards with both an autograph and up to four pieces of race-used equipment. Fresh faces in the set include Maryeve Dufault, Sergio Pena, and Angela and Amber Cope.
2012 Rittenhouse Complete Star Trek the Next Generation Series 2 Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Picking up where the first series left off, The Complete Star Trek the Next Generation Series 2 tackles the second half of the iconic show. The base set covers the final 88 episodes with five photos per card. Boxes promise four autographs.
2012 Topps Series 1 Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
The most widely collected set in the hobby, 2012 Topps Series 1 Baseball launches with a golden theme. Building off the popular code cards from the past couple of years, Topps is expands on the concept this year with more exclusive cards and prizes.
2012 Topps Series 1 Baseball Retired Rings Gallery
By Ryan Cracknell
Take a look at the complete set of Retired Rings, one of the more intriguing inserts in 2012 Topps Series 1 Baseball. Featuring an embedded ring, the cards highlight legends like Mickey Mantle, Babe Ruth, Willie Mays and Nolan Ryan.
2012 Topps Star Wars Galaxy 7 Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Star Wars Galaxy 7 sees the popular art-based series continue. Every box guarantee one sketch card. Sketch-agraph autographed sketch cards return for a second set.
2012 TriStar TNA Impact Reflexxions Wrestling Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 TriStar TNA Impact Reflexxions bursts with three numbered autographs per box, including one multi-signed card. Other box hits include two numbered parallels, one memorabilia card and a premium foil card.
A Week of Lin-Sanity: Top 10 Jeremy Lin Card Sales
By Ryan Cracknell
With Jeremy Lin mania reaching an all-time high, we crunch the numbers of completed deals. See the top 10 Jeremy Lin card sales and compare them with what they were going for just a couple weeks ago.
Andrew Luck Signs Autograph Deal with Press Pass
By Ryan Cracknell
If you’re looking to track down any new Andrew Luck cards and autographs before the draft, Press Pass is the place to go. The card maker has signed a deal that gives them a non-NFL exclusive on cards and autographs of the highly touted quarterback.
eBay Bucks – A Collector’s Guide
By Rob Bertrand
Want to earn money for buying the cards and collectibles? The eBay Bucks program rewards you for the things you’re already buying. Find out how to sign up and start saving with our practical eBay Bucks guide.
Estate Planning and Your Collection
By Rob Bertrand
When we die, our collections stay behind. Here are some simple, practical tips to help you plan in advance and make sure your collection ends up in the right hands. It will also make it easier on the loved ones you leave behind.
How to Get the Most Out of Your 2012 Topps Heritage Baseball Presales
By brentandbecca
Get an insider’s perspective on how to approach 2012 Topps Heritage Baseball presales. Our comprehensive guide includes practical advice on how to maximize potential profits and avoid common mistakes.
How to Write an eBay Description That Sells
By Ryan Cracknell
One of the keys to making money on eBay is having a strong description. Follow these practical tips and see higher bids and more sales.
Is This the Closest We’ll Get to a Major League Charlie Sheen Autograph Card?
By Ryan Cracknell
A Charlie Sheen autograph showing him as Ricky “Wild Thing” Vaughn is a dream card for many collectors. 2011 Leaf Legends of Sport comes close with a card that is clearly meant to be Sheen in his iconic role, minus the licensed Cleveland Indians trademarks.
Jeremy Lin Jersey from Win Against Lakers Up for Bid
By Ryan Cracknell
The jersey worn by Jeremy Lin in his big coming-out game against the Lakers on February 10 has hit the auction block. Also part of the auction is a meet-and-greet with Lin and four tickets to the February 22 Knicks game.
John Henry Card Leads to Legal Headache for Topps
By Paul Lesko
A former employee is suing Topps over a John Henry card inserted in 2011 Topps Triple Threads Baseball. Christopher Holmes alleges Topps didn’t get his permission to use his image on the card. Paul Lesko breaks down the details of the initial filing.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Upper Deck Get Their Day in Court
By Paul Lesko
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.
Law of Cards – Recent Trading Card Trademark Filings
By Paul Lesko
A handful of recent trademark filings have hobby implications. Topps, Panini and USA Basketball are among those making trading card-related requests with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Law of Cards: Endurance Wants Its Money From Upper Deck
By Paul Lesko
Get the latest happenings and analysis in the Upper Deck vs. Endurance lawsuit from Law of Cards’ Paul Lesko.
Law of Cards: It’s Tim Tebow Time in Trademark Battle
By Paul Lesko
After a round in court, individuals may want to be careful where and when they Tebow. Tim Tebow is spending the off-season attempting to secure several trademarks related to his name and is famous pose.
Law of Cards: More Name-Calling in the Upper Deck v. Upper Deck Suit
By Paul Lesko
It’s more name-calling and personal allegations in the Upper Deck v. Upper Deck International lawsuit. Paul Lesko provides the latest updates and analysis as UDI’s Nico Blauw tries to keep himself out of the suit.
Organize Your Collection Easily with Sports Card Software
By Bob Swick
Tired of wasting time digging through piles of cards, only to find you’ve misplaced what your looking for? Find out how sports card software can make your collection organized and more enjoyable.
Panini Lands Hall of Fame Baseball Deal
By Ryan Cracknell
Further expanding into the baseball card market, Panini has announced an agreement with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Get the details on the deal as well as analysis about what it means to collectors.
Panini Sues Leaf Over Autographed Kevin Durant Upper Deck Holograms
By Paul Lesko
Panini is suing Leaf and their president, Brian Gray over Kevin Durant autographs. Panini is trying to stop Leaf from using Durant signatures in upcoming products.
See the Entire 2012 Topps Baseball Golden Giveaway Golden Moments Set
By Ryan Cracknell
See the entire set of 100 2012 Topps Baseball Die-Cut Golden Moments cards with our handy gallery. Collectors can uncover cards randomly with Golden Giveaway cards inserted in packs of 2012 Topps Baseball.
The $100 Baseball Rookie Card Challenge
By Rob Bertrand
If you had $100 to invest in official baseball rookie cards of current players, which ones would you choose? Take the $100 Rookie Card Challenge and find out if you can see a profit on your investment.
The Impact of Ryan Braun’s Overturned Suspension on the Hobby
By Ryan Cracknell
With Ryan Braun’s 50-game drug-related suspension overturned, we look at how it will impact the National League MVP’s hobby standing.
The Most Collectible Players of the 2012 NFL Draft
By Rob Bertrand
Everyone’s already got Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III on their hobby radar. Who else should collectors watch in the 2012 NFL Draft? We look at five players who could make a big hobby splash in the months and years ahead.
Top 10 2012 Topps Star Wars Galaxy 7 Sketch Card Sales
By Ryan Cracknell
Short-printed rookies and Hall of Fame signatures aren’t the only new cards in the hobby bringing big money. Take a look at the top 10 prices for 2012 Topps Star Wars Galaxy 7 sketch cards.
Topps Golden Giveaway Website Goes Live
By Ryan Cracknell
The Topps Golden Giveaway site is live and ready for your codes. We break down the details of the program, how to redeem codes and look at some of the available prizes.
Upper Deck Evolution Video Cards Return with Michael Jordan and More
By Ryan Cracknell
Upper Deck Evolution video cards are back. A surprise inclusion in 2011 Upper Deck World of Sports, the three new cards feature Michael Jordan, Chris Paul and Alonzo Mourning.
What Everyone Should Know About Sports Card Presales
By brentandbecca
Pre-selling sports cards can be tricky. Learn some important tips on what to do and what to avoid with our comprehensive insider’s guide.
What to Do With All Those Extra Sports Card Commons
By Rob Bertrand
Mountains of unwanted sports card commons is a problem facing many collectors. Here are some simple, practical ways you can avoid a hoarding situation and free up space in your home.
What’s in the Cards for the 2012 Super Bowl Commercials?
By Ryan Cracknell
With Ferris Bueller, the Soup Nazi and musical dogs threatening to take some of the spotlight from the big game, we look at some of the 2012 Super Bowl commercials with trading card connections.
