10 Must-Have Dale Earnhardt Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Dale Earnhardt is a NASCAR legend and his cards are held in high esteem by racing collectors. We look back at some of the best Dale Earnhardt Sr. cards ever made.
Archive for February, 2013
10 Must-Have Joe Flacco Rookie Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
With a Super Bowl victory to his credit, Joe Flacco is finally getting some respect in the hobby. Here are 10 of the quarterback’s best rookie cards, including lists for affordable options and high-end highlights.
2012 Bowman Sterling Football Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Bowman Sterling Football is a rookie-heavy set. Every pack comes with a rookie autograph, a jumbo memorabilia card and three additional rookie cards.
2012 Contenders Andrew Luck Championship Ticket 1/1 Closes at $42,300
By Ryan Cracknell
The 2012 Contenders Andrew Luck Championship Ticket has sold on eBay. Bidding was fierce for the 1/1, with the price passing $7,500 within the first 24 hours. It closed at $42,300.
2012 Leaf Legends of Sport Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Leaf Legends of Sport is an all-autograph release featuring signatures from more than 175 past and present stars from several sports. Mike Tyson, Robert Griffin III, Albert Pujols and Ichiro Suzuki are among the signers.
2012 Panini Contenders Football Hot List
By Ryan Cracknell
Find out what’s drawing the most interest in 2012 Panini Contenders Football with this real-time list of the 50 most-watched cards currently listed on eBay.
2012 Panini Contenders Football Rookie Ticket RPS Autographs Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Here’s all you need to know about the 2012 Panini Contenders Football Rookie Ticket RPS Autographs. We’ve got a full checklist, images, team info, buying guide, redemption details and notes on whether the signature is on-card or on a sticker.
2012 Panini Contenders Football Short Prints
By Ryan Cracknell
Find out who the 2012 Panini Contenders Football short prints are. Includes short prints for the rarest cards.
2012 Panini Contenders Football Target Retail Packs Get Exclusive Inserts
By Ryan Cracknell
Panini’s virtual Pepsi Max Rookie of the Week cards have become a reality in 2012 Contenders Football. Get full details on the inserts and where to find them.
2012 Panini Contenders Football Variations Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Get complete info on the 2012 Panini Contenders Football Rookie Ticket Autograph Variations with this handy guide. Get variation details for more than 100 cards and image comparisons for all Rookie Tickey RPS Autographs.
2012 Panini National Treasures Baseball Hot List
By Ryan Cracknell
Get a real-time look at the 50 most-watched 2012 Panini National Treasures Baseball cards and find out what’s hot right now.
2012 SP Authentic Football Autograph Short Prints
By Ryan Cracknell
Want to know how rare the autograph is you pulled from 2012 SP Authentic Football? This short print guide has full details, including groupings and individual card rates.
2012 SP Game Used Golf Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 SP Game Used Golf marks the trading card debut of Rory McIlroy. Three-pack boxes promise three autographs and three memorabilia cards.
2012 SP Game Used Golf Inked Drivers Autographs Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Everything you need to know about 2012 SP Game Used Golf Inked Drivers autographs. Get detailed card info, handy short print list, images, shopping guide and much more.
2012 Topps Skylanders Giants Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Based on the popular video game, 2012 Topps Skylander Giants is a fun set that includes several different card types. Aimed at young collectors, the checklist explores the game’s characters, creatures, items and locations with basic and foil cards.
2012 Topps Strata Football Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Topps Strata Football is a new rookie-inspired brand. The centerpieces are layered cards that have an autographed piece of clear acetate place over top of a jumbo memorabilia swatch. Hobby boxes promise at least three hits.
2012 Upper Deck University of Alabama Football Cards Checklist
By Ryan Cracknell
2012 Upper Deck University of Alabama Football is an in-depth look at one of the nation’s most accomplished pigskin programs. Every box comes with an autograph and more than 40 inserts.
2012-13 In the Game Heroes and Prospects Hockey Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012-13 In the Game Heroes and Prospects Hockey combines some of the game’s best with upcoming stars. A tweaked configuration sees 3-D draft hopefuls make their debut.
2012-13 Panini Elite Basketball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2012-13 Panini Elite Basketball offers a familiar brand with a refined focus. Hobby boxes promise three autographs. All rookie cards are autographed and printed on clear acetate.
2012-13 Panini NBA Jam Session Basketball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Available during the 2013 NBA All-Star festivities in Houston, 2012-13 Panini NBA Jam Session Basketball is a series of promo cards showcasing many of the game’s top stars and rookies.
2013 Cryptozoic Big Bang Theory Seasons 3 and 4 Autographs Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Get complete details on the 2013 Cryptozoic Big Bang Theory Seasons 3 and 4 Autographs. We’ve got a checklist, images and other info. All the main cast sign once again as well as several notable guest stars.
2013 Cryptozoic The Big Bang Theory Seasons 3 and 4 Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Sheldon, Penny, Leonard, Raj and Howard return for 2013 Cryptozoic The Big Bang Theory Seasons 3 and 4. Following the show’s successful first set, boxes once again come with both an autograph and a costume card.
2013 Cryptozoic The Vampire Diaries Season 2 Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Cryptozoic The Vampire Diaries Season 2 sees the return of the popular franchise. Every box comes with both an autograph and a costume card. The set has a limited print run of 3,000 boxes.
2013 Leaf Legends of the Ring Boxing Cut Signature Edition
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Leaf Legends of the Ring Boxing Cut Signature Edition comes with one cut signature per box. Some of the biggest names and personalities in the sport’s history are included in the extremely limited set.
2013 Leaf Metal Draft Football Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Leaf Metal Draft Football is an all-autograph release focusing on the top players in the 2013 NFL Draft. Every box comes with five on-card signatures.
2013 Leaf US Army All-American Bowl Football Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Looking to the future of football, 2013 Leaf US Army All-American Bowl Football delivers 12 autographs in every box. For prospectors, this could be a long-term project as featured players are high school all-stars.
2013 MLB Bobblehead Giveaway Schedule and Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Find out if your favorite baseball team or player has a bobblehead promotion this season with our complete 2013 MLB Bobblehead Giveaway Guide. Includes dates, players, teams and much more.
2013 Panini One Direction Collector Sticker Packs
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Panini One Direction Collector Sticker Packs give fans of the band a chance to collect several types of stickers. Every pack is loaded with 18 different 1D sticker items.
2013 Press Pass Total Memorabilia Racing Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Focusing on hits, 2013 Press Pass Total Memorabilia Racing offers a memorabilia or autographed memorabilia card. Highlights include book cards with signatures from top NASCAR racers.
2013 Rittenhouse Legends of Marvel Series 5 Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Rittenhouse Legends of Marvel Series 5 is the company’s latest character-focused factory set. Daredevil, Nova and Marvel Girl get the call this time around.
2013 Rittenhouse Star Trek TOS Heroes and Villains Autographs Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Check out the entire 2013 Rittenhouse Star Trek TOS Heroes and Villains Autographs set with our handy visual guide. Includes info on the cards, images of all the cards, buying guide and more.
2013 Rittenhouse Star Trek: TOS Heroes and Villains Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Rittenhouse Star Trek: TOS Heroes and Villains looks at the biggest conflicts in the show’s storied history. Every box includes an autograph and dual autograph. William Shatner, Nichelle Nichols and Walter Koenig are among the signers.
2013 Topps Baseball Million Dollar Chase Details and Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
The 2013 Topps Baseball Million Dollar Chase could make one collector a millionaire. The interactive online program, which launches with 2013 Topps Series 1 Baseball, has a million-dollar grand prize.
2013 Topps Baseball Spring Fever Checklist and Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Get complete details on the 2013 Topps Baseball Spring Fever promotion. We’ve got a full checklist for the base set and autograph information. The promotion is scheduled to run February 20 to 27.
2013 Topps Series 1 Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
The theme of 2013 Topps Series 1 Baseball is “The Chase.” It runs through the set, going from the basic inserts all the way up to several high-end hits. Hobby boxes promise either an autograph or memorabilia card.
2013 Upper Deck National Hockey Card Details
By Ryan Cracknell
Upper Deck is bringing back National Hockey Card Day this February to shops in Canada and the United States. Get details on the cards and the dates the event takes place.
50 Hottest 2013 Topps Series 1 Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Real-time look at the 50 most-watched 2013 Topps Series 1 Baseball cards currently listed on eBay. The set is highlighted by a wide range of hits and inserts.
Axl Rose Among Rockers with Autographs in 2013 Topps Archives Baseball
By Ryan Cracknell
They say that rock ‘n roll never dies. That’s the case with some of the additions to 2013 Topps Archives Baseball. Autographs from several heavy metal stars, including Axl Rose, are now part of the lineup, along with a pair of modern-classic inserts.
Beatles Trading Cards in 2013 Topps Heritage Baseball
By Ryan Cracknell
Beatlemania is back in 2013 Topps Heritage Baseball. Get details on the card maker’s plans for the Fab Four in the set that pays tribute to 1964, the year The Beatles swept America.
Behind the Scenes with 2013 Topps Heritage Baseball
By Ryan Cracknell
We talk with Topps Brand Manager Jeff Heckman about 2013 Topps Heritage Baseball and find out what collectors can expect. He also reveals some new details about the set.
Channel Surfing with 1980s TV Show Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Travel back to the 1980s with this guide to the decade’s TV show trading cards. Includes set info, analysis, shopping guide, images and more.
Cryptozoic Lands Pacific Rim Trading Card License
By Ryan Cracknell
Cryptozoic has acquired the Pacific Rim trading card license. The upcoming summer blockbuster, which is directed by Guillermo del Torro, promises aliens, giant robots and all-out mayhem.
Dwyane Wade Autographs Coming from Panini
By Ryan Cracknell
When it comes to autographs, it has been a bit of a dry spell for Dwyane Wade collectors. But that’s about to change. Panini has announced the Heat superstar’s signature is coming in 2012-13 Panini Elite Basketball.
Geno Smith Signs Football Card and Autograph Deal with Panini America
By Ryan Cracknell
Panini has confirmed they’ve signed Geno Smith, regarded as one of the top quarterbacks in the 2013 NFL Draft, to an autograph and football card deal.
Get These 5 Thomas Vanek Rookie Cards Now!
By Ryan Cracknell
With Thomas Vanek off to a torrid start, we look at his best rookie cards as they’re poised to soar. Includes images, buying guide and more.
Gold Rush: 2012 Panini Prizm Football Gold Prizms on Fire
By Ryan Cracknell
The verdict is in and 2012 Panini Prizm Football Gold Prizms are hot. Find out what some are selling for already and what you might expect in the future.
Guide to 2013 Topps Series 1 Baseball Wrapper Redemption and Promotions
By Ryan Cracknell
Here’s all you need to know about the 2013 Topps Series 1 Baseball promotions and contests including the wrapper redemption, Spring Fever redemptions and Ultimate Chase Ticket.
Hottest 2012 Panini Prizm Football Cards on eBay
By Ryan Cracknell
Want to know what’s hot in 2012 Panini Prizm Football or see some of the set’s top hits? Our tracker gives a real-time look at the most-watched cards on eBay.
Law of Cards: Court Filing Hints End of Upper Deck v Upper Deck
By Paul Lesko
It looks as though Upper Deck v Upper Deck International could be headed for a settlement. Paul Lesko has the latest on the ongoing lawsuit, looking at how both sides are looking for an extension.
Law of Cards: Leaf Challenges Panini’s Limited Trademark
By Paul Lesko
Paul Lesko has the scoop on Leaf filing an opposition against Panini’s recently granted trademark for the term “Limited.”
Law of Cards: Leaf v. Panini Prizm Trademark Lawsuit Ends Quickly
By Paul Lesko
Almost as quickly as it began, Leaf has dropped its trademark lawsuit against Panini over the use of Prizm. Paul Lesko as the details and looks at the possible reasoning behind it.
Law of Cards: Topps Files Petition to Cancel USA Football Mark
By Paul Lesko
Topps has filed a petition to have USA Football’s “Huddle” trademark canceled so they can use it for their smartphone app. Paul Lesko has the details and legal analysis.
Leaf Sues Panini Over Prizm Brand
By Paul Lesko
Leaf is suing Panini over trademark infringement. Leaf alleges that Panini’s Prizm line is too close to their own Prismatic trademark. Paul Lesko has the full details, analysis and a copy of the complaint.
Max Headroom Among Autographs in 2013 Topps Wacky Packages ANS 10
By Ryan Cracknell
Max Headroom, Mikey and the Snapple Lady are among those getting some extended shelf life thanks to a set of Commercial Stars Autographs added to 2013 Topps Wacky Packages All-New Series 10.
The Envelope Please: Autograph Cards of the 2013 Academy Award Nominees
By Ryan Cracknell
Several 2013 Academy Award nominees have connections to the hobby. Get a full list of nominees with autographed cards as well as what sets they appear in.
The Hottest 2012 Topps Magic Football Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Get a real-time look at the 50 most-watched 2012 Topps Magic Football singles currently listed on eBay and get a sense for what’s hot in the set.
Topps Unveils World’s Largest Baseball Card
By Ryan Cracknell
Prince Fielder is one of baseball’s biggest stars. Now he’s featured on the world’s biggest baseball card.
What Are My Sports Cards Worth? Using eBay to Find the Value of Your Collection
By Ryan Cracknell
Want to know what your sports cards are worth? eBay’s completed listings are a free and easy-to-use tool to get a solid estimate on what your collection is really worth. This easy-to-use tutorial walks you through how to do it in just a few simple steps.
