1988 Score Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
1988 Score Baseball is the first from the brand that was popular for about a decade. The colorful set may not be worth much today but it does include a rookie card of Tom Glavine.
Archive for February, 2015
2014 Panini Contenders Football Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2014 Panini Contenders Football returns with a new batch of Rookie Ticket Autographs and other inserts. Hobby boxes have five total autographs including at least two that are signed on-card.
2014 Panini Immaculate Football Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Making its gridiron debut, 2014 Panini Immaculate Football comes with five total autographs or memorabilia cards per six-card box. The ultra premium set focuses largely on unique memorabilia combinations.
2014 Panini Immaculate Football Hot List
By Ryan Cracknell
2014 Panini Immaculate Football has no shortage of unique cards. Find out what’s drawing the most attention right now with a real-time list of the most-watched cards currently up for bid on eBay.
2014 Topps Baseball 1st Edition Is a Set You’ll Rarely See
By Ryan Cracknell
On the surface, the 2014 Topps Baseball 1st Edition parallels might not look that fancy. But with just ten set, all of which were given away as prizes, it’s going to make for a tough chase for team and player collectors.
2014 Topps Fire Football Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Saying 2014 Topps Fire Football has bold design might be an understatement. Hobby boxes come with a pair of autographs and two relic cards.
2014-15 Donruss Basketball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Although the brand doesn’t have deep roots in hoops, 2014-15 Donruss Basketball takes a nostalgic approach. Hobby boxes deliver three total autographs and memorabilia cards and more than 50 additional inserts.
2014-15 Donruss Wrapper Redemption Announced
By Ryan Cracknell
Panini has announced a wrapper redemption program for 2014-15 Donruss Basketball. Find out about the free cards and how you can get them.
2014-15 Fleer Ultra Hockey Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2014-15 Fleer Ultra Hockey sees the return of the one-time premium brand as a standalone release. Rather than autographs and hits, the product focuses more on nostalgia and traditional inserts with big designs.
2014-15 Fleer Ultra, Upper Deck Artifacts and MVP Hockey Rookie Redemptions List
By Ryan Cracknell
Got a Rookie Redemption from 2014-15 Fleer Ultra, Upper Deck Artifacts of Upper Deck MVP Hockey? Find out who you’re going to receive. Upper Deck has released the full checklists for each set.
2014-15 ITG Leaf Metal Hockey Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2014-15 ITG Leaf Metal Hockey is an all-autograph release that fills a void in the sport, which doesn’t have any chromium-style products. Boxes come with five autograph cards.
2014-15 Panini Gold Standard Basketball Variations Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
For a product with a small base set, 2014-15 Panini Gold Standard Basketball has a lot of variations. Know what to look for with both the Photo and traditional Team Variations in the set.
2014-15 SPx Hockey Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2014-15 SPx Hockey brings some flash to go with a handful of promised hits. Every box has four total autographs, memorabilia cards or premium inserts.
2014-15 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2014-15 Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey focuses heavily on memorabilia cards, specifically multi-swatch cards. Hobby boxes have three of them as well as one autograph.
2014-15 Upper Deck MVP Hockey Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2014-15 Upper Deck MVP Hockey kicks off the new card season with a budget-minded configuration. Each hobby box includes either an autograph, memorabilia card or Super Script parallel.
2014-15 Upper Deck NCAA March Madness Collection Basketball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2014-15 Upper Deck NCAA March Madness Collection Basketball showcases some of the top players in the tournament’s history. Hobby boxes have two autographs and six Bracketology sweepstakes cards.
2014-15 Upper Deck Overtime Hockey Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2014-15 Upper Deck Overtime Hockey promo cards return for another season, bigger than ever. The set offers an incentive to dealers and collectors ordering boxes of select 2014-15 Upper Deck hockey products.
2014-15 Upper Deck Series 2 Acetate Young Guns, Jean Beliveau Tribute Surprises
By Ryan Cracknell
Be on the lookout for Acetate Young Guns variations in 2014-15 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey. The surprise inserts offer a clear look at the popular rookie cards.
2014-15 Upper Deck Series 2 Day with the Cup Flashbacks Celebrate First Pittsburgh Stanley Cup
By Ryan Cracknell
The 25th anniversary of the first Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup is the subject of some surprise inserts in 2014-15 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey. Find out about the rare Day with the Cup Flashbacks.
2014-15 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2014-15 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey carries on where the first set left off. Hobby boxes have six Young Guns rookie cards with Jonathan Drouin and Andre Burakovsky among the available players.
2014-15 Upper Deck Series 2 Young Guns Checklist Announced
By Ryan Cracknell
Curious about who has a Young Guns rookie card in 2014-15 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey? Wonder no more as the full list of 49 players is here.
2015 Breygent Dexter Seasons 5 and 6 Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
The show may be over, but the cards are still coming. 2015 Breygent Dexter Seasons 5 and 6 includes plenty of autographs, costume and prop cards.
2015 Cryptozoic Psych Seasons 5-8 Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2015 Cryptozoic Psych Seasons 5-8 picks up where the last set left off. Signers include leads James Roday and Dulé Hill as well as notable guest stars Ralph Macchio and Malcolm McDowell.
2015 Cryptozoic Sleepy Hollow Season 1 Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2015 Cryptozoic Sleepy Hollow Season 1 trading cards bring the hit horror show to the hobby for the first time. Boxes promise both an autograph and a memorabilia card.
2015 Funko Pop Game of Thrones Series 5 Vinyl Figures
By Ryan Cracknell
2015 Funko Pop Game of Thrones Series 5 delves deeper into the blockbuster HBO series with a handful of memorable secondary characters. Oberyn Martell, The Mountain and an over-sized Viserion dragon are among them.
2015 Funko Pop Sixteen Candles Vinyl Figures
By Ryan Cracknell
2015 Funko Pop Sixteen Candles vinyl figures offer a collectible spin on the seminal ’80s film from John Hughes. The lineup includes four characters including the first Pop! figure of Molly Ringwald.
2015 Leaf Pop Century 11×14 Signed Photograph Edition
By Ryan Cracknell
2015 Leaf Pop Century 11×14 Signed Photograph Edition delivers a celebrity-signed photo in every box suitable for display. Autographs from Michael Jackson, Clint Eastwood and the Walking Dead cast are among the possibilities.
2015 MLB Bobblehead Giveaway Guide and Schedule
By Ryan Cracknell
Find out if your favorite baseball team or player has a bobblehead promotion this season with our complete 2015 MLB Bobblehead Giveaway Guide. Includes dates, players, teams and more.
2015 Panini Super Bowl XLIX Football Cards
By Trey Treutel
The 2015 Panini Super Bowl XLIX football set showcases the New England Patriots and their win over the Seahawks. The set comes with 25 cards including three of Tom Brady. Last-second hero Malcolm Butler has one of his first cards in the set as well.
2015 Pastime Presidential Portraits Trading Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2015 Pastime Presidential Portraits is a factory set that delivers an art-based look at all of the Presidents of the United States. Premium factory sets include 44 base cards, a sketch card and a pair of inserts.
2015 Topps 1993 Finest Metal Wall Art
By Trey Treutel
2015 Topps 1993 Finest Metal Wall Art finds its roots in the debut Finest set that was released more than two decades earlier. The limited edition metal prints feature a mix of current players and all-time greats.
2015 Topps Series 1 Baseball Variation Short Prints – Here’s What to Look For!
By Ryan Cracknell
Once again, 2015 Topps Series 1 Baseball has no shortage of variation short prints. Find out about the Photo and Sparkle Variations and know what to look for.
2015 Topps Spring Fever Baseball Cards
By Trey Treutel
2015 Topps Spring Fever Baseball is the annual promo set designed for hobby shops to give out around the release of Topps Series 1. Get a full checklist, autograph quantities and more.
2015 Topps Star Wars Masterwork Autographs Gallery
By Ryan Cracknell
Take a look at the entire set of 2015 Topps Star Wars Masterwork Autographs with this detailed guide. Signers for the high-end product include Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher.
2015 Topps Star Wars Masterwork Trading Cards Checklist
By Ryan Cracknell
The Force enters the high-end frontier with 2015 Topps Star Wars Masterwork. Every pack promises a premium insert. On-card autographs and premium sketch cards are both in every box.
2015 Topps Star Wars Original Wrapper Wall Art
By Ryan Cracknell
2015 Topps Star Wars Original Wrapper Wall Art takes some of the hobby’s most iconic wax wrappers and transforms them into metal prints. The limited edition offering is an online exclusive to the Topps website.
2015 Topps Star Wars Rebels Trading Cards Checklist
By Ryan Cracknell
2015 Topps Star Wars Rebels trading cards are the first to focus on the animated show. Available as a retail product, 100 base cards are joined by tattoos, stickers and randomly inserted sketch cards.
2015 Topps WWE Wrestling Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
2015 Topps WWE looks to professional wrestling’s past, present and future. Hobby boxes have a pair of hits. Other inserts include a Hulk Hogan tribute and Crowd Chants.
2015 Upper Deck National Hockey Card Day
By Ryan Cracknell
2015 Upper Deck National Hockey Card Day is a promotion that offers free packs of exclusive cards. Canada and the United States have separate sets and on separate dates.
7 Simple Tips for Avoiding Negative Feedback Selling on eBay
By Rob Bertrand
Reputation is vital when it comes to selling on eBay. Follow these 7 easy tips to avoid getting that dreaded negative feedback.
Breaking Down the 2015 Topps Series 1 Baseball Retail Exclusives
By Ryan Cracknell
Find out about all the retail-exclusive cards 2015 Topps Series 1 Baseball has to offer and where you need to go to find them.
Carey Price Rookie Cards Checklist and Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Carey Price has proven to be one of hockey’s greatest goalies and he’s done it on the NHL’s most storied franchise. Here’s a detailed look at all of his rookie cards including images, card info and more.
Collect the 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductees
By Trey Treutel
Headlined by Jerome Bettis, Tim Brown and Junior Seau, the 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame class presents collectors with a good mix of rookie card options. View a detailed collecting guide for all the 2015 inductees, including a full rookie card checklist.
Funko Karate Kid ReAction Figures
By Ryan Cracknell
Funko Karate Kid ReAction figures bring a retro look and feel to the movie’s lead characters. Figures include Daniel, Mr. Miyagi, Johnny and John Kreese.
Here’s a $10,000 Ronda Rousey Autograph from 2012 Topps Finest You May Never See Again
By Ryan Cracknell
The holy grail of Ronda Rousey cards, the one-of-one 2012 Topps Finest UFC Red Refractor Autograph, has sold on eBay for more than $10,000.
History of Batman Trading Cards
By Rob Bertrand
Take a detailed trip through the history of Batman trading cards. From vintage sets that came out in the 1960s through to modern releases covering comics and movies, find out about them all.
Law of Cards: Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Rejects Panini’s LIMITED Trademark
By Paul Lesko
It’s taken a long time, but the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board has rejected Panini’s mark for the term Limited for when it comes to trading cards. Attorney Paul Lesko has the details.
Malcolm Butler Super Bowl XLIX Interception Autographed Photos Now Available
By Trey Treutel
Detailed look at the autographed memorabilia and football cards available for Super Bowl XLIX standout Malcolm Butler.
More Than Just a Pretty Mullet: Timeline of Upper Deck Jaromir Jagr Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Upper Deck and Jaromir Jagr have been a couple of hockey constants for 25 years. Check out a full visual timeline of Jagr’s cards from the flagship Upper Deck Hockey set.
NECA Simpsons 25 of the Greatest Guest Stars Figures
By Ryan Cracknell
Lots of celebrities have appeared on The Simpsons over the years. 2014 NECA Simpsons 25 of the Greatest Guest Stars figures capture some of the most memorable. The line includes action figures and mini figures.
This Amazing Mike Tyson Figure Is Ready to Punch You Out
By Ryan Cracknell
There is no shortage of detailed sports figures out there. But the Mike Tyson “Youngest Heavyweight” figure from Storm Collectibles takes it to another level. Check the lifelike figure out and see all that it includes.
Top 10 Superfractor Sales of 2014-15
By Rob Bertrand
The Superfractor is one of the most coveted cards in the hobby. Here’s a list of the top 10 Superfractor sales of 2014 and the start of 2015 as recorded on eBay.
Top 15 George Mikan Basketball Cards
By Trey Treutel
The first star of the NBA, George Mikan was also an early giant for basketball collectors. Check out 15 of his top cards in our detailed guide, including vintage releases and autographs.
Top 20 Budget Football Hall of Fame Rookie Cards from the 1980s
By Trey Treutel
Not all Hall of Fame rookie cards cost a fortune. We look at the top 20 budget HOF football rookie cards from the 1980s.
Top 20 Michael Jordan Washington Wizards Autograph Cards
By Trey Treutel
Although his time with the Washington Wizards was short, collectors were still treated to new batch of Michael Jordan autographs. Join us as we take a look at 20 of the best Michael Jordan Washington Wizards autographs.
Top Barry Sanders Cards of All-Time
By Trey Treutel
A rare talent even among professional athletes, few can match Barry Sanders on the field or in the hobby. Check out 15 of his top cards in our detailed guide.
Top Michael Jordan Card and Memorabilia Sales of 2014-15
By Trey Treutel
Michael Jordan is the king of modern collecting. Check out the top sales of 2014-15 among Michael Jordan cards and memorabilia.
Top Philadelphia 76ers Rookie Cards of All-Time
By Trey Treutel
Featuring some of the top players in NBA history, the Philadelphia 76ers are loaded with rookie collecting goodness. Check out the top vintage and modern rookie card options for the 76ers in our detailed guide.
Ultimate Guide to Michael Jordan Golf Cards
By Trey Treutel
Michael Jordan golf cards are not the first collectibles that comes to mind for the superstar, but they have become popular with many collectors. Here are some of the top MJ golf card highlights.
What Is Going on with the 2015 Topps Derek Jeter Card?
By Ryan Cracknell
The hobby sees some strange things — like a 2015 Topps Derek Jeter base card selling for $100 (and being paid for). Just don’t expect the one you have to get that much.
