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1924 V130 Maple Crispette Hockey Cards
Introduced as a candy premium, 1924 V130 Maple Crispette Hockey doubled as a collect and win contest for a pair of skates. The 30-card set has one extreme short print as well as key stars like Howie Morenz and Georges Vezina.
1933-34 O-Pee-Chee V304B Hockey Cards
Continuing from where the V304A set left off, 1933-34 O-Pee-Chee Hockey features a similar design. However, these 24 cards are considered much rarer, commanding strong amounts on the secondary market.
Trademark of the Week: Ball So Hard University
Terrell Suggs is the latest athlete to try to cash in on a catchphrase. Paul Lesko has details on Suggs filing several trademark applications for the use of ‘Ball So Hard University.’
Creating a National Worthy of the National Pastime
The National Sports Collectors Convention has long been the hobby’s premier event. But rather than rest on the past, Rick Klein offers some suggestions on how to make the National even better.
2012 Topps Inception Football Cards
2012 Topps Inception Football sees the return of the dark and distinct design along with tons of rookie signatures. Single-pack boxes promise two autographs or autographed relics and one relic card. Robert Griffin III, Andrew Luck and Trent Richardson are among the autograph highlights.
Best and Wildest 1990s Basketball Insert Sets of All-Time
Take a trip back to the 1990s when case hits were wild. They also often didn’t rely on autographs or game-used memorabilia. We look at 12 of the era’s best insert sets that still command huge amounts today.
2012 SAGE Next Rookies Football Cards
2012 SAGE Next Rookies Football is an all-autograph release. Featuring autographs from such 2012 rookies as Robert Griffin III, Trent Richardson and Justin Blackmon, every card is numbered to 50 or less.
Top 10 Hockey Rookie Cards of the 1980s
We count down the 10 best rookie cards from one of hockey’s greatest decades. Which all-time greats make the list? Which ones didn’t make it. Find out here. Includes images, analysis and buying guide.
1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards Checklist
Although 1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Hockey doesn’t have a headline rookie, the set still boasts a solid veteran core that includes Bobby Orr, Bobby Hull and Ken Dryden.
Is This the Best Bryce Harper Card? 2012 Bowman Platinum Bat Plate Surfaces
Not only is it one of the key cards in 2012 Bowman Platinum Baseball, the Bryce Harper bat plate is one of the phenom’s top cards. Period. Well, it has surfaced on eBay. Get full details of the listing.
2012 Bowman Platinum Baseball Prospect Autographs Guide
Check out our 2012 Bowman Platinum Baseball Prospect Autographs visual checklist and see why collectors are clamoring for these cards. Signers include Yu Darvish, Yoenis Cespedes and Gerrit Cole.
Top 10 2012 Topps Mars Attacks Sketch Card Sales
The Martians have returned to earth. With 2012 Topps Mars Attacks Heritage having landed, we look at the top 10 sketch card sales recorded on eBay. Find out which artists are seeing the highest returns.
15 Fantastic Baseball Card Sets for Autograph Collectors
Do you like to collect autographs? With these 15 sets you can’t go wrong. Find out why these sets are so great and shop for tons of Hall of Fame and fan favorite autographs.
1983-84 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards Checklist
For ice collectors, 1983-84 O-Pee-Chee Hockey is the only major option for the year. Key rookies include Steve Larmer, Bernie Nicholls and Scott Stevens.
1981-82 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards
The 1981-82 O-Pee-Chee Hockey has one of the best rookie lineups ever for a sports card set. First-year cards include Paul Coffey, Jarri Kurri, Denis Savard and Larry Murphy.
Former Mastro Auctions Owner Among Those Charged with Fraud
The former owner of Mastro Auctions and two of its executives are facing several fraud charges after an FBI investigation. Get a full summary of the charges from legal expert Paul Lesko.
2012 Score Football Cards
For less than a dollar a pack, 2012 Score Football comes with plenty of rookies, inserts and parallels. Aimed at set collectors, the base set has 400 cards, including 100 rookie cards. Every hobby box has 24 rookies, and at least 60 inserts and parallels.
Group Breaks 101 – After the Break
With all of the packs opened, find out what to do next to make sure your group break runs smoothly. Includes practical advice on details like sorting, supplies and shipping.
