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Bonus Packs Announced for 2011 Press Pass FanFare Racing
Press Pass is upping the ante for 2011 FanFare Racing by adding a bonus pack to hobby boxes that will include an autograph or prize redemption.
Blowout Cards vs. Upper Deck in Antitrust Lawsuit
Blowout Cards has brought suit against Upper Deck in connection with the company’s new distribution model that, the online retailer claims, limits competition.
Upper Deck International Sues Upper Deck
In what is possibly the strangest lawsuit to hit the hobby, Upper Deck is suing itself. Upper Deck International is taking legal action against Upper Deck in connection with the counterfeiting of Yu-Gi-Oh cards.
Tank Abbott and Herb Dean Autograph Cards from 5finity
MMA legends Tank Abbott and Herb Dean were the subjects of exclusive autograph cards available this weekend at the 2011 Albuquerque SciFi Expo. The cards were made by 5finity.
New Topps Trademark Filings Hint at a Shadowrun Movie and Digital Currency
A pair of recent Topps trademark filings hint at things to come. The first is for digital currency, while the second is for a movie based on the popular RPG Shadowrun.
FBI Sends Message with Dealer Arrest at the National
The FBI sent a message to fraudulent sports memorabilia dealers with the arrest of Steven Jensen at the National.
2011-12 Score Hockey Cards
2011-12 Score Hockey returns with an all-new design. The value-driven product is loaded with inserts and parallels. The popular Recollection Collection buyback autographs return.
Protecting Yourself Against High-Dollar Memorabilia Fakes
In Law of Cards, Paul Lesko highlights a recent case where an attorney is taking legal action after spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on fake trophy balls.
Derek Jeter 3,000 Hit Jersey on Display at Yankees Museum
The jersey Derek Jeter wore when he got his 3,000 hit is on display at the New York Yankees museum in Yankee Stadium. Also on display at the museum is a Latino Living Legends exhibit celebrating the six living Latino Baseball Hall of Fame members.
2011 National Sports Collectors Convention Recap and Highlights
Exclusive cards, hobby networking, giveaways and deals were among the many highlights of the 2011 National.
2010-11 Panini Elite Black Box Basketball
The high-end 2010-11 Panini Elite Black Box Basketball details, card gallery, highlights, hot auctions, price comparison and other information. The set debuts with three numbered autographs and two numbered memorabilia cards per pack.
2011 Bowman Platinum USA Baseball Autograph Redemptions
Topps has announced the 2011 Bowman Platinum USA Baseball Autograph Redemptions checklist. Among the players are several projected top picks in the 2012 MLB Draft, including Deven Marrero, Mark Appel, Michael Wacha and Kevin Gausman.
2011-12 Panini NHL Stickers
2011-12 Panini NHL Stickers offer another extensive collection of inexpensive hockey stickers. Besides regular player stickers, collectors can also expect to find both Fabric and Holographic Foil Stickers.
Roberto Alomar Bobblehead and Frank Thomas Statue Stadium Giveaways
Recent Roberto Alomar bobblehead and Frank Thomas bronze mini-statue stadium giveaways are creating a lot buzz in the hobby as out-of-town collectors try to track them down.
2010-11 Panini Gold Standard Basketball
2010-11 Gold Standard Product Review, Set Info, and Price Comparisons. The all-new product promises plenty of interesting cards including instant win Gold Tickets, Gold Rush cards featuring 14-karat gold and Logoman patches and autographs. 2010-11 Panini Gold Standard is set to release on 5/25/11 and will deliver 5 hits and 7 additional numbered inserts per single pack hobby box.
Michael Jordan and Julius Erving Game-Used Jerseys Highlight Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Auction
Game-used jerseys from Michael Jordan and Julius Erving are among the many high-ticket highlights for the 6th Annual Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Auction. Online bidding has begun with live bidding taking place on August 12.
First Solid Gold Cards From 2010-11 Gold Standard Basketball Hit eBay
Panini has released their tracker for the 50 solid gold 2010-11 Gold Standard Basketball cards that were seeded in packs of the recently released basketball card product.
Dave and Adam’s Card World to Host First Annual Hockey Fest
The first annual Hockey Fest from Dave and Adam’s Card World features autograph sessions with Gordie Howe and Steven Stamkos and on-site authentication from Upper Deck Authenticated.
