10 Best 1950s Baseball Rookie Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
We count down baseball’s 10 best rookie cards from the 1950s. Includes analysis, images and links to purchase.
Baseball Card Guides, How To Articles, Top Lists and Collecting Resources.
10 Insert Sets that Changed the Way We Collect
By Ryan Cracknell
Just like in life, some trading card sets are followers and some are leaders. Here are 10 influential insert sets that have changed the hobby and the way we collect.
10 of the Best Nolan Ryan Cards of All-Time
By Ryan Cracknell
One of the hobby’s true legends, Nolan Ryan has thousands of different cards available. We weed through them and pick out 10 of our favorites, all of which could highlight any collection.
15 Fantastic Baseball Card Sets for Autograph Collectors
By Ryan Cracknell
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.
1952 Topps Mantle Might Hold the Solution to the Era of Overproduction
By Brett Lewis
The 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle is widely considered the greatest card of the Modern Era. The Wall Street Journal even did a story on how it is one of the safest investments in the world. I like to explain buying a Mickey Mantle card this way; the only foreseeable way you’ll lose money is if Mantle […]
2010 Topps Allen & Ginter Set Building Strategy Guide
By Brett Lewis
Tips on how to build this year’s Allen and Ginter base set, mini set, and mini insert sets without breaking the bank, the “intelligent print run” theory explained, and the value of an eBay “lot”.
2010 Topps Chrome Baseball Refractor Spectrum
By Brett Lewis
Learn the Refractology of 2010 Topps Chrome Baseball. Pictures, info, and numbering for every base card refractor, rookie autograph refractor, and T-206 & National Chicle insert refractors!
2010 Topps Million Card Giveaway Tips
By Brett Lewis
If your visiting this page, rest assured, I know that it was by error and that you have little to no interest in those stupid code cards in 2010 Topps Baseball. They are the same thing as the “Topps Attax” fillers, aren’t they? I’m actually running a recycling program for the “Million Card Giveaways”, all you […]
2012 Bowman Sterling Baseball Prospect Autographs Gallery and Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Get a full visual checklist for the 2012 Bowman Sterling Baseball Prospect Autographs. Includes player and team info, images and much more.
2012 Topps Allen & Ginter Autographs – Meet the Non-Baseball Signers
By Ryan Cracknell
Discover the non-baseball autograph signers in 2012 Topps Allen & Ginter Baseball. We look at all 33 personalities, providing a short bio for each so you can decide who to chase.
2012 Topps Chrome Baseball Autograph Rookie Variations Visual Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Bryce Harper and Yu Darvish lead a comprehensive list of 2012 Topps Chrome Baseball Autograph Rookie Variations. Get full details, including a visual checklist and buying guide.
2012 Topps Finest Baseball Rookie Autographs Visual Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Led by on-card autographs from Bryce Harper and Yu Darvish, the 2012 Topps Finest Baseball Rookie Autographs checklist is a strong one. Check out the set and get full details and a buying guide.
2012 Topps Pro Debut Baseball Variation Short Prints Checklist and Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Get a full checklist for all 50 2012 Topps Pro Debut Baseball variation short prints. Includes images, descriptions and other info.
2012 Topps Tier One Bat Knob Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
One of the most distinct insert sets of the year, here is everything you need to know about the 2012 Topps Tier One Baseball Bat Knob cards. Includes an ongoing list of confirmed pulls, buying guide, images, sales and a full checklist.
2012 Topps Update Series Baseball Gold Hall of Fame Plaques Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Exclusive to hobby and jumbo HTA box, 2012 Topps Update Series Baseball Gold Hall of Fame Plaque cards honor 25 Cooperstown legends. Get full details on the set, including a gallery of every card.
2013 Bowman Platinum Baseball Prospect Autographs Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Get an in-depth look at all of the 2013 Bowman Platinum Baseball Prospect Autographs with this handy guide. Includes full checklist, image gallery, links to buy, team info and more.
2013 Panini Golden Age Historic Signatures Autographs Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Panini Golden Age Historic Signatures autographs offer a serious kick of pop culture nostalgia. Take a detailed look at the set, including tons of images, a detailed checklist and more.
2013 Topps Gypsy Queen Autographs Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
See the entire 2013 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball autographs set with this comprehensive guide. Also includes a detailed checklist, team info, shopping info and much more.
2013 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball Mini Card Variations Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball Mini Card Variations represent something of a challenge for collectors. Get a detailed break down of all 100 mini box variations including what to look and images.
2013 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball Variations Short Prints Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
2013 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball variation short prints celebrate teammates. Get a full details including a checklist, images, buying guide, side-by-side comparisons and more.
2013 Topps Heritage Baseball Real One Autographs Visual Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Here’s all you need to know about the 2013 Topps Heritage Baseball Real One Autographs. Get full info on the set, images, a detailed checklist, buying guide and much more.
2013 Topps Heritage Baseball Variation Short Prints and Errors Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2013 Topps Heritage Baseball short print variations. Get detailed info, checklists, images and more for the Action Image, Error, Washington Senators and Color Variations.
2013 Topps Opening Day Baseball Variations Short Prints Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Here’s what you need to know about the 2013 Topps Opening Day Baseball variation short prints. The cards highlight big-name players on new teams and post-season celebrations. Guide includes variation info, images and more.
2013 Topps Series 2 Baseball Variation Short Prints Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Variation short prints are back with 2013 Topps Series 2 Baseball. See the set, complete with image comparisons, and know exactly what you need to be looking for.
2014 Topps Baseball Sparkle Variation Spotter
By Ryan Cracknell
Are your eyes hurting trying to spot the 2014 Topps Baseball Sparkle Variations? We’ve highlighted exactly where you can find them, making them a lot easier to find. Covers Series 1, Series 2 and Update Series.
2014 Topps Opening Day Baseball Variations Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Be on the lookout for 2014 Topps Opening Day Baseball variation short prints. Get a detailed look at the set including a gallery, checklist, side-by-side comparisons and more.
2014 Topps Series 1 Baseball Variation Short Prints Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Here’s all you need to know about the 2014 Topps Series 1 Baseball variation short prints. Get a checklist and know exactly what to look for to help identify SP and SSP variations.
2014 Topps Series 2 Retail Commemorative Patch Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
2014 Topps Series 2 Baseball blaster boxes have some exclusive patch cards not available anywhere else. See them all and get detailed info about the sets.
22 Ken Griffey Jr Cards Over the Years (1989-2010)
By Brett Lewis
In honor of his MLB retirement, we commemorate “The Kid” with 22 Ken Griffey Jr baseball cards spanning 22 years.
3 Cheap Baseball Card Sets That Go Deep into the Game’s Past
By Ryan Cracknell
Here are three cheap baseball card sets everyone should own that give an in-depth history of the game. Best of all? They’re all cheaper than one vintage Mickey Mantle card.
30 Standout Baseball Cards from the Junk Wax Era
By The Cardboard Connection
Let’s sift through the garbage and remember the best baseball cards from the Junk Wax Era. We’ve picked 30 readily available hobby gems that still hold value today.
All You Need to Know About 2012 Bowman Black Autographs
By Ryan Cracknell
Here’s all you need to know about the 2012 Bowman Black autographs. Get full details, a complete checklist, a massive gallery, redemption info and much more.
Bowman AFLAC Baseball Card Buying Guide
By Brett Lewis
The AFLAC auto is among the most confusing purchases a collector will ever encounter, especially if the AFLAC auto was seeded in a pre-2009 Bowman product. I’ts important to do your homework before purchasing any AFLAC autograph, we give you some of the keys to making a safe purchase.
Cheap Vintage Babe Ruth Cards – 10 Cards for Under $50
By Ryan Cracknell
Who says collecting Babe Ruth cards has to be expensive? Here are 10 fantastic and affordable Babe Ruth cards that have sold for $50 or less.
Complete Visual History of Topps Baseball Card Backs
By Ryan Cracknell
Immerse yourself in the history of Topps Baseball card backs with our visual guide. Includes images of card backs from every flagship Topps Baseball set from 1951 to 2011.
Comprehensive 2012 Topps Allen & Ginter Autograph Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Here is everything you need to know about the 2012 Topps Allen & Ginter Framed Mini Autographs. Get complete checklists, extensive images and a handy buying guide. Covers both the baseball and non-baseball “Champions” autographs.
Comprehensive Guide to Topps Tiffany Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Get a detailed background on Topps Tiffany baseball cards. Get a detailed listing on sets produced between 1984 and 1991. Includes key card listings for every set, a convenient shopping guide, print runs and more.
Dynamite! 2012 Topps Chrome Baseball Dynamic Die Cuts Gallery and Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
The combination of a 50-card checklist and just one per box, 2012 Topps Chrome Baseball Dynamic Die Cuts is one of the year’s tougher basic inserts to complete. Get a detailed look at the entire set, including a gallery and checklist.
Evolution of Topps Baseball Cards: 1951-2023 Designs Timeline Gallery
By The Cardboard Connection
Take a trip through the history of Topps baseball card designs. See every flagship Topps Baseball design from 1951 through to 2023 in our detailed guide to the evolution of the iconic release.
Felix Hernandez Rookie Card Checklist and Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Arguably the most dominant pitcher in baseball, Felix Hernandez cards are somewhat overlooked by the hobby. Playing for a struggling team doesn’t help. For now, Felix Hernandez rookie cards could be bargains for savvy collectors. Here’s all you need to know.
Green Monster Greats: 10 Most Collectible Boston Red Sox of All-Time
By Ryan Cracknell
We count down the top 10 Boston Red Sox of all-time from a strictly hobby perspective. Players include Roger Clemens, Ted Williams and David Ortiz.
Guide to Baseball Rookie Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Rookie card collecting used to be easy in the hobby. Hockey, football and basketball remain that way, but baseball has become a mess. The definition of baseball rookie cards needs to be addressed and we have some practical solutions to make it happen.
Hitting the Canvas: 2014 Topps Museum Collection Canvas Collection Gallery
By Ryan Cracknell
Check out all the 2014 Topps Museum Collection Canvas Collection cards, an insert set that mixes fine art and cards.
Learn How to Play Topps ATTAX
By Rob Bertrand
Learn how you can play with your cards with our in-depth guide to Topps ATTAX. Includes rules on how to play, customizations, video tutorial and downloadable materials for several sports.
Manny Machado Rookie Cards Checklist and Guide
By Ryan Cracknell
Manny is thriving in San Diego! Get a detailed look at the key Manny Machado rookie cards for the Padres’ star.
Mickey Mantle Rookie Cards and Memorabilia Buying Guide
By Rob Bertrand
Guide to collecting Mickey Mantle’s baseball cards and memorabilia. Includes rookie card checklist, card gallery, autograph exemplars, memorabilia highlights, shopping guide and much more.
Mickey Mantle Topps Cards – 1952 to 1969
By Ryan Cracknell
See all Mickey Mantle Topps cards produced between 1952 and 1969. We’ve compiled a complete gallery, including card info and a handy buying guide.
Most Valuable 1970s Baseball Rookie Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
What are the most valuable rookie cards from the 1970s? We’ve analyzed the numbers and are counting down the top 17. Expect surprises.
Refractor Mania: A History of Sports Card Refractors
By Trey Treutel
Refractors have long dominated the hobby scene. Get a comprehensive history behind the phenomenon and see some of the top options for collectors to pursue from each season.
San Francisco Giants Rookie Card Guide – 2012 World Series Edition
By Ryan Cracknell
The San Francisco Giants are aiming for their second World Series in three years. Get complete rookie card checklists for all of their starting players, including Buster Posey, Matt Cain and Pablo Sandoval.
Sandy Koufax Cards – Vintage Baseball Card Timeline
By Ryan Cracknell
Get a visual history of vintage Sandy Koufax cards. Includes images for every mainstream Sandy Koufax card released during is career, buying guide and more.
Stan Musial Cards – A Career on Cardboard
By Ryan Cracknell
Look back at Stan Musial’s career on cards with this visual guide to cards released during the all-time legend’s playing career.
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.
Top 10 Baseball Rookie Cards of the 1960s
By Ryan Cracknell
We count down baseball’s best rookie cards from the 1960s. Top cards include the iconic rookie releases for Pete Rose and Nolan Ryan.
Top 10 Baseball Rookie Cards of the 1980s
By Ryan Cracknell
We count down baseball’s best rookie cards from the 1980s. Includes analysis, images and links to purchase the rookie cards.
Top 10 Derek Jeter Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
Look back on Derek Jeter’s cardboard history with our list of 10 amazing cards that have left a lasting impact on the hobby.
Top 10 Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball Cards of All-Time
By Ryan Cracknell
Look back on the cardboard career of Ken Griffey Jr. with our list of amazing cards that have left a lasting impact on the collecting landscape.
Top 10 Mickey Mantle Baseball Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
With the hundreds of options out there, what are the top 10 most iconic Mickey Mantle baseball cards?
Top 10 Vintage Joe DiMaggio Cards
By Ryan Cracknell
With so many vintage Joe DiMaggio cards to choose from which ones are the best? We look at 10 of the Yankee Clipper’s very best.
Top 50 Bowman Chrome Baseball Autographs Of All-Time
By Brett Lewis
From Current Stars like Albert Pujols and Joe Mauer, to 2010 Rookies like Jason Heyward and Buster Posey, to Top Prospects like Mike Trout, we countdown our Top 50 Bowman Chrome Auto’s of All-Time.
Top 50 eTopps Cards of All-Time
By Trey Treutel
eTopps might not be making any new cards. The program as a whole is all but dead. But that doesn’t mean that all the cards are worthless. Here are the 50 most valuable eTopps cards that have survived the program’s implosion.
Top Albert Pujols Rookie Cards to Collect
By Ryan Cracknell
With more than 40 Albert Pujols rookie cards to choose from, which ones are the best? We count down 10 of the best rookies for the superstar slugger.
Top Mike Trout Rookie Cards and Prospects
By Ryan Cracknell
A modern legend still in his prime, Mike Trout has proven to be one of the best players in baseball, year after year. We highlight some of the key Mike Trout rookie and prospect cards to collect.
Ultimate Guide to Mike Trout Autograph Cards: 2009 to 2012
By Ryan Cracknell
Review the ultimate reference for every Mike Trout autograph card released between 2009 and 2012. Includes a full checklist, parallel info, tons of images and a buying guide.
Ultimate Michael Jordan Baseball Cards Guide
By Trey Treutel
Michael Jordan is the biggest name in basketball but the prominent athlete can also be found on many baseball cards, as well. Take a detailed look at the top Michael Jordan baseball card options.
Visual History of Upper Deck Baseball Cards from 1989 to 2010
By Ryan Cracknell
When 1989 Upper Deck burst onto the scene, the hobby was changed forever. Chart the company’s evolution with a gallery of all the Upper Deck Baseball designs from 1989 to 2010.
Why Do My Cards Have No Name or Foil on the Front?
By Ryan Cracknell
Find out why some baseball, football and other sports cards have no names or foil on the front and if you’ve found some hobby gold.
