Finally – Topps To Produce Fewer Redemption Cards
Topps is aiming to reduce and eliminate redemptions. But how will it happen and will there be any ramifications?
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Topps New Frozen Fractors Are Weird… Very Weird
A look into one of the weirdest ideas in the hobby in some time – Topps “Frozen Fractors” which use a negative numbering system.
An In-Depth Look Into 2023 Topps Series 1 Baseball Odds & Print Runs And Why Jumbo Boxes Are King
Fanatics is taking the hits out of retail and making Jumbo boxes “bangers.” Here is what we know so far.
A Breakdown Of The Major Randy Johnson 1989 Fleer Variations And Errors
Although the Bill Ripken 1989 Fleer error card remains the most popular from the set, the Randy Johnson 1989 Fleer card is almost just as interesting.
What Are The New NFL Mosaic Sparkle Redemption Packs?
Panini has a new solution for certain Panini redemptions- NFL Mosaic Sparkle redemption packs. How will it work and will it work?
What You Need To Know About The 2022 Bowman Draft Baseball Production Error
Topps responds to production issues over certain cards in the 2022 Bowman Draft baseball set. What cards are affected?
Will The Convenience Of The Goldin Marketplace And Weekly Auctions Come At A Cost To The Hobby?
The Golden Marketplace and Weekly Auctions will go live over the next week. But is this a good thing for the hobby?
Rumor Mill: No 2022 Football Mega Boxes For Absolute, Prestige and Select
CardLines is hearing there will be no mega boxes for some major 2022 Football products. Find out why.
Breaking Down 1990 Donruss Errors And Set Variations
While error cards were common at the height of the junk wax era, the 1990 Donruss error cards embodied the term. Usually, a set comes out, and collectors spot a few error cards when they open their packs. With the 1990 Donruss set, collectors were hard-pressed to find a card that was not an error…
Thrilling 1941 Play Ball Uncut Sheet Find Hits The Auction Block
It’s the dream that keeps so many searching dusty attics, garages, storage units, basements and barns. It calls collectors to yard sales, flea markets, and estate sales each weekend. The find. Some rare and valuable treasure, tucked away for decades and forgotteun. Until it’s uncovered. It feels like at this point, there should be no…
Panini Marked Boxes Scandal Rocks Sports Card Industry
Have you ever felt like the game isn’t fair? When you buy boxes, the hits are usually very mediocre. Meanwhile, the most annoying breakers seem to enjoy all the luck. Maybe you aren’t just imagining things. There are some fundamental issues with the hobby right now. Most specifically, the tricky relationship between Panini and the…
The Curious Case Of The 1990 Fleer Jose Uribe Error Card
The 1990 Fleer Jose Uribe card has an intriguing history. As all collectors know, a card’s value is determined by the demand. In most situations, it’s straightforward to see just why a card has high demand. It might be a rookie card, a unique error card, or a card with a small print run. However,…
C3PO Topps Card’s Rise As One Of The Most Collectible Error Cards Of All Time
Star Wars is the most popular and culturally relevant movie franchise of all time and The 1977 Topps Star Wars trading card set is one of Topps’s most popular and valuable non-sport releases. Expectedly, cards from its first set are highly sought after by Star Wars collectors. However, while the Star Wars 1977 cards showcase…
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Topps Releases Details Of 2022 Topps Chrome Silver Pack Program To Address Short Print Snafu [Updated]
Days after Topps revealed that they had plans to compensate purchasers of 2022 Topps Chrome hobby boxes, Topps has clarified who, what and when collectors will receive their additional silver packs through the so-called “Topps Chrome Silver Pack Program.” Below we lay out common questions from collectors about these Silver Packs. Updated: October 10th, 2022…
Topps Addresses 2022 Chrome Short Print Backlash
2022 Topps Chrome dropped on September 16, 2022. It was a highly anticipated release, but it may be the understatement of the year to say that it hasn’t gone well. Collectors were a little miffed when the top rookies were only included as short prints, but things really blew up when it came out that…
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Platinum Card Breaks Scams And Scandals [Updated]
Platinum Card Breaks scams And scandals are, allegedly, quite plentiful. Here is our full primer on the history and allegations against them.
So A Mark Zuckerberg Little League Baseball Card NFT Is A Thing. But Why?
Mike Zuckerberg is one of the world’s best-known and most influential people. But what is his connection to the sports collection world? He has recently announced that an authentic little league card from his childhood will be sold through ComicConnect. So why and what does it mean? We have all the answers in our full…
An In-Depth Look At The Legendary Billy Ripken Fuck Face Card
The junk wax era was notorious for an insane amount of error cards. With card producers rushing to release as many sets as possible within the shortest time, quality checks dropped until they became non-existent. These error cards differed, ranging from incorrect images, wrongly spelled names or inaccurate stats. In most industries, such errors imply…