Archive for the ‘Sports Collecting’ Category
‘Real Sports’ to Document Sale of T206 Wagner Card
Wednesday, August 9th, 2006
A fresh look at sports collectibles news. This time - 'Real Sports' to Document Sale of T206 Wagner Card, McFarlane Announces MLB 17, Cooperstown Series 4, Bonds' #715 Ball Sells for $220,100
Was Becketts BGS 10 Jordan a Publicity Stunt?
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2006
Back in April I wrote about how amazing it was that earlier that month Beckett had graded its first BGS 10 1986-1987 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie Card. I also commented on how Beckett ripped PSA and asserted themselves as the top grading company. I found the whole thing a little low brow, but nonetheless assumed that the Jordan card was still a worthwhile piece of news. That was, until I was contacted by longtime collector Bill from Hobart, IN.
Rac’s Rant – Yankee Haters Rejoice
Tuesday, August 1st, 2006
Edgy commentary by the infamous Dick Richards. This time - Sure the Yankees managed to nab another big named player, making big time bucks. But has anyone been paying attention to his production lately?
Weekly Report – David Wright Signs with Topps
Wednesday, July 26th, 2006
A fresh look at sports collectibles news. This week - David Wright Signs with Topps, McFarlane NHL 14 Offers Unique Figures to US and Canada, Topps Announces Shortprint Autographs List for 2006 Style '52 Basketball.
Free Docs Sports Journal Packed with Information
Thursday, July 20th, 2006
The folks over at Docs Sports Service were nice enough to recently send me a copy of their 2006 Docs Sports Journal. After spending last night reading it, Im convinced that any football fan looking to (legally) bet this fall must get their hands on a free copy.
Weekly Report – Topps Cuts up 1 of 2 Known Gibson Bats
Wednesday, July 19th, 2006
A fresh look at sports collectibles news. This week - Topps Cuts up 1 of 2 Known Gibson Bats for Card, Beckett Thinks They Know Madden, Tuff Stuff Lists NFL Training Camp Addresses.
Weekly Report – McFarlane Announces NBA 12 Lineup
Wednesday, July 12th, 2006
A fresh look at sports collectibles news. This week - McFarlane Announces NBA 12 Lineup, Cam Ward Collectibles Hot, Players Love Being Made into Sports Picks.
The Quick Fix – Baseball Flexes Its Futility
Wednesday, July 5th, 2006
It's that time of year again when baseball fans and even your average sports junkie pull their hair out of their head over the insanity that is baseball's all-star game process.