List/Grid Monthly Archives: January 2009
A sad day in the world of sports
The Jeff Kent era has officially come to an end. Kent, the David to Barry Bonds’ Goliath, leaves the game with the career-record for home runs by a Second Basemen,…
Wax Heaven Updates Pt.2
“Submarine Shane”, Wax Heaven’s ‘Man on the Street‘ just sent an e-mail letting me know that he too was becoming disenfranchised by the new products beings released. He told me…
Wax Heaven recommends…
In 1989, a new company named Upper Deck made its debut and ruled the Hobby. The next year Upper Deck made history by introducing collectors to the pack-inserted certified autograph,…
Derek Jeter's (Metal) Universe
Below is a few of the many base cards and inserts released by Fleer/Skybox Metal Universe from 1996-2000. As always, each of the small thumbnails will lead you to a…
Card of the Day – '98 Metal Universe
Before I even begin writing about Metal Universe you should probably ask yourself if this is the kind of product that you would be into. Basically, if you collect for…
Will Obama rule the Hobby in 2009?
Barack Obama is officially our nation’s 44th President and with this you can expect Upper Deck, Topps, and the rest of the companies to milk it for as long as…
Who are the best YouTube users?
I am adding a section on the Sports Cards Blog Directory for the best YouTube users, a sort of Top 10 if you will. If you have any recommendations on…
Evan Longoria is getting screwed over!
Last year’s American League Rookie of the Year, Evan Longoria, hit 27 home runs in just 122 games. Given a full season, it’s likely that Evan could have easily hit…
Card of the Day – '08 Bowman Chrome
When Charles of Hawk to the Hall walked into his local hobby shop today he didn’t intend on buying any 2008 Bowman Chrome. Luckily for him, he just could not…
The MLB Network sucks!
Sorry, I just have to get this off my chest. I have been an avid follower of this over-hyped MLB Network for two weeks now. It could have been longer…
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