List/Grid Monthly Archives: August 2009
Ticket To Stardom Is Live!
It’s been live for over a decade. A lot of collectors have been heavily discussing Topps’ upcoming ‘Ticket To Stardom’ release. While many are thrilled that it’s not another retro-themed…
I Was Never A Math Person
Correct me if I’m wrong, please. Dave & Adam’s has 3-box cases of 2008-’09 Exquisite Basketball for $2,025 a case. Now, if I were to buy 40 cases to bust…
Finest Rookie Redemption Complete List
Once again, Topps is slowly releasing names for their Finest Rookie Redemption program. Stay tuned to Wax Heaven for all the names as they become available. Redemptions are available in…
When On-Card Autographs Go Wrong
One of the bigger surprises of 2009 for me was the release of Topps Chrome Baseball with 100% on-card autographs. Chrome to me is one of my top three favorite…
Where Has My “1/1″ Gone?
For a short while back in 2007 I thought “1/1″ cards were the norm. After all, I managed to pull three in back to back boxes. My first two came…
Why Just Settle for Memorabilia?
Why not make a bid for a chance to spend all of eternity with your favorite celebrity? That’s exactly what eBay user “GertrudeandIrving” is offering with this one of a…
A Player Collector’s Impossible Mission
It’s been a great couple of weeks with regards to my Andrew Miller collection. Reader “Chris W.” sent in a 2007 Topps Chrome Xfractor in a trade that should be…
Even Pinnacle Failed At Times
It’s funny to see & hear 99% of sport fans complaining about the return of Brett Favre. It’s not like ESPN is forcing you to watch and surf their website….
Arturo Gatti’s Deal With Ringside Boxing
Arturo “Thunder” Gatti, the legendary boxer raised in Montreal, Canada was one of the first fighters to sign on for the Ringside Boxing Round One trading card set. Having boxed…
Dr. Price Wants Your Feedback
There hasn’t been a full-blown boxing trading card set in over a decade. Of the few that do exist, none have ever featured relics and certified autographs. That’s exactly what…
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