List/Grid Monthly Archives: November 2009
Metal Coulda Been A Contender
Parallels shouldn’t be complicated. Essentially, it’s a double with a little added bonus. Some companies add a different color border, other change the color of the foil. The most famous…
Rickey Henderson Not A “Steal”
The world may never again see a character like Rickey Henderson. As one of the most collected players of all-time, thanks to an entry into the Hall of Fame, his…
Topps Loses Football
What is going on in this hobby? So far in 2009 we have seen Topps & Upper Deck lose the NBA for a Panini America exclusive, Upper Deck lose baseball…
A Giveaway A Day Week
If you haven’t already checked out the Wax Heaven Social Network you’ve missed out on multiple contests for free autographs, game-used relics, parallels, and even base cards. In the first…
Who Gives A Damn About Logos?
Lately, I have become somewhat obsessed with autographed buybacks. I don’t know when they were introduced into The Hobby but it was a genius idea and a great way to…
Recession? What Recession?
During a time when many collectors have had to quit buying new products or simply sold off their collection, Topps’ Triple Threads and Upper Deck’s Sweet Spot have provided a…
Jose Canseco Fight Results & Photos
Jose Canseco was greeted by a round of boos as he entered the ring. The challenger, Todd Poulton, was a hometown hero who had most of the crowd on his…
What Happened To Sammy’s Face?
Much like Mark McGwire and Rafael Palmeiro after the steroids hearing prompted by Jose Canseco’s tell-all book, Sammy Sosa has kept a somewhat of a low profile after his retirement….
2009 Topps Finest Football Review
This was the year I began appreciating football cards, thanks in part to 2009 Topps Chrome. While I continue to compare almost every product to that release, I finally have…
Collectors Still Love Bo Jackson
Are you ready to feel old? It’s been 23 years since Vincent Edward Jackson made his baseball debut with the Kansas City Royals in 1986. It seems almost that long…
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