Looking Back: 1991 Topps Stadium Club Baseball
Topps’ answer to the new, slick-look 1989 Upper Deck baseball card product came two years later as 1991 Stadium Club. The first “premiere” set from Topps, 1991 Stadium Club also was the first true set to be broken up into series. I say “true” because in years past, Topps not only produced “Traded” sets that included rookies and traded players, but also “high-number”...
Looking Back: 1989 Upper Deck Baseball
Perhaps never has one individual card anchored a set more than Upper Deck’s inaugural foray into the sports card business in 1989. Everybody knows the card. Everybody has seen one. Most collectors now are in possession of one. Card No. 1 in the 1989 Upper Deck set is the famous Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card. I earned my Griffey rookie card by working in a card shop, sorting and...
My Matsui Conversion
One of the most wonderful things about being a sports fan is the undying loyalty that exists. Everybody has their favorites and everyone wants to believe that their favorite teams and players are the best – even if they’re nowhere near the top. And just like those we cheer are those we love to hate. For every favorite player I have in every sport, I have just as many athletes...
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Derek Jeter & 3,000 Hits
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few months, odds are you know about Derek Jeter’s most recent accomplishment of leading the New York Yankees franchise in…
Goodwin Champions Is Live!
When Upper Deck informed Wax Heaven that there was no delay with Goodwin Champions, they were not kidding. Singles from the much-anticipated retro-themed product have begun to hit eBay. No…
More Prominent Cuts Images
This evening, Upper Deck used their Facebook page to debut new images of 2009 Prominent Cuts. The four cards, all autographed, feature current MMA fighters including the legendary Ken Shamrock….
The Self-Destruction of Jeff Hardy
Former WWE superstar Jeff Hardy, who recently took time off from wrestling, was arrested in his home this morning. Police in North Carolina found 262 Vicodin pills, 180 Soma pills,…
Babe Ruth Still Rules The Hobby
It’s a crazy time in our hobby of collecting trading cards. These days you are more likely to see a 16-year old kid’s card sell for well above the price…
Is This The Greatest Football Insert Ever?
No, I’m not talking about cheerleader cards. Check out this Shadow Box insert from the upcoming SPx Football release. The card you see below is seeded just once per case…
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