As long as I’ve been collecting cards, Diamond Kings have been a part of the hobby. First as a subset, and now as an additional stand alone release. My First Off the Line box arrived early from Panini. Here is what I think about the product and watch as I pull a....
Read MoreSometimes you just want to bust some wax!
Until last week, I had never purchased a single pack of racing cards. Not one. You might ask, what possessed me to purchase an entire case?
Read More2017 Donruss Racing Set Review
2017 Donruss Racing is a fun, affordable set that delivers a variety of photos, autographs, and relic cards of both current and retired drivers!
Read More1995 Tombstone Pizza Set and Bonus Giveaway!
One of my favorite parts of some of the recent collections I’ve purchased are the little “odd ball” sets. Well, in 1995 Tombstone Pizza released a 30 card set featuring some of the greats of that era. Read on to see how you can win a free copy of this set!
Read More2018 Topps Gypsy Queen: Set Review and Box Break
2018 Topps Gypsy Queen delivers another "retro" product to the shelves. Read more about the set and watch my early blast box break in this week's article!
Read More2018 Topps Opening Day!
When many of us first began to collect cards, we probably paid .50 or less for a pack. At around $1, Opening Day comes close. In my packs I was able to get some Cubs, a rare insert, and the highly sought after...
Read More2018 Purchase Plan Update: So Far So Good?
We're 25% of the way through my 2018 Case Purchase Plan. How's it going you ask? The results are in and so far I'm sitting on a....
Read More1984 Donruss Set Review: Catch the Wave!
Long before 2018 Topps Series 1 incorporated a “wave” element into it’s design, 1984 Donruss led the way with the four line wave being a signature component of the set.
Read More2018 Donruss Set Review and Box Break
2018 Donruss baseball is here and it brings base, variations, hits, and more!
Read MoreTreasure Hunt The 2018 Edition - Part Three: Everything Else
The 2018 Treasure Hunt concludes with a recap of some of my other favorite finds. Kobe's, Jeters, Sandbergs, and Griffeys were plentiful, but my favorite find was......
Read MoreTreasure Hunt The 2018 Edition - Part 2: The Sets
Let's Talk About Sets! Treasure hunt continues and I uncovered several complete sets. My favorite one I found is....
Read More2018 Topps Heritage Set Review and Box Break
2018 Topps Heritage season came a few days early, and I recap some of my favorite hits out of this five blaster box break. My favorite cards were......
Read MoreTreasure Hunt: The 2018 Edition Part 1
I recently worked out a deal to pick up a pretty sweet collection! It's got everything from the early 90's - mid 00's and in the first box I found......
Read More1984 Fun Foods Buttons - Wear 'em Proud!
In 1984 (or was it '85) Fun Foods released a series of baseball pins. 133 round, pointy, badges of honor for kids across America.
Read MoreHeritage, Bowman, Allocations, and Blowout! What is going on?
The 2018 Baseball Card season is off to a hot start. Products are being allocated. Hobby shops and collectors are unhappy. What is going on?
Read More2017-18 Panini Status: Set Review & Box Break
Well it turns out the elation I had when I thought 1991-92 SkyBox wax boxes had jumped to $57 a box quickly faded. The product was actually 2017-18 Panini Status.
Read More1985 Topps - Rookies Galore!
The 1985 Topps set contains a bunch of rookies. Some stood the test of time, others had their moments, but I remember back to their heydays fondly.
Read MoreHow to Mail A Baseball Card in a PWE: The Definitive Guide
To PWE or not to PWE...that is the question. Well not for me. I believe effectively shipping low end cards via PWE might be the single most effective tool in enabling you maximize your return on sports card purchases.
Read MoreTopps Magazine - The Premier Issue!
In the winter of 1990 Topps entered the magazine publishing business with the debut of Topps Magazine. Join me to reflect on the players and products of the day!
Read More2018 Topps Series 1 - Jumbo Hobby Box Break
Read about my first box break of 2018! I recap my 2 Hobby Jumbo boxes plus 24 silver promo packs.
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