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Upper Deck Box Battle: 2022-23 Extended Series vs. 2023-24 MVP

Michael Sommer September 1, 2023

How does a hobby box of 2023-24 Upper Deck MVP compare to a box of 2022-23 Upper Deck Extended Series?

1996 Upper Deck Diamond Destiny

Michael Sommer August 6, 2023

There are still a whole host of sets and inserts from the mid-90s to the mid-2000s that I’ve never seen. Up until this spring, 1996 Upper Deck Diamond Destiny was one of those.

Upper Deck Box Battle: 2021-22 SP Authentic vs. 2022-23 Trilogy

Michael Sommer June 15, 2023

Upper Deck recently provided me with a couple hobby boxes to review. Instead of writing up each box individually, I thought I’d do a box battle and compare the pros and cons of each product!

1960 Topps Baseball Set Review and Showcase

Michael Sommer June 2, 2023

Earlier this year I finished off the 572 card monster that is the 1960 Topps baseball set and throughout the process I found myself surrounded by vintage cards and my love of the golden age of cardboard grew by the day.

2021-22 Upper Deck Allure Review and Box Break

Michael Sommer April 8, 2023

2021-22 Upper Deck Allure provides a wide variety of fun collecting options for hockey card fans!

My Take on the 2023 Topps Industry Conference

Michael Sommer March 17, 2023

I’ll share my takeaways from the announcements which came from the 2023 Topps Industry Conference.

2022 Zerocool Stranger Things Cards Review and Box Break

Michael Sommer February 25, 2023

Zerocool and Netflix collaborated to release a set of Stranger Things cards highlighting the recently released fourth season of the hit show.

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1977 Star Wars Wonder Bread Review and Checklist

Michael Sommer January 26, 2023

The 1977 Star Wars Wonder Bread set contains 16 cards. One card was included with each specially marked loaf of Wonder Bread.

2022-23 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey Review and Box Break

Michael Sommer January 4, 2023

The release day of Upper Deck Series 1 hockey is like a holiday for many hockey card collectors.

My Favorite Sports Card Pick Ups from 2022

Michael Sommer December 28, 2022

I thought it would be fun to wrap 2022 with a post highlighting 11 of my favorite additions to the collection.

1987 Stuart WWF Set Review and Checklist

Michael Sommer December 20, 2022

The 1987 Stuart Foods set is a 16 card promotional release from the Canadian snack maker.

1988 Quaker Dipps WWF Wrestling

Michael Sommer December 16, 2022

The Canadian Quaker Dipps set contains 18 cards and were found in three card panels right on the back of 6 different packages of Quaker Dipps Granola Bars.

Change is Hard

Michael Sommer December 5, 2022

After some reflection, I think I’ve finally realized why I’ve had some difficultly dealing with some of the change I was so excited about.

1970s Audio Sports Baseball Records

Michael Sommer October 10, 2022

In the early 1970s, Audio Sports released a series of books and records which allowed fans to hear their favorite players teach them the fundamentals of baseball.

1991 WWF Playing Cards

Michael Sommer September 9, 2022

1991 WWF Playing cards is an often overlooked set which features some of the first cards of the Undertaker.

2020-21 SP Authentic Hockey Review and Box Break

Michael Sommer August 30, 2022

I opened a box of 2020-21 SP Authentic Hockey and share the results of my break and my thoughts on the product.

2020-21 Upper Deck Stature Hockey Review and Box Break

Michael Sommer July 6, 2022

2020-21 Stature delivers plenty of names on the autograph checklist that many fans will enjoy, and some sharp base, parallels and cool inserts to provide some variety.

Fanatics Chief Vision Officer Josh Luber and Backyard Breaks

Is This Really Where We're Headed?

Michael Sommer May 16, 2022

With so many reputable shops and breakers out there who are honest, hard working, and who give back to their communities, it’s the clown shows who are being rewarded.

1960 Armour Baseball Coins

Michael Sommer May 4, 2022

I will share some info about the 1960 Armour Baseball coins which were found in a recent collection I purchased.

2022 Topps 582 Montgomery Club Set #3 Set Review

Michael Sommer April 12, 2022

Wander Mania has come to the Montgomery Club!