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2021-22 Upper Deck CHL Hockey

Michael Sommer January 24, 2024

Upper Deck CHL provides an opportunity to do some hockey prospecting!

A Look Back at 2020 Upper Deck Goodwin Champions

Michael Sommer January 20, 2024

If you have a variety of interests, Upper Deck Goodwin Champions may be a product for you!

The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter Cards according to Adam Gray

Michael Sommer January 14, 2024

Adam Gray is going to educate us on the history of Harry Potter cards and some things that we might think about if we might want to get into Harry Potter cards.

5 Best Shohei Ohtani Cards Under $20

Michael Sommer January 10, 2024

Here are my favorite 5 Shohei Ohtani cards you can buy for less than $20!

Do You Know Who You Are Dealing With?

Michael Sommer January 6, 2024

We as a hobby community deserve to know who we are dealing with when we buy and sell cards. Without transparency there is no accountability for unethical behavior, conflicts of interest, etc.

Topps Football: Remember the 1980s?

Michael Sommer January 3, 2024

I’m going to rank my favorite designs of the 1980s Topps football cards through some of the best rookie cards from each year!

7 Awesome Kobe Bryant Cards That Won't Break The Bank

Michael Sommer December 27, 2023

In this post, I highlight 7 of my favorite Kobe cards from my own collection which are attainable for almost any collector!

Ultimate Guide to Buying Sports Card Supplies

Michael Sommer December 24, 2023

I put together this guide to highlight the top trading and gaming card supply manufacturers, show where I buy them, and also outline some strategies to buy your toploaders, binder pages, soft sleeves, and storage boxes for the best prices.

Upper Deck Box Battle: 2022-23 Allure vs. 2022-23 SP Authentic

Michael Sommer December 22, 2023

In this round of the ongoing Upper Deck Box Battle series, we are comparing a hobby box of 2022-23 Upper Deck Allure and a box of 2022-23 SP Authentic.

1989 Topps Nintendo Game Cards and Stickers

Michael Sommer December 20, 2023

In 1989, it seemed like every kid in my neighborhood played video games and collected cards. Topps and Nintendo capitalized on the craze with a 60 card and 33 sticker set featuring six of Nintendo’s biggest titles.

2023 Upper Deck Team Canada Juniors Box Break and Review

Michael Sommer December 13, 2023

The Upper Deck 2023 Team Canada Juniors release showcases some of Canada’s finest from the U20 team, U18 and Women’s National teams.

10 of My Favorite Cards From the Junk Wax Era

Michael Sommer December 4, 2023

The Junk Wax Era was my collecting prime, so I searched my collection and pull out 10 of my favorite cards from the era.

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Say Hello to My Little Friends

Michael Sommer November 21, 2023

The Arbitraging Admiral and the O.G. Ox are two VeeFriends which represent my participation in “The Hobby”.

It's Time For a Change

Michael Sommer November 3, 2023

After over three years of running a physical card shop as a side hustle, the time has come to shut it down. This season of my life is changing.

1971-72 Fleer Harlem Globetrotters Set Review

Michael Sommer October 12, 2023

Fleer’s second basketball card set was released in 1971 and featured an iconic American franchise: The Harlem Globetrotters!

2022-23 Skybox Metal Universe Hockey Review

Michael Sommer October 6, 2023

Upper Deck has brought the retro brand back with a host of base cards, inserts, and parallels that give a different look to a new crop of modern NHL stars in 2022-23 Metal Universe Hockey.

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.