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Check Out My Cards – Volume III: A Josh Hamilton N43

on May 24th, 2013 by Chris Reed

I have some sort of completion problem with Allen & Ginter.  What I mean by that is that I feel compelled to complete almost every insert set within the Allen & Ginter family.  One of the toughest sets to complete is the box topper se…

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Mattingly Doesn’t Appear to be Going Anywhere and the Case of the Petulant Child

on May 24th, 2013 by Ernest Reyes

After a media firestorm that had prognosticators predicting the imminent firing of Don Mattingly as soon as today, I think it’s fair to say that this ain’t going to be happening any time soon.  As reported throughout the day, Dodgers team manageme…

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Vintage Fridays: Jim Palmer, 1976 Topps #202

on May 24th, 2013 by Kevin

Jim Palmer was such a showoff in these 1970s Topps sets. “Ooh, look at me, I have the lowest ERA! Whaddaya know, I had the most wins last year! Huh!” You will note that the first and second runners-up to ‘Cakes for the 1975 American League ERA title bo…

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Memorial Day Weekend Sale

on May 24th, 2013 by Dave and Adam's Card World

To celebrate the holiday weekend, we’ve kicked off our Memorial Day Sale! Nearly every item throughout dacardworld.com is on sale. Thousands of Boxes, Cases, Packs, Singles, and Memorabilia items are on sale. Sports, Gaming, Non-Sport, a little bit of everything. Our free 3 day or less shipping on orders over $150 within the Continental U.S.  [...]

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Box Busters: 2013 Topps Archives Football + win a hobby box

on May 24th, 2013 by Susan Lulgjuraj

Check out what Beckett Football’s Susan Lulgjuraj got in a box 2013 Topps Archives football. You can win a sealed hobby box of 2013 Topps Archives football by entering the giveaway below. There are several ways to earn entries to the contest. a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Some Awesome Vintage Baseball Photographs

on May 24th, 2013 by Ernest Reyes

I am often astounded by the quality of memorabilia that is found on eBay and sold by HYEE Auctions.  They are definitely not your run of the mill eBay seller.  For this holiday weekend they have a huge collection of vintage photographs and or…

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Box Busters: An educational(?) autograph mailday

on May 24th, 2013 by chrisolds

Join Beckett Media’s Chris Olds as he checks out what he got in the mail from GibraltarTrade.com/store while exploring a perhaps-overlooked area of autograph collecting — buying via show promoters online.

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2013 Topps Opening Day Miami Marlins Team Set

on May 24th, 2013 by 30-Year Old Cardboard

2013 Topps Opening Day Miami Marlins Team Set The 2013 collecting year has allowed for me to go after some great looking, and rather small, Marlins team sets for my collection. One of my non-published goals was to stay on … Continue reading

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ITPC: A Vintage Dodger Doll

on May 24th, 2013 by Ernest Reyes

I thought I’d take this time to post up about something I really love – vintage Dodgers memorabilia. 

Check out this circa 1950′s Brooklyn Dodgers doll made by the Flagg Doll Company.  It stands 7″ tall and appears to be in excellent shape….

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2013 Score – Are Pre-Draft Sets Even Necessary Any Longer?

on May 24th, 2013 by Gellman

As I mentioned before, there really isnt much that I like about the new Score set, other than the Leon Sandcastle rookie card. Honestly, even that is stretching it. Although the photography is great on the base cards, its more … Continue reading

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Blog Kiosk: 5/24/2013

on May 24th, 2013 by Ernest Reyes

The 5th edition of the Dodgers Playbill debuts with Dodger Hall of Fame Spanish-language broadcaster Jaime Jarrín on the cover. See it above.  Fans receive the playbill when they enter the Dodger Stadium parking gates.

“Appreciating the greatn…

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G.I. Joe Battleground iOS/Android Game Coming Soon

on May 24th, 2013 by William Noetling

From their website:

Battle against your enemies in G.I. JOE: BATTLEGROUND, a richly illustrated strategy RPG game where YOU recruit and lead a team of legendary heroes or villains to protect or control humankind.Coming soon – FREE for iPhone, iPad and…

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Ott Jersey, Jim Brown ROY Trophy Among Gems in Grey Flannel Auction

on May 24th, 2013 by Tom Bartsch

Unique sports awards and Hall of Famers’ game-worn jerseys lead Grey Flannel’s June 5 Summer Games Auction, with highlights including: 1947 Mel Ott Giants jersey, Jim Brown Rookie of the Year Trophy and Larry Holmes Heavyweight World Championship B…

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Ten Ways to Stop a Forger

on May 24th, 2013 by Tom Bartsch

Operation Bullpen author Kevin Nelson helped expose a major forgery ring with his published work on the FBI raid, but he knows the problem still exists. Here are his Top 10 list on what you can do to help stem the tide. Read More

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Another epic trade with Scott Crawford

on May 24th, 2013 by Bo

I recently completed another epic trade with Scott Crawford. About 2,500 cards changed hands in this one, and I don’t think it’s even the biggest we’ve ever done. Here are just a few of the tons of awesome cards I got in this deal.Baby Johnny Damon. I …

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Brooks Robinson 2012 Panini Cooperstown – ‘Induction’

on May 24th, 2013 by 30-Year Old Cardboard

Brooks Robinson 2012 Panini Cooperstown – ‘Induction’ One of the things that I like most about the ‘Induction’ subset from the 2012 Panini Cooperstown set is the homage that it pays homage to the day that the player was inducted … Continue reading

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Non-sports cards provide innocent, sentimental fun – and sometimes value, too

on May 24th, 2013 by Susan Lulgjuraj

It’s easier to describe what non-sports cards aren’t – cards depicting mainstream athletics – than what they entail. Movies. Scenery. Bugs. Art. TV. World leaders. Lingerie models. Pop music. Broadcasters. Historical figures. Superheroes.

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Collectors noticing Torey Krug’s playoff run

on May 24th, 2013 by Susan Lulgjuraj

By Susan Lulgjuraj | Beckett Hockey Editor Boston’s Torey Krug had never competed in a Stanley Cup playoff before. He actually had just three NHL games to his name coming into the series with the New York Rangers. But Krug’s playoff performance so far has caused fans and collectors to take notice. The 22-year-old defenseman [...]

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Bowman Week: Cream of the Crop Minis

on May 24th, 2013 by Wrigley Wax

It is now apparently impossible for Topps to release a set without including mini cards.  The overused insert has now made its way to Bowman.The Bowman minis are cards called “Cream of the Crop.”  The checklist is made up of each of the 30 te…

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Blow Out the Candles May 24

on May 24th, 2013 by Hackenbush

Singer/songwriter Bob Dylan is celebrating his 72nd birthday today.Just a few:Singer Patti LaBelle is celebrating her 69th birthday today.Still a great song:Comedian Tommy Chong is celebrating his 75th birthday today.One o…

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Airbrushed Fridays: 1985 Topps #535

on May 24th, 2013 by madding

I’ve got a little bit of a milestone coming up soon and a little bit of a giveaway to go along with it. Oops, I may have said too much.Who is this week’s victim, and why do we care? Pat Putnam was a first baseman who played in parts of eight major leag…

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Featured autograph – Rusty Kuntz

on May 24th, 2013 by Laurens

Rusty Kuntz may not be a memorable player on merit but his unfortunate name makes him sort of a cult baseball player – I’ve always wanted a ‘Rusty Kuntz’ autograph for my collection and was finally able to get the Kansas City Royals coach to sign a car…

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Art book takes uniquely visual approach to charting 50 years of Doctor Who

on May 24th, 2013 by JT

TIME & SPACE VISUALISER by Paul Smith is the first exploration of both the factual and fictional history of the famous TV series through a range of eye-catching graphics, presenting information about the show in a way never seen before Look at any book about ‘Doctor Who’ and it’ll be full of text and tables, […]

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Keith Hernandez 1989 Bowman

on May 24th, 2013 by 30-Year Old Cardboard

Keith Hernandez 1989 Bowman When  I picked up this baseball card of Keith Hernandez, I bought it ‘on the blind’ during a little spree on Sportlots.com. Being the dedicated player collector that I am, I was going after stacks of … Continue reading

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2013 Chachi #26 Charlie Manuel MG and Coaches

on May 24th, 2013 by Jim

#41Charles Fuqua ManuelManagerBats: Left  Throws: Right  Height: 6’4″  Weight: 230Born: January 4, 1944, Northfork, WVHome: Winter Haven, FLTeams – As Player: Minnesota Twins 1969-1972, Los Angeles Dodg…

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Dollar Tree repacks – the dinged corners edition

on May 23rd, 2013 by Laurens

I was looking for a cardboard fix at a Dollar Tree discount store – I picked up a couple of ‘Ultimate Super Jumbo Pack – Vintage Series’ repacks for a dollar each; I’d busted a couple of packs last year and wanted to see what I could unearth. One pack …

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Tribecards from Outer Space: Three-for-Thursday

on May 23rd, 2013 by --David

Good evening, folks! My wife and I spent a very nice evening that started with supper at my Mom’s place with my Aunt and Uncle from Pittsburgh and then we went to my son’s Baccalaureate program.  Afterward, I sprung for 1/2-price Sonic shakes all-…

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Doug Robbins, Great Thrill – 1416

on May 23rd, 2013 by Steve78

Doug Robbins thought of the Olympics as something people sit and watch on television, seeing other people win gold medals, he told The Associated Press in June 1988. He never thought he’d have the chance to win one himself, he told The AP.”Just to get …

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Hall Of Fame Debate: Cast Your Vote For Thurman Munson!!!

on May 23rd, 2013 by 30-Year Old Cardboard

Hall Of Fame Debate: Cast Your Vote For Thurman Munson!!! There are very few names in the baseball world that more consistently bring smiles to people’s faces than that of Mr. Thurman Thomas. Personally, I know very little about Munson and … Continue reading

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Card Draft II Countdown Part 2: 15-6

on May 23rd, 2013 by lonestarr

Hey y’all!  We’re jumping right back into the Card Draft Countdown, taking it down just shy of the top-5.  Light it up and go in hot. #15 This one is a little bittersweet.  Your best friend only moved across town, but you still get the sense that it’s the beginning of the end of your […]

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Box Busters: A $23,500 box break from Heroes of Sport

on May 23rd, 2013 by chrisolds

Join Beckett Baseball’s Chris Olds as he interviews Dan, a prize winner from Heroes of Sport’s debut line who lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

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Check Out My Cards – Volume II: The Elusive Heritage Short Prints!

on May 23rd, 2013 by Chris Reed

Welcome to another installment where I show off some of the stuff I got from Check Out My Cards.  Last time, I talked about getting the final card that I needed to complete my 2011 Topps Allen & Ginter cabinet card set.  This time, it’s a…

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