Subscribe to RSS Feed

TNA 2010: The New Era

on March 9th, 2010 by Offy

A NEW ERA HAS ARRIVED: TRISTAR ANNOUNCES UPCOMING RELEASE OF NEW TNA WRESTLING TRADING CARDS AS TNA MAKES HISTORY TONIGHT ON SPIKE TV WITH MOVE TO MONDAY NIGHTS All-New, Exclusive-Licensed Trading Card Set Features Legendary Pop Icon H…

Continue reading about TNA 2010: The New Era »

Tags: , , ,

Posted in Baseball Cards

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

A Post-Vacation Trade with Teddy D.

on March 9th, 2010 by Bud (First Day Issue)

I just got back from Hawaii and was happy to find a couple of trade packages waiting for me. The islands were as beautiful as described and I hope to get back there again someday. I actually found a card shop in Honolulu (the first time I had been in a…

Continue reading about A Post-Vacation Trade with Teddy D. »

Tags: , , ,

Posted in Baseball Cards

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

Card of the Day: Bryce Harper 2010 Bowman Chrome

on March 9th, 2010 by rosschrisman2003
Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

Posted in Sports Card Info

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

My Topps Million Card Giveaway Cards

on March 9th, 2010 by Jeffrey Wolfe

It has recently come to my attention that some of my readers are interested in what cards I have redeemed so far in the Topps Million Card Giveaway and are interested in making trades. Just to prove I ain’t got jack here’s what I got. Click on the pi…

Continue reading about My Topps Million Card Giveaway Cards »

Tags: , , , ,

Posted in Baseball Cards

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

2010 Topps Heritage Baseball

on March 9th, 2010 by Jeffrey Wolfe

My Target doesn’t have blasters yet so I picked up one of these.

Continue reading about 2010 Topps Heritage Baseball »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Posted in Baseball Cards

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

2010 Heritage Box Break (Box 3 of 3)

on March 9th, 2010 by Flash

This box wasn’t the greatest box in the world but it was better than the others.Mariano Rivera to close out the base cardsShort prints galoreA relic of a relevant player! And the Mets box topper.Ruth ’61 chase cards I didn’t have.Maris and Mantle inse…

Continue reading about 2010 Heritage Box Break (Box 3 of 3) »

Tags: , , ,

Posted in Baseball Cards

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

1992 Mexican League set identification help?

on March 9th, 2010 by Jason

On occasion I tend to browse auction sites aimed at other countries, looking for interesting stuff. Probably a hold over from my previous life as an über Star Wars geek. I was searching through the listings at Mercadolibre.com.mx (eBay Mexico) on my occasional hunt for that set of La Liga Mexicana de Béisbol tarjetas that was issued back in either 2004 or 2005 (no idea what manufacturer) that I

Continue reading about 1992 Mexican League set identification help? »

Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Posted in Baseball Cards

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

Spring Training 2010: Ryan Sweeney

on March 9th, 2010 by unclemoe

Ryan Sweeney was acquired by the Oakland A’s in the trade that sent Nick Swisher to the White Sox. Since then, he has only played in 40 games. The Athletics will be looking to find him more playing time in their outfield during 2010.# UH 44 – Ryan Swee…

Continue reading about Spring Training 2010: Ryan Sweeney »

Posted in Baseball Cards

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

1981 Donruss, Sparky Anderson

on March 9th, 2010 by zman40

#370 Sparky AndersonHere is a card that I got in the mail yesterday from Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson. Wow, two consecutive manager cards on here; that is a first. I sent this card to Sparky on the second and had it back in six days. I think th…

Continue reading about 1981 Donruss, Sparky Anderson »

Tags: , , , , , ,

Posted in Auto Cards

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

Streaking

on March 9th, 2010 by BigD

The Mavericks are on a kick-ass win streak lately despite a rash of injuries leaving them with possibly only 8 players tomorrow night against the Nets. Ever since the trade with Washington, the Mavs have steadily been gaining ground on the Lakers, whos…

Continue reading about Streaking »

Posted in Baseball Cards

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

Alejandro Freire, 2006 Fleer Ultra #182

on March 9th, 2010 by Kevin

Who is Alejandro Freire? Just another of those late-twenties, early-thirties minor league veterans who got to live out his major league dreams thanks to the lousiness of the recent-vintage Orioles. He was two weeks shy of his 31st birthday when he made…

Continue reading about Alejandro Freire, 2006 Fleer Ultra #182 »

Tags: ,

Posted in Orioles Card of the Day

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

1965 Topps #460 Richie Allen

on March 9th, 2010 by Jim

Ramblings of a barely coherent man . . .Whither the Sets: I’ve officially migrated from a set collector to a team collector. My 1971 Topps wantlist has been gathering dust for several years now, ever since I completed my 1972 Topps set. Fact is, I have…

Continue reading about 1965 Topps #460 Richie Allen »

Tags: ,

Posted in Baseball Cards

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

Very likely the only post on Attax you’ll see on this blog all year

on March 9th, 2010 by dayf

Topps screwed me. I was all ready to go off on Eisner & Co. for running their mouth about how they wanted to market to “The Kids” while at the same time doubling the price of Topps Attax packs from $.99 in 2009 to $1.99 this year. Oh, how the …

Continue reading about Very likely the only post on Attax you’ll see on this blog all year »

Tags:

Posted in Cardboard Junkie

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

This Kind Of Makes Me Sad (UPDATED)

on March 9th, 2010 by Gellman

This card sets off all sorts of red flags, first off. Its from a guy whose name is “hotpacksgalore,” sells all hot packs except for a bunch of ridiculous Ultimate patch cards that look suspect, and then there is this Peterson. A great and wonderful per…

Continue reading about This Kind Of Makes Me Sad (UPDATED) »

Tags: ,

Posted in Sports Cards Uncensored

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

More Player Collection Ponderings and Some Goodies from Justin G of the Tampa Bay Sports Wasteland-Reader Input Required! Plus, A Contest is Coming!!!

on March 9th, 2010 by Collective Troll

Justin G from Tampa Bay Sports Wasteland blog has sent me a list of Jared Sandberg cards from Card Collector. This list shows 100 (a nice even number) cards total. It only lists 1 jersey relic card and I already have that… Of the 100 cards it lists, …

Continue reading about More Player Collection Ponderings and Some Goodies from Justin G of the Tampa Bay Sports Wasteland-Reader Input Required! Plus, A Contest is Coming!!! »

Tags: , , , , , ,

Posted in Baseball Cards

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

saying goodbye to the 3 dog

on March 9th, 2010 by gcrl

willie davis died earlier today at the age of 69.i asked willie to sign some cards through the mail last november, and he delivered.  although he left the dodgers before i became a fan, i would often read about him and see his name atop many (la) …

Continue reading about saying goodbye to the 3 dog »

Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

Posted in Garvey Cey Russell Lopes

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

Topps Offers a Little More Info on 2010 Allen & Ginter Baseball

on March 9th, 2010 by Ryan Cracknell

Today Topps released a little more on 2010 Topps Allen and Ginter Baseball, which I previewed in depth a couple of weeks ago. The main point pulled from their latest release is the inclusion of ten Cabinet Relic cards. These will be massively oversized…

Continue reading about Topps Offers a Little More Info on 2010 Allen & Ginter Baseball »

Tags: , , , , , ,

Posted in Trader Cracks Card Blog

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

Trade Gems from the Emerald City

on March 9th, 2010 by EdS

My 1988 Topps want list continues to entice the unwary. Perhaps that is not entirely true, but regardless, Larry from Emerald City Diamond Gems contacted me to see if I wanted a stack of the cards. Being the sucker that I am, I said yes please. So h…

Continue reading about Trade Gems from the Emerald City »

Tags: ,

Posted in Baseball Cards

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

1967 Topps Willie Davis Los Angeles Dodgers

on March 9th, 2010 by dugoutdug

After hearing the news today that Willie Davis has passed away, I felt is was appropriate to share with you his 1967 Topps Autographed Baseball card from my collection. Willie Davis was a long-time member of the Los Angeles Dodgers and card number 160 …

Continue reading about 1967 Topps Willie Davis Los Angeles Dodgers »

Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Posted in Baseball Cards

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

TTM #6- A Survivor

on March 9th, 2010 by Drew

Hey guys, Drew back here, and I’m pretty psyched, well, last Monday when I got this package. Let me tell you all a little story, so get comfortable and start reading, haha.I sent 5 cards and an index card out to this player last year (Yes, I was greedy…

Continue reading about TTM #6- A Survivor »

Tags: , , , ,

Posted in Baseball Cards

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

Barry Larkin Collection 48: 2006 Fleer Greats of the Game – Bronze Parallel

on March 9th, 2010 by FanOfReds

Barry LarkinYear:  2006Brand:  Fleer Greats of the GameCard number:  4  (Bronze parallel #251/299)This particular card marks the first parallel card of a base card already in my Barry Larkin Collection.  I already posted a…

Continue reading about Barry Larkin Collection 48: 2006 Fleer Greats of the Game – Bronze Parallel »

Tags: , ,

Posted in Baseball Cards

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

1979 Topps The Black Hole

on March 9th, 2010 by --David

The Black Hole was one of the few movies that I have never seen, yet possessed nearly every single toy associated with the movie.  I have no idea why I had (and wanted) the toys for the movie, other than perhaps the whole “Star Wars” thing going o…

Continue reading about 1979 Topps The Black Hole »

Tags:

Posted in Baseball Cards

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

Hockey Group Break 4 boxes 2009/10 Trilogy – Canceled

on March 9th, 2010 by stusigpi

Just a few people short. Refunds will be forthcoming.Two-three people still need to pay for the monthly Baseball break.

Continue reading about Hockey Group Break 4 boxes 2009/10 Trilogy – Canceled »

Posted in I am Joe Collector

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

2010 Topps Heritage Blasters are LIVE

on March 9th, 2010 by Newspaperman

After much searching, it appears that the 2010 Topps Heritage Blasters have started to arrive in retail stores. I found two at a Wal-Mart in the San Francisco Bay Area (southeast Fremont). Out of the two blasters I managed to pull two relics (Cristian Guzman Clubhouse Collection jersey and Brooks Robinson Flashbacks stadium seat) and [...]

Continue reading about 2010 Topps Heritage Blasters are LIVE »

Tags: , , , , , , ,

Posted in Baseball Cards, Cardboard Icons, Topps Heritage

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

Jim Bunning to the Pirates (Fall 1967)

on March 9th, 2010 by Jim from Downingtown

A few weeks ago, I decided to start a series of 20 bi-weekly posts (one per team) where I would review the top players and main events for each team during the 1960s. I had decided to start with the most successful teams, and alternate leagues (the fir…

Continue reading about Jim Bunning to the Pirates (Fall 1967) »

Tags: , , , , , , ,

Posted in Baseball Cards

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

#561 Dodgers Rookie Stars: Daboll, Mike Kekich, Jim Lefebvre, and Hector Valle

on March 9th, 2010 by Kevin

Wow, check out the Brady Bunch action on this four-player rookie card! If I were Lefebvre or Valle, I think I’d be a little miffed about getting smaller photos than the other two. Of course, it’s an honor just to be featured on a baseball card, blah bl…

Continue reading about #561 Dodgers Rookie Stars: Daboll, Mike Kekich, Jim Lefebvre, and Hector Valle »

Tags: , ,

Posted in Great 1965 Topps Project

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

Albert Pujols doesn’t owe St. Louis anything… including an extension

on March 9th, 2010 by Sully

I have a feeling that I am not going to make any new friends in St. Louis with this post, but I hope that you can at least hear me out.Albert Pujols is signed for 2010 and has a club option for 2011. I am going to go out on a crazy limb here and say th…

Continue reading about Albert Pujols doesn’t owe St. Louis anything… including an extension »

Tags: , , ,

Posted in Baseball Cards

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

The Nitty Gritty Card of the Day is Back!

on March 9th, 2010 by Collective Troll

I figured this card was the ideal follow-up to the “What’s In a Name” post because I often get Chuck Hinton and Chuck Harmon confused. Both are great players with intriguing histories and I seem to have a number of each of their cards. Beyond tha…

Continue reading about The Nitty Gritty Card of the Day is Back! »

Tags: , , , ,

Posted in Baseball Cards

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

1973 Topps – Jeff Burroughs.

on March 9th, 2010 by Spiff

So the Rangers bought a pitcher from the Yankees today. A relatively unknown reliever named Edwar Ramirez. Looks like a wait and see situation. Jarrod Saltalamacchia missed today’s Cactus League game because of soreness in his shoulder. That man is wor…

Continue reading about 1973 Topps – Jeff Burroughs. »

Tags: ,

Posted in texas rangers

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

Invalid Code

on March 9th, 2010 by Matt F.

Has anyone run into this yet or heard of anyone that has? Having a valid contest code come up invalid.

Continue reading about Invalid Code »

Tags:

Posted in Heartbreaking Cards

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

Background noise

on March 9th, 2010 by night owl

Dinged Corners recently asked a question. And thank goodness they did. I have no time for an original concept of my own today. This work week is full of transition and “big games” and scheduling/traveling nightmares. All of my brain cells are inve…

Continue reading about Background noise »

Tags: ,

Posted in Dinged Corners

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

Thats What I Call A Phillies Mailday

on March 9th, 2010 by rosschrisman2003

Last Sunday morning I made a huge addition to my Phillies collection, and I’m happy to say it arrived today.  Thats right.  I purchased a card Sunday morning and it arrived today.  Talk about fast shipping!
If you’ve been reading Sports Card Info for awhile, you should know how much of a Phillies fan I am. [...]

Continue reading about Thats What I Call A Phillies Mailday »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Posted in Sports Card Info

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

Max Oliveras, No Baby-Sitter – 502

on March 9th, 2010 by Steve78

When the Mets’ VP of player development Tony Bernazard was accused of taking off his shirt last summer and challenging a AA Binghamton Met to a fight, B-Met manager Max “Mako” Oliveras was quick to play down the situation.”I think it’s been blown out o…

Continue reading about Max Oliveras, No Baby-Sitter – 502 »

Tags: , ,

Posted in Baseball Cards

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

2009 SP Threads Football

on March 9th, 2010 by Mike Smeth

2009 SP Threads Football Highlights
Hobby Box Break:(2) Autographs per box!Includes one Rookie Auto Lettermen(3) Memorabilia Cards per box!
All Memorabilia Cards are foil numbered!
At least 5 rookie cards per box.Retail Box Break:(1) Game used memorabilia card.Hobby Case Break(1) Multi-signed card per case
(1) Auto-Mem card per caseProduct Breakdown
Autograph Cards (2 per box, on average):
- [...]

Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

2009 SP Threads Football is brought to you by The Cardboard Connection: Sports Cards and Sports Memorabilia News, Reviews, and Information for Collectors.

Related Articles:

  1. 2009 Topps Triple Threads Football
  2. 2009 Donruss Threads Football
  3. 2009 Donruss Threads Football Box Break

Continue reading about 2009 SP Threads Football »

Tags: ,

Posted in Cardboard Connection

Comments Off

Subscribe to RSS Feed

Reader JJ Sends Over 6 Cards For 3 Of My New Player Collections!!!

on March 9th, 2010 by 30-Year Old Cardboard

As the generosity of my readers keeps filling up my mailbox, reader JJ sent over 6 more cards that take care of a few needs on my player collection checklist.
For starters, he knocked off 1 Tim Raines card and 1 Dale Murphy card.

*Note that the 1990 Topps card of Raines actually says ‘Rock’ instead of ‘Tim’ [...]

Continue reading about Reader JJ Sends Over 6 Cards For 3 Of My New Player Collections!!! »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Posted in 30 Year Old Cardboard, Baseball Cards

Comments Off