It’s summer, and that means it’s almost time for the National Sports Collector’s Convention – this year taking place in Cleveland, July 29-Aug. 2. But wait, there’s another. Taking place two weeks before that event is another Chicago show, and … Read More
Leading Off
Latest Sports "Challenge" Sounds a Little Too Fun
Did you hear about this upcoming event in the Bahamas in which fans/collectors can get together with some high-caliber athletes for a few days of gambling and golf? It’s like a fantasy camp, only it has nothing to do with … Read More
Ticket Stubs Another Insert Worth Chasing
When it comes to pieces of something, anything that can be inserted into cards, there seems to be few limits. We’ve all seen the pieces of jerseys, pants, shoes, bats, caps and cut signatures now seemingly in every brand available … Read More
Collect.com Auctions Provides a Fun Diversion
First, a company note: Collect.com Auctions’ debut sale ends Thursdaty. To see the lineup and register, click here. But first, here is what it was like leading up to the auction: So this is what it’s like to have unlimited … Read More
Sosa Retires and Some Great Releases Now Available
Well, you leave for a week and lot happens in the sports world and hobby. Sammy Sosa says goodbye and makes a strong claim that he belongs in the Hall of Fame. I guess I missed that press conference and … Read More
And He's Not Named After Cecil Cooper
At the time of this writing, I’m in Day Five of my new life. I didn’t enter the witness relocation program, leave a treatment facility or make a daily affirmation. Rather I entered fatherhood. It has been one of the … Read More
Donruss Americana Rolls Out June 3
Most people aren’t real big on entertainment cards when it comes to their sports card products, especially when they are getting guitar heroes and such mixed in with their baseball and football cards. But I think the one product that … Read More
Sportscard Forum and BlowOutCards.com Announce New Deal
I’d like to share the following announcement between our online partner Sports Card Forum and a new deal they have in place with BlowOutCards.com: BlowOutCards.com, the leading seller of sports card and entertainment boxes on the internet and SportsCardForum.com, the … Read More
Yankee Stadium Memorabilia Will Find Buyers
I have the opportunity on May 20 to intervuiew Brandon Steiner, founder of Steiner Sports. Currently, the company is making huge waves as the sole provider of Yankee Stadium memorabilia thanks to an agreement with the Yankees. Currently, Steiner is … Read More
Bruce Froemming Could Tell Stories until the Cows Came Home
I’d like to touch on, again, the Milwaukee Braves dinner held last weekend that honored Bob Uecker. One of the guests of honor was long-time umpire Bruce Froemming. Froemming worked 37 seasons in the big leagues, working 11 no-hitters. We’re … Read More

