Have you ever imagined what it might feel like to own a set of trading cards that no one else owns except you? An obscure set of cards that is so rare that very few collectors would know what these cards look like. The thought is exhilarating. Read More
Collectibles
Player Collecting On a Budget
Hello, my name is Tyler, and I’m a player collector on a budget. How many of you are in my shoes? Being a player collector in today’s hobby is harder than ever. Long gone are the days of three sets a year. Long gone are the days of a player having, maybe 20 rookies. Read More
Highland Mint creates pair of Celtics PhtoMints
The Highland Mint has released two PhotoMints honoring the raising of the Boston Celtics 2008 NBA championship banner. Read More
Upper Deck unveils new line of Pro Shots figurines
Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods are the first two subjects of Pro Shots, a new line of sports figures being offered by Upper Deck. The company says the figures boast “stunning detail and craftsmanship” and utilize 3D-face-scanning technology to create “hyper-realistic” figures which celebrate memorable moments from the two athletes’ careers. Read More
Unlocking the Wax Museum
Opening old wax packs isn’t always cost effective, but it sure is fun. Read More
Tuff Stuff’s Holiday Gift Guide
Oh, ho-ho-ho, what to buy the sports collector for the holidays? Or better yet, what to buy for yourself? We all know it’s very difficult when you find that perfect gift for a friend or loved one, only to realize you really, really want that piece of memorabilia for your own collection. Read More
Maximizing Your Thru-The-Mail Success Rate
Every month I receive e-mails from readers asking me how they can maximize their success rate when receiving autographs through the mail. Here are some helpful tips and things to keep in mind when writing to athletes or celebrities for their signature: Read More
Upgrading Your Videos
Thousands of sports memorabilia videos can be seen on the popular website YouTube (www.Youtube.com). Unfortunately, many of the videos contain little or no “production” value, which makes them difficult to watch.
True, some collectors might not have the time or the inclination or the basic equipment to produce a more polished piece. But, with a modest amount of effort, a more professional video can be achieved. Read More
Highland Mint creates new Favre PhotoMint
Highland Mint releases new Favre 8-by-10 color photo of Favre as a Jet Read More
Highland Mint creates Josh Hamilton Photomint
Highland Mint creates 8-by-10 Josh Hamilton photo Read More