Eric C.

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Amazing George Washington Cut Signature 1/1 Pulled from Legendary Cuts

Eric C. posted an article on - Feb 3, 2012, 2:41 pm
... : I just wanted to thank everyone at Dave and Adam’s for this amazing pull I had.  I purchased a box of 2011 SP Legendary Cuts Baseball and pulled the George Washington Presidential Emblem Cut Signatures 1/1. A 1/1 Cut Signature from George Washington!!! Congratulations on the Huge Hit, A...
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2012 Goodwin Champions to Return with Meteorites, Space Debris, Civil War Relics, and More!

Eric C. posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 1:57 pm
We’ve just begun pre-selling the recently announced 2012 Upper Deck Goodwin Champions. The product returns off a successful 2011 release and has a bunch of new features, as well as an extension of the popular Animal Kingdom Patch Set. This year, Goodwin has 3 hits per box which could be Hard Signe...
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No One In The World Can Claim My Job Title

Eric C. posted an article on - Jan 30, 2012, 2:51 pm
Hello, my name is Daniel Viglietti, yes I am Italian, and I can confidently state that no one in the world does what I do. In fact I will take it one step further and state that no one in history has had my job title. But first a little background…..I am an avid autograph collector for the past 1...
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The Top Reasons to Collect Sports Cards

Eric C. posted an article on - Jan 27, 2012, 3:32 pm
Collecting sports cards is a unique hobby that has been enjoyed for over a hundred years, and there are plenty of reasons why people do it. We compiled a list of some of the top reasons to collect. It Gets You Closer to the Game Most card collectors you find will also be sports fans. If you’re a...
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2012 Topps Series 1 Baseball Set to Launch Next Week

Eric C. posted an article on - Jan 25, 2012, 12:02 pm
2012 Topps Series 1 Baseball comes out next week and there are plenty of promotions to go with one of the biggest baseball card releases of the year. Topps has just announced that collectors who send in 50 hobby pack wrappers or 14 jumbo pack wrappers will receive a 5-card cello pack of exclusive Go...
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Oops!

Eric C. posted an article on - Jan 24, 2012, 2:01 pm
When I talk about the card collecting hobby I like to share some of the mistakes I’ve made because they tend to be more interesting stories. Let me tell you about one of the bigger ones. Years ago I would frequently visit a card shop in Niagara Falls to “get my fix” of cards. I liked this sto...
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The Half Million Dollar Trading Card Case Buy of 2012

Eric C. posted an article on - Jan 23, 2012, 11:33 am
Our buyers are constantly receiving calls and emails from people looking to sell their cards. It ranges from those who call to sell their Shaq rookie cards or shoeboxes full of late 80’s baseball commons to people who have enormous amounts of unopened product. This month, we’ve been working on a...
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Phenomenal Pull: Michael Jordan/Larry Bird Dual Autograph!

Eric C. posted an article on - Jan 13, 2012, 11:18 am
Thanks to Matt L. for sharing this beauty from 2010/11 Ultimate Collection Basketball. One of the nicest dual autographs out there – Jordan and Bird!
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Phenomenal Pull: Another Jordan Ultimate Autograph #ed 23/25

Eric C. posted an article on - Jan 3, 2012, 2:05 pm
Congratulations to Robert who pulled this beautiful Michael Jordan Autograph from 2010/11 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Basketball. It’s also numbered 23/25!
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End of 2011 Wrap up for the Vintage Division

Eric C. posted an article on - Dec 31, 2011, 4:00 pm
This has been a busy year for me and the rest of our buying team.  Along with Steve Snekser (Modern Singles & Boxes) and Dan Vigilietti (Autographed Memorabilia and Gaming) we’ve traveled to shows & private residences around the country to buy as much inventory as we could get our hands on. We a...
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Phenomenal Pulls: Nascar Hits!

Eric C. posted an article on - Apr 27, 2011, 3:38 pm
Thanks to David for sharing his recent pulls from some Racing Boxes. Hi, My name is David B.from Peterborough NH, I bought a few boxes of cards from your website Monday and would like to share a couple of them with you with a unique pull on one of the cards. The first one is at the top of photo a 2...
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Older Unopened Box Deal

Eric C. posted an article on - Apr 26, 2011, 10:42 am
I just picked up a fantastic unopened box deal from Oregon.  I am pictured here with some of the highlights.  Included were cello boxes of 1975 & 1976 Topps Football, 1972, 1974 & 1978 wax boxes and a 1986 sealed rack case.  Vintage Hockey boxes were 1976/77 Topps & 1978/79 O-Pee-Chee.  Topps Ba...
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Phenomenal Pulls: 2009/10 UD SP Game Used Basketball Hits

Eric C. posted an article on - Apr 18, 2011, 3:46 pm
Thanks to Nathan for sharing his hits from a case break of 2009/10 Upper Deck SP Game Used Basketball. Definitely some amazing patches pulled!
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Vintage Baseball Cards and Unopened Box Buy in New Jersey

Eric C. posted an article on - Apr 13, 2011, 1:55 pm
Steve & I just returned from a buying trip to New Jersey.  The first purchase was an incredible collection of Rookie Cards!  It contains rookies from 1948 through the present from Baseball, Basketball, Football & Hockey.  Along with the rookie cards was a collection of Mickey Mantle & Ted William...
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2011 Upper Deck Football and Autographed Helmet Giveaway

Eric C. posted an article on - Apr 11, 2011, 3:05 pm
2011 Upper Deck Football releases this week and is now available on our website. We have a special promotion going that’s sponsored by The Upper Deck Company. For every box of 2011 Upper Deck Football you purchase you’ll automatically get one entry to win a 2010 Autographed Rookie Premier He...
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Phenomenal Pull: Sam Bradford 2010 Exquisite RC

Eric C. posted an article on - Apr 7, 2011, 10:35 am
Thanks to Jeffrey for sharing his big hit from a box of 2010 Upper Deck Exquisite Football he recently purchased. He pulled a Sam Bradford Rookie Signatures Patch #ed out of 75, a stunning card of the former Oklahoma standout QB.
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Phenomenal Pull: Albert Pujols/Enos Slaughter 1/1 Autograph

Eric C. posted an article on - Apr 4, 2011, 10:59 am
Thanks to Larry P. for sharing his unbelievable pull from a box of 2005 Fleer Showcase Baseball. Larry pulled an Albert Pujols/Enos Slaughter Timepiece Teammates Dual Auto 1/1 Fold Out Card! What an awesome card and a huge hit, congratulations Larry!
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Dave and Adam's Cross the Nation Buying Trip

Eric C. posted an article on - Mar 31, 2011, 12:56 pm
Our Buying Team is hitting the road in search of: Pre 1975 Vintage CardsUnopened Boxes & Cases (All Years – All Sports)Modern High End Single Cards & CollectionsComplete Sets (All Sports & Non-Sport)Certified Autographed MemorabiliaGaming Boxes & Valuable SinglesPlease contact us to set up an appo...
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Huge 1990′s Wax Collection

Eric C. posted an article on - Mar 25, 2011, 4:03 pm
Pictured here is Steve Snekser (one of our buyers) with an incredible 1990′s unopened box purchase.  This collection from the state of Ohio has 318 different boxes and almost 750 total boxes.  Most of the boxes are from 1996/97 Basketball and 1998 Football. Some of the highlights include 19...
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Win a Box of 2010/11 Playoff Contenders Patches Basketball

Eric C. posted an article on - Mar 14, 2011, 4:04 pm
We’re giving away a box of 2010/11 Playoff Contenders Patches Basketball over on our facebook page. All you have to do to have a chance to win – “Like” our fan page and leave a comment with who you think will be matched up in this year’s NBA Finals. A winner will be picked this Friday Marc...
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Buying Team in Chicago This Weekend

Eric C. posted an article on - Mar 7, 2011, 3:53 pm
I will be at the Chicago Sun Times from Friday 3/11 – Sunday 3/13 with my buying team & we are looking to spend as much money as we can. Please let me know what you have by e-mail (vintage@dacardworld.com) for a quote or just stop & see us at the show. Donald E Stephens Convention Center Chicago ...
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Phenomenal Pull: Royce Gracie Auto Laundry Tag UFC

Eric C. posted an article on - Mar 7, 2011, 3:12 pm
Thanks to Samy for sending in this Phenomenal Pull: A Royce Gracie Premium Pieces Autograph/Fighter Worn Gear Card from 2010 Topps UFC Knockouts.    
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Phenomenal Pull: Jason Heyward 1/1

Eric C. posted an article on - Feb 23, 2011, 4:40 pm
Thanks to Mike P. for sharing his big Jason Heyward 1/1 Pull, and a nice story to go along with it. I got my girlfriend into collecting a while back, and she loves older looking cards like ginter. I showed her the tristar obak cards i found on your site and she flipped. So I saved up a little and b...
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Rare Magic the Gathering Singles – Alpha, Beta, Power 9

Eric C. posted an article on - Feb 17, 2011, 4:52 pm
Dan, our gaming buyer,  recently purchased some rare Magic the Gathering singles. Check out the video below to see his latest find! Click here to view the embedded video. Many of the cards can be found on our Alpha, Beta, Unlimited page. Or check out our Magic the Gathering Cards section. If you...
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Bob's Blog: Unopened Box Purchase In NYC

Eric C. posted an article on - Feb 15, 2011, 3:18 pm
We’re always looking to expand our inventory of hard to find boxes, and we recently did that with a purchase from the New York City area.  Steve Snekser (one of our buyers) is pictured below with over 200 different boxes of baseball, basketball, football, hockey, and non-sport cards. Most of the ...
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Phenomenal Pulls: Racing and Basketball Hits

Eric C. posted an article on - Feb 11, 2011, 2:07 pm
Thanks to David for sending in a scan from his recent Basketball and Racing Box Breaks. Included are a nice Dwyane Wade three color patch and a Brad Keselowski Auto with pieces of his fire suit, sheet metal, and tire #ed 3/5. David also is lucky enough to have a wife who enjoys the hobby with him!
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Phenomenal Pulls: Blake Griffin Auto's

Eric C. posted an article on - Feb 9, 2011, 2:01 pm
Thanks to Sean for sending in the scan of his hits from a recent break of a couple different 2009/10 Basketball Boxes. If you want to follow Sean’s breaks or get in on his group breaks, be sure to check him out at www.youtube.com/user/bustsomewax
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Phenomenal Pulls: Topps Triple Threads and Panini Limited Hits

Eric C. posted an article on - Feb 8, 2011, 1:36 pm
Thanks to Al from Box Breakings for sharing some of his hits from box breaks of 2010 Topps Triple Threads Football and 2010 Panini Limited Football.
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Atlanta Show This Weekend

Eric C. posted an article on - Feb 8, 2011, 1:22 pm
A member of our buying team, Dan Viglietti, will be at the 2011 FCB National this weekend in Atlanta. Dan will be set up buying High End Rookies, Autographs, Jerseys Cards, 1/1′s, and More! If you are at the show and have cards to sell be sure to stop by and see Dan.
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Phenomenal Pull: Sam Bradford 1/1 Auto Relic

Eric C. posted an article on - Feb 1, 2011, 1:00 pm
Thanks to Eli for sharing his recent big hit from a box of 2010 Topps Supreme Football, a Sam Bradford 1/1 Autograph 3 Color Relic Card. That’s a great card of the young quarterback who is expected to be named the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year later this week.
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Phenomenal Pulls: Case of 2010 Panini Plates & Patches Football

Eric C. posted an article on - Jan 28, 2011, 3:32 pm
Thanks to Mark for sharing some of his biggest hits from a case of the newly released 2010 Panini Plates & Patches Football Some great cards here, including a Tim Tebow 1/1 Logo Patch Auto!
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Phenomenal Pull: ITG Ultimate Crosby, Malkin, Ovechkin, Green 1/1

Eric C. posted an article on - Jan 27, 2011, 2:40 pm
Thanks to Michael for sharing his recent big hit from 2010/11 ITG Ultimate Hockey, a Rivalry Gold Crosby/Malkin/Ovechkin/Green 1/1 Ultimate Number!
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Houston Show Purchase

Eric C. posted an article on - Jan 25, 2011, 1:17 pm
Our buyers just got back from the TriStar Show in Houston where they purchased a ton of new single cards. Pictured below is Dan with just a sampling of some of the major cards purchased. Some of the cards include a Michael Jordan/Larry Bird Dual Auto, a Jason Heyward/Stephen Strasburg Dual Jersey Au...
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Bob's Blog: Partial 1976/77 Basketball Case

Eric C. posted an article on - Jan 21, 2011, 12:08 pm
I am pictured here with an awesome find from my own back yard.  The former owners of a local Mom & Pop store in Cheektowaga, NY (a local suburb) called me with a partial 1976/77 Topps Basketball case they found in their store room.  This is the kind of call we all dream of as these boxes are mint ...
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Phenomenal Pull: Michael Jordan Auto from 09/10 Draft Basketball

Eric C. posted an article on - Jan 17, 2011, 1:41 pm
Thanks to Michael for sharing his big hit from a 2009/10 Upper Deck Draft Edition Basketball Case. This Michael Jordan Alma Mater Autograph is #ed 3/23. You can check out Michael’s Sports Card Blog here. Thanks for sending in your phenomenal pull, good luck with the card!
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Nascar Fan? Check out all of these Racing Boxes

Eric C. posted an article on - Jan 13, 2011, 2:04 pm
Steve Snekser is pictured here with 124 (59 different) Nascar unopened racing boxes from 2000 to 2007. This is the largest assortment ever offered to us from a private collector. All of these boxes are now available on our site in our Nascar Racing Cards section. We haven’t had several of these bo...
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Rare Magic The Gathering Arabian Nights Box

Eric C. posted an article on - Jan 6, 2011, 12:00 pm
Our gaming buyer Dan just picked up a sealed box of Magic the Gathering Arabian Nights.  The 4th release from Wizards of the Coast, Arabian is one of the rarest boxes to find sealed.  With 60 packs of 8 cards each, just imagine how many Juzam Djinn, Library of Alexandria, Bazaar of Baghdad, and Di...
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Bob's Blog: 1963/64 Parkhurst PSA Graded Set

Eric C. posted an article on - Jan 4, 2011, 3:49 pm
I am pictured here with a really cool set I just purchased.  It is a complete PSA graded 1963/64 Parkhurst set that I broke up and is available on our web site.  I have also bought hundreds of other graded cards from all sports (1909-1975) that we are working to have available within the next ...
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Phenomenal Pulls: Gerald Ford Presidential Cut Signature

Eric C. posted an article on - Dec 29, 2010, 10:58 am
Thanks to Abel for sharing his recent big hit from 2010 Topps Triple Threads Baseball.  Check out the video below: Click here to view the embedded video. Congratulations on an awesome card Abel!
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Phenomenal Pulls: Magic Johnson and Larry Bird

Eric C. posted an article on - Dec 17, 2010, 4:53 pm
Thanks to Loyall for sharing a couple hits from his recent case break of 2009/10 Panini Hall of Fame Basketball. Got some great cards from this case, but I had to show you two of them.  The Magic Johnson Auto is #’d 01/44, and a very nice Larry Bird USA Red,White & Blue Patch #’d /99!  I also...
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Phenomenal Pull: Ovechkin Auto 1/1 NHL Logo Shield!

Eric C. posted an article on - Dec 10, 2010, 4:18 pm
It’s always fun for us to hear from customers who had big hits and were happy with their purchases. The card sent to us today by Paul is a great example of this. In his case break of 2009/10 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Hockey he hit a big one. Check it out: Alexander Ovechkin 1/1 Autographed N...
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Throwback Customer Box Break: 1996/97 Topps Chrome Basketball

Eric C. posted an article on - Dec 7, 2010, 4:32 pm
Thanks to Julien for sharing his recent hits from a box break of 1996/97 Topps Chrome Basketball. Among other rookies, he pulled two Kobe’s!
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Just Purchased a Ton of 1990′s to Mid-2000 Era Boxes

Eric C. posted an article on - Dec 7, 2010, 8:34 am
We just purchased a large deal of unopened boxes and cases from the 1990′s to mid 2000 year range. There’s a lot of good baseball, football and basketball in this deal. We’ve said it before but we are always buying, and always trying to bring our customers the largest selection of boxes you’...
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Buying Newer Cards!

Eric C. posted an article on - Nov 30, 2010, 3:34 pm
Our buying team is now buying newer cards in addition to vintage! Have a collection that your looking to move or some extremely valuable autographs, jersey cards, low numbered inserts, rookies etc.? You can fill out our easy to use form on the site by clicking here, or you can email us at singlesbuy...
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Sale Recap – Thank You!

Eric C. posted an article on - Nov 29, 2010, 12:00 pm
Thanks to everyone who was a part of our 2010 Black Friday Sale. We look forward to offering something like this to our customers again in the future! We’ve had a busy weekend here working on getting all the orders ready to ship out. The picture below shows the 18-wheeler from UPS that we’ve al...
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Technical Difficulties

Eric C. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2010, 2:52 pm
We are currently having some issues with our shopping cart and are working to get them fixed as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience and look forward to getting this resolved so our customers are able to make purchases, and take advantage of our Black Friday deals.
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Dave and Adam's Black Friday Specials!

Eric C. posted an article on - Nov 22, 2010, 4:29 pm
We are working on something big for our customers this weekend! Starting on Thursday at 12:30 PM EST and running through Sunday at 12:30 PM EST we will be posting “Black Friday Weekend” Specials every hour. On Friday during the day specials can be posted at any time! You never know what is going...
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Phenomenal Pulls: 2009/10 Cup Hockey Ultimate Signature NHL Logos!

Eric C. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2010, 1:33 pm
Thanks to Paul for sharing some recent shields he hit from 2009/10 Upper Deck Cup Hockey! Steve Yzerman Autographed Red Wings 1/1 NHL Logo Shield Joe Thornton Autographed Sharks 1/1 NHL Logo Shield
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Bob's Blog: 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth PSA 9

Eric C. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2010, 1:26 pm
We just picked up some really high grade singles that are now up on our web site.  This group includes a PSA 9 (OC) 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #181 card.  A 1933 Goudey Ruth #181 PSA 9 without the qualifier has sold in the past for over $73,000.00.  Also included are a T227 Cobb, 1939 Play Ball Willia...
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Bob's Blog: 1971/72 Topps Basketball Box Purchase

Eric C. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2010, 10:21 am
I just bought an extremely scarce box of 1971/72 Topps Basketball. The box contains 24 packs with 10 cards per pack. In the 20 years that Dave and Adam’s has been in business, this is the first box from 1971/72 that has ever been offered to us.  This is a box that you just do not see very often. ...
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