Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Dec 6, 2011, 6:28 pm
Hey readers, I apologize that I have not been updating this blog more frequently.  I owe some of you The Baseball Card Report which is being finalized.  I also owe some of you A&G cards which I will mail out … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Nov 6, 2011, 7:56 am
Would you think that winning the World Series would affect the value of a player’s baseball cards?  Would you think that Albert Pujols’ cards would increase in value, once he and his Cardinals brethren won the World Series? My gut … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Oct 17, 2011, 5:53 pm
Your probable 2011 World Series Game 1 starting pitchers will be C.J. Wilson for the Rangers pitching in St. Louis against Chris Carpenter.  Here are some of the best cards to collect of each of these World Series starters. C.J. … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Oct 15, 2011, 6:03 pm
I have a whole bunch of single cards left over from my 2011 Bowman Platinum and Allen & Ginter breaks.  If you need any cards to complete your set, leave a comment here or drop me a line at scott … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Oct 9, 2011, 9:27 am
I have put together a brief Baseball Card Guide in an e-book format.  It is essentially an edited collection of some of my past relevant posts, aimed at new and budding baseball card collectors.  If you’d like an overview of … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Oct 9, 2011, 9:15 am
2012 Topps Tribute baseball will be available for collectors on February 7, 2012.  Here are the card details: Hobby Box Price Estimate:  $275 Hobby Case Price Estimate:  $2,050 (8 boxes) Hits Per Hobby Box:  A combo of 6 autographs or … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Oct 6, 2011, 7:47 pm
Wanted to see a little bit of what people were pulling from 2011 Topps Triple Threads baseball, so I headed over to good ole YouTube and watched this box break below from Blowout Cards.  Must be nice to have all … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Oct 4, 2011, 9:50 pm
2012 Topps Baseball Series 1 will be available for collectors in early February, 2012.  Here are the card details: Hobby Box Price Range: $65 to $70 Hobby Case Price Range: $725 to $750 Hits Per Hobby Box: 1 Auto or … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Sep 15, 2011, 6:11 pm
I’ve written about some baseball card storage tips before, and just touched on how not to store your baseball cards. But let’s take a bit deeper look at how you should NOT be storing your cards. 1) Do NOT store … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Sep 11, 2011, 11:16 am
2011 Topps Update baseball will be available for collectors on October 22, 2011.  Here are the card details: Hobby Box Price Range:  $55 to $65 Hobby Case Price Range: $575 to $700 Hits per Hobby Box: 1 (Auto or relic) … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Sep 10, 2011, 5:36 pm
2011 Topps Finest baseball will be available for collectors on October 12, 2011.  Here are the card details: Hobby Box Price Range:  $95 to $105 Hobby Case Price Range:  $720 to $820 Hits per Hobby Box:  2 (Numbered on-card rookie … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Aug 19, 2011, 6:38 pm
Baseball tradings pins are all the rage these days apparently.  Do you trade baseball pins?  If you’re not involved with Little League Baseball, you’re probably not trading baseball pins and most likely have no idea what I’m talking about. Baseball … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Aug 19, 2011, 12:24 am
Here’s what I found in the 2011 Allen and Ginter hobby box I recently purchased from Dave and Adam’s Card World. Mini Black Parallels (2) – Matt Hoffman, Wade Davis Flora of the World (1) – Sweet Alyssum Step Right … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Aug 17, 2011, 6:55 pm
Just a heads up that I’ll be reviewing a hobby box of 2011 Allen and Ginter that I recently busted.  I’ll be giving away a large amount of these cards in addition to the ones I’m giving away from my … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Aug 15, 2011, 6:43 pm
Baseball card trading sites can be found aplenty on the internet.  Here are just a few of my favorite, and the ones that seem to be both popular and reliable. 1) Sports Card Forum – this is not only a … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Aug 15, 2011, 6:09 pm
2011 Topps Heritage Minor League Edition will be available for collectors in mid-September (September 14 is the latest release date I have seen).  Here are the card details: Hobby Box Price Range: $60 to $70 Hobby Case Price Range:  $690 to $820 … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Aug 15, 2011, 5:32 pm
2011 Topps Chrome will be available for collectors in early September (the latest date which I have seen states September 7).  Here are the card details: Hobby Box Price Range:  $65 to $80 Hobby Case Price Range: $735 to $800 Hits … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Aug 9, 2011, 1:24 pm
For you collectors who couldn’t make it out to the Windy City for the recent National, and who just might live closer to New York than Chicago, there’s another big show coming up real soon.  The East Coast “National” will … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Aug 8, 2011, 8:58 am
I justed wanted to let everyone know that I busted a hobby box of 2011 Bowman Platinum over the weekend, and I will be reviewing it in an upcoming post. Just a sneak preview:  I was very satisfied with the … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Aug 3, 2011, 6:00 pm
Joe Mauer’s baseball cards are not expensive.   At least not when compared to other superstars like A-Rod or Derek Jeter.  Yet, Mauer is one of the best catchers of all-time and an almost universally liked player.  (And he’s in somewhat … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jul 14, 2011, 8:15 am
The fan who returned Jeter’s 3,000th hit homerun ball to him, instead of selling it, will be featured on a Topps baseball card, according to Yahoo! Sports and the Associated Press. It has only been indicated that Christian Lopez will … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jul 13, 2011, 8:15 am
2011 Allen and Ginter is now live. Single cards are up for sale on eBay and they seeing mucho action right now. By the way, just a tip for those searching on eBay, I find that you’ll see many more … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jul 12, 2011, 8:29 am
It seems like Allen and Ginter was available a bit earlier, at least in retail form, than some collectors thought it might be according to the Blowout Cards forum. Over in the net54 forum there is a question as to … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jul 11, 2011, 1:37 pm
A quick check on the Bay shows that Grant Green auto cards are in demand right now, with multiple bids on many listings. And why wouldn’t they be in high demand? He did, after all, wrap up the Futures All-Star … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jul 9, 2011, 10:41 am
What David Ortiz rookie card is selling for the most money on the Bay lately?  His Topps Chrome card which also features Richie Sexson?  Nope.  How about his Upper Deck SP rookie card (is this his actual Upper Deck RC?)? … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jul 8, 2011, 1:00 pm
2011 Topps Marquee will be available for collectors towards the end of August.  Here are the card details: Hobby Box Price Range:  $165 to $190 Hobby Case Price Range:  $1,950 to $2,025 (12 boxes) Hits Per Hobby Box:  4 (on-card … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jul 8, 2011, 7:40 am
Some guys have a tough time getting chances to show their stuff in the bright lights of the big cities. Bryan LaHair just might fall into that category. LaHair has spent several years in the minors, having a cup of … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jul 6, 2011, 10:32 pm
With my new Mets project underway, I thought I’d take a look at what some of my most expensive purchases would need to be to complete the project. Well, here’s a bit of sticker shock. If I want to include … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jul 6, 2011, 9:38 pm
2011 Topps Lineage will be released towards the end of August.  Here are the details: Hobby Box Price Range: $100 to $140 Hobby Case Price Range: $950 to $1,100 (10 Hobby Boxes) Hits Per Hobby Box:  2  Autographs (at least … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jul 6, 2011, 5:18 pm
I needed a project to focus on with my collecting. Too many choices, too many ways to spend on baseball cards. So, I’ve narrowed my focus for now. I’m trying to collect all the base Topps Mets sets from 1962 … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jul 6, 2011, 8:42 am
Over at Blowout Cards people are getting PUMPED about 2011 Allen and Ginter! This could be the product of the year. Hobby Boxes are going for about $100 right now. Ever buy a case of cards? Seems like more than … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jul 5, 2011, 11:10 pm
Expect to see the following players with Topps Home Run Derby cards in the near future: American League David Ortiz Adrian Gonzalez Jose Bautista Robinson Cano National League Prince Fielder Rickie Weeks Matt Holiday Matt Kemp Looks to me like … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jul 5, 2011, 10:46 pm
Just watching the Mets and Dodgers game, and they showed the back of Matt Kemp’s current Dodgers jersey.  The back of his jersey, up around the neck, has two gold stars on either side of the MLB logo, identifying him … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jun 30, 2011, 8:48 am
Jose Reyes is the best hitter in the National League right now.  He may be the best hitter in all of baseball right now.  So, in his honor, here is a deal on a serial numbered, autographed, game-used, Upper Deck … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jun 29, 2011, 7:13 am
A PSA 10 (Gem Mt.) 1956 Topps Mickey Mantle sold for $115,000 at the most recent Memory Lane auction. It’s amazing to me that there is even a PSA 10 1956 Topps card in existence. But there is, and I … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jun 28, 2011, 7:02 am
Over at Blowout Cards there is a discussion about when hobby cases arrive. Seems like not just a few collectors get their cases on the exact release date of the product. There is a question about why there are so … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jun 24, 2011, 8:25 am
I just came across this hobby box combo deal that might interest some of you. If you’re looking to give card gifts, missed out on these boxes when they were released or need to complete a set, this could be … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jun 23, 2011, 8:37 am
With the news that Chris Heisey hit 3 dingers against the Yankees, I thought I’d take a look to see if there were any deals on his cards. Because if there are, and he keeps up that kind of slugging, … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jun 23, 2011, 7:21 am
(This post originally appeared on Card Collector Universe on June 15, 2009.) How do you store your baseball cards? If you’ve got a 100 cards or a 100,000 cards, you’ve got to have a place and a way to store … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jun 22, 2011, 8:21 am
For those of you who may not have been aware, 2011 Bowman Platinum Hobby was apparently pushed back to late July, from the original scheduled release date of June 22. The scuttlebutt is that the new release date will be … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jun 21, 2011, 6:01 pm
I just opened an email from Sports Collectors Digest touting the 2011 Standard Catalog, and I found this for sale on their site. Can anyone tell us more about this? Is it worth a purchase? The title makes it seem … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jun 21, 2011, 5:33 pm
So, I’m thinking that with the recent injury to Pujols, the card deal I posted about the other day may not be quite as good a deal as it would have been without the injury. Anyway, into the forums. Someone … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jun 21, 2011, 8:27 am
Baseball cards were better in the 1950s. Or so says one generation. They were better in the ’80s, or so says another generation. Well the fact is, baseball cards are pretty dang good right now. Listen, I’m all for nostalgia. … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jun 20, 2011, 2:18 am
Okay, here’s one you probably don’t have to spend too much time thinking about.  This 2008 Allen and Ginter Albert Pujols jersey card has been listed for 20% off on eBay by a top-rated seller with 100% positive feedback.  And … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jun 19, 2011, 9:49 pm
I was watching the Mets game versus the Angels today, and was paying much more attention to the broadcasters than I was to the game itself, since my Metsies were getting whomped 7 to 0.  So, the guys were talking … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jun 19, 2011, 1:26 am
Most collectors store their collections in a box, drawer or some other place out of sight. They bring out their best cards to look at every once in a while but for the most place they’re stored away in toploaders, … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jun 18, 2011, 1:46 pm
This 1974 O-Pee-Chee Johnny Bench card has been marked down 15% by the eBay seller.  According to the listing, the card is considered to be in excellent condition, with minor corner wear.  The scan will show you what you need to … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jun 17, 2011, 11:42 am
2011 Topps Triple Threads will be available for collectors in late July. Here are the release details: Hobby Box Price Range: $160 to $205 Hobby Case Price Range: $1400 to $1700 for 9 boxes and $3000 to $3300 for 18 … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jun 16, 2011, 7:05 am
Of course any list like this one is subjective. But with summer arriving, and with it being prime movie watching time, I thought I’d lay out my top 5 baseball movies of all-time. 1. Major League The funniest and most … Continue reading →
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Scott S posted an article on Card Collector Universe Home - Jun 15, 2011, 9:30 am
With Derek Jeter recently added to the 15-day DL with a calf strain, his quest for 3K hits is temporarily on hold. But that only delays the inevitable. That Jeter will add just one more milestone acheived to his already … Continue reading →
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