Monthly Archives: June 2008

Selling Baseball Cards – Part II – Five Factors Affecting Baseball Card Value

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Scott

Five Factors Affecting Baseball Card Value 1)  Obviously the player in question is the first and foremost important factor when considering card value.  A card of Derek Jeter or Mickey Mantle will sell for more money than a card of … Continue reading →

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2008 Upper Deck MLB A Piece of History

Posted on June 22, 2008 by Scott

Upper Deck is releasing a new set of cards on June 25th.   2008 Upper Deck MLB A Piece of History will feature three memorabilia cards and one autograph card per hobby box on average.  Not too bad for a box with a … Continue reading →

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Selling Baseball Cards – Part I

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Scott

You’re looking to sell baseball cards, huh?  Want to make some money from your baseball cards or your whole collection? Well, where are you going to do it?    These days you have a few places where you can actually sell your cards … Continue reading →

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2008 Topps Chrome Baseball

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Scott

2008 Topps Chrome Baseball debuts on June 18th.  You’ll see all the players from 2008 Topps Series I and II, with new images.  If you purchase a hobby box, you’ll be picking up two autographed cards as well.  In all, … Continue reading →

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Baseball Cards for the ABL

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Scott

Do you read Sports Illustrated?  If you do, you’ll know what I’m about to talk about here.  If you don’t, go pick up the issue with the Celtics and Lakers on the cover.  There was a great article recently about … Continue reading →

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Baseball Card History

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Scott

Have you ever wondered about the history of baseball cards?  I have.  After doing a little research, I found out that there is quite a bit of history behind the cards that evolved into today’s Topps and Upper Deck card … Continue reading →

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