Monthly Archives: October 2008

How Do YOU Collect?

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Scott

I just read an interesting article in a past issue of SGC magazine about “Hall of Fame” collectors. These types of collectors focus on collecting all players currently in one or more of today’s Hall(s) of Fame. This got me … Continue reading →

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2008 Donruss Threads Baseball

Posted on October 19, 2008 by Scott

2008 Donruss Threads Baseball will be released on or about October 22nd.  I’ll tell ya now, I’m not a big fan of Donruss releases.  But, they’re back in the baseball game, and you know what?  This release looks pretty good. … Continue reading →

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2008 Upper Deck Ballpark Collection Box Bust

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Scott

Have you already busted a box of 2008 Upper Deck Ballpark Collection? I haven’t. To fix my jones for some Ballpark Collection, I checked out YouTube for some good box busts. Check this one out. Not bad. Looks like a … Continue reading →

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Free Baseball Cards Are Back!

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Scott

Okay, I haven’t given away any free baseball cards recently. So…..with the Phillies being in the World Series, I thought that I’d give away a 2007 Topps Turkey Red card.  Check it out here: All you gotta do to be … Continue reading →

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Baseball Card Thickness

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Scott

Ever wonder how card thickness was measured?  Okay, maybe not, but if you’re a card collector it’s a good thing to know.  There are basically two ways that baseball card (or any sports card actually) thickness is measured:  Points and … Continue reading →

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2008 Topps Updates and Highlights

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Scott

The 2008 Topps Updates and Highlightsrelease will available starting in mid-October.  This is the familiar updates release made by Topps around this time of year, each year, that harkens back to the Topps Traded releases.    You’ll find some special … Continue reading →

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