Those who follow me on X/Twitter know that I collect hobby-related books, magazines, periodicals, etc., and that I’m building “The Hobby Library.” In mid-2023, I…
Post War Cards
Back in September 1991, goober’s auction catalog dedicated a full page to 1912 T202 Hassan Triple Folders, with estimated values that might surprise collectors today.…
Finding Woody Gelman’s personal collection of card samples would be a treasure for hobby enthusiasts today. However, this auction of over 160 sports and non-sports…
I shared Topps Magazine’s tribute to Willie, Mickey & The Duke in early October. Well, the ‘Topps Remembers’ series continued, and in their final issue…
A single ad in The Trader Speaks can be a window into a whole new world of vintage cards—like the 1974 Broder Pacific Coast League…
I know 1991 Fleer is the more click-baity set, but how many of you sent in for one of these 1992 Fleer “limited-edition” Rookie Sensations…
Back in the 1950s, collecting baseball cards was all the rage with kids, and companies saw this as a perfect opportunity to promote their products,…