Mike J.W.H.

Mike J.W.H.

Mike runs the hobby YouTube channel Junk Wax Hero, where he talks about a lot of different aspects of the hobby from a collector’s perspective. His most popular series is Attic Find Friday. He also writes a free weekly hobby recap newsletter at junkwaxhero.com. It’s a cliche, but his favorite card is the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr.

Alec Word holding one of his two MLB Debut patch autograph cards from 2024 Topps Update
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New Collector Pulls TWO 2024 Topps Debut Patch Autograph Cards From LCS!

Alec Word made two trips to Jaspy's Sports Cards & Collectibles and pulled two 2024 Topps Debut Patch Autographs from Update packs and boxes

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1980s rookie baseball cards
Inside the Hobby

The 15 Best Rookie Baseball Cards of the 1980s

From Rickey Henderson to Ken Griffey Jr, we cover all the best rookie baseball cards of the 1980s

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots the ball Thursday, June 13, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Auctions

Caitlin Clark 1/1 Card Sells For ANOTHER New Record

Caitlin Clark's 2024 Select WNBA Gold Vinyl 1/1 Signature, graded a dual 10/10 by PSA, sold for a Caitlin Clark record of $234,850 Saturday night

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts to a call Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Caitlin Clark Autographed Card Is Destroyed By Water, Still Sells for $512

The Caitlin Clark 2022-23 Bowman Best University Chrome Gold Autograph, numbered to 50, was found in a pond and destroyed by water, and still sold for $512

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3 1947 Bond Bread Jackie Robinson baseball cards found in a $75 trunk
Auctions

Greatest Facebook Marketplace Find Ever? $75 buy yields Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson and others!

Trunk purchased for $75 on Facebook Marketplace yields three 1947 Bond Bread Jackie Robinson cards and two uncut sheets of 1935 Goudey 4-In-1, including Babe Ruth

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Oct 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) celebrates after hitting a two run home run during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Auctions

Lucky eBay Buyer Strikes Gold With Aaron Judge Rookie Card

Mark LaPierre bought a mislabeled Aaron Judge 2017 Topps Gold for the price of a base rookie card

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1980s baseball cards
Inside the Hobby

6 Things To Do With Your Childhood 1980s Baseball Card Collection

Many middle-aged collectors are digging out their childhood collection of 1980s baseball cards. What should they do with it next?

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Oct 20, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits an RBI single in the sixth inning against the New York Mets during game six of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Shohei Ohtani's 50th Home Run Ball Sells For Record $4.4 Million

Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball sells for record $4.4 Million. The ball, which is plagued by legal issues, sold via Goldin Auctions and tops Mark McGwire's 70th home run ball.

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Unknown date; New York, NY, USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Lakers center Wilt Chamberlain (13) in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-Imagn Images
Auctions

Why The $1.7 Million Wilt Chamberlain Rookie Card Was Crossed to PSA 10

The 1961 Fleer Wilt Chamberlain, previously in an SGC 10 slab and purchased in a private sale via Goldin Auctions, has been crossed to PSA and received a Gem Mint 10 grade there as well

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Jun 3, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout watches from the dugout during the game against the San Diego Padres at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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$10,000 Mike Trout Rookie Card Found In Goodwill Pallet

Beau Thompson paid $700 for 700 pounds of sports cards at Goodwill, and ended up with what is likely a $10,000 Mike Trout prospect autograph card from 2009 Bowman Chrome

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Sep 25, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts during the second half against the Connecticut Sun during game two of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
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Most Watched Caitlin Clark Cards On eBay

Caitlin Clark cards are more popular than ever after she was named Rookie of the Year. Here are her most watched cards on eBay.

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Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; USA guard Steph Curry (4) celebrates scoring on Canada during the first quarter of the USA Basketball Showcase at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images
Auctions

Huge Steph Curry Fan Pulled 1/1 Autograph Curry Topps Now Team USA Card

Steph Curry Fan Pulled 1/1 Autograph Curry Topps Now Team USA Card

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