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Suzy Lulgjuraj

Suzy Lulgjuraj

Joined: Sep 3, 2024

Susan is an award-winning journalist who spent over a decade working in the sports card industry. You can follow her at twitter.com/yanxchick

Sadaharu Oh Topps Baseball Cards
News

Oh My! 1-of-1 Sadaharu Oh Auto Pulled in 2024 Topps Chrome Update with More to Come

The Superfractor autograph, which is a 1-of-1, meaning it’s the only one like that in existence, was a surprise to collectors as Topps didn’t include Oh on the checklist. 

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1933 Goudey Babe Ruth card on display at the MLB Store in NYC.
Auctions

1933 Goudey Babe Ruth Card Draws Collectors to NYC’s MLB Store

This 1933 Goudey “Red Ruth” is up for sale at Fanatics Collect through Nov. 21. The auction is already up to $550,000, which is already a record for this card. 

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An assortment of baseball cards were available as part of the 2023 Milwaukee Brewers Clubhouse sale at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.
Inside the Hobby

Price of hobby boxes too high? 5 Budget-Friendly Ways to Stay Engaged with Cards

Many collectors are faced with the dilemma with the prices of hobby boxes being too high. The prices of products have gone up over the years, making it difficult for many card collectors to open unsealed products.  

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Oct 24, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews. Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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Young Fan’s Auston Matthews Hockey Card Costume Gets Him a Day with the Maple Leafs

While Halloween is a time to don outfits of movie characters, firefighters, Pokemon characters and more, many kids opted to be a trading card.

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Westminster Kennel Club Topps Allen & Ginter. Photo courtesy: Topps
Inside the Hobby

Topps Allen & Ginter Celebrate Westminster Kennel Club with Special Dog Show Cards

The Westminster Kennel Club cards are getting special billing in 2024 Topps Allen & Ginter. Besides just having adorable pups on the cards, they are part of a special insert set that includes Dog Show champions with 40 total cards.

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Shota Imanaga cards in 2024 Topps Baseball Update Series.
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From Shohei Ohtani’s Heroics to His Own MLB Journey: Shota Imanaga Reflects on 2024 Topps Update Cover

Imanaga is the cover athlete for 2024 Topps Baseball Update Series, which drops today. Imanaga joins Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the box. 

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The crowd at Fanatics Fest surrounds the Topps booth where Travis Scott hands out the limited-edition release of Cactus Jack trading cards on Aug. 17. Photo by Susan Lulgjuraj.
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Fanatics Collect Orlando Postponed to Next Year

Fanatics Events next show in Orlando has been postponed, the company announced on Tuesday.  After two major hurricanes hit Florida, the company has decided to p

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Oct 6, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (3) runs after hitting a two run home run in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game two of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Inside the Hobby

2024 Topps Update: Paul Skenes, Jackson Merrill and More Rookies to Watch

While Topps may add bells and whistles to Update to try and gain more interest, there’s no doubt it’s the rookies that collectors love. 

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Coachella Valley Firebirds assistant coach Jessica Campbell runs through drills with the team at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Inside the Hobby

Leaf Releases Limited Edition Jessica Campbell Autograph Hockey Card

There may not have been many Jessica Campbell hockey cards for collectors yet, but Leaf Trading Cards is changing that.

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Sep 30, 2024; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) poses for photos during Media day at Victory Capital Performance Center in San Antonio. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Inside the Hobby

Inside the $8,000 Victor Wembanyama Card Craze: Topps Mercury's High-Stakes Release

The biggest card in the product was pulled hours before official release.

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Coachella Valley Firebirds assistant coach Jessica Campbell watches players run drills at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
News

Jessica Campbell’s NHL Coaching Milestone: A New Era for Her Sports Cards

Jessica Campbell made history on Tuesday when she became the first woman to coach in an NHL game. 

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The Teal Pumpkin Project is a simple way to make trick-or-treating safer.
Inside the Hobby

Non-Candy Halloween Treats: Pokemon and Panini Cards Perfect for Kids with Allergies

Not all kids can eat candies due to allergies or other reasons, so it makes Trick or Treating a little difficult. 

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