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2025 Topps Series 1 'Celebration' is the newest Topps product release.

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New Series 1 Celebration Set Brings Back Memories of Opening Day

The newest product from Topps includes rare inserts previously featured in the now discontinued Topps Opening Day.

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New Series 1 Celebration Set Brings Back Memories of Opening Day

The newest product from Topps includes rare inserts previously featured in the now discontinued Topps Opening Day.

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1920 Move Poster - "Headin' Home" Starring Babe Ruth

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The 1920 Tex Rickard Babe Ruth “Headin’ Home” Card: A Legendary Vintage Icon

1920 was one of the earliest known times the world of professional baseball and the world of Hollywood film would come together in the form of not just any baseball card, but one featuring Babe Ruth.

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Three Iconic Rookie Cards Help 1955 Topps Set Stay a Favorite

Rookie cards of Baseball Hall of Famers Roberto Clemente, Harmon Killebrew and Sandy Koufax make the 1955 Topps set one of the company's iconic releases.

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Even More Impossible Cards of the Junk Wax Era

Call them what you like, but these "junk wax" cards are most definitely not junk!

1955 Topps Doubleheaders - Card No. 25/26 - Jackie Robinson/Don Hoak

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1955 Topps Doubleheaders Jackie Robinson & Don Hoak: A Great Vintage Card

When it comes to the more unique vintage baseball card sets of the 1950s, the 1955 Topps Doubleheaders set stands out among the rest because of its crisp design and its under-radar-affordability.

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Is The 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth the Greatest Card of All-Time?

1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth SGC 3: $7.2 Million is the 3rd Highest Sale of All-Time

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Five More Impossible Baseball Cards of the Junk Wax Era

Junk Wax treasures that continue to command top dollar more than 40 years later.

May 12, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Eury Perez (39) wears an MLB Debut patch prior to his start against the Cincinnati Reds at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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What Are MLB Debut Patch Cards?

Brought to the collecting world before the 2023 season, the MLB Debut Patches have been nothing but a success.

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Five Impossible Baseball Cards of the Junk Wax Era

In previous articles we looked at the Impossible Baseball Cards of the 1970s and early 1980s.

Baseball Hall of Fame Rookie Cards Autographed

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Hall of Famers Who Sign Autographs Via Mail For $25 Or Less

At least 10 MLB Hall of Famers still reliably sign autographs on their rookie baseball cards through the mail (TTM) for $25 or less. Wade Boggs, Jim Palmer, Ryne Sandberg, and more!

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Five More Baseball Card Firsts That May Surprise You

Many of the Hobby "innovations" we see in modern Topps sets had their origins before the earliest Topps baseball cards even existed! This series of articles will highlight several baseball card innovations that are likely much older than you think.

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Five Baseball Card Firsts That May Surprise You

As rapidly as the Hobby seems to change these days, the truth is there remains relatively little that can be considered truly new.

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Topps NOW Releases Legendary 1/1 Tokyo Series Card!

In Game 1, Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers faced off against Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is shown after he led Gang Green to a 32-20 victory against the Miami Dolphins, on Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J.

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Aaron Rodgers Cards Gain Momentum as Free Agency Continues

The Aaron Rodgers card market has been in a freefall for the past few years. However, as the future Hall of Famer waits to sign his next contract, the market for his rookie cards has seen a bit of a spike.

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Even More Impossible Baseball Cards of the 1980s

If you're looking to get rich off your 1980s card collection, good luck!

Instant Rips, a digital way to physical repacks.

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Instant Rips Explained in Nick Bell Interview

The Fanatics Collects CEO joined the Sports Cards Nonsense podcast to talk about the new 'Instant Rips' product from Fanatics.

Hall of Fame baseball player and former Cincinnati Reds center fielder Ken Griffey Jr. enters the field through the corn stalks into right field for a pregame catch with his father, Ken Griffey Sr., before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, at the MLB Field of Dreams stadium in Dyersville, Iowa.

Mlb Field Of Dreams Game Cincinnati Reds At Chicago Cubs Aug 11 1283

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Ken Griffey Jr. 1/1 Logoman A Grail Card With The Fine Print

If you follow the Topps X account, as I do, you might've seen a post featuring a Ken Griffey Jr. White Sox 1/1 Logoman. It's an incredible card, with Griffey featured in a White Sox uniform, a team he played on for 41 games during the 2008 season.

Jul 20, 1991; Oakland, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Rickey Henderson of the Oakland Athletics dives back to 1st base ahead of the tag by New York Yankees infielder Don Mattingly (left) at the Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images

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1980 Topps Rickey Henderson: Behind the Card

Discover why Rickey Henderson's 1980 Topps rookie card is one of the most coveted in the hobby. Learn about its value, rarity, PSA 10 population, and what makes this legendary card so hard to find in pristine condition

Apr 5, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (39) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Low Card Prices for NBA Centers?

Here are three reasons why NBA centers don't usually sustain their sports card values among collectors.

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Five Impossible Cards of the 1980s

Many collectors are surprised to learn that at least some cards from the 1980s are practically impossible to nab. Here are some of the toughest cards of the 1980s, focusing first on the early part of the decade.

Facebook Marketplace listing for signed Honus Wagner card

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Buyer Beware with Online Purchases

The first rule of buying sports cards online has always been Buyer Beware!

Nov 9, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Detailed view of the playbook in the hands of Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians against the St. Louis Rams at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Rams 31-14. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Hobby U: Avoiding Common New Card Collector Mistakes

Welcome to The Hobby U, where we break down everything you need to know about collecting sports cards.

Joe Nucilli @snapbackcards at the January Raleigh, NC Show

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Is It Worth Going to Local Card Shows?

Card shows are the lifeblood of the hobby. While major shows often steal the spotlight, smaller events can deliver just as much excitement for collectors. This is the story of how I came across one of my grail cards, a European sticker, at a local show.

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Are my old football cards worth anything?

If you still have your old football card collection sitting around, you came to the right place! (Click here for your old baseball cards or here for your old ba

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Are my old basketball cards worth anything?

If you still have your old basketball card collection sitting around, you came to the right place! If you're wondering about your old baseball cards, click here