Upper Deck is scheduled to release 2012/13 SP Authentic Basketball next week, and the product will deliver some massive hits including Michael Jordan and LeBron James Autographs. Collectors that have pulled either of these players autographs from a pack are part of a special club. It’s the…Holy **** I can’t believe I just pulled this [...]
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Future Stars: What Impact will Andrew Wiggins have on Basketball Cards?
One of the main drivers of the sports card market is strong play by rookies. Sometimes they come out of nowhere and have huge seasons, other times we know they are coming. We see them far in advance. We watch them in high school, the minors, or college to see what the hype is [...]
Upper Deck Announces 2012/13 Fleer Retro Basketball
Following the release of the incredibly popular 2011/12 Fleer Retro Basketball, Upper Deck has announced the set will return this year. Here is the initial product information that was released as well as few preview images. Regular Set: Regular Cards (50) Rookie Sensations (30) Top Inserts: Fresh Ink Autographs (1999-2000) Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems [...]
Phenomenal Pull: Kevin Garnett – Derrick Rose Tag Team Duals #8/10
Thanks to Chris for sharing his recent pull form a box of 2009/10 Upper Deck SP Game Used Basketball – a Kevin Garnett/Derrick Rose Tag Team Duals #8/10! Great looking card Chris! Thanks for sharing.
Phenomenal Pull: 7 Player NBA All-Star Jersey Patch Booklet #18/25!
Check out this amazing 7 player All-Star Patch Booklet #ed to 25 that Tim pulled from a box of 2011/12 Panini Preferred Basketball. Kobe, Iverson, Jermaine O’neal, McGrady, Vince Carter, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett all on one card! Tim just started shopping with us and was very pleased with his pull and hopes to [...]
Win a Rare Pair of Autographed Kobe Bryant One-of-a-Kind Nike ID Zoom VI Sneakers!
One-of-a-kind Nike ID Zoom VI sneakers mimic the “Make-A-Wish” model Bryant wore for one game during the 2010-11 NBA season Panini Authentic, the high-end autographed memorabilia division of Panini America, donated this rare pair of autographed Kobe Bryant shoes as the headline item in the annual 2012 Industry Summit Silent Auction and Dave & Adam’s [...]
Phenomenal Pull: Michael Jordan Autographed Letter Patch 1/23!
Thanks to Clayton for sharing his recent big hit out of a box of 2011/12 Upper Deck SP Authentic Basketball. Clayton was fortunate enough to not only pull a Michael Jordan Autographed Letter Patch, but to pull one numbered 1/23!! Congrats Clayton, that’s an awesome card!
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When I talk about the card collecting hobby I like to share some of the mistakes I’ve made because they tend to be more interesting stories. Let me tell you about one of the bigger ones. Years ago I would frequently visit a card shop in Niagara Falls to “get my fix” of cards. I [...]
Phenomenal Pull: Michael Jordan/Larry Bird Dual Autograph!
Thanks to Matt L. for sharing this beauty from 2010/11 Ultimate Collection Basketball. One of the nicest dual autographs out there – Jordan and Bird!
Steve’s Basketball Card Collection Purchase
Pictured below is Steve from our buying team with some of the highlights of a collection of basketball cards he purchased. Steve picked up a couple of Jordan Autographs, a great Chris Paul Exquisite rookie, some Kevin Durant rookies, and various other big cards. The cards are now up in our single basketball cards section. [...]
