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Monthly Archives: July 2009
Tim Tebow: Cover Model
07.24
While the collecting world impatiently awaits Tim Tebow’s first licensed trading cards (which promise to be the most highly coveted of all 2010 NFL Rookie Cards when they begin arriving next spring), diehard hobbyists are left with precious few options when it comes to gathering the Gators’ front man who, as Florida head coach Urban Meyer has said, is one of the most visible college athletes of all-time.
He also happens to be one of the most inspirational. And if you’re looking for the closest thing to a traditional, reputable Tebow collectible available today, Sports Illustrated has you covered. Literally.
The venerable sports magazine has long been a target of sports collectors seeking keepsakes of their favorite players that are suitable for both signing and framing. Do a quick eBay search for “Tim Tebow Autograph” and what you’ll find is that most of what he’s signed has “Sports Illustrated” written all over it.
Beckett Media Gears Up for the 30th National Sports Collectors Convention
07.24
Once again, Beckett Media is ramping up for the biggest collecting event of the year. As part of its National Sports Collectors Convention plans, Beckett is the presenting sponsor of the Exclusive Beckett Media VIP Welcome Reception taking place on Wednesday, July 29 from 2:30 – 4:30 at the I-X Center in Cleveland. The reception will include all of the Beckett/National staples, like Beckett Grading Services and Beckett Publications. Also featured this year is a sneak preview of this fall’s launch of Ignite, Beckett’s new multi-channel inventory management tool.
A new, fun addition to the Beckett team this year for the VIP Reception will be Celebrity Sports Artist, Kevin-John, who brings his own unique style and sports artistry to the National. Attendees will be able to enter a contest to be eligible to win an original LeBron James portrait created LIVE on location! More information on Kevin-John’s work can be found here.
First look: 2009-10 Upper Deck hockey cards
07.23
Upper Deck released basic product information and preview images for its 2009-10 NHL set on Thursday — always a popular product for its Young Guns Rookie Cards that can be found six per box this year.
The set arrives in November with two UD Game Jersey cards, two All-World Team cards and six Superstar insert cards per 24-pack box.
Each 12-box case will include one Big Playmakers oversized-swatch jersey card one Clearly Canadian or Clear Cut Trios card (both printed on acetate), one Signature Sensations card and as many as seven more inserts.
Short-printed cards will be found just two-to-three times per case as well.
Mark Buehrle's perfect game will generate interest, but not dollars
07.23
Chicago White Sox lefty Mark Buehrle dominated the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, throwing just the 18th perfect game in Major League Baseball history — and the first since Randy Johnson in 2004.
Buehrle, who previously threw a no-hitter in 2007, has appeared on 1,740 baseball cards in his career and has just five Rookie Cards — the most valuable being his 2000 Black Diamond Rookie Edition jersey card (No. 131) valued at $15.
His most-traded RC is likely to be his 2000 Bowman Draft card (above, No. 69) and its Chrome counterpart. Neither card sells for more than $10.
He has signed only 161 different certified autograph cards in his career, while also appearing on just 265 memorabilia cards.
Chris Olds has collected sports cards and memorabilia since 1987. Before coming to Beckett Media, he wrote about the hobby for the Orlando Sentinel on his blog, SportsStuff, and for the San Antonio Express-News and The Tuscaloosa (Ala.) News. Do you have a comment, question or idea? Send e-mail to him at colds@beckett.com.
First look: 2009 Topps Updates & Highlights baseball cards
07.23
Topps announced product information and released preview images for its 2009 Updates & Highlights baseball set on Thursday.
The product is scheduled to arrive in October with 180 traded players and 55 rookies on the checklist as well as Sketch Cards and All-Star Game Relics.
Also returning will be Legends of the Game as well as Turkey Red, Career Bests and World Baseball Classic inserts (with as many as three jersey swatches on some Relics) along with a new addition — Stadium Stamp Cards.
Each hobby box will include one autograph or Relic as well as a Rookie Chrome Refractor box-topper. Each HTA jumbo box will include two Relics and one autograph.
Press Pass Announces ‘Hobby Stimulus’ for Legends Football
07.23
Press Pass officials on Thursday morning provided details of the company’s “Hobby Stimulus” program within 2009 Legends Football, a product that released yesterday packing a little more than previously expected.
“With the economy being slow to turn around, and collectors looking to get the most value for their money, we decided to deliver an additional bonus autograph in every full 18-count box this year,” says Nick Matijevich, Press Pass’ Director of Product Development.
So, instead of the five autographs per box promised on the 2009 Press Legends’ packaging, the product will deliver six.
Matijevich also confirmed that every box will include at least one autograph from a group that includes Mark Sanchez, Matthew Stafford, Michael Crabtree, Knowshon Moreno, Percy Harvin, Chris “Beanie” Wells, Jeremy Maclin, LeSean McCoy, Josh Freeman, Donald Brown, or Darrius Heyward-Bey.
Preview Gallery: 2009 Upper Deck Prominent Cuts
07.23
Upper Deck has released additional images and product information for its upcoming Prominent Cuts set that includes cut autograph cards from athletes in several sports as well as celebrity memorabilia cards.
(See the previous product announcement here.)
Now scheduled for release in November, Prominent Cuts will include one Prominent Cut Signature per five-pack box as well as two Cage Fighter (MMA) Signatures and two Hollywood History memorabilia cards.
The standard set will consist of 60 cards — 22 politicians (including President Barack Obama), 12 celebrities and 26 Sports Icons — a list that includes Kobe Bryant, Randy Couture, Michael Jordan, Laird Hamilton and Kristi Yamaguchi among others.
Chris Olds has collected sports cards and memorabilia since 1987. Before coming to Beckett Media, he wrote about the hobby for the Orlando Sentinel on his blog, SportsStuff, and for the San Antonio Express-News and The Tuscaloosa (Ala.) News. Do you have a comment, question or idea? Send e-mail to him at colds@beckett.com.
Topps Unveils 2009 Magic Short Prints List
07.22
Topps on Wednesday morning released the short print list for 2009 Topps Magic Football.
The subjects and their quantities for the short printed autographs are as follows:
Kenny Irons
Auburn
20
Reggie Wayne
Miami (FL)
25
Chad Johnson
Oregon State
25
Willie Parker
North Carolina
25
Ray Lewis
Miami (FL)
25
Willis McGahee
Miami (FL)
25
Larry Johnson
Penn State
25
Barack Obama's All-Star first pitch lands on baseball card
07.21
President Barack Obama‘s first pitch before the MLB All-Star Game earlier this month is highlighted on an eTopps card that’s available to collectors this week.
A maximum of 999 cards will be made as part of the initial public offering at etopps.com. The cards carry a price of $5. Once allocated, collectors can sell them on eBay as part of their eTopps account or request that the card be sent to them. The card is on sale until July 27.
Obama’s only other previous eTopps card, which shows him throwing out a pitch before a Chicago White Sox game, was released as part of the presidential candidates set last year.
That card, according to the eTopps statistics, is valued at $85.36.
Like this week’s offering, only 999 copies of that card were produced.
Chris Olds has collected sports cards and memorabilia since 1987. Before coming to Beckett Media, he wrote about the hobby for the Orlando Sentinel on his blog, SportsStuff, and for the San Antonio Express-News and The Tuscaloosa (Ala.) News. Do you have a comment, question or idea? Send e-mail to him at colds@beckett.com.
Preview gallery: More Panini America National autographs
07.21
Panini America released additional images of autographed cards that will be found only in wrapper redemption packs at the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention next week in Cleveland, Ohio.
Among the selection are autographed rookie cards from this year’s NFL class as well as past RCs like Peyton Manning, above. Also among the grouping is the third certified autographed card of professional wrestling legend “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair.
Check ‘em out …