11.22
Join Beckett Football‘s Dan Hitt and Andrew Tolentino as they rip into a pair of 2010 Certified boxes from Panini America in this latest edition of Box Busters.
What will they find inside? Watch and find out …
11.22
Join Beckett Football‘s Dan Hitt and Andrew Tolentino as they rip into a box of 2010 SPx Football from Upper Deck in this latest edition of Box Busters.
What will they find inside? Watch and find out…
11.22
By Andrew Tolentino | Assistant Editor
For those who are familiar with the wonders of a “full on double rainbow,” this 1/1 black rainbow is bringing about similar beguilement.
In just 12 hours, this 2005-06 The Cup Black Rainbow Alexander Ovechkin 1/1 rookie card set eBay ablaze with more than 100 watchers and bids exceeding the $5,000 mark. Opening the auction at a long since gone 99 cents with no reserve price, Beckett Select Merchandise Manager Dave Sliepka explained, “This card is going crazy.”
With the current bid closing in on $8,000 ($7,700) and more than 400 watchers (800 eyes, unless pirates are involved), this Ovechkin could be fetchin’ five figures before auction’s end on Nov. 22.
11.22
By Chris Olds | Editor
Little over a week ago, I issued the first $10 Card Shop Challenge. Now, it’s your turn to vote for the winner.
You might have seen the results here and here — if not, go visit those threads and then cast your vote. We’ll close the voting at 10 a.m. Central time on Monday, Nov. 29.
(Those who purchased packs NOT at retail outlets are not eligible … you have to read the rules. We let image posting slide as some had technical difficulties, though. We’ll let the voters decide if there are any tall tales here … )
What will the winner get? Something that costs more than $10 …
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11.22
By Andrew Tolentino | Assistant Editor
As mentioned in a previous post, Dallas Comedy House co-founder, Clay Barton dropped by Beckett headquarters to help us open a hobby box of 2010 SPX Football. Until last week, the improviser, instructor and business owner hadn’t opened a pack of cards since elementary school.
Take a look to see an admirably bearded Barton’s return to the hobby and his reaction to the modern sports card.
11.20
By Chris Olds | Editor
Collectors who rip into packs of 2010 Limited Football from Panini America beginning next week will find the likes of Ernie Davis, Tom Brady, Tim Tebow and more inside — a full spectrum of stars from the past, present and (likely) future.
Most of the names will ring a bell immediately, though some — like the autographed card of former Chicago Bears star Harlon Hill seen above — might not.
Hill, though, is a relatively familiar name for me — though his NFL career ended in 1962, well before I was born. You see, in Alabama Crimson Tide country there are a lot of names that get bandied about as football legends — more familiar names like Joe Namath, John Hannah, Ozzie Newsome — but Hill was an Alabama native who didn’t play for the Crimson Tide.
And he became a legend, too.
A player like Hill can be a matter of pride for some — like some of my former co-workers — in that football-crazed part of the country.
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11.20
By Susan Lulgjuraj | Contributing Editor
Those sneaky card guys over at Panini America couldn’t hang on to photos of 2010 National Treasures Football any longer. They couldn’t keep the lid on the final and most expensive product in their 2010 football line.
National Treasures is consistently one of the most anticipated sets since it debuted in 2006. The high-end product features sharp photos, beautiful patches and a good mix of legend, veteran and rookie autographs.
The product isn’t due out until March 2, 2011, but Panini just couldn’t hide its preview photos any longer.
A $400-pack gets you eight cards. The preview photos show players such as Tom Brady, Johnny Unitas and Sam Bradford, all guys at the top of the game or quickly on the rise.
See the gallery — and more — after the jump.
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11.19
By Susan Lulgjuraj | Contributing Editor
Former NHL coach Pat Burns died on cancer on Friday. He was 58.
Burns led the New Jersey Devils to the 2003 Stanley Cup Championship and later battled cancer in 2004 and 2005. However, in 2009 doctors learned the disease had spread to his lungs.
“Just as they will remember Pat for his success as a coach, hockey fans also will remember his humor, his honesty, his humanity and his courage,” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. “As it mourns the loss of an outstanding contributor to the game, the National Hockey League sends heartfelt condolences to Pat’s family and friends.”
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11.19
By Andrew Tolentino | Assistant Editor
We’ve been chomping at the bits, just thinking about opening the box of 2010 SPx Football that landed in our mailbox this week. Joined by Dallas Comedy House co-founder Clay Barton, we tore into 18 packs and pulled 72 cards featuring NFL players in their respective college uniforms.
Next week, we’ll reveal a video of Barton revisiting the hobby in a segment called “Pulling with Everyday People.” Until then, here’s a look at some of the cards from our box:
11.19
By Andrew Tolentino | Assistant Editor
Tipped off by a collector with a watchful eye, In The Game, Inc. researched and announce yesterday, that Antero Niittymaki‘s Ultimate Memorabilia 10 Ultimate Emblem card (Slab No. 7,298/7,500) is not actually game-used. Upholding ethical and authenticity standards, ITG issued a recall on the 1/1.
The card-inserted memorabilia was mistakenly identified as a piece of an emblem from long last namer’s 2010 Team Finland Olympic Game-Used jersey. However, after the product was packed and shipped, the hockey manufacturer learned that their NHLPA eBay acquisition was game-issued, but not game-worn.
“I don’t think this is what collectors want, it may be what they accept from other manufacturers but if given a choice, authentic game-worn memorabilia is what they want,” said ITG President, Dr. Brian H. Price. “We had no reason to doubt the legitimacy of this jersey since it was acquired from the NHLPA with their COA” Price added, “but when a collector brought this to our attention, we did further research and confirmed that Niittymaki did not play in the game as stated by the NHLPA.”
In The Game plans to make a different Niittymaki Ultimate Emblem card to replace the sweat free swatch.
