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Non-sports cards provide innocent, sentimental fun – and sometimes value, too

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Posted on May 24, 2013 – 7:59 am | Author: Susan Lulgjuraj
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It’s easier to describe what non-sports cards aren’t – cards depicting mainstream athletics – than what they entail. Movies. Scenery. Bugs. Art. TV. World leaders. Lingerie models. Pop music. Broadcasters. Historical figures. Superheroes.

Autograph tickets for the National Sports Collectors Convention go on sale today

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Posted on May 24, 2013 – 7:51 am | Author: Susan Lulgjuraj
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By Susan Lulgjuraj | Beckett Sports Card Monthly Editor The National Sports Collectors Convention is nearly two months away, and now is the time for collectors to get started with their planning. Tickets for the massive autograph pavilion go on sale to the public today at 7 p.m. ET. This year’s show takes place July [...]

Collectors noticing Torey Krug’s playoff run

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Posted on May 24, 2013 – 7:20 am | Author: Susan Lulgjuraj
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By Susan Lulgjuraj | Beckett Hockey Editor Boston’s Torey Krug had never competed in a Stanley Cup playoff before. He actually had just three NHL games to his name coming into the series with the New York Rangers. But Krug’s playoff performance so far has caused fans and collectors to take notice. The 22-year-old defenseman [...]

First look: 2013 Marvel Fleer Retro trading cards

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Posted on May 23, 2013 – 4:04 pm | Author: Susan Lulgjuraj
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Superheroes. Old School designs. Popular sports releases.

First look: Wacky Packages All New Series 11

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Posted on May 23, 2013 – 3:36 pm | Author: Susan Lulgjuraj
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The next installment comes out in late September with items for adults and children to collect.

Brian Urlacher retires after 13 seasons

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Posted on May 22, 2013 – 6:10 pm | Author: Susan Lulgjuraj
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By Dan Good | Contributing Editor Brian Urlacher is calling it a career. The longtime Bears linebacker announced his retirement from the NFL Wednesday in a statement posted on Twitter. “After spending a lot of time this spring thinking about my NFL future, I have made a decision to retire,” Urlacher wrote. “Although I could [...]

First look: Garbage Pail Kids Brand New Series 3

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Posted on May 22, 2013 – 5:39 pm | Author: Susan Lulgjuraj
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By Susan Lulgjuraj | Beckett Sports Card Monthly Editor Topps is keeping up with the Garbage Pail Kids releasing Brand New Series 3 in October. The newest GPK set will feature 170 cards in the with 132 base (66 A and B versions), three inserts sets and eight hobby-only bonus cards. Each hobby box will [...]

In The Game and Sport Kings merge into one company

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Posted on May 22, 2013 – 9:08 am | Author: Susan Lulgjuraj
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In The Game Inc., and Sport Kings LP are merging into company.

First look: 2013 Rookies & Stars Football

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Posted on May 21, 2013 – 1:03 pm | Author: Susan Lulgjuraj
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Panini America is starting up the crusades again.

1980s Celebrity cut autographs show up in Archives Football

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Posted on May 21, 2013 – 12:15 pm | Author: Susan Lulgjuraj
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By Susan Lulgjuraj | Beckett Football Editor When 2013 Archives Football released last week, collectors found cards of players in old, popular designs and former players who are fan favorites. But there are some quirks in 2013 Archives – one of which is the inclusion of cut autographs from celebrities popular in the 1980s. Just [...]