Here is part one of a two part interview with Topps CEO Arthur Shorin. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp6Pv6QZFsk

I received this in a mailing the other day and thought it would be helpful to pass along. We are frequently asked about how you can determine the quality of an autograph. Here are some tips from Beckett: Autograph Grading Scale 10- A beautiful, boldly signed autograph that appears nearly perfect to the naked eye. […]

From Upperdeck.com Upper Deck Brings Back Successful NHL Mass Market Promotion – ‘Backstage Pass’ Sweepstakes Two Youngsters Can Win Once-In-A-Lifetime Chance To Be Named Stick Kid at the NHL All-Star Weekend CARLSBAD, Calif. (October 10, 2007) – Blessed with consecutive rookie classes loaded with talented playmakers, the NHL is continuing to bring fans to the […]

From Upperdeck.com– Initial 2007 Sweet Spot Classic Baseball Mystery Cuts Revealed Legendary Entertainers and Presidents Headline the Series Carlsbad, CA – (October 8, 2007) – Very few products this year have delivered more excitement than 2007 Sweet Spot Classic Baseball. Customers felt they received more value with one autograph and two memorabilia cards in each […]

From Upperdeck.com– Young Players Star in Fleer Ultra Hockey; Flair Showcase Makes Guest Appearance as Set within the Set Every Box will Deliver Six Rookies, One Rookie Redemption Cards Carlsbad, CA – (October 3, 2007) – As most hockey teams are getting ready to drop the puck for the start of the National Hockey League […]

From Topps.com– McDonald’s Autographed Cards Added to All-New NBA Product Topps announces that the upcoming and all-new 2007-08 TOPPS ECHELON BASKETBALL will include the much talked about same-day autographed cards from the 2006 McDonald’s High School American Game. The subjects include: Greg Oden #d to 100 Brandan Wright #d to 100 Thaddeus Young #d to […]

From Upperdeck.com: Young Stars Make Their Mark in New Upper Deck Rookie Threads Football Two Signed Rookie Letter Patches Numbered to 250 or Less in Each Box Carlsbad, CA – (September 25, 2007) – Once again proving worthy of its leadership position in the hobby, Upper Deck is set to mix the best rookies with […]

According to various reports there was a limited amount of 2007-2008 Fleer Ultra Basketball produced with a blank back. The printing error occurred on a few subsets, specifically the Lucky 13, Premiere, and Legendary 13 subsets. Upper Deck said that the error occurred on only 200 sheets and was caught by quality control, which probably […]

The “Mona Lisa” of baseball cards has been sold again, eclipsing the previous record of $2.35 million dollars. For $2.8 million dollars the 1909 American Tobacco Company Honus Wagner card was sold by Brian Seigel to an unnamed private collector. With only 50 to 60 in existence, the value of this card has increased steadily […]

From Donruss.com :   ARLINGTON – Playoff Absolute goes live today, with each box guaranteeing FOUR game-used memorabilia or autographs cards. The anticipations for the season to start is over after the defending Super Bowl Champion Colts took down the New Orleans Saints. Playoff Absolute is known for pushing the envelope when it comes to […]