Ruth 1932 Caramel Card Nears $43K in Memory Lane’s $1.24 Million Sale

May 14, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Memory Lane knew it had a great set in its latest auction: a 1932 U.S. Caramel complete set, all graded PSA 8. The only question was whether it would sell as a set or individually. The set was broken up, with Ruth, Gehrig and Hornsby leading the way. Read More

Details Emerge for Bowman Baseball Release on May 8

May 1, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

The Blue Wave Wrapper Redemption Program and those sleek Bowman Black autograph cards will be just part of the fun of the Bowman Baseball Release on May 8. Read More

One Sweet Set: Memory Lane Serves Up a Beauty of a 1932 U.S. Caramel Set

April 23, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Memory Lane’s Spring Fever Auction headlined by a 1932 U.S. Caramel set comprised of uniform PSA 8 graded cards. Other highlights include a Ruth-signed glove, unopened 1952 Topps Baseball pack and and ultra high-grade 1955 Topps set. Read More

Iraq Veteran Gets Personal Baseball Card to Help Raise Awareness

April 22, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Doc Jacobs, an Iraq War veteran hoping to raise awareness for fellow veterans, has received his own baseball card from Upper Deck, with signed copies available in the July release of Goodwin Champions. Read More

1953 Topps: Up Close and Personal

April 18, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Attention to detail, three major stars and “chase” cards proved to be a winning formula for Topps in its battle with Bowman in 1953. The portrait artwork is another high selling point for this set. Read More

Mickey Vernon Museum Gets a New Home

April 16, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

The Mickey Vernon Museum needed a new home, and organizers have found one at the Granite Run Mall in Media, Pa. Admission is free, with the museum open Tuesday through Saturday. Read More

Cabinet Cards, Ruth Artifacts Highlight Current Heritage Auction

April 15, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

The Heritage Sports Collectible Auction is now underway, highlighted by some vintage classics, including more from the Black Swamp Find, along with early Dodgers jerseys and game-used equipment from Thurman Munson. Oh,and there is a fantastic Cincinnati Cabinet Photo Find. Read More

T206 Wagner Hits $2.1M in Goldin Auctions Sale

April 7, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

When the dust settled, Goldin Auctions’ second sale had a total of $3.2 million in bids, led by a T206 Honus Wagner for $2.1 million. Other famous cards also did well, as did an iconic Knicks jersey. Read More

Dean’s Cards, Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Partner on Impressive Display

April 2, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

In a great marketing and community relations move, Dean’s Cards has supplied cards for display and purchase at the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame, including a Joe Morgan exhibit, that will go a long way toward sales and baseball card awareness. Read More

Upper Deck, MLBPA Partner Up, New Baseball Cards Coming

March 22, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Upper Deck has a deal in place with the MLBPA, resulting in two new baseball products in 2013, starting with Fleer Retro Baseball debuting this summer. Read More

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