In 2013 I was slowly dipping my toes back into the hobby. Topps Archives was my gateway drug. The nostalgia was overwhelming after opening a blaster box of Topps Archives found on my local Wal-Mart shelf. That was in 2012. Fast forward a year and Allen & Ginter also became a hobby favorite. And thenContinue reading “The Story Behind 2013 Topps Archives Cubs Giveaway”
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2020 Bowman Draft 1st Edition Break Results
As previously mentioned, I am a big Bowman baseball card fan. Unfortunately, the hobby prices have priced me out of the market. When Bowman flagship releases, I chase down the retail blaster boxes at Target and Wal-Mart. As it comes to Bowman Draft, I have to pass and pick up Cubs singles on eBay, orContinue reading “2020 Bowman Draft 1st Edition Break Results”
In Person Trade With Kurt the Mark Prior Collector
One thing I have repeated since the very early stages of the One Million Cubs Project has nothing to do with the Cubs baseball cards I buy or receive in trade rather the people I meet along the way. The journey to collect one million Cubs baseball cards will likely be a near ten-year adventure.Continue reading “In Person Trade With Kurt the Mark Prior Collector”
2020 Leaf Ultimate Draft Is a Beautiful Product
Maybe I’m in the minority because I love Leaf baseball cards. Leaf has some of the best looking cards especially when it comes to autographs and relics. Some of the prospect products have inscriptions with the autographs that say things like, “Can’t wait to play at Wrigley Field,” or “#1 Draft Pick.” Leaf Ultimate DraftContinue reading “2020 Leaf Ultimate Draft Is a Beautiful Product”
Black Friday Trading Card Deals
It’s Black Friday, and there are great sales to be found in more than just electronics and toys. Baseball cards, and all trading cards, can also be found for sale on various platforms. Here is a guide to find some sales on this day after Thanksgiving. In a previous blog post, I talked highly ofContinue reading “Black Friday Trading Card Deals”
What Is The 1993 Topps Finest Gold Signature Series Box Set
One of my good friends is also involved in the baseball card hobby. In fact, the very first “collection” I ever bought went halfsies with Dave. We filled the back of his pickup truck with a bunch of junk wax boxes and sets from an antique store. Dave reached out to me this summer andContinue reading “What Is The 1993 Topps Finest Gold Signature Series Box Set”
Baseball Card Blowout Sale – 99 Cent Singles
Are you looking for vintage baseball card and football card deals? Maybe top baseball prospects are what you are looking for? How about 1980’s and 1990’s superstars and rookies? The One Million Cubs Project eBay Store is loaded with steals on trading cards from 99 cents with FREE SHIPPING. Around 5,000 baseball, football, basketball, hockey,Continue reading “Baseball Card Blowout Sale – 99 Cent Singles”
2020 Bowman Draft First Edition Checklist and Preview
Once again Topps has released an online exclusive product. Collectors are buying everything so Topps continues to feed the beast. We are the beasts eating up everything Topps throws at us. I am a sucker for Bowman, so I ordered some 2020 Bowman Draft First Edition. What Is Bowman Draft First Edition First edition isContinue reading “2020 Bowman Draft First Edition Checklist and Preview”
2021 Baseball Hall of Fame – Bonds & Clemens To Cooperstown
The 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot was unveiled on Monday, November 16. We always know who will be eligible for the ballot, so no surprises among the names included. For the past seven years, at least one first-year eligible player has been elected to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. A total of 13Continue reading “2021 Baseball Hall of Fame – Bonds & Clemens To Cooperstown”
2020 Panini Contenders Baseball Review
While I was out and about searching for retail baseball cards, I stumbled upon some recently released blaster boxes of 2020 Panini Contenders baseball cards. Panini Contenders is an okay product, and since I was only able to find a little bit of Topps Update, I wanted to pick up some Contenders for the rip.Continue reading “2020 Panini Contenders Baseball Review”