The Babe Ruth card alleged to be altered saw a price gain of nearly $20,000
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Lou Gehrig Autographed 1933 Goudey-Like Photo Tops $100,000
A photograph that is nearly identical to the pose used on Lou Gehrig’s 1933 Goudey cards sold for big bucks
Tale of the Tape: Philadelphia Caramel E95 vs. E96
Comparing Philadelphia Caramel’s two baseball card sets
Nearly Six-Figure Joe Jackson Card is the Most Valuable Alleged Alteration Discovered
A 1914 Shoeless Joe Jackson Cracker Jack is the most expensive card alleged to be altered in the recent scandal
Babe Ruth’s Personal 1933 Goudey Cards Fetch Big Money at Auction
Goudey cards owned by Babe Ruth were part of Hunt’s recent auction
A Popular Babe Ruth Image Was Used Over and Over (and Over) on Baseball Cards
A specific pose of Babe Ruth was used time and again on baseball cards and collectibles
Were Untimely Deaths the Cause for Two T227 Rarities?
A pair of cards in the T227 set are abnormally difficult to find — but why?
eBay’s Baseball Card Hall of Fame includes Pre-War Legends — and Surprises
eBay recently announced the introduction of its own Baseball Card Hall of Fame
How Should Collectors React in the Post-Blowout Findings of Altered Cards?
With so many altered sports cards being uncovered, what can collectors do?
An (Im)Perfect Ten: Tenth Ty Cobb Card is Found to be Allegedly Altered
At least ten Ty Cobb baseball cards are believed to have been altered
T206 Cards, Small and Large, Among Recent Altered Issues
The T206 set has been a big target for altered cards
Babe Ruth Jersey Breaks Former Sports Memorabilia Record Price
The $5.6 million paid for the jersey is a new record in a public sale for a piece of sports memorabilia
New York Times Drops Article on Altered Cards Scandal … Let’s Take a Closer Look
The altered cards scandal hit the national news in a big way on Thursday
Birmingham Auctioneers’ Sports Autographs and Memorabilia Auction Closes June 23
Birmingham’s auction features nearly 500 lots of sports autographs and memorabilia
Tyson Fury Rocks Tobacco Card Suit at Press Conference
Have you ever seen a full suit made of tobacco cards? Now you have.
1940 Play Ball Set is King of the Nicknames
There’s only one place where you’ll find Twinkletoes, Hot Potato, and High Pockets — the 1940 Play Ball set.
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Per Darren Rovell, PWCC Reportedly Buying Back Cards Believed to be Altered
Darren Rovell reports on Monday night that PWCC is seeking to buy altered cards
The T206 Set Has Everything … Almost
The Monster is nearly perfect but it could use a few more things
Ted Williams 1939 Play Ball Rookie Card the Latest Suspected Big Pre-War Alteration
The high-profile rookie card more than tripled in value in a second sale
Several Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps Cards Alleged to be Altered
The Blowout forum has new findings, including three 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle cards that appear to be altered
Second 1916 Tango Eggs Ty Cobb Card Finally Proven
A second pose of Ty Cobb in the rare 1916 Tango Eggs set has finally been proven to exist
25 Fast Facts About the T205 Set
Here are more than two dozen things to know about one of the most popular tobacco card sets of all time
Another Valuable Honus Wagner Card Discovered in Blowout Alterations
Another day, another high-dollar Honus Wagner card that appears to have been compromised
PSA Responds to Recent Altered Cards Scandal
The third-party authenticator issued a statement via its Collectors Universe forum
A Recent Find Offers Proof That Several N284 Buchner Gold Coin Overprinted Posters Existed
While only one overprinted N284 Buchner Gold Coin poster may have been known, we have proof more existed
PWCC Offers New Statement on Altered Card Scandal
The auction company issued a second statement on Monday night
New to the Altered Card Scandal Being Uncovered at Blowout? Here’s a Quick Summary.
If you don’t have time for a full recap of the Blowout Forums / Card Doctoring scandal, here’s the tl;dr version
Collectors Universe Stocks Down Sharply as Blowout Thread Allegations Spread
The parent company of PSA saw its stock price drop dramatically on Monday
Allegedly Altered Honus Wagner E90-2 American Caramel Pulled from Auction
The five-figure Wagner card was yanked from eBay on Sunday
PWCC Issues Statement Regarding Trimming Scandal
eBay giant PWCC has issued a statement surrounding the recent allegations of doctored baseball cards
Restored Joe Jackson E90-1 American Caramel Rookie Card Latest in Alleged Blowout Findings
One of the most important cards in the pre-war era appears to have been doctored and upgraded
A Look at Some of Lou Gehrig’s Most Interesting Cards
While Babe Ruth steals the pre-war spotlight, teammate Lou Gehrig had plenty of noteworthy cards
Crack that Slab: When is it Okay to Free a Graded Card?
Even if you want to, it’s not always best to de-slab those graded cards
T206 Freak Print Market to be Tested Yet Again with Rare Card in Auction
Heritage is preparing to auction one of the more unique T206 print error cards
Monthly Site Updates (May 2019)
Here’s a look at updates made to the site last month
Complex Alterations Being Uncovered in Latest News on Blowout Forum
A reportedly once-creased T206 card with lack of damage is among the alterations being found
Recently Sold PSA 2 Honus Wagner T206 Card Headed to Auction Block
The Mile High Card Company announced the Honus Wagner T206 card will appear in their fall auction
Legendary Fights Detailed on Tough Pre-War Boxing Issue
A 1930 tobacco card set details one of the most notable early boxing matches of all time
PSA 2 Honus Wagner Sells Privately for $1.2 Million
The famous card is reportedly the first known million-dollar card sale of 2019
Pre-War Rookie Cards of Hall of Famers are not Always Expensive
Here are some of the more affordable rookie cards of pre-war Hall of Famers
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Pre-War Cards a Focal Point in Baseball Hall of Fame Shoebox Treasures Exhibit
The new Shoebox Treasures exhibit at the Baseball Hall of Fame includes plenty of early baseball cards
A Look at the Numerous Pre-War Hall of Famers that were Veterans
Here’s a glimpse of some cards of the Baseball Hall of Famers that served in World War I and World War II
Twice the Fun: A Rare Tris Speaker Card Appears in Two Sets, Two Decades Apart
Virtually the same Tris Speaker card can be found in two sets nearly 20 years apart
The (Few) Cards of Tennis Cult Hero Anthony Wilding
Wilding dominated on the tennis court and was later killed during World War I
Ultra Rare 1936 Home Run Candy Cards Remain a Mystery
Many questions remain about the rare candy card set
High-Grade Cards not the Only Focus in Trimming/Alteration Scandal
While high-grade cards are often suspected targets for alterations, lower-end ones are surfacing, too
Duplication, Rarity Make T202 Set a Tough One to Complete
Rarity and repeated cards for baseball’s biggest stars make the Hassan Triple Folders set difficult to complete
Topps, Bowman, and Leaf Weren’t Alone in Baseball Card Resurrection Following World War II
Before Topps and Bowman, other companies began printing cards in the aftermath of World War II
A Sufficient Recap of Nonsense at the Annual Pittsburgh Card Show
This year’s show included a heavy dose of complaining, nonsense, and impressively, pre-war cards
1939 Churchman Kings of Speed Set has a Healthy Mix of Intrigue
The multi-sport UK tobacco card set has Jesse Owens and a lot more
The Art of The Trim: Practice of Cutting Baseball Cards Began Earlier Than You Might Think
While for a different purpose, the act of cutting cards has been around since the beginning
Recent High-Grade Trimmed Cards Part of Larger TPG Epidemic … and Random Garbage Takeaways
The trimmed high-grade cards are bad … but that’s not the end of the story
Trimmed High-Grade Card Discovery is the Latest Hobby Scandal
The recent discovery of numerous high-grade trimmed cards is another problem for the hobby
Trading — the Oft-Forgotten Lifeblood of Collecting
Collecting cards doesn’t have to be about merely buying and selling
Cigar Boxes Find New Life with Pre-War Collectors
Cigar boxes have become quite popular collectibles and are often used for storage
W554 Back Stamps Available but Scarce
Advertising variations of the rare W554 issue are tough to find
Shortprints in the 1920s Maple Crispette Issues Make Set Completions Nearly Impossible
Two very tough cards in the 1920s Maple Crispette releases present significant problems for set collectors
Basketball Cards are Few and Far Between in the Pre-War Era
Limited options exist for collectors in search of pre-war basketball cards
Even Post-Career Cards of Pre-War Era Players can Fetch Big Prices
Some of the most popular pre-war cards came after players’ careers had ended
Not all E91 American Caramel Cards are Created Equal
Rarity for the three E91 American Caramel sets hints to lessened early production
1912 Cohen Weenen Gray Backs an Ultra Rare Variation
While three back types are typically reported for the rare boxing set, there are actually four
1939-46 Salutation Exhibits Full of Variations
Variations in this WWII era Exhibit card set make for a challenging master set
Baseball is Only a Small Part of the Extensive 1933 Goudey Sport Kings Set
In addition to baseball, the set also includes early football, basketball, and hockey cards … plus a lot more
Walter Johnson PSA 9 T206 Portrait Card Ends without Reserve Met
The rare tobacco card landed just below $90,000
When it Comes to T206 Poses, Portraits are King
Collectors flock towards portraits over action shots in the popular set
A Look Back at the Cards of Cy Young
Cy Young’s contemporary cards span a total of nearly 20 years
Five (Okay, 4 1/2) Pre-War Baseball Cards Often Mistaken for Rookie Issues
Here are five cards that many collectors incorrectly believe to be rookies
A Great Chase: Can Babe Ruth’s 1935 Goudey Card ‘Catch up’ with his 1933 Goudey Issues?
Ruth’s 1935 Goudey card remains a major bargain … especially compared to his 1933 Goudey issues
Three Unchecklisted 1938 Sawyer Biscuit Cabinet Photos Found in Scrapbook
The checklist for the rare 1938 Sawyer Biscuit Cabinets has grown with three new discoveries
Variances are Plentiful in the 1901-02 Ogden Tabs General Interest Set
All sorts of variances are found in the massive Ogden Tabs General Interest set
Monthly Site Updates (April 2019)
Here’s a look at what transpired on the site in the past month
Top Ten Play Ball Baseball Cards
Here’s my take on the top ten baseball cards from the 1939-1941 Play Ball series
Highest-Graded Walter Johnson T206 Portrait Surfaces on eBay
A PSA 9 of the Hall of Famer is one of only six known examples
1885 Lawson Game Tournament had Big Prizes, Big Money … and Possibly, no Winner
A tournament for a new card game featuring major leaguers dropped off the face of the earth for no good reason
Unchecklisted Error of Abe Goldstein Found in the W512 Strip Card Set
The boxing champion has a newly-discovered error in the popular strip card set
Gilbert’s Lady Wrestlers and the Early Origins of Female Professional Wrestling
Women’s wrestling cards found in an Ogden’s Tabs set shed some light on the sport’s origins
Jack Johnson Cards Among Pre-War’s Best Bargains
Some cards of the fighter can be purchased for the price of baseball commons
Is the M116 Sporting Life Set a Sleeping Giant?
Could the M116 Sporting Life set be poised for an increase in value?
Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse ‘Rookie Card’ Found in UK Tobacco Card Set
A tobacco card from the UK has the distinction of being the first card of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse
Few Sales Make 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth Cards Difficult to Price
With a limited supply and few public sales, gauging the value of Babe Ruth’s minor league baseball cards isn’t easy
Short, Quirky T201 Mecca Double Folders Issue is One Affordable Tobacco Set
The T201 Mecca Double Folders set has Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Christy Mathewson … and low prices
1906 E230 Lowney’s Chocolates Postcards Set is … Weird
The checklist for this oddly-classified postcard issue is confusing at best
1941 Play Ball Set a Rare Family Affair for DiMaggio Clan
The three DiMaggio brothers are all found in the 1941 Play Ball set — and that was a true rarity
T218 Champions Errors Include Newly-Discovered Joe Jeannette
A new unchecklisted error/correction for a boxing Hall of Famer has been discovered
Rare Fourth Type of T213 Coupon Cards is Under the Radar
While three is commonly cited as the number of T213 types, a fourth with an overprint actually exists
Five Underrated Goudey Baseball Cards
Here’s a look at some underappreciated cards from the pre-war Goudey sets
Despite a Modest Baseball Career, Billy Sunday Cards Remain Popular
The evangelist’s cards often bring high prices thanks to his post-career work as a preacher
Christy Mathewson’s Inclusion Gives an Obscure 1930s Food Card Set a Boost
The Hall of Fame pitcher bails out an otherwise forgettable set
High-Grade 1933 U.S. Caramel Cards in Heritage Auction
PSA 8s and 9s from the iconic set are in Heritage’s current auction
The Dean Brothers Rice-Stix Shirts Are Very Bad
Anyone wearing these shirts should be given a free bowl of soup
The T227 Champions Set Part II: Identifying a Potential 25th Card
There are lots of great candidates for the missing 25th card in the T227 Champions set
The T227 Champions Set Part I: Where’s the 25th Card?
25 cards were advertised in the T227 Champions set but only 24 are known — where’s card No. 25?
What are the Toughest T207 Recruit Commons?
The Broadleaf and Cycle cards aren’t the only tough ones in the T207 set
Monthly Site Updates (March 2019)
Here’s a look at the updates to the site made last month
Babe Ruth Tobacco Issues Far From Nonexistent
Babe Ruth has more tobacco cards than most collectors realize
Major Variances to be Expected in Strip Cards
Strip cards can vary in size, color, and just about everything in between
Early Advertising and a Babe Ruth Ice Cream Party Kicked Off Fro-Joy Campaigns
Targeted campaigns from Gene Tunney and Babe Ruth were used in advance of their 1920s Fro-Joy card promotions
Shoebox Treasures Baseball Cards Exhibit to be Added to the Hall of Fame
Collectors will soon be able to visit a new baseball card exhibit at the Hall of Fame
