In the Mail: March 2020 Edition
The most recent In the Mail segment features some great pickups including a tough T207, some rare E90-1 American Caramels, and … other stuff
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How a Random 1986 Topps Baseball Card Led to a Pre-War Card Obsession
Some collectors got their introduction to the baseball card hobby through an iconic vintage card — mine came in the form of a 1986 Topps common
Read moreContinued Strength of the Pre-War Hobby Depends on … Modern Card Collecting?
Believe it or not, modern card collecting has much to do with the future of the pre-war card market
Read moreNot all PSA (MK) Qualifiers are the Same
The dreaded (MK) designation on PSA cards usually means a significant drop in overall grade — but should it?
Read moreDowngrading a Card — On Purpose
Collectors frequently upgrade cards but I’ve been known to downgrade some instead — here’s why.
Read moreFour Words: Don’t Forget the Signature
When shipping valuable sports cards, sometimes tracking just isn’t enough
Read moreIn the Mail: New Years Edition
December’s card finds included Ty Cobb, a few sets, and, as usual, some pretty rare discoveries
Read moreFixing the Chaos: How to Organize a Pre-War Card Collection
What’s the best way to organize a pre-war card collection?
Read moreSound Too Good to be True? It Probably is.
The story of a Babe Ruth strip card is a good reminder of the old adage
Read moreIn the Mail: Pre-Thanksgiving Card Buying
This week’s card pickups included caramel cards, strip cards, and a rare international card
Read moreThe Three Words that Baseball Card Buyers Never Want to Hear
One simple phrase will usually have prospective buyers running in the opposite direction
Read moreIn the Mail: One Crazy Week of Card Buying
The past week included some serious card buying
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