Everyone dreams of finding old, valuable baseball cards in their attic, basement, or even behind a wall while doing construction. Since I was a kid this was my dream. We hear of amazing finds every now and then. One of the most famous finds of all time was Mr. Mint’s case of 1952 Topps Baseball…
Details1948 Leaf Baseball Set is a noteworthy vintage release from the Chicago-based Leaf Candy Company. The set features superstars, Hall of Famers and “short prints” – and even seven decades after it hit store shelves, it remains highly sought-after by baseball fans and card collectors alike. The Set Design The 1948 Leaf Baseball set consists…
DetailsIn the collecting industry, there is a lot of debate about “altering.” Those who do it call it “conserving.” There can be too much of a good thing — altering cards, cutting corners to disguise wear, use of chemicals. Where do you draw the line? Don’t do it. It’s fraud! I draw the line at…
DetailsOne of the most beautiful sets Topps ever produced is its 1971 Baseball Card issue. Known affectionately as “Black Beauties,” the cards from this set are stunning when found centered with no corner and edge wear. For today’s blog post, I want to focus on the corner and edge wear. Now, I like Sharpie pens…
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