Collecting Basketball Cards

Collecting Basketball Cards
Author: Tom Owens
Publisher:
Total Pages: 86
Release: 1998
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780761304180

Fleer/Skybox, a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment says, "We sell more basketball cards than anything else". They added that before the 1994 baseball strike, baseball cards dominated 65% of the hobby market, but since that time basketball has taken over. He tells young readers how to start a collection, and how to intelligently build a collection without getting ripped off in a complicated marketplace. He adds information on how to use the internet to collect cards as well as how to grade cards in order to determine their worth.

Got 'Em, Got 'Em, Need 'Em

Got 'Em, Got 'Em, Need 'Em
Author: Stephen Laroche
Publisher: ECW Press
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2011-04-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1554909716

For over a hundred years, kids of all ages have enjoyed the thrill of collecting sports cards. Whether it was souvenirs from their parents’ cigarette packs, pieces that came in bubble gum packages, or the modern dazzlers, the simple formula of pictures and text on cardboard have been a part of North American society for over a century. Now, take a look back at one of the most popular hobbies in history with Got ’Em, Got ’Em, Need ’Em. Covering baseball, basketball, football, hockey, boxing, and golf, this unique book offers a look at the greatest sports cards ever produced, including the players and personalities involved. Relive the days gone by with some of the industry’s most well-known experts as we count down the best from the business. Plus, as a special bonus, take a look at the best innovations, the worst blunders, and a special tribute to the hobby’s boom era in the 1990s.

Sports Card Collector 101

Sports Card Collector 101
Author: Beto Salinas
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2021-05-02
Genre:
ISBN:

Are you on the hunt for an exciting new hobby that is also a potential investment in your future?Perhaps you used to collect cards in your childhood, and with a sense of nostalgia you are looking for new cards that you can collect as an adult. Maybe you already have an idea of what is involved in sports card collection, but you want to know which cards you should be collecting, why you should be collecting them, and where to find them. Or you might be completely new to collecting sports cards, and you want to make sure you have all of the information you need to make a knowledgeable and positive start to your collection. Lucky for you, Sports Card Collector 101 is jam-packed full of all of the content you could possibly desire to kick-start your collection on the right foot. With useful tips and tricks for hitting the ground running, you will start your collection the right way! As with collecting any types of cards, it is essential that you understand which cards carry the most value, and which ones are the rarest to find. This will influence how you go about making trades with your friends, and the care and attention that you will give to each of your cards. You may already be aware of the potential that card collection has for profits in the future. This book will show you how to make sure your cards remain at the highest value possible, giving you the best chance of your investment paying off. Inside Sports Card Collector 101, discover: The world of sports card collecting The top selling cards of all time for each major sport The different sports card brands available to you The various types of sports card collections The importance of grading cards How to buy and sell sports cards Where to buy and sell sports cards Sports card terminology And much, much more! This book is your bible for collecting sports cards. There is no time like the present! Grab a copy of Sports Card Collector 101 and start your collection today!

The Great American Baseball Card Flipping, Trading, and Bubble Gum Book

The Great American Baseball Card Flipping, Trading, and Bubble Gum Book
Author: Brendan C. Boyd
Publisher: Little Brown & Company
Total Pages: 151
Release: 1973
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780316104296

Reflections on collecting baseball cards in childhood accompany remarks on the skills and achievements of players whose pictures were found in bubble gum packages

Collecting Sports Legends

Collecting Sports Legends
Author: Joe Orlando
Publisher: Zyrus Press
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2008-12
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9781933990217

This comprehensive guide takes the reader on a historical journey, providing an in-depth look at the icons of sport, captured through their greatest collectibles. Composed by the leading experts in the field, never before has one book covered such a variety of hobby subjects. For those interested in building a fine collection of sports memorabilia, from baseball cards to autographs to game-used bats, each subject is covered in great detail. Within each chapter, the best of the best has been selected by the experts. Whether you are a hardcore collector or just an avid sports fan, this book not only helps bring the legends of sport to life but it provides crucial tips on how to assemble a world class collection. From Babe Ruth to Tiger Woods, from Wilt Chamberlain to Joe Namath, every major sport is covered. This book contains hundreds of sports memorabilia images, including many of the finest examples in the world.

Collecting Basketball Cards

Collecting Basketball Cards
Author: Pj Group Publishing
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2013-07
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9781491018545

Collecting Basketball Cards : How to Make it a Fun and Profitable Hobby will provide a new collector with everything they need to know about collecting NBA basketball cards, and some useful reminders for veteran collectors. They will find out what makes cards valuable, the history of NBA cards, how to store and display cards, the lessons that collectors have learned from the prices of Michael Jordan and Jeremy Lin cards, the themes that basketball card collections can have plus tips for children starting their collections.

Art of Skiing OP

Art of Skiing OP
Author: Gex J. de
Publisher: Palazzo Editions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-10-23
Genre: Skis and skiing
ISBN: 9780957148376

"The graphic art of the posters advertising this burgeoning sport have become collectors' items. [This] is a beautiful collection of the finest examples of poster art. Organized by country and resort, it uses posters from the Beekley Collection - the largest private collection of ski art in the world - to reflect the changing trends in skiing fashion and technique, and investigates the most popular resorts, their establishment, and their development"--Publisher's description.

C2: Collecting Sports Cards and Memorabilia In The 21st Century

C2: Collecting Sports Cards and Memorabilia In The 21st Century
Author: Rick Gunther
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 91
Release: 2011-02-04
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1456843966

Use it... ...On-line ... at card shows ... at card shops ... at estate sales ... at yard sales ... for comparison to the leading sports card monthly magazine ... at antique shops ... in response to classifi ed advertisements ... at “trade” night ... to research ... and to invest