Contributor: John Dudley Normally this is the week where I preview the upcoming month’s releases. I started writing that and realized the bulk of what I’m excited about in the months ahead are baseball products. A large part of that … Read More
Baseball Cards
Rated Rookies
Contributor: John Dudley The 2023 MLB rookie class is great. Collectors get that by now. The best thing about it is how deep the class is. I started listing hitters whose cards I don’t mind pulling and came up with … Read More
Is Matt Olson Undervalued?
Why are Matt Olson cards so cheap? I’ve seen several variations of that question online in the past few weeks and while I had some answers ready, I realized quickly the question deserved a deeper investigation. So, that’s what I’m … Read More
Are Pitchers Worthless?
Contributor: John Dudley Don’t buy pitchers. That is the mantra of many collectors and there is some truth to it. I’ve always been a bit of a contrarian and so naturally have a nice collection of modern pitchers. It helps … Read More
Three Up, Three Down: Midseason Heroes
Contributor: John Dudley The All-Star Break is done which means things are serious from here on out in the MLB world. Mid-season breaks are great times to evaluate players and one’s collecting goals. Think of the All-Star Game as a … Read More
All Star Impact
Contributor: John Dudley The MLB All-Star Game is no longer must-see tv, but it is still an excellent marker on the holiday calendar. The arrival of the Midsummer Classic means it is time for the NFL and NBA to start … Read More
Topps Bunt
Contributor: John Dudley NFTs were the wave of the future. The initial wave was short-lived, but while there may still be a future for NFTs in the hobby, there is a digital product that is still going strong that doesn’t … Read More
Breaking Economics
Contributor: John Dudley 2023 Bowman Sapphire was the first product Topps released using a Dutch Auction. That process was fascinating, but it also revealed that buyers were using different economic factors other than the previous year’s sales and the value … Read More
Three Up, Three Down: Bowman Prospects
Contributor: John Dudley 2023 Bowman is a hit and Bowman Sapphire recently ushered in a new era of Dutch auctions for Topps. With Bowman on the brain, I decided it’d be a good time to check in on the minors … Read More