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1950 Jackie Robinson Jersey Sold for Over $4.2 Million
News
August 17, 2021josh hall

1950 Jackie Robinson Jersey Sold for Over $4.2 Million

TonyeTrade brokered a deal for the most valuable Jackie Robinson Robinson memorabilia ever sold. A 1950 game-worn Robinson jersey. Read all about the sale over

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1969 Topps
1960's
March 13, 2021josh hall

1969 Topps

FEATURES Comprised of 664 cards, the 1969 Topps set resembles that of 1968 in design. There is still a rounded interior border, but the speckled border is now

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New Ungraded Sets
Recent
March 5, 2019josh hall

New Ungraded Sets

1970 TOPPS SCRATCH OFFS BASEBALL AND 1968 TOPPS GAME BASEBALL CARD INSERTS There’s a lot to be said about a PSA graded Mint registry set. It takes time and deli

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Recent
March 4, 2019josh hall

That’s a Wrap: Collect Wax Pack Wrappers

Complete your set with wax wrappers! Step into the past—just for a moment—and try to explain to an 11-year-old version of yourself why you should be extremely c

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Recent
February 12, 2019josh hall

Recently Added Products 2/12/19

It’s been a big week full of unique items. From a 1909 E102 Ty Cobb to 1912 Olympiska Spelens Stockholm-Brefkort 238 Jim Thorpe PSA Ex+ 5.5, to a 1957 Topps #77

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1953 Topps
1950's
August 29, 2018josh hall

1953 Topps

FEATURES Following behind the 1952 Topps set, the 1953 set is known for its vivid colors and realistic nature among all other trading cards. The sizing of the

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1959 Topps
1950's
June 8, 2018josh hall

1959 Topps

FEATURES In 1959, Topps chose to maintain the solid colored background, but broadened the player image, with a “porthole view” and the surrounding environment

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1968 Topps
1960's
March 13, 2018josh hall

1968 Topps

FEATURES In contrast to 1967 Topps, 1968 Topps focuses more on the design rather than the photography. The cards in this set implement a speckled border which

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1967 Topps
1960's
March 13, 2018josh hall

1967 Topps

FEATURES Focusing more on player image and less on design, 1967 Topps utilized a more vintage look in this collection of cards. On the card fronts, there are

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1966 Topps
1960's
March 13, 2018josh hall

1966 Topps

FEATURES Player photographs in the 1966 Topps set are shot in various angles and in many different poses. The most prevalent of these include upper-body photo

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1960's
March 13, 2018josh hall

1965 Topps

FEATURES The 1965 Topps set includes a combination of action shots and colored portraits. On a pennant in the bottom left-hand corner, the player’s team and l

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1964 Topps
1960's
March 13, 2018josh hall

1964 Topps

FEATURES The cards within the 1964 Topps collection present a colored player photograph either posed or in action. Their team name is in huge lettering printe

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