David is a collector based in Georgia and a lifelong fan of the New York Yankees, New York Giants, and New York Knicks. He is an avid sports card collector with a strong passion for vintage baseball cards and vintage on-card autographs. David enjoys obtaining autographs through the mail and loves connecting with other knowledgeable collectors to discuss the history and evolution of the hobby. He also previously wrote about the New York Giants for GMENHQ.com
Wiping off a fingerprint is fine. Trimming an edge clearly isn't. But what about removing dirt, flattening a corner or reducing a crease? Where does card care end and card alteration begin?
Is Randy Johnson undervalued by baseball card collectors? One of the greatest pitchers ever has historically sold for a fraction of other legends, but several recent sales suggest collectors are starting to take notice.
The safest card might be the one locked away in the dark, but that is not always the most satisfying way to collect. For many hobbyists, the real joy comes from seeing the cards they worked so hard to acquire.
Record-breaking sales continue to come from 1954 Topps more than 70 years after its release. Even without Mickey Mantle, the loaded 250-card checklist remains as popular as ever with collectors.
The unpredictable 1975 Topps design remains one of the hobby’s most recognizable. Here are seven cards that help explain why collectors still love the set 50 years later.
