Baseball Cards

Muna wa Wanjiru asked:


Collecting baseball cards has always been a passion of mine and something that started from the day my mom took me to my very first baseball game. I remember it quite clearly, I was only five at the time, but I still remember because that was the time when I got my first baseball card, which you must understand was a magical thing for me at the time.

I treasured it above all else and in fact I still have it, a little ear-worn perhaps, and maybe a little rough around the edges, but still my most prized possession even if it’s not my most expensive baseball card. You see, the thing is that collecting baseball cards has become my hobby, my extreme hobby, but my hobby nonetheless.

I consider collecting baseball cards to be an art form, and something that I am very good with. The fact of the matter though is that not everyone appreciates what they have in their baseball cards, so they don’t take as good care of it as they should have done in the first place, but then again, I guess little kids are a bit difficult to separate from eternally grubby hands.

I scour endlessly through the baseball shops to find the best cards for my collection. These cards can be ones like vintage cards, rookie cards and different current baseball player cards. Of course these cards may be ones which are already in my collection but that does not really matter.

With the many different duplicate cards I have the means of trading these cards for other cards which I have yet to collect. This does not really mean that I will get the cards that I really yearn for or that these cards I trade for will be in the best condition but that doesn’t matter.

The fact of the matter remains though, that collecting baseball cards isn’t for everyone. Not everyone will feel the rush at holding a Troy Glaus rookie card in their hands or the joy of seeing for the first time a card they had thought never to see in their lifetime.

The same anticipation that I feel when I know that I’m going to get my greedy little paws on a vintage Mickey Mantle card is not necessarily felt by many people, and this I consider to be a great loss to them. For me, it’s a boon because there are less people out there collecting baseball cards which means that there’s more for me to find and collect!



Isiah

Muna wa Wanjiru asked:


The term rookie generally means someone who is new to an activity. This also means they are an unknown factor. In the world of sports Michael Jordan is known to his many fans as being a master at the world of basketball.

There is another side to Michael Jordan that is not that well recognized. This is due to the fact that Michael Jordan is also a baseball player as well. The Michael Jordan cards are ones that people like to collect these as well.

There are two versions of the Michael Jordan cards that can be collected. These are the Michael Jordan rookie cards and the normal baseball cards. When you are deciding on which of these cards that you should have in your collection there are a few factors that you may want to think about.

The first item that you may need to see about is that of the price. The really good mint condition cards will be expensive. The ones in an average to alright condition will be possible to buy without putting a dent in your monthly budget. You may also want to see if these Michael Jordan cards have any type of signature on them.

The authentic baseball cards will definitely be very expensive and collector’s items. The ones with a facsimile signature you can expect to pay about $50 or so depending on where you buy your cards from. There are many places where you can buy your rookie card from. You will need to make sure that you are paying for an actual baseball card.

This is important as there are some places where you may be sold baseball cards that are fakes. These cards while they tend to look like the real thin will significantly bring down the value of your card collection. For this reason you may want to avoid buying from unknown merchants Michael Jordan Rookie cards.

To help protect your new card investment genuine card dealers will encase these cads that you have ordered in a soft sleeve protective casing. This ensures that you have a card which is found in mint condition. While you are looking over the card you can see if any holograms, authentication tags and other items which enable appraisers to see if you have found a good card or if you have been duped.

The best thing to do in collecting your Michael Jordan rookie cards is to see what you can find on the internet price wise. Once you have seen what can be charged for this card you will be able to look for the card in your baseball card shop or with dealers. Even though Michael Jordan is relatively new to the game of baseball collecting Michael Jordan rookie cards is still a good investment.



Whitney

Muna wa Wanjiru asked:


There is nothing more exciting than to go to a baseball card shop and buy some cards which you don’t have in your collection. These cards can be newly minted ones or ones which have belonged to other owners. While all of this can be exciting you will still need to know what the various baseball card prices are like. There are lots of different ways that you can find these prices but the main thing is to know a rough limit to the many cards.

One of the best ways to find the value of your baseball collection is to have all of the cards appraised. This will let you know if the baseball card prices that you paid were worth it. You can ask the baseball shop where you traditionally buy cards from if they know where you can find a reputable appraiser. When you have the location of this appraiser know make sure that you take all of your cards with you.

This is the best way for you to get an accurate picture of what security precautions will be needed to keep your card collection in excellent condition. There are various items like Lucite sheeting which can be used. The use of Lucite sheeting is best for those of you who feel that your baseball card prices can be increased if the condition of the cards is still good.

There is still another method by which you will be able find the various baseball card prices. This is by the use of books and guides which will provide you with the information which is required. Among the items which will be found in these guides are the various prices for rookie cards, vintage cards and normal baseball cards. You will find ways in which you can identify the various aspects of the best cards.

As you look through these many baseball card prices you will see that some cards are more expensive than others. This is due to many reasons like rarity of the cards, popularity of the cards and also the fact that some of these cards are considered to be collectors’ items.

With knowledge like this you will be able to plan on how much money should be left aside. This will enable you to try and buy one of these cards at one point in your collecting career buy one of these cards if they come to your attention. Having knowledge of the many baseball card prices can as you see be very worthwhile for you to have a great and valuable collection.



Jerry

Billy Beansprout asked:


The Nineteenth Century

Baseball and photography in the United States were both seeing an explosion of popularity in the mid nineteenth century. This provoked baseball clubs to start taking individual and group pictures of their members. Some of these pictures were printed on smaller cards, much like modern-day, wallet sized photos. In the late 1860s, baseball became a professional sport, and trading cards began to appear with photos of players and teams. These were mainly used as a means of advertisement for companies, who placed an ad on the back of the card.

A sporting goods store in New York, called Peck and Snyder, began production of trading cards featuring teams. As a sporting goods store, baseball cards were the perfect advertisement vehicle for them. The cards produced by Peck and Snyder are often times referred to as the first baseball cards.

A trade card during these times typically featured an image on one side, and a business advertisement on the reverse side. Color printing technology began to increase the attractiveness of baseball cards. Photos began to be seen in black and white as well as sepia. Some baseball cards were printed as playing cards, either for conventional card games or simulations of a baseball game.

By 1886 cigarette packs often included baseball cards in them for promotional purposes as well as the protection of the cigarettes. Baseball had become so popular by the end of the century that production of the baseball cards had not only spread across the Americas, but also into the Pacific Isles.

Early Twentieth Century

The majority of cards being produced were by candy companies and cigarette companies. Breisch-Williams Company, (a Pennsylvania-based confectionary company), produced the first major set of baseball cards of the century in 1903. Soon after, baseball cards were beginning to appear in more and more products. In 1914, Cracker Jack’s began using baseball cards as the included prize in the box.

The Twenties to the Fifties

Baseball card production began to fall off during World War I due to the transition to wartime production. This lasted until the late thirties, when the United States began to see the effects of the great depression. During the years in between, production of baseball cards went through the roof. The culmination of this production spike was the Goudey Gum Company’s set, produced in 1933.

Again, in 1941, wartime production began to significantly affect the number of baseball cards being produced. In 1948, baseball card production increased once again. The Leaf Candy Company and Bowman Gum introduced the first sets when wartime production came to a halt. During the1950s, Japanese baseball cards associated with the popular Japanese card game, menko, began to flood the market.



Colby

buddy_2_20_2006!! asked:


I have a bunch of old baseball cards (mostly 1980’s) and they are taking up a lot of space so I need to sell them to clear up some space! Any ideas?

Jonas

machiner94 asked:


ok,i have a Bret Saberhagen,going into the 1990 season the card is a topps,i also have a Topps Hit Parade Ken Griffery Jr,this is from the year he has 481 homers,then i have a Topps Randy Johnson going into the 04 season,i have a Fleer Platinum Brian Giles with Team Leader.I have another Topps South Philly Sluggers,which has a picture of both Jim Thome and Mike Schmidt,then i have a Donruss:Craig Biggio going into the 94 season,what are the value of these baseball cards?
or can u give me a site to check the value of em?

Rodrigo

AD asked:


It’s a pack of 1992 Topps baseball cards, only 15 of them. Should I open them to see if there’s anything valuable inside, or is it basically worthless?

Camron

mrd asked:


An aquaintance has a Honus Wagner baseball card that as far as I know is in very good condition. It was in a collection of Baseball cards that was in a church yardsale. The collection was donated to the church by a 90 something year old gentleman and that was at least 10 years ago or so.

Ella

College Credit Builder asked:


Bank of America and Major League Baseball are creating excitement in the credit card industry.  Like many colleges, airlines, and department stores have done in the past, Major League Baseball team logos are now being displayed on consumer credit cards.  These team logo credit cards are rapidly growing in popularity and proving to be a hit with baseball fans throughout the country. 

 

The Major League Baseball® Extra Bases™ Credit Card from Bank of America offers no annual fee and a 0% introductory Annual Percentage Rate (APR) on balance transfers and cash advance checks for the first 12 billing cycles.   As incentives designed to gain customer share in the extraordinarily competitive credit card market, the baseball credit card also offers an official MLB™ licensed jersey after the first qualifying transaction using the card.  In addition to the no annual fee and 0% introductory APR, the card offers a point based incentive system whereby card holders earn 1 point for every net retail dollar spent redeemable for MLB™ autographed memorabilia, coveted MLB™ life experiences, travel and cash rewards.

 

Every major league baseball team can be represented on a credit card.  Visit www.majorleaguecreditcard.com  or www.collegecreditbuilder.com to access the Major League Baseball™ Extra Bases™ Credit online application.  Chicago Cubs fans and Los Angeles Dodgers fans and New York Yankees fans now have something in common aside from their love of baseball.  Real fans carry the card.  With this credit card, consumers can be reminded of their favorite team every time they look into their wallets.



Joaylon

Seniorfrito asked:


I’ve got a load of old baseball cards in collectible condition and I haven’t found a really reliable way of selling them. A lot of them are definitely collector’s items to some people and I don’t want to go selling those for like 10 bucks at a pawn shop. Remember in Blast From the Past? Remember how the main character sold a bunch of old baseball cards and got loads of money for them. Well anyway I want to sell some of mine and I’d appreciate any help on this topic.

Alison