Hobby History
Stories, background, and historical context behind the cards, sets, companies, players, and collecting trends that shaped the sports card hobby.
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Why Are Rookie Cards More Valuable?
By All Vintage Cards • July 12, 2021It’s common knowledge that a player’s rookie card is worth more than any later-issued card. But why is this true? A… -
Collecting With My Dad: How A Frank Robinson Rookie Card Started Our Love For The Hobby
By Joe Volpe • February 23, 2021I’ve always taken an interest in collecting things. I get it from my father, who first began collecting Lionel trains before… -
Here’s Why The Sports Card Market Crashed In The 90’s (And Why It Might Happen Again)
By All Vintage Cards • February 18, 2021I was 9 years old when I first started collecting back in 1985. I got a few packs of 1985 Topps… -
Sports Card Hysteria: Is 2021 When The Bubble Finally Bursts?
By All Vintage Cards • January 1, 2021Sports card values have been on an unworldly increase of late. The rise has given credence to the belief that sports… -
Star Basketball Cards: An Interview With Hobby Expert Steve Taft
By All Vintage Cards • June 30, 2020Star Basketball cards were issued from 1983 to 1986 and were the only licensed NBA basketball cards on the market until… -
A History of Basketball Cards
By All Vintage Cards • January 20, 2020While we already covered the history of baseball cards, we deemed it about time to delve into the world of basketball… -
A History Of Baseball Cards
By All Vintage Cards • June 27, 2018I’ve been collecting cards for over thirty years now. Until recently, I wasn’t really interested in learning about the history of…
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