It appears like collectors seem to be enjoying Upper Deck’s first NHL product of the year with 2012-13 NHL O-Pee-Chee. And as they break pack after pack to put together the massive 600-card set and maybe to participate in the hobby only wrapper redemption program, they are finding something unique. Upper Deck created a surprise […]

If you live in Canada and are planning to open HOBBY packs of 2012-13 NHL O-Pee-Chee when it releases on August 14, Upper Deck has an exciting promotion you will certainly want to be a part of. Canadian collectors are invited to collect an extremely limited set of 2012-13 NHL O-Pee-Chee just for purchasing their […]

Intentional or not, Upper Deck has released cards that aren’t all too serious. They provide comic relief from the action shots that glorify each player. Below is a list of humorous cards released by Upper Deck. Feel free to post your own top comedic cards in the comments section. Marv Albert I think you have to be ashamed […]

What is the best way to collect cards now? That may sound like a silly question but there’s a totally different answer today than 25 years ago. A Dennis Eckersley Sweet Spot Classic embodies the timeline of trading cards: An old legned restored and modernized. The first option you have for collecting is the box break/pack opening. This is always […]

Collectors are chomping at the bit to get to Baltimore to take part in one of the most exciting events of the year; the 2012 National Sports Collectors Convention. Recently Upper Deck announced some exciting information regarding a wrapper redemption program at the show and some programs around redemptions. But that is just the tip […]

You can’t have card collecting without the sports, but conversely, card collecting helps build the fan base in terms of the amount of collectors and dispersion. Although these two things seem to go hand in hand, there are some differences. One of the major differences for me would be being able to get interactively involved. If […]

EBay is a competitive, yet rewarding outlet for card purchasing. It comes with some give and take. One must beware not to get entangled in the competition and pay too much for an Upper Deck card. Here are 5 tips so that you can go out and get a steal of your own.     […]