Become a part of the growing sports card trading communitySports Card Collecting & Investing For Dummies will teach you how to start or resume collecting, how to trade, sell, grade, and protect your cards. This is a comprehensive yet easy-to-read breakdown of the sports card hobby and its many nuances. You’ll learn the basics and get up to speed on the recent influx of new brands, companies, investors, influencers, and technologies that have completely reshaped the community. The popularity of sports cards as an alternative investment is at an all-time high, and this Dummies guide helps you budget and make smart trades. The anatomy of a sports card, spotting card damage, grading scales, buying safely, using trusted marketplaces, building your collection, pricing and selling your cards, avoiding scams―it’s all in here. Become a savvy card collector, the easy way. Learn the ins and outs of trading sports cards as a collector and an investorDetermine the value of your cards and discover where to find rare dealsStay safe while buying and selling from local dealers, with online marketplaces, and at in-person eventsBecome a part of the collector communityBeginners of all ages who want to start (or resume) collecting sports cards can find all the must-know info in the pages of Sports Card Collecting & Investing For Dummies. Read more

Bring the fun of tetherball to your desktop! Now you can smack a ball anytime with this fun, portable set. Kit includes:9"metal stationary pole on base, with attached rope and ball32-page illustrated mini book with history, trivia, and the rules of the game Read more

Think you know facts about the Basketball?This is a perfect book for all ages looking to learn new crazy facts about the Basketball which includes player facts, franchise facts, match stats, great stories and so much more! It can also be used as the perfect gift for anyone looking to gain knowledge about the great sport to show off to family and friends!Perfect Sized Paperback Copy 6" x 9"300 Awesome Basketball FactsGreat Gift For Basketball FansWhat are you waiting for? Go ahead and dive into this fun learning fact book and build your knowledge! Read more

The start of the twentieth century saw growth, reform and conflict. America’s Pastime mimicked the changes taking place in society as baseball introduced the dawn of the Dead-ball Era. But within the baseball experience, something extraordinary was about to take place: a bond between the well-established confection, Cracker Jack, and the game of baseball began to take shape. Follow along as this Prized Story negotiated conflicts such as a competing Federal League and a World War, intertwining forever by the 1908 hit song, “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” Read more

Find almost every football card ever produced! In these pages, more than 500,000 football cards are listed and priced and the book includes every important football card set from 1894 to the present! Read more

More than 300,000 cards from over 6,000 sets are listed in this popular book – the biggest basketball price guide in the world! It’s the most comprehensive basketball card source ever produced and includes complete coverage of modern and oddball hoops cards and collectibles from 1910 to the present. Read more

A charming gift book showcasing baseball cards from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries alongside photos from the early days of the nation's beloved pastimeGame Faces showcases rare and colorful baseball cards from the Library of Congress's Benjamin K. Edwards Collection, bringing to life an era of American history that saw the game explode in popularity. Marrying gems from the collection's 2,100 baseball cards to images of American life from 1887 to 1914, the book also offers engaging insights into the players and the game, giving readers an intimate view of both baseball's development and American culture at the turn of the twentieth century. The book highlights cards depicting many of the game's first stars--including Ty Cobb, Cy Young, and Christy Mathewson--as well as less widely known figures, shown with extravagant ornamentation and boldly juxtaposed colors that render the cards works of art in their own right. Game Faces is a rich, engrossing history of the baseball card and the ways that it has illustrated and influenced American culture as a whole. It is a must-have for those who love baseball. Read more

In celebration of the 100th issue of Who’s Who in Baseball—one of the game’s most venerable publications—comes a century's worth of the annual's iconic covers, insightful breakdowns of the players featured on those covers, and informative accounts of the baseball history tied to each year’s issue. 100 Years of Who’s Who in Baseball is a colorful, must-have book of baseball nostalgia for fans of the American Pastime.The start of the baseball season brings with it a host of annual traditions and reminders, and one of the most beloved—the annual Who’s Who in Baseball—arrives on newsstands across the country every Spring Training. The 2015 season marks 100 years of Who’s Who delivering year-by-year stats to generations of baseball fans to quickly and easily track a player’s performance from the minors to the majors. And while Who’s Who is trusted as an authoritative source of baseball statistics and has been used by generations of club executives, broadcasters, journalists, and fans—it’s the publication’s cover subject that each year generates as much hot-stove speculation and buzz as off-season rumors of trades, firings, and pitching rotations. In partnership with Who’s Who in Baseball, this celebratory book features each of the annual's 100 iconic covers in full color along with an account of why the player rated the cover and what was going on in baseball at the time. From baseball’s deadball era to the dawn of “replay review,” this collection offers a gorgeously illustrated history of the game. Read more

When award-winning journalist Dave Jamieson rediscovered his childhood baseball card collection he figured that now was the time to cash in on his “investments.” But when he tried the card shops, they were nearly all gone, closed forever. eBay was no help, either. Baseball cards were selling for next to nothing. What had happened? In Mint Condition, the first comprehensive history of this American icon, Jamieson finds the answers and much more. In the years after the Civil War, tobacco companies started slipping baseball cards into cigarette packs as collector’s items, launching a massive advertising war. Before long, the cards were wagging the cigarettes. In the 1930s, baseball cards helped gum and candy makers survive the Great Depression, and kept children in touch with the game. After World War II, Topps Chewing Gum Inc. built itself into an American icon, hooking a generation of baby boomers on bubble gum and baseball cards. In the 1960s, royalties from cards helped to transform the players’ union into one of the country’s most powerful, dramatically altering the business of the game. And in the '80s and '90s, cards went through a spectacular bubble, becoming a billion-dollar-a-year industry before all but disappearing. Brimming with colorful characters, this is a rollicking, century-spanning, and extremely entertaining history. Read more

Since its limited release just after the turn of the twentieth century, this American Tobacco cigarette card has beguiled and bedeviled collectors. First identified as valuable in the 1930s, when the whole notion of card collecting was still young, the T206 Wagner has remained the big score for collectors who have scoured card shows, flea markets, estate sales, and auctions for the portrait of baseball's greatest shortstop. Only a few dozen T206 Wagners are known to still exist. Most, with their creases, stains, and dog-eared corners, look worn and tattered, like they've been around for almost a century. But one—The Card—appears to have defied the travails of time. Thanks to its sharp corners and its crisp portrait of Honus Wagner, The Card has become the most famous and desired baseball card in the world.Over the decades, as The Card has changed hands, its value has skyrocketed. It was initially sold for $25,000 by a small card shop in a nondescript strip mall. Years later, hockey great Wayne Gretzky bought it at the venerable Sotheby's auction house for $451,000. Then, more recently, it sold for $1.27 million on eBay. Today worth over $2 million, it has transformed a sleepy hobby into a billion-dollar industry that is at times as lawless as the Wild West. The Card has made men wealthy, certainly, but it has also poisoned lifelong friendships and is fraught with controversy—from its uncertain origins and the persistent questions about its provenance to the possibility that it is not exactly as it seems. Now for the first time, award-winning investigative reporters Michael O'Keeffe and Teri Thompson follow the trail of The Card from a Florida flea market to the hands of the world's most prominent collectors. They delve into a world of counterfeiters and con men and look at the people who profit from what used to be a kids' pastime, as they bring to light ongoing investigations into sports collectibles. O'Keeffe and Thompson also examine the life of the great Honus Wagner, a ballplayer whose accomplishments have been eclipsed by his trading card, and the strange and fascinating subculture of sports memorabilia and its astonishing decline.Intriguing and eye-opening, The Card is a ground-breaking look at a uniquely American hobby. Read more

In "Scientific Boxing and Self Defence," Canadian Heavyweight Boxing Champion Tommy Burns shows the reader the techniques that made him a success. "Scientific Boxing and Self Defence" includes details on the scientific basis of boxing, ring strategy and tactics, diet, and proper training and conditioning. Read more

Ever wondered what it takes to step onto the soccer field with legends?Uncover the answer in this anthology that brings you the inspiring journeys of 15 iconic soccer players! Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of soccer through captivating stories, each illuminating the dedication, resilience, and strategic brilliance of these sports heroes.What Awaits Young Readers:Journey with Legends: From Pelé to Messi and Ronaldo, witness tales of dedication, resilience, and strategic brilliance on the pitch.Hard Work and Perseverance: Gain insights into the importance of hard work and perseverance, discovering the magic that happens when passion meets practice.Power of Teamwork: Explore the boundless power of teamwork as soccer legends overcome challenges and achieve their dreams.Visual Spectacle: Delight in the visual spectacle brought to life by vibrant illustrations, vividly portraying every goal, celebration, and pivotal moment on the soccer field."Inspirational Short Soccer Stories for Young Rising Achievers" is the perfect gift for young soccer enthusiasts, featuring engaging narratives and visually captivating illustrations. Ignite a passion for the sport while instilling invaluable life lessons. Join us as we kick off into the pages of this anthology, unlocking the secrets to becoming a true soccer champion!Don't miss the opportunity to secure your copy and let the magic of the game inspire you to reach for the stars! Read more

Just as valuable as a good bird dog is to a hunter, Warman's Duck Decoys is an essential tool for folk art collectors and skillful carvers with a passion for wooden ducks. To help collectors accurately identify and assess these wooden treasures, this book:Features more than 1,000 color photos, collectors and artists alike will appreciate for the devotion to detailContains tips for identifying decoys and spotting forgeries, and techniques for restoring and repairing collectible wooden waterfowlProvides collectors with history and current pricing of prominent duck and goose decoys of the past century Read more

Sumptuous, informative, and written by a leading scholar in the field, this is the ultimate book on North American bird decoys. Shaw provides an insightful look at the decoy's Native American origins through its evolution, and demonstrates that although they were created as humble tools, decoys are also works of art, examples of craftsmanship and ingenuity, and pieces of history. The 300 stunning illustrations include delicate paintings by John James Audubon, as well as both historic and contemporary photography. Read more

The author has traveled throughout the country researching this reference guide and has photographed more than 230 decoys and approximately 100 calls. Along with the photos are full descriptions and values. Each is identified as to its maker, school of carving, etc. Read more

The values of sports cards are constantly changing, and that creates a massive money-making opportunity for those who know how to approach the market.Cardboard Profit: The Strategic Playbook for Making Money with Sports Cards walks you through exactly how to get started or level-up your sports card investing venture. In this book, you will find full explanations about topics like:How the trading card market worksWhy sports card values rise and fallHow to identify players who are primed to rise in valueWhen to hold vs when to sellA full guide to grading sports cardsBest practices for getting top dollar for your cardsThe difference in strategy between short-term and long-term sports card investingAn overview of opportunity cost and how to avoid expensive mistakes...and far more advanced strategies to help you become a more effective investor in modern sports cards.The framework outlined in this book includes the exact strategies that have helped the author turn a couple hundred dollars into a six-figure sports card business over the years. The author has poured over 25,000 hours into the sports card market, and this book is the culmination of 25,000 hours worth of knowledge, research, wins, losses, learnings, and real collecting and investing experience, written for the sole purpose of helping you become a better sports card investor right away.While some sports card books offer basic tips like how to use the search bar on eBay and how to put a card into a protective toploader case, Cardboard Profit goes beyond the obvious and dives into advanced and expert level strategies while always breaking them down so that even a beginner can easily understand and start to use the knowledge today to make money flipping or investing in sports cards.Grab your copy today and join us! Read more

Are you on the hunt for an exciting new hobby that is also a potential investment in your future?Perhaps you used to collect cards in your childhood, and with a sense of nostalgia you are looking for new cards that you can collect as an adult.Maybe you already have an idea of what is involved in sports card collection, but you want to know which cards you should be collecting, why you should be collecting them, and where to find them.Or you might be completely new to collecting sports cards, and you want to make sure you have all of the information you need to make a knowledgeable and positive start to your collection.Lucky for you, Sports Card Collector 101 is jam-packed full of all of the content you could possibly desire to kick-start your collection on the right foot. With useful tips and tricks for hitting the ground running, you will start your collection the right way!As with collecting any types of cards, it is essential that you understand which cards carry the most value, and which ones are the rarest to find. This will influence how you go about making trades with your friends, and the care and attention that you will give to each of your cards.You may already be aware of the potential that card collection has for profits in the future. This book will show you how to make sure your cards remain at the highest value possible, giving you the best chance of your investment paying off.Inside Sports Card Collector 101, discover:The world of sports card collectingThe top selling cards of all time for each major sportThe different sports card brands available to youThe various types of sports card collectionsThe importance of grading cardsHow to buy and sell sports cardsWhere to buy and sell sports cardsSports card terminology And much, much more! This book is your bible for collecting sports cards.There is no time like the present! Grab a copy of Sports Card Collector 101 and start your collection today! Read more

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A truly exhaustive compilation of checklists and prices for baseball cards and thousands of baseball-related collectibles. More than one million total items priced! Includes virtually all baseball collectibles produced in the last century – even minor league and international cards. This is the most com plete source of its kind, and the ultimate reference source for baseball collectors. Read more

Unlock the excitement and richness of baseball card collecting with "How to Collect Baseball Cards: 100 Tips From A-Z." This comprehensive guide is your essential companion for diving into or enhancing your journey in the dynamic world of baseball card collecting. Whether you’re a beginner captivated by the nostalgia of classic cards or a seasoned collector aiming to refine your strategy, this book offers 100 indispensable tips that span every aspect of this beloved hobby. In this book, you’ll discover how to:Start Your Collection with Confidence: Learn the fundamentals of baseball card collecting, from researching and setting a budget to understanding card grades and choosing a focus for your collection.Build and Expand Your Collection: Explore advanced strategies for collecting, including diversifying your collection, focusing on high-quality and iconic player cards, and seeking out rare inserts and rookie cards to enhance your holdings.Store and Protect Your Cards: Master the techniques of card care and storage, including using protective sleeves, binders, and display cases, and maintaining optimal environmental conditions to preserve your cards' value and condition.Trade and Sell Your Cards Wisely: Navigate the complexities of the baseball card market, from understanding current market values and negotiating prices to leveraging online marketplaces and card shows for trading and selling.Advance Your Collecting Skills: Dive deeper into the hobby with expert advice on investing in vintage and high-grade cards, participating in high-end breaks, understanding the nuances of card authentication, and exploring the burgeoning field of digital and NFT cards. Whether you're starting out or looking to take your collection to the next level, "How to Collect Baseball Cards: 100 Tips From A-Z" is your invaluable resource for achieving success and enjoyment in the world of baseball card collecting. Prepare to uncover rare finds, connect with a passionate community, and build a collection that reflects your love for the game. Embark on your baseball card collecting adventure today and discover the endless possibilities that await! Read more