Archive for September 2010

How to Spot Counterfeit T206 Tobacco Cards – Part I FONT

The famous T206 tobacco card set is now over 100 years old. It seems nearly as long that people have been counterfeiting the popular white border set. The thin stock lends itself to home printing and the many valuable and highly collected cards in the set mean that scams will be attempted for years to […]

Be Careful If You Buy or Sell Baseball Cards on Craigslist

Craigslist is a wonderful marketplace, but it must be used with caution. The anonymity, no cost listing, and little administration mean that this classified ad site is prone to scams and fraudulent listings. There are some key things to look out for when buying or selling baseball cards on Craigslist. Most of it is common […]

Stephen Strasburg Rookie Card Sells for $20,000: The Art of Buying and Selling Rookie Cards

The baseball rookie card market is akin to the stock market. It may be somewhat easy to find the card, but getting out of it at the right time is crucial. The recent sale of a 1 of 1 Stephen Strasburg rookie card for nearly $20,000 with fees is a rare occurrence, but there are […]