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Archive: Interview with Steven Bloedow (Operations Manager, SCD Authentic) [2002]

1.  What positive effects from the grading phenomenon can you see in the hobby? With grading, there is no longer the uncertainty of the condition…

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Archive: Interview with Mark Anderson (Assistant Manager) BGS Grading [2002]

1. What positive effects from the grading phenomenon can you see in the hobby? A. I believe there have been several important hobby contributions from…

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Archive: Interview with Sean Skeffington (VP of Operations at SGC) [2002]

1. What positive effects from the grading phenomenon can you see in the hobby?     Grading that is done by the reputable grading services has had…

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Archive: Interview with Monte Irvin (2006)

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2001 Fleer Platinum Todd Helton Prime Numbers

One of 3 cards from the 2001 Fleer Platinum Prime Numbers set that surfaced after Fleer’s bankruptcy. Pictured is the actual card and paper mockup.

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2010 Donruss Elite Extra Edition Jordan Swagerty Magic Johnson Auto Error

” Swagerty has 905 autographed cards in the product, and it appears that most if not all of them have the basketball legend’s signature on…

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1954 Johnston Cookies Bob Thomson

Bobby Thomson card is the most difficult to find, as it was withdrawn from the cookies after Thompson broke his ankle in spring training.

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1990 Pro Set Eric Dickerson SP #338

Short print card number 338 in the series,  Indianapolis Colts, Eric Dickerson, a very rare short print card not issued as part of set or…

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1996 Leaf Signature Series Otis Nixon Autograph

“Nixon was planned to be part of 1996 Leaf Signature Series Baseball, a turning-point product for baseball cards in that it was the first MLB set…

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1996 Leaf Signature Series Tim Raines

” A collection of 1,547 unissued Tim Raines 1996 Leaf Signature Series cards, including 1,342 signed examples. All of these cards were shipped to Raines in 1996…

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