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eBay Buzz: Bowman 1st Edition drops, legendary Heritage ink, dominating in spring training and ... now what on LaMelo Ball?
Have you seen the latest cool or interesting items on eBay? If not, you just might see some of those here. We’ll spotlight some items that have a story or just wow us with how much interest it might have — and we’re not just talking baseball cards, either.
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CHECK HIS STATS ...
The Item: Akil Baddoo 2018 Bowman Chrome Blue Prospect Autograph (/150)
The Price: $149.95 Buy-It-Now
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: I didn't do a price check here to see how they have been selling or whether others out there right now are higher or lower ... but I did look at Baddoo's stat line this spring for the Detroit Tigers -- he's hitting .357 (10-for-28) with four homers and nine RBI in 15 games along with 11 runs and eight walks. Throw in two stolen bases and only nine strikeouts and that's one of the more-interesting spring showings right now ... from a guy who's likely nowhere near the radar of many or perhaps even sitting in some of your old ripped boxes. This 22-year-old former second-round pick has hit only .249 in four past MiLB seasons with one of his better years (2018) being one that had 11 homers ... but 124 strikeouts in 113 games. (Yikes.) It seems like there's some big improvement here, though he's not played above advanced-A ball. He could be a from-out-of-nowhere kind of player if he sticks with the Tigers and that appears to be a possibility. I wouldn't over-pay for his cards but he's worth watching ... remember Randy Arozarena last year? Basically half of Baddoo's cards are certified autos since his cardboard arrival in 2017 and he's found with ink in this one as well as 2018 Elite Extra Edition and Panini Contenders and then 2019 Bowman Sterling. That's it.
Similar Pieces: Akil Baddoo autos on eBay
The BlowoutCards.com Hunt: Click here for 2018 Bowman ChromeKeep reading for a few more interesting items in this week's roundup ...
Buzz Break: 2020 Donruss NASCAR cards (blaster box)
From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.
The box: 2020 Donruss NASCAR cards (blaster)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
Click to see the full breakdown and a gallery of highlights.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (March 22)
The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing: Bad news for LaMelo Ball and Jo Adell fans, some big pulls, strong WWE boxes and "I think I won" in 2020 Bowman 1st Edition.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (March 21)
The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing: Jack Leiter, Kumar Rocker, Jasson Dominguez, showing off 2000s MLB inserts and plenty more.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (March 20)
The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing: NBA & NFL chatter, some opinions on the state of the markets, big pulls and more.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (March 19)
The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing: New pulls, new players, a new home for Mitchell Trubisky, new breaks and more in today's edition.
Buzz Buys: Toni Storm, Rhea Ripley & WWE legends lead way with Sadaharu Oh, Ichiro, Joe Namath, error cards & more
Buzz buys and busts a lot of boxes right here for Buzz Breaks, but one of my goals is to rip a little less and talk more about cardboard that I -- and you -- might like. One way to do that? Simple show and tell -- present a few pick-ups and say why they captured my attention.
So, with all that said, here are a few Buzz Buys ...
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IT'S STILL WRESTLEMANIA SEASON ...
The Card: Toni Storm 2019 Topps WWE NXT Silver Autographs (/25)
The Price: Under $100
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: Here's a bit of a spoiler here ... there will be a number of WWE items in this piece and (another spoiler) you probably won't see Toni Storm at WrestleMania ... but I'm still a buyer. Why? This first WWE autograph is still her only signed card (also with parallels) to date. They have been scorchers since that time, too, but I'm sure we'll finally get a new wave in the next WWE Women's release that's set to arrive after Mania. (Right?) The price on this was arguably lower than it should have been and the condition is a lot cleaner than many other cards from this dark-bordered, skinny-stock release. I pulled one parallel version, have bought a couple base autos (they're in past editions of this series) and then I grabbed this one. Why? Because she's one of a trio of young and/or NXT stars I'm sold on. I also kind of like the challenge of trying to get an auto from this release with a good grade but that's something for a story down the line later. Once more autos arrive, perhaps prices will come down some here ... I'd probably still be a buyer.
Grab a box right here: No boxes of this one ... see all WWE boxes here.Keep reading for more interesting items in this one ...
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (March 18)
The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing: Inside 2021 Topps Inception, pondering MLB Hall of Famers playing now, Shawn Bradley, Drew Brees and more.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (March 16)
The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.What's Buzzing: WWE chatter and box breaks lead things off on Austin 3:16 Day, but the other chatter is strong in this one, too.
Buzz 8 in 8: Busting 2013 Panini Cooperstown (Hour 8)
Do you like Buzz Breaks? Today's your day then as we launch 8 in 8 -- a series of a eight breaks of wax boxes and wax packs in as many hours today. We'll post one every hour ... this is our finale for today.
The box: 2013 Panini Cooperstown baseball cards (hobby box)
The cost: BlowoutCards.com (when available) -- see other baseball boxes hereWhat's inside this one? Keep reading ...
Buzz 8 in 8: Busting 2020 Donruss Optic NFL (Hour 2)
Do you like Buzz Breaks? Today's your day then as we launch 8 in 8 -- a series of a eight breaks of wax boxes and wax packs in as many hours today. We'll post one every hour ... this is Hour 2.
The box: 2020 Donruss Optic NFL (Walmart blaster)
First Buzz preview: Click here
The Cost: BlowoutCards.com (a few formats)What's inside this one? Keep reading ...
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (March 14)
The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing: Baseball chatter, big Chrome soccer boxes, inside a new NASCAR case and more pulls in today's edition.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (March 13)
The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing: Tech and baseball cards, players' values, a Tampa Bay Bucs repeat in the works, new breaks and a huge 2021 Topps pull.
Buzz Break: 2020-21 NBA Hoops Winter Edition (blaster)
From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.
The box: 2020-21 NBA Hoops Winter Edition basketball cards (blaster)
First Buzz preview & checklist (standard set): Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of images in this one.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (March 12)
The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing: Big pulls, retail limits, cancellation creates cash (a good case replacement) and more in today's edition.
First Buzz: 2020-21 Panini Impeccable basketball cards
What: 2020-21 Panini Impeccable basketball cards
Arrives: June 16
Box basics: Five autographs per nine-card box (three boxes per case)
Order: Click hereWhat's buzz-worthy: Impeccable returns to the hardwood with a new crop of rookies but the same format for this popular high-end line that's got ink, precious metals and more awaiting those who open boxes.
Keep reading for more and a full gallery of images.
First Buzz: 2021 Score football cards
What: 2021 Score football cards
Arrives: May 12
Box basics: Four autographs per 10-pack box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)What's buzz-worthy: Score arrives with a boatload of Rookie Cards in every hobby box -- 90 -- plus plenty more in a release that also has some new inclusions for the brand.
Keep reading for more info and a gallery of images released so far.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (March 10)
The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing: 2021 Bowman Chrome 1st Edition on the way, graded cards, pondering value and more in today's links roundup.
First Buzz: 2021 Panini Prizm baseball cards
What: 2021 Panini Prizm baseball cards
Arrives: June 30
Box basics: Three autographs per 12-pack box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)What's buzz-worthy: Prizm takes to the diamond once again with some new looks -- like Giraffe parallels you see above -- as well as plenty of the familiar in this popular and colorful brand.
Keep reading for more info and a full gallery of images released so far.
First Buzz: 2020-21 Panini Crown Royale basketball cards
What: 2020-21 Panini Crown Royale basketball cards
Arrives: May 5
Box basics: One autograph and one memorabilia card per eight-card box (16 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)What's buzz-worthy: Crown Royale hits the hardwood once again with the same format as previous years but some new looks and, of course, plenty of rookies and royalty from the past and present.
Keep reading for more info and a full gallery of images released so far.
First Buzz: 2020-21 Panini Impeccable Premier League
What: 2020-21 Panini Impeccable Premier League soccer cards
Arrives: April 28
Box basics: Four autos and one other auto or mem card per eight-card box (three boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)What's buzz-worthy: Impeccable arrives for its sophomore season in the Premier League with the familiar approach, metal cards and plenty more showcasing stars from the pitch.
Keep reading for more and a full gallery of images.
First Buzz: 2021 Panini Diamond Kings baseball cards
What: 2021 Panini Diamond Kings baseball cards
Arrives: April 28
Box basics: One autograph and one memorabilia card per 12-pack box (24 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)What's buzz-worthy: Diamond Kings baseball cards arrive for another summer with familiar inclusions, some new touches and plenty of past and present star power in the mix.
Keep reading for more and a full gallery of images.
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (March 9)
The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing: Big finds, huge redemption replacement pull, WWE and NBA breaks, some Japanese baseball cards and even a card item from Rolling Stone.
Buzz Buys: John Cena's first ink, A League of Their Own, Jerry Springer, Roger Maris, Courtney Love & more WWE additions
Buzz buys and busts a lot of boxes right here for Buzz Breaks, but one of my goals is to rip a little less and talk more about cardboard that I -- and you -- might like. One way to do that? Simple show and tell -- present a few pick-ups and say why they captured my attention.
So, with all that said, here are a few Buzz Buys ... and this time around there's a little bit of everything (but a little more wrestling than usual as WrestleMania is coming soon.
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THE CHAMP IS HERE ...
The Card: John Cena 2005 Topps Heritage WWE autograph
The Price: A lot less than others out there ... whew.
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: I picked this one up sometime last year when I couldn't find a lot of key WWE wax and it's definitely a solid grab and hold for the long term if you ask me. Why? Well my price was a lot cheaper than other copies of this card back then so that helped me finally pull the trigger and grab one ... and it seems that notable debut cards and first autos for a lot of wrestlers are really picking up steam of late (mostly on the guys' side as they were arguably undervalued). This is Cena's first certified auto and also from the first year of Topps' current run of WWE cardboard ... a release where ink wasn't even in every hobby box and those boxes are seemingly long, long gone in unopened form. He's been a signing machine over the years, so he's not necessarily a tough auto -- but many of those autos are on stickers and his sig has definitely devolved into more of a symbol to help him sign a ton of stuff in less time than it took for him to do these. You can see a "Joh CnA" here which is more than normal these days, though he's not signing much now. His only autos that I have seen of late are in Transcendent releases and that means he's not had traditional in-pack ink since 2018. Love 'em or hate 'em, he's been an iconic star for years now but his ring days are definitely winding down, so another thought here ... we'll see him in the next Suicide Squad movie soon. His ink makes sense to go the route of Rock, Austin and others ... though he's got a ton more out there than they do. It all starts with this card.
Grab a box right here: No boxes of this one ... but new WWE boxes are here.Keep reading for more interesting items ...
Board Buzz: Must-read threads on Blowout Forums (March 8)
The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.
What's Buzzing: Big pulls, ripping into five Chrome soccer cases, taxes, that AEW bomb and more in today's edition.