Hobby Happenings Week Ending November 9th, 2018 – Here is a look at hobby stories from around the web over the last week. Find out the latest in business news, player spotlights, vintage, grading, auctions, sports memorabilia and more. Stories from Sports Collectors Digest, Cardboard Connection, PSA, Beckett Media, Sports Business Daily, Blowout Buzz, Heritage Sports, Sports Collectors Daily and other sources.
Hobby Happenings Week Ending November 9th, 2018 – PHOTO OF THE WEEK
When “The Great One” and “Magic” Were Kings of L.A. (H/T @PSACard)
Hobby Happenings Week Ending November 9th, 2018 – GRADING NEWS
PSA Announces New Office Opening in Tokyo – Also officially hires new business director. FULL DETAILS
Hobby Happenings Week Ending November 9th, 2018 – BUSINESS NEWS
A Day in the Life of Jason Howarth, V.P. of Marketing, Panini America – An executive at the world’s largest trading card company may sound like fun, but a lot of work goes into being successful. FULL STORY
Hobby Happenings Week Ending November 9th, 2018 – ON-DEMAND/DIGITAL NEWS
Topps Issues Product Clarification Via Twitter – “We want to confirm that the 2018 Topps Limited Baseball Complete Set does NOT have the Gleyber Torres and Ronald Acuna Jr., cards No. 698 and 699 photo variations.”
Hobby Happenings Week Ending November 9th, 2018 – MANUFACTURER NEWS
Topps Announces 2018 All-Rookie Team – An annual tradition continues. Who made the list? FIND OUT
Hobby Happenings Week Ending November 9th, 2018 – MODERN NEWS
Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey Yields Surprises – Check out some of the Easter eggs unpacked by collectors on release day. FULL DETAILS
Hobby Happenings Week Ending November 9th, 2018 – MEMORBILIA NEWS
Memorabilia Appraisals Podcast – WGN’s Nick Digilo welcomes back to the show master appraiser, Parade columnist and founder of Baseball in the Attic, Michael Osacky! LISTEN NOW
Hobby Happenings Week Ending November 9th, 2018 – AUCTION NEWS
James Spence, talks about the incredible staying power of “Shoeless” Joe Jackson as a hobby icon. WATCH
Hobby Happenings Week Ending November 9th, 2018 – MARKET NEWS
Encyclopedic Collection of Brady Rookie Cards Being Broken Up, Sold – One of the world’s most comprehensive Tom Brady rookie card collections is on the auction block. FULL DETAILS
Hobby Happenings Week Ending November 9th, 2018 – COLLECTOR SPOTLIGHT
‘Confessions of a Baseball Card Addict’ Notes One Man’s Story – An upcoming book reveals one man’s true story and how it changed his life. READ MORE
Hobby Happenings Week Ending November 9th, 2018 – AUTOGRAPH NEWS
Collecting Baseball Hall of Fame Yellow Plaque Postcards – A continuous Cooperstown autograph quest and why Griffey Jr. may be the toughest. FULL STORY
Hobby Happenings Week Ending November 9th, 2018 – PLAYER NEWS
Willie McCovey’s Career on Cardboard – A look at the Hall of Famer’s cardboard legacy after his recent passing. READ MORE
Hobby Happenings Week Ending November 9th, 2018 – COMMUNITY NEWS
Competition and Camaraderie: Participating in the PSA Set Registry – It’s not only about bragging rights. READ STORY
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