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Remembering Brian Urlacher’s Chicago Bears Career Through Trading Cards

Chris Carlin — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:36:47 +0000

For over a decade Brian Urlacher was the core of the stout Chicago Bears defense and now he has decided to hang up the cleats and retire. It is a sad day for Bears fans, but a good day for collectors to go through their collections to remember Urlacher through the significant amount of trading [...]

A Hockey Hobby: How to Get Started Collecting NHL Trading Cards

Chris Carlin — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:33:14 +0000

If you are a hockey fan looking for a great hobby, then you should take a long, hard look at collecting NHL cards from Upper Deck. We are heading into a Double Rookie Class event for next season so now is the perfect time to start as you can capture twice the amount of great [...]

One Could Argue the Chicago Blackhawks are the NHL Best Team to Collect

Chris Carlin — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:17:41 +0000

It’s good to be a Chicago Blackhawks fans these days. The team has been extremely competitive since they drafted Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews giving them one of the best tandems in the NHL. And they have great support with loyal fans getting behind the team along with celebrity fans like Vince Vaughn, Jim Belushi, [...]

The 2013-14 NHL Double Rookie Class Is Coming! Prepare by Supporting Your Local Card Shop!

Chris Carlin — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:43:38 +0000

Next year is going to be crazy for hobby shop owners with the 2013-14 NHL Double Rookie Class in Upper Deck hockey products so it is important they know who you are so they can help you get the Upper Deck NHL product you want next season. An event like the Double Rookie Class is [...]

Five Tiger Woods Collectibles Serious Golf Fans Should Own!

Chris Carlin — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:49:19 +0000

It’s hard to dispute that once again, Tiger Woods is the best golfer on tour. With four victories now in 2013, including winning at The Players Championship, Tiger Woods is back at the top of his game. And collectors are taking notice, looking to score significant collectibles of this fairway legend. And because Tiger Woods [...]

Brag Photo: Upper Deck Reveals Card Back for Jack Hoffman Star Rookie Nebraska Football Card

Chris Carlin — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:44:25 +0000

Recently Upper Deck shared details on how the company had received approval to create an actual 5×7 version of Jack Hoffman’s Star Rookie card. The card has now moved forward with production and is currently available for pre-sale with all proceeds going to the Team Jack Foundation. Click HERE to pick up your inspirational Jack Hoffman [...]

Oh Canada! Finally an Upper Deck Set Dedicated Completely to Team Canada Hockey!

Chris Carlin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:20:33 +0000

Earlier today Upper Deck shared with the company’s Authorized Distributor network a special new set of trading cards would be released exclusively for Team Canada Hockey. The 2013 Upper Deck Team Canada Hockey set will be right in line with the base Upper Deck brand in terms of price and configuration. There will be five [...]

Short Print Information Announced on 2013 Upper Deck Football

Chris Carlin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:51:10 +0000

The 2013 Draft is in the books and football fans have been clamoring to score rookie cards of their favorite team’s draft picks. The only company with live, licensed rookies in the market right now is Upper Deck and fans have been enjoying the rich content available in 2013 Upper Deck Football. Worthy of note, there [...]

Will Jason Collins’ Announcement Create Excitement around his Basketball Collectibles?

Chris Carlin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:01:35 +0000

Earlier today Jason Collins made the brave announcement through Sports Illustrated that he is gay. And while there have been a bevy of stories written about how the first gay athlete to come out in the big four of American sports (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL) would likely earn millions in endorsements, that doesn’t seem to [...]

Football Fans Flock to Select the Top 2013 Draft Picks from Upper Deck

Chris Carlin — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:46:08 +0000

A new football season is upon us and fans are fired up after the first round of the Draft. The 2013 Upper Deck Football trading card product is loaded with all the top draft picks including authentic autograph cards of your team’s newest stars. And it was almost appropriate that the 2013 Draft in New [...]