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2007-08 UD Black Basketball
Mar 20th
The Arrival of 2007-08 UD Black Basketball Sends Signal that High-End Basketball is Alive and Well
Collectors are investing heavily in the new set as evidenced by on-line auctions
After concerns arose on the health of the NBA trading card market, Upper Deck reacted by drastically limiting print runs and improving content on NBA releases. With interest in the NBA soaring ever since February’s All-Star Game and several blockbuster trades, the release of 2007-08 UD Black Basketball is apparently just the type of product for which collectors have been waiting.
Collectors who prefer high-end products are really enjoying opening up packs as the More >
Upper Deck Invites Collectors to Hit the ICE
Mar 20th
Innovative and technology-driven cards take collectors closer to the game with the release of 2007-08 Upper Deck ICE Hockey
Upper Deck has always taken considerable pride in being a trading card company that infuses innovation along with superior content to create products that collectors will love. Collectors are embracing the release of 2007-08 Upper Deck ICE Hockey because of Upper Deck’s ability to execute so well with these two core values in mind. The base set has a look where players seem to come alive on the ice because of an embossed design and background with actual marks on a surface More >
Upper Deck and Hunt Auctions Join Forces
Mar 16th
Innovation Meets Reputation: Upper Deck and Hunt Auctions Join Forces
Two industry powerhouses unite to create ultimate marketplace destination for vintage sports memorabilia collectors!
Honesty, integrity and authenticity. These adjectives describe a pair of established sports memorabilia companies that have cemented their reputations based on the fact that they sell only autographed and game-used articles that are guaranteed authentic. Peace of mind for their customer base is of utmost importance to both the Carlsbad-based Upper Deck Company and Hunt Auctions, out of Exton, Pennsylvania. And by sharing that philosophy, the two industry giants have decided to lock arms in order to provide More >
Upper Deck’s 2007-08 Upper Deck Series Two Hockey
Mar 16th
Features All-New NHL Uniforms and Two Memorabilia Cards per Box
Latest Rookies included in ‘Young Guns’ subset; six RCs per box!
As the first hockey trading card release to feature this year’s players sporting all-new NHL uniforms in its base-level set, Upper Deck’s 2007-08 Series Two Hockey collection once again delivers all the on-ice action just like a hard hip-check into the boards. Boasting, on average, two memorabilia cards and six rookie cards per box, Upper Deck Series Two Hockey serves as the perfect counterpart to Series One and remains as the set to collect.
The 250-card regular set is complemented by dynamic More >
2007-08 Fleer Hot Prospects Hockey
Mar 16th
First Autograph Prospect Patch Cards Debut in 2007-08 Fleer Hot Prospects Hockey
The most coveted cards will make their way into the market this week
The most anticipated Fleer Hockey trading card set of the year is now on store shelves. And the slick card design and robust selection of cool inserts are likely the first things collectors will notice about 2007-08 Fleer Hot Prospects Hockey. The collection’s “Autographed Prospect Patch” cards will no doubt have puck fanatics on their feet applauding as they’re the first true rookie autograph patch cards that have made their way into the market this season. With More >
Upper Deck Takes the Lead to Improve the NBA Card Market
Mar 16th
Cuts announced on NBA product lines designed to stimulate demand by reducing supply Hobby shop owners across the country have been reporting slow sales on most NBA sports card releases this year. Upper Deck products have been moving fairly steadily due to strong content, limited production runs and exclusive autograph agreements for many of this year’s top rookies including Al Horford (Hawks) and Kevin Durant (Sonics). The NBA market appears to be on an upswing after an exciting All-Star weekend and with so many block-buster trades taking place over the last month.
As the leader in the NBA trading card category More >
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