Author: creasecollector
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Golden 1/1 Additions To The Jhonas Enroth Collection
The 53rd 1/1 card in my collection has officially (or, unofficially, depeding on who you ask) arrived in my collection this past week, and I’m here to tell you all about it. Although it can’t be compared to the new 1/1’s coming out of UD Premier or any other fancy new product on the market,…
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The Early History of NHL Hockey Cards
Cards from the 1911-1912 Imperial Tobacco C55 National Hockey Association (NHA) Hockey Players set. These cards are one of the many ‘cigarette cards’ released during this time period. Within the hockey card industry, this set is one of the “Three C’s” of cigarette sets produced during this time period and predate the NHL. The Three…
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Closing the “book” on another booklet card from Panini
Another new booklet card from Panini! 2013-14 National Treasures Sweeter By The Dozen Prime 1/10.
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How SWEDE It Is: This 10-Year-Old Card Gets Knocked Off The Want List!
It’s not everyday that you can knock off a 10-year-old card for the collection numbered out of 5, but today was (luckily) one of those days. The card above is the 2009-10 O-Pee-Chee Premier Signings Gold Triple Autograph 1/5 that features three Swedish Goaltenders: Henrik Lundqvist, Jhonas Enroth, and Jonas Gustavsson. I made a deal…
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Hockey PROMO Cards? I thought they were a 90’s thing?!
For those who are new to the hobby, you may not know what Promo cards are, but they are primarily used to, you guessed it, promote the product, or signal a certain stage in production when producing the cards themselves. Promo or Proof cards were mainly a staple in sets from the 90’s, as they…
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These New 2019-20 Upper Deck Stature Red’s Insane! More Than Meets The Eye with This Card
2019-20 Upper Deck Stature Base Red Parallel 31/75 of Marc-Andre Fleury (Vegas Golden Knights).
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Collectors Corner: Eddie The Eagle (Ed Belfour)
After connecting with Georgios, a card collector from Sweden, through a Swedish hockey card Facebook Page, he was eager to share his collection with me. Since Belfour is also one of my All-Time favourite goaltenders, this extensive collection of rare and elusive cards had my jaw on the floor in a matter of seconds. Georgios…
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Collectors Corner: A King Between The Pipes – Jonathan Quick
An impressive 1/1 Panini Dominion Shield card resting on a Jonathan Quick Game-Used blocker. Introduction My name is Mitch and I’m from Los Angeles, CA. I started collecting sports cards as a kid in the early 90s. I stopped collecting for a good 10 years or so, when the whole industry kind of died off.…
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Best. Mail. Day. Ever. (Amazing Act of Kindness Story Inside)
The Best Mail Day Ever.You might need a coffee or two for this one. Seriously, grab a cup…..
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Collectors Corner: Patrick Roy
2001-2002 Upper Deck SPGU SP Patch Card of “Saint Patrick” Patrick Roy 25/50.Today I’m going to feature Ryan’s collection of one of the All-Time greatest goaltenders in NHL history: Patrick Roy. His Roy collection features over 2,000 cards of one of the best goalies to ever play the game. I hope you enjoy this recent…
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