Hockey card manufacturing companies try many different techniques to make hockey card collecting more special, unique and memorable. To do so, they introduce new sets and packs that add both nostalgia as well as color and bling to your hockey card collection. Some of the additions made by the sports card manufacturing companies include complete sets like the 2006-07 SP Authentic Hockey, Upper Deck’s Special 1967 Maple Leaf Collection and the 2006-07 SP Game Used Hockey. These sets are definitely a collector’s item and should be a part of many hockey card collector’s collection.

2006-07 SP Authentic Hockey card boxes are like all other SP Authentic releases and have 24 boxes having 5 cards each. Its base card set has a total of 100 common cards and hence the chances of finding your favorite players are staked in your favor. The collection also has its rookie cards and you can definitely buy this box for the rookies as 50 players have been signed for rookie cards that are numbered up to 999. The chances of finding a good rookie card are again in your favor. In addition, of course, you have the insert cards and the autographed memorabilia cards that add a special touch to your hockey card collection. Another release is the SP Game Used Hockey that contains an autograph card or a memorabilia card in every pack. For collectors who like to have autograph cards, this is a good buy.

If you are avid hockey fan, then the Toronto Maple Leafs will always hold a special place in your heart and the special edition released by Upper Deck commemorating that team is definitely a must buy for your hockey card collection. This edition is complete, 29 regular cards, and one checklist card, having great players like George Armstrong, Allan Stanley, Johnny Bower etc. You will also get an autographed card or a memorabilia jersey card for your collection.

Posted by admin under Collectible Cards & Hockey Card Collection & Hockey Cards | No Comments »

Hockey, in the United States is a very popular sports, so it follows that hockey card collecting is one of the oldest card collecting hobbies known to hockey fans. A beginner to the hobby of collecting hockey cards is often left puzzled and confused with the variety of choices and cards. A lot of companies have started manufacturing hockey cards which causes some confusion. Even the terminology used by hockey card collectors is special and needs some initiation before one plunges into collecting hockey cards. When you enter into sports card collecting, the first question is where to begin and what to buy. The rational answer is to collect what you love. However, many will suggest, not unreasonably, that you buy hockey rookie cards, they are the best. But what are rookie cards is the next question?

Rookie cards are the first cards published of a hockey player when they make their debut in the NHL, National Hockey League. Almost immediately after the player has been drafted, hockey card manufacturing companies sign deals with various players to produce their rookie card. The demand for these rookie cards depends upon the hockey player, season and other factors.The hard part of collecting rookie cards is identifying the ones that are worth investing for your hockey card collection. You have to decide whether you want to buy rookie cards of all players or only of those who you like or believe will go on to a great NHL career.

If you are starting or expanding your hockey card collection for the love of the game and love for collecting, then you could buy all the rookie cards, irrespective of their actual value in the market or choose only those that you like and forget what the markets say. However, if you are in to hockey card collecting for investment or other purpose then you might want to look out for rookie cards of players like Sidney Crosby, Jason Spezza, Henrik Zetterberg, Marion Gaborik, Vincent Lecavalier, Roberto Luongo. In the alternative you might even want to look out for the yet to be released rookie card of Evgeni Malkin or of any of the new players, playing for the first time this season.

Posted by admin under Collectible Cards & Collecting & Hockey Card Collection & Hockey Cards & Hockey Player | No Comments »

A review of current searches and stats of hockey cards at HockeyCardChase.com reveals that the old saying of something old and something new can be applied here. The two most popular hockey player cards come from a recent player and a hall of famer.

First, Wayne Gretzkey, top the list. For collectors of hockey cards, a collection is not complete unless there is a Wayne Gretzkey card present.

Right behind Gretzkey as the most popular hockey player card is Hall of Famer, Gordie Howe.

Posted by admin under Collectible Cards & Collecting & Hockey Card Collection & Hockey Cards & Hockey Player | No Comments »

Gone are the days when you had to visit the local sports card store for buying hockey player cards and having to wait until the released card versions actually reached the local hobby stores. In the Internet age, the entire buying and selling of sports cards has become virtual, resulting in the card being shipped to you and everything is carried out online. In the earlier days, the options were limited to the local card store or grocery store or 7-Eleven, but today, you have the official websites of the card manufacturing companies featuring their products, and, hordes of online retailers and auction sites to cater to your needs and help you find the rare hockey card you want. Whether it is a Topps set of cards or those of Upper Deck, they are easily available on the company’s website and this gives options for hockey card collectors to choose their type of hockey card. Vintage or current, your hockey card can be found online.

Apart from these, there are hordes of online retail outlets that sell hockey player cards, both individual as well as sets, at very reasonable prices. A list of these sites can be easily available by using a search engine like Google or Yahoo. Retailers like Collecting Sports Cards, Sports Card Attic, Dick & Jane’s Sports cards are good options to check out, if you want good bargains. Also a look at the price guides and their online lists will give you some more information about the cards. In fact, online price lists like Beckett also sell card sets at bargain prices. Look out for special offers and deals online and you may be the lucky one to get hockey cards at great discounts.

Finally, of course, you have the online auction sites like eBay which is a good place to buy and sell hockey cards. Here you have the flexibility of choosing the best bargains, as you may find more than one seller for a particular card. Also you have the choice of buying individual cards, also known as singles, as opposed to packs. This would not only be less expensive but also ensure that you buy only those cards you need and are not saddled with other useless cards or duplicate hockey cards.

Posted by admin under Collectible Cards & Hockey Card Collection & Hockey Cards & Searching | No Comments »

Card collecting, like any other hobby, can be quite a daunting task, particularly for a beginner. Given the wide range of companies that manufacture hockey player cards and also the large number of cards and card sets promoted by each, it is very difficult to choose without fear of having an unmanageable hockey card collection. We deal here with valuable tips on buying hockey cards and maintaining hockey cards

What are the types of hockey card collectibles that collectors buy? Well, you could either buy individual player cards or sets of player cards. Buying a set means that you have all the possible cards released of a particular player. Another collectible is the team cards or team set cards that give you an idea about the team’s performance. Lastly, of course, you have collectors sets that contain a checklist of the players that form the set and you either buy the entire set or collect so as to form that particular set. Collector sets include rookie cards, autographed cards, special edition cards, all of which form a collectible set by themselves. Vintage cards have a charm of their own and delight a true collector. It is important to scour the Internet for any such bargains that may be available.

Once you have decided what to buy, you should then identify the seller. It is very helpful to be able to actually see the card properly, especially if you are buying through the internet from an individual seller. You have to ensure that this is not a counterfeit card and you can determine this by gauging the seller through the various reviews available about him, written by other buyers. Price of the card should be agreed upon only after thorough research using the Internet and the various price guides as your resource. This is the safest bet to buy hockey cards.

Lastly, having a collection does not end with just buying the cards but includes maintenance of the cards. Proper storage facilities should be available to store and maintain these cards. It is more important if you are buying the hockey cards for investment purposes as condition of the cards determines its price and also it is important how long you would be storing hockey cards before you sell them. If you are planning to store hockey cards for long time, ensure that the storage area is free of rats, rodents and other insects as they may tear the cards, in addition ensure that the storage area is water proof and has adequate security measures in case of fire.

Posted by admin under Collectible Cards & Collecting & Hockey Card Collection & Hockey Cards | No Comments »