So, you’re a Topps hockey card fan, and you want to complete your 1958-1959 Topps hockey card set? Well, I have some information for you that you might find interesting, if not valuable in your noble search for these great hockey cards from Topps.

This set featured 66 cards. The cards featured players from Boston, New York, Detroit, and Chicago. Full cover photos of the hockey players graced the face sides of these cards, while the reverse side featured statistics. The back was also bilingual, and featured a little cartoon information section.

So, what are the cards from this set to look for? Well, there are the rookie cards, of course. Notable rookies of this set were Bobby Hull of the Chicago Black Hawks, Ken Wharram and Eddie Shack. One interesting thing about this set is that Bobby Hull’s card is especially hard to find, as his was the last card in the series, and so is subject to more wear and tear. Also, his card was known for being off center, making this card even more valuable than the others.

Another thing worth mentioning is that Norm Johnson’s Rookie card (Norm Johnson was a Boston Bruin), sells for around $30 in near mint condition, so remember that if you can pick one up for less than that, you are getting a pretty good deal. Actually, it is always a good idea to keep the price guide handy, as this way you know what they are worth, and you won’t spend more money than necessary.

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Are you one of those vintage hockey card collectors who has the major dream of completing the Ice Kings 1933-1934 set? Well, I hand it to you, you are a serious hockey card lover to take on such an incredible task. Now, let me just say that while this MAY be a doable task, it will NOT be easy, nor will it be cheap. You will spend some serious time and money, and I can almost guarantee that you will not complete the entire set, however, you can complete it to the best of your ability, which is all that really matters, right?

Here are a few things to remember about this particular set. For one thing, remember Art Chapman of the Boston Bruins? Well, his hockey card is indeed in the set, and it is going to cost you about $100 for just an excellent condition card.  So, try to find one around this price or cheaper. However, in a set like this, I understand that you may not really have the option to shop around. Anyway, this seems to be the average going price for this particular card.

Oh, and if you want to pick up card #44, which is Normie Himes of the New York Americans, if you can find one graded above very good, grab it, because these are hard to find. It will probably cost you about $100 though, as a very good version of this card goes for about $70 or a little less.

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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.

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Jargon is prevelant everywhere, and all fields have their own peculiar jargon that is understood only by the people familiar with that field. This is very true with the world of hockey card collecting. A new collector to the world of hockey card collecting is often left bewildered and lost because of the peculiar jargon used by avid sports card collectors. While most of the jargon is game related, some of it is created by the card manufacturing companies and these are the ones that confuse the uninitiated. While it is not possible to explain all the jargons, we have attempted to simplify some of it so that you can begin your hockey card collection.

The most important in the world of hockey cards is parallel hockey cards. These are cards, designed in the same manner as a regular hockey card with the same card number and design but have a distinguishing feature that makes it unique and different. These cards are fewer in number and hence a collector’s item and worth the investment. You will find parallel cards for base cards, memorabilia cards and even subset cards. The problem with these cards is that they are so similar to the original that you might end up buying a parallel card at the price of an original, so be sure to understand the underlying terminology before you start investing your time and money in buying hockey cards.

Another variety of cards is the subset cards that are identical in design to the base cards but are numbered as whole numbers. These are rare cards and add rarity to your hockey card collection. After the subset cards, come the insert cards that come in your base card pack that have a distinct design. Some of the insert cards are memorabilia cards and hence add that special touch to your hockey card collection. Memorabilia cards are nothing but cards that are either autographed by the players or have something from the game they played to remind you of the player and his game.

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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.

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This past Sunday, Donald D. Peck, the retired President of Fleer pass away.

At the helm of Fleer, Mr. Peck challenged Topps and their monopoly on the sports card industry. The challenge went all the way to the Supreme Court in 1982 where Fleer was rejected in their challenge to publish baseball card packs. However, he found a way around the ruling and Fleer flourished providing sports cards to fan collections.

More information about the life of Donald D. Peck.

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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.

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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.

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Collecting hockey player cards is an age old hobby that began way back in 1910, when the first set of hockey player cards were manufactured. However, because of the two World Wars and the resulting shortage of sports card manufacturing material, fewer cards were manufactured and this resulted in scarcity as well as loss of original cards. Companies did come up with newer versions of old cards and these have formed great collectibles today. These cards now fetch very high prices in the market and are treated as gold in hockey card collectibles.

The hobby of collecting hockey player cards is, however, slightly different from collecting other sports cards. Where the player is the most important aspect in the other games, in hockey, the player and the team are rated together. Even if a player were good, his value would largely depend on the performance of the entire team. Hence, if you want a true assessment on the value of a hockey card, then you should assess the performance of the entire team and this helps determine the need for the player’s card. Unlike other games where the value of rookie card is dependent on player, in hockey rookie cards, value depends on both player performance as well as the team. In hockey card collecting, both the team and the individual player are given equal importance. I’m not sure why this is so, perhaps due to the fact that there aren’t as many big name stars in the early years as today.

Along with the team’s performance, the year the player and his team had also plays a role in determining the value of a card. In other words, if the year of manufacture of the card symbolizes a great season for the player, then its value increases. Milestones achieved by the player impacts the value of his card. You should also pay attention to the details of the card itself, whether it has a hologram or it is an autographed card or it has other inserts, this will help determine its value and all this needs thorough research on the part of hockey card collector.

Lastly of course, proper research by asking around and verifying price guides will help determine the real value of the card. Experts in the field of collecting hockey player cards are a good resource along with leading price guides like Beckett and Tuffstuff. Finally, use the the global online marketplace found on the Internet to gauge the value of your hockey cards.

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