My Sports Trading Cards Featuring Brandon Marshall...

These are just a few of my new Miami Dolphins Wide Receiver Brandon Marshall sports cards.

Brandon Marshall left the Denver Broncos after a rocky relationship, both on and off the field. The Miami Dolphins acquired Brandon Marshall for a four year contract and a check for the sum $47.5 million. The two time Pro-Bowler, Marshall has caught over 100 passes and 10 touchdowns. Although traded for a second round draft picks for 2010 and 2011, it just might be what the Dolphins are looking for. As Brandon Marshall has said "the past is just that, the past"; he is putting everything behind him and starting over. Everyone deserves a second chance or maybe third or fourth.

Almost all Sports athletes get caught up in the hoopla of being a celebrity and all the hype. Time will only tell as to how Brandon Marshall with do with the Dolphins and in the Miami area.

After arriving at the Plantation Training facility for the Miami Dolphins, Marshall held a 20-minute news conference. Stating he wants to be the best receiver in the NFL while helping his new team, the Miami Dolphins, win and because he has learned from past mistakes, the Miami Dolphins do not need to worry that he'll get into further trouble.

It is not sure what number Brandon Marshall will wear since Rookie Davone Bess is already in the No. 15. Marshall is not concerned about the number he is going to wear, he is just worried about how many touch downs he can make.

Good luck on your teams Drafts and coming season.
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Tim Tebow on Sports Cards...

I do admit that he was a great college football player/quarterback. How well will he do in the National Football League. Tebow's numbers in 2009 consisted of a 164.17 Ratting, 2,895 Yards and 21 touchdowns, but overall Statistic of 9,285 yards and 88. I do believe the numbers will speak for themselves when it comes time for the NFL Draft. Tebow knows how to stay in protection and when to run out of the pocket for safety, Tebow has the tangibles and is a very disciplined athlete that will be willing to put in the time needed in changing over to a pro ball style of play. No matter what he does, his college legacy at Florida will forever solidify him as a top collectible and be highly sought after.




As collectors will be hounding for his cards when they come out. Many will look for the cards to keep, others will try to make a profit on the cards.

Tim Tebow was homeschooled by his mother, who also worked to instill the family’s deep religious beliefs along the way. Tebow was allowed to play football in his county in 1996 when a legislation was passed in Florida allowing homeschooled students to compete in local high school sporting events. The law specifies that home school students may participate on the team of the local school in the county and school district in which they live. Tebows lived in Duval County and played linebacker and tight end for Trinity Christian in Jacksonville for one season, but his dream was to play quarterback. Tebow began to explore his options to fulfill his dream. Coach Craig Howard at Nease High School, was known for his passing offense so Tim and his mother moved in to an apartment down the street from the Nease High School in St. Johns County. With the rest of his family living on a farm in Jacksonville, Tim began playing quarterback for Nease High School in Ponte Vedra Beach and his performance soon began to turn some heads. Despite having parental and sibling ties to the University of Florida, Tim remained open-minded during the recruiting process and became very close to Alabama coach Mike Shula. But after careful consideration and much deliberation, he decided to play for the team he felt best suited his skills and style of play. Tim Tebow chose to play for coach Urban Meyer and the Florida Gators, who employ a similar “spread option” offense that he excelled in at Nease High School.

The rest as we all know is history.

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Baseball Cards, Quick Note...

Since collecting baseball cards for some years now, I still get anxious awaiting to open the packs or the boxes. Sometimes I can't even wait to get home, I open them after purchasing them at the local card store or the local Market. I just can't wait to get home.

I purchase the packs for the quantity of cards in pack, I often buy a pack or box to try and get that elussive card everyone is looking for, an authentic autograph with an authentic worn material. There are so many cards to look for and wish you can pull out of the packs. I still have a couple of boxes that are still sealed and I don't think I will open, well if I can't find any packs or boxes to open, I might give in.

I recently started buying the boxes that contain 5 to 10 packs and are guaranteed an authentic jersey piece or autograph. The only thing is, I keep getting the not so named players, I did once get a Carmello Anthony authentic jersey piece and one of Brett Favre (Green Bay) and the Vikings Quarterback that I can't think of right now, and I'm in Maine visiting in-laws, so I can't go look at the card and see who the Quarterback is. There were other good cards that I have pulled, from Rookies to other players you and other people are looking for.

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The Grading Companies...

Now don’t’ just think that collecting cards is just for fun. Now there are many companies that make their money just selling the cards in packs, team sets, or boxes, full or partial sets, other companies make their money from selling single cards or Authentic Worn Jersey, Used Football, Used Bats/Lumber, and Used Basketball Piece. While other companies profit from grading and authenticating memorabilia. These companies whose main goal is to put a grade on most sought-after cards on the market. Authentication of the jersey is mainly the companies that is putting the piece of jersey on its card, and is authenticated by the card company itself.
For Autographed cards, the card will come Authenticated by the card company, the company statement on the back of the card will state the Authenticity of the Autograph.
There are several companies that profit from grading and authenticating an autograph.

Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), Beckett Grading Services (BGS), Sportscard Guaranty Corporation (SGC) and Global Authentication Inc. (GIA). All are competing amongst each other and with the major card manufacturers to make a profit.
Lets break down some of the companies.

PSA, which is one of the few hobby companies listed in The NASDAQ Stock Market. PSA is a division of Collectors Universe. PSA offers a 10-point grading scale, 1 being Poor or Fair up to 10 for a Gem Mint, and has graded some of the most rare and valuable treasures in the hobby. The 1909-11 T206 Honus Wagner sold for $1.265 million. PSA graded the card at an 8 (Near Mint-Mint)(NM-MT). PSA also authenticates tickets and other items making it one of the most diverse companies in the hobby.
BCG, another one of the most respected names in the hobby, also offering a 10-point grading scale from 1 (Poor) to 10 (Pristine) and also increments of one-half points such as 9.5 (Gem Mint). To get a BGS 10 on a card is one of the rarest treasures in the industry. BGS offers a second grade, using a 5-point grading scale, which focuses solely on the quality of the certified autograph. BGS will identify the error with the card and let the collector know as to why he/she got a low grade on the scale.

Another company that has begun to take a piece of the hobby’s services is SGC.

SGC attracts vintage and pre-war collectors, mostly due to the fact that many of the other companies have little expertise with vintage cards.
SGC uses a 15-point system that begins at 10 (Poor) and goes up to 100 (Pristine). In comparison, a SGC grade of 86 (NM+) corresponds to a BGS grade of 7.5.
GAI, was started by former PSA employee Stephen Rocchi and Mike Baker. Mr. Rocchi was the founder and former President of PSA, Mr. Baker was the former Director of Grading for PSA. With that background it has helped GAI become one of the most respected companies in the hobby. With a 10-point grading scale and one-half point increments similar to BGS, except that a GAI 10 is called Perfect, it appears to many collectors to just be a copy of the larger company. However, GAI is much more diverse than BGS, with their programs for authentication of Hollywood memorabilia, historical items, autographs and unopened packs of cards at the forefront of their respective fields. Also, with the first cards graded at each level, a certification is issued labeling that card as the "first graded". For example, if you are the first person to submit a specific card and it is the first card to receive a grade from GAI, the company will designate your card as First Graded.

If you want to get your card graded, how do you know which one to go with. PSA is great for fans of vintage cards and graded sets due to the Set Registry and their experience with older cards. You have to become a member of PSA, with an annual fee and then a fee for grading your card(s). BGS does not charge a membership fee. Instead, collectors pay a set amount per card based on the desired service level, then pay additional fees per card if it is a certified autograph card or a pre-1981 card. The company also provides free access to its population reports. SGC does not charge any fees except to get cards graded. In addition, they offer free online price guides and population reports, which are valuable tools for any collector. GAI also does not require an annual membership fee for those just wishing to submit cards for grading, you pay an amount per card based on the desired service level. There is, however, a substantial fee in order to optionally become a GAI Premier Member.

So, who's the leader of this group? It's a close call between PSA and BGS.

Baseball Card Fanatics

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Welcome To My Sports Collectible Cards World...

Collecting sports trading cards is my passion since in the early 80's. I don't consider myself an expert by any means, but I do know my stuff. My wife gets mad at me because I have cards on the dinning table, kitchen table, on the counters, in the spare bedroom and of course, half a closet full. I don't collect for the value of the card but for the players on the cards.

I have pulled several Jersey cards and Autographed cards, which are awesome to come by, without spending some $200.00 for a card. I don't believe on spending alot for a specific card, I'd rather trade or get a great deal for that specific card.

I'll be here on a weekly basis to add cards, either to buy, sell or trade. Let me know what is your preference and I'll look for it in my collection.

Visit my site often for updates.

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