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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 17h

Like I always say, “If you got ’em, rip ’em!” Just kidding. I’ve never said that. Especially about 1952 Topps.

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 19h

Today, in NL 409: 1991–92 Hoops Team Night Cards & 1972 Topps Cloth Stickers postwarcards.substack.com/p/the-post-w...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 20h

The latest Non Sport Report is out! Hysterical History, Civil War News, Scanlen’s Samurai, & Belgian Chocolate Mickey ...And A Ham & Cheese On Rye thenonsportreport.substack.com/p/hysterical...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

They just don’t make ’em like this anymore!

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

The original artwork behind Sid Gordon’s 1953 Topps card, as offered by Mastro back in December 2002. Another great piece for the Original Artwork Archive. More on the blog: www.postwarcards.com/the-artwork-...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Today, in NL 408: From a Signed Ruth to a ’52 Topps Display Box: Goldin’s Fall Vintage Elite Auction & Debuts & Dime Beers at Front Row Auctions postwarcards.substack.com/p/the-post-w...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Mastro called this a 1962 Topps Civil War News currency sheet. But a closer look at its 15 different designs raises an interesting question: Topps or A&BC? www.postwarcards.com/a-1962-topps...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

UMR 90 drops tomorrow! The Early 1980s Philadelphia Find of Over 100 1951 Topps Baseball Wax Boxes postwarcards.substack.com

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Today, in NL 407: How Did You Store Your Baseball Cards in 1968?, On The Blog, & How Topps Turned a Brown Into a White Sox postwarcards.substack.com/p/the-post-w...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Today, in NL 406: Does a Centered 1977 Topps Princess Leia #221 Exist? & A Bill Singer Topps Negative and a Pretty Great “What If” Got a tip and there will be more about why the Leia is off-center in a future NL! postwarcards.substack.com/p/the-post-w...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Today, in NL 405: Apparently I Collect Envelopes Now, In The News, & A Quick Check-In on Topps File Copies postwarcards.substack.com/p/the-post-w...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Another one for the Original Artwork Archive: the hand-painted artwork behind Gil McDougald’s 1952 Bowman rookie card. Details on the blog: www.postwarcards.com/the-original...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Today, in NL 404: Following Tony Gonzalez Through the Topps Production Process, Great Hobby Writing, & A Couple of Unopened Collecting Notes postwarcards.substack.com/p/the-post-w...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Today, in NL 403: Seeing Double on a Michael Jordan Card & A 1971 Reference to Topps’ Greatest Moments Test postwarcards.substack.com/p/the-post-w...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

From the days of hobby past: a 1975 Donruss Six Million Dollar Man unopened wax case.

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

In 1998, Marty Appel argued that Mickey Mantle had ignited the card hobby three separate times. Nearly 30 years later, his conclusion still sounds familiar: Mickey was the card to chase. Read his article on the blog: www.postwarcards.com/three-times-...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Anything good in a ‘62 Topps 1st Series Box?

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Sixteen original 1931 W517 production artworks were offered together back in 2000. I’ve tracked down a few that resurfaced—but where are the rest? www.postwarcards.com/the-original...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I need this circa 1910 A.J. Reach catcher’s mask tin sign for the walls of the Hobby Library. Apparently six of these were once found together in their original mailing envelope, having never been displayed.

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

My 89th Unopened Market Report comes out tomorrow! This ones dives into Identifying 1973, 1974 & 1975 Topps BB Cello Boxes, and shares some incredible 1970 OPC BB Wax & 1958 & 1959 Topps FB Cello Packs. postwarcards.substack.com

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Today, in NL 401: A Different Kind of Topps Dealer Sell Sheet, On The Blog, & So, Apparently People Still Collect Pennants postwarcards.substack.com/p/the-post-w...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Today, in NL 400: MSA Discs, Wiffle Ball Style & Unopened Collectibles or a Resealer’s Starter Kit? postwarcards.substack.com/p/the-post-w...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Gosh, in this market, I’m gonna be so rich. Anyway, another one for the Hobby Library.

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Today, in NL 399: More 1968 Topps Action Stickers Production Material, In The News, & Ozzie Smith’s Rookie, 132 Cards at a Time postwarcards.substack.com/p/the-post-w...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A fun hobby time capsule: In January 1997, Sports Card Trader examined “The Resurgence of Topps”—and many of the products behind it still define Topps today. More on the blog: www.postwarcards.com/the-resurgen...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Today, in NL 398: Two Tony Conigliaro Negatives From Topps’ 1967 Red Sox Sticker Test, Great Hobby Writing, & A 1992 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. Parallel postwarcards.substack.com/p/the-post-w...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Bucket-list collectible: a 1949 Bowman Baseball window ad sheet.

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today, in NL 397: The 1990 Action Packed Michael Jordan “White” Mystery & A Roger Craig Topps Check With a Curious Cubs Connection postwarcards.substack.com/p/the-post-w...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Latest Non Sport Report just hit the streets: 1968 Topps Julia Uncut, Mod Squad Proofs, License Plates, Marvel, & Dopey Books thenonsportreport.substack.com/p/1968-topps...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A little Canadian Goudey archaeology: this rare 1934 World Wide Gum sheet contains cards #49–72 and helps illustrate exactly how the Canadian set was numbered. www.postwarcards.com/a-look-at-a-...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Today, in NL 396: Koufax Rookie Leads Memory Lane’s Summer Rarities Auction & Goldin’s Ohtani Redemption, Vintage Unopened, and 14 Blackless Topps Cards postwarcards.substack.com/p/the-post-w...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A little hobby archaeology: I found this rare 1962 Bazooka short-print box in a 2007 Mastro catalog—and traced the same box to REA and PSA 12 years later. www.postwarcards.com/tracing-a-ra...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The 88th Unopened Market Report, my premium newsletter, drops tomorrow with 1974 OPC BB Packs, Insane Eye Candy, Just Collect’s ‘61 Topps Rip, and a Pair of Penny Packs. Subscribe here: postwarcards.substack.com

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I challenge anyone to show me a greater three-item collection than this. Take your time. I’ll wait.

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Today, on the wire: postwarcardswire.com

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Today, in NL 393: Was Card Grading Really Cheaper 36 Years Ago?, In The News, & A Pricey 1966-67 Topps Hockey Wrapper postwarcards.substack.com/p/the-post-w...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Big names trending across the wire's source network: postwarcardswire.com/trending.php

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Fleer was “Flying High” in 1993. Ultra, GameDay, Marvel, TV advertising, dealer cuts, overproduction, and where Fleer thought the hobby was headed. More than 30 years later, it feels awfully familiar! Details on the blog: www.postwarcards.com/from-the-hob...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

An uncut sheet with actual face value.

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Today, in NL 392: A Strong Case for the Best Signed Card in the Hobby, Great Hobby Writing, & National League Stars With a Side of Canada Dry postwarcards.substack.com/p/the-post-w...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Today, in NL 391: Mantles, Proofs and Jackie Robinson Pins at REA & From The Hobby Library: Dick Cole’s Road Not Taken at Topps postwarcards.substack.com/p/the-post-w...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A little cardboard archaeology: One of five 1970 Topps cello display box color-separation proof sheets, auctioned off back in 2001.

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The latest issue of The Non Sport Report just dropped: “1966” Monster Laffs, 1982 Topps Donkey Kong, 1966 Topps Flipper, a Mickey Mouse Pack, & a Donruss Voyage - check it out! thenonsportreport.substack.com/p/1966-monst...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I’m beginning to think the 5¢ price is no longer valid.

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The labels are neat, but they weren’t the real prize. A look at Wonder Bread’s 1960/61 hockey promotion and its very rare photo premiums, today, on the blog: www.postwarcards.com/the-real-196...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Today, in NL 390: Graded Sets, ‘52 Topps Mantles, and Uncut Sheets at Heritage’s Fall Sports Auction & Goldin’s Summer 100 Auction Recap postwarcards.substack.com/p/the-post-w...

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