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Upper Deck’s Social Media Ranked #1 in the Industry by Voice of the Collector!
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As you’ve seen on this blog, we really like interacting with our customers: from the casual collectors to the hardcore hobbyists, and everyone in-between. Thanks to social media outlets like this one, our Facebook page and Twitter, we’re able to do that more than ever....
Brag Photo of the Week – Richard’s Office: Tiger and MJ
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Last week, I had snuck my way into Richard McWilliam’s office to snap some shots for this here blog, and left you with quite the teaser:
If you looked closely, you spotted two items on the wall: autographed pieces of Tiger and MJ. Let’s take a closer look.
Here...
My Box Break in Beckett Magazine
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It all started when I was about five years old.
I went to my local Modell’s sporting goods store, and saw packs of baseball cards. I loved baseball. I got my dad to buy me a pack and was fascinated with every single card. It was so cool to look at the stats on the backs [...]
Rookie of the Week: Week 10 – Chris Wells
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One of the most exciting reasons to collect NFL rookie cards is that you get to watch their values spike if the player performs well on the field. To help capture that excitement, Upper Deck launched a new website to help collectors track 2009 NFL rookie cards, but also make predictions...
Dear Coach Belichick
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Dear Coach Belichick,
Having been a Colts fan all my life, I can admittedly say you have caused me a lot of grief over the years. On Sunday night I left my house positive you had handed my team their first loss of the season. My wife can confirm my disappointment as I headed out the...
2009 Exquisite Football Carries on Tradition of Quality Rookie Cards
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Back in the beginning of 2008, the 2007 NFL season was all but over, and collectors were gathering their funds for 2007 Exquisite Football. The product was to be released right after the Super Bowl, and many of the fans were anxiously waiting for the year’s best product.
In 2007...
4th and 2: What Should You Do?
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Last night, the Indianapolis Colts defeated the New England Patriots 35-34 in a game that was certainly one for the ages. Quarterback Tom Brady finished with 375 yards, 3 touchdowns, and a 110.7 rating. Peyton Manning finished with 327 yards, 4 touchdowns, a 97.4 quarterback rating...
Brag Photo of the Week: The Big Office
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We’ve covered a lot of cool areas in the building with the Brag Photo of the Week this year. We showed off the United Center floor in the warehouse, the game-used room, other rare artifacts from the vaults, and even some of the cool stuff we have in the lobby.
But there’...
2009 NHL Rookies: Calder Trophy Candidates
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My life has kind of been consumed by NHL rookies in the first six weeks of the season, so for my first blog entry of 2009-10, I figured that would be a good place to start. At Upper Deck, we try to get the newest rookie cards out the door and on the market as [...]
Upper Deck Black Comes to NFL in 2009
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When Upper Deck Black made its first appearance in basketball products three years ago, collectors were floored. The cards looked like something straight out of a Johnny Cash concert: the design was unlike anything released up to that point, and the format of the product was unprecedented...
Upper Deck’s ‘Million Pack March for the Troops’ Starts Today!
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In case you haven’t seen it yet, Upper Deck announced a ‘Million Pack March for the Troops’ donation drive today to celebrate Veterans’ Day. Working with Operation Gratitude, we’re hoping to get 1,000,000 unopened packs donated to our troops by Veterans...
NFL Midseason Review
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I don’t think the 2009 NFL season could have had a crazier start. Storylines aplenty have led to a buzz that I haven’t seen for a few years in this league. Every week a new player emerges, or another top team goes down . . . and the fans are eating it up. I have [...]
Blanco and Beckham Headline MLS Cup Playoffs
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You have to admit that us Americans are pretty spoiled with the wide variety of sports we can play. From my house I can walk across the street to a nice indoor basketball court available to me at almost any time of day for free. There are baseball diamonds, basketball hoops and football...
Blanco and Beckham Headline MLS Cup Playoffs
10 days ago by
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You have to admit that us Americans are pretty spoiled with the wide variety of sports we can play. From my house I can walk across the street to a nice indoor basketball court available to me at almost any time of day for free. There are baseball diamonds, basketball hoops and football...
Grizzlies Don’t Think Rudy Gay is Worth the Money
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Because he could not come to a contract extension with the Memphis Grizzlies, Rudy Gay will now become a member of the much anticipated 2010 offseason free agent shopping spree. Gay was looking for a contract in the range of the 5 year – $65 million extension that Portland gave...
Rookie of the Week: Week 9 – Josh Freeman
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One of the most exciting reasons to collect NFL rookie cards is that you get to watch their values spike if the player performs well on the field. To help capture that excitement, Upper Deck launched a new website to help collectors track 2009 NFL rookie cards, but also make predictions...
A Yankees Championship Dream Fulfilled
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I had waited thirteen years to see a World Series game, not to mention a championship clinching win. Just so you can understand where I’m coming from, I’ll explain a bit of personal history; despite my intense fandom, I never had the opportunity to see the Fall Classic in person...
Brag Photo of the Week: Mike Santorelli Signing
15 days ago by
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I am in charge of our social media outlets, where my job is to dig up and publish interesting content that our collectors want to see and hear about. Needless to say, I think I have one of the coolest jobs at Upper Deck.
Just today, I got to meet NHL rookie Mike Santorelli of the...
Canseco Returns to the Big Leagues
16 days ago by
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In case you missed the news this week, the Upper Deck Company announced that it had signed a non-exclusive autograph deal with former MLB Most Valuable Player, Jose Canseco. While this may not be the most popular move by the Carlsbad, California company, it proves that it is giving...
Collector of the Month: Mike and Steve Centurioni
17 days ago by
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Every month, Upper Deck will spotlight one of our valued collectors to showcase their collection. The great thing about sports collectors is that they are all very different in what they collect, how they collect items and what they do once they have them. This month, we spend some...
Is Atlanta’s Joe Johnson a Superstar?
17 days ago by
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Although Joe Johnson of the Atlanta Hawks is regarded as one of the NBA’s most feared shooters (and one of best all-around talents by opposing players and coaching staffs alike), he has never been considered a superstar by the fans. But if he helps lead the Hawks back to the...
Rookie of the Week: Week 8 – Percy Harvin
18 days ago by
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One of the most exciting reasons to collect NFL rookie cards is that you get to watch their values spike if the player performs well on the field. To help capture that excitement, Upper Deck launched a new website to help collectors track 2009 NFL rookie cards, but also make predictions...
Upper Deck’s Triple Crown Bid
19 days ago by
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When I heard about a new line of trading cards Upper Deck was sending out to collectors this week, I was immediately interested. As a huge fan of horse racing, it’s a little tough as there’s not that much for us die-hards to collect and unfortunately horse racing does not do a...
Retailer of the Month: South Bay Baseball Cards
19 days ago by
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Each month, Upper Deck will spotlight one of our hobby retailing partners and some reasons why you need to visit their store if you live in the area. Visiting a hobby shop is always a lot of fun: they all have unique items and informative staff.
If you haven’t been to a sports collectibles...
Making It to the Majors
19 days ago by
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The past Friday evening, the 2009 Little League World Series Champion “Park View All-Stars” from Chula Vista, California, were hosted to an autograph signing session/pizza party at the San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum in Balboa Park. The event, orchestrated by Park View...
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