Ebay Fee Change !
January 30, 2008
Seller Update: Fees, Rewards & Standards
eBay buyers want value and selection from sellers they can trust–and good sellers deserve rewards for delivering great customer service. That’s why we’re making a number of important changes that may affect you:
- Reduced Listing Fees
You asked, we listened. We’re reducing Insertion Fees and adjusting Final Value Fees to lower your up-front cost to sell on eBay. You wanted free Gallery, now you’ve got it–plus more feature discounts. - Rewards for great sellers
There will be discounts and incentives for those who satisfy customers best. Who decides who gets rewarded? Customers do, by giving sellers high Detailed Seller Ratings (DSRs). - Feedback Changes
Significant changes coming soon will increase buyer confidence and showcase good sellers.- Buyers will only be able to receive positive Feedback.
- Positive repeat customer Feedback will count and Feedback more than 12 months old won’t.
- Negative and neutral Feedback left by the buyer will be removed for transactions in which a buyer doesn’t respond to the Unpaid Item (UPI) or if the member is suspended.
For more details on how these changes may affect you, attend a special Seller Webinar at 10:00 a.m. this Friday, February 1. You may also see announcements from eBay executives on the Announcement Board.
Topps Company
January 17, 2008
Topps Company
When you think about baseball cards you think of Topps. Some of the most valuable cards in the industry have been made by Topps. From the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle too some of more trendy cards 1993 Topps Finest refractors. Topps has always lead the way. With innovative products and customer friendly service Topps has and will continue to be one of the most beloved companies in the sports collectibles industry.
Topps has currently re-introduced their Turkey Red Product line. With renowned artist Dick Perez producing some of the most eye catching products to date. Whether you are a collector, enthusiast, or business man, Topps has some of the greats cards in the market. Here is some information on how you can get a hold of Topps and a company overview of their history. Their website includes many helpful links including some of the new products that will be appearing shortly.
Topps is an international marketer of entertainment products, principally collectible trading cards, confections, sticker collections, and collectible strategy games.
The Topps Company was founded in 1938 as Topps Chewing Gum, and in its early years produced a popular penny “Topps Gum” from a factory in Brooklyn, N.Y. After World War II, the company developed Bazooka Bubble Gum, and in 1950, added trading cards to its product line. Baseball cards appeared in 1951 and quickly became a vital part of pop culture, a tradition that continues to this day, and includes football (both American and European) and basketball, in addition to entertainment cards and stickers and albums. In July 2003, Topps acquired WizKids, LLC a designer and marketer of collectible strategy games. Topps maintains offices in Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, and Argentina, in addition to the U.S.
Topps also manufactures the popular lollipop brands marketed as Ring Pops, Push Pops, Baby Bottle Pops and other novelty candy and gum products. Now headquartered in New York City, the company has worldwide distribution, annual net sales for Fiscal 2006 of $293,838,000, and employs over 487 people worldwide.
Source: Topps.com
Upper Deck Factory
January 17, 2008
Upper Deck Company
Upper Deck has been a leader in the sports card industry for the past 19 Years. They have created outstanding visual products that have become fan favorite’s. From jersey cards to autograph cards Upper Deck continues to be the choice for many collector’s in the
baseball card and football card industry. Ken Griffey Jr.’s rookie card, which was the cornerstone of Upper Deck’s premiere set, is still one of the top 10 most coveted cards in the market. Here is a list of some of Upper Deck’s companies and products that they have to offer.
Upper Deck Authenticated
Autograph forgeries make victims out of unsuspecting fans. Upper Deck Authenticated became the first company to find an answer to the forgery problem by creating an airtight five-step authentication system that assures fans are getting genuine autographs. Today the company has autograph relationships with the game’s biggest stars and produces some of the finest memorabilia on the market.
Upper Deck Digital
Upper Deck Digital keeps the company in stride with the latest technology on its web site, company store and product portfolio. The group’s list of accomplishments include PenCam, Upper Deck’s latest authentication innovation; e-Card, the trading card with a virtual twin; Personalized Trading Card, which allows amateur sports fans to go online and create their own Upper Deck trading card; and WebPass, a technology that turns an invisible watermark on a trading card into the collector’s key into secret websites.
Upper Deck Entertainment
Upper Deck Entertainment is the worldwide leader in trading card games, producing the best products on the market and organizing the most exciting tournaments for every level of competition. The Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME has become a global phenomenon, with massive sales across the world. From Tulsa to Tokyo, you’ll find players Dueling each other with exciting Monsters and Spells.
If Super Heroes™ are more your style, then UDE’s Vs. System trading card game is for you. With licenses from Marvel and DC Comics, along with an innovative game designed by the world’s top TCG experts, Vs. System gets rave reviews from comic book fans and gamers alike. For the highest level of competition, Upper Deck Entertainment runs the globetrotting Pro Circuit tournament series, which gives away $1,000,000 in prizes every year. For more casual players, the Hobby League and the Sneak Preview events are great ways to make new friends and discover new strategies. Click here to view the Upper Deck Entertainment products.
Upper Deck International
Sports fans all over the world have one universal thing in common: a passion for the game and its heroes. Recognizing this shared love for sports, Upper Deck introduced collectible products to the global marketplace in 1991. The company has an office in Amsterdam and markets and distributes products throughout Europe. Upper Deck also creates and produces collectibles to suit the local preferences of collectors throughout Asia and India. To date, Upper Deck holds licenses and creates products for Swedish Hockey, Manchester United (football), Japanese Baseball, Chinese Football and Philippine
Basketball.
source: Upperdeck.com
Here is a list of some of the Hottest cards that are made by Upper Deck :
1. Ken Griffey Jr. – 1989 Upper Deck Rookie
2. 2001 Upper Deck Tiger Woods
3. 2000 Upper Deck SP Signature Tom Brady Rookie
4. 1994 Upper Deck SP Alex Rodriguez
5. 1998 Upper Deck Randy Moss Rookie
6. 2005-06 Upper Deck Sidney Crosby Young Guns
7. 1994 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. / Mickey Mantle Dual Autograph
8. 1996-97 SP Kobe Bryant Rookie
9. 1992-93 Upper Deck Shaquille O’Neal Rookie
10. 2000 Upper Deck Tom Brady Rookie
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2008 NFL Mock Draft
January 12, 2008
1. Miami Dolphins : Chris Long, DE, Virginia
2. St. Louis Rams : Jake Long, OT, Michigan
3.Atlanta Falcons : Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas4.Oakland Raiders : Glenn Dorsey, DL, Miami
5. Kansas City Chiefs : Sedric Ellis, DT, USC
6. New York Jets : James Laurinaitis, LB, Ohio State
7. New England Patriots : Dan Connor, LB, Penn State
8. Baltimore Ravens: Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College
9. Cincinnati Bengals: Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State
10. New Orleans Saints: Keith Rivers, LB, USC
11. Buffalo Bills: DeSean Jackson, WR, Cal
12. Denver Broncos: Kenny Phillips, S , Miami
13. Carolina Panthers: Andre Woodson, QB Kentucky
14. Chicago Bears: Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville
15. Detroit Lions: Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State
16. Arizona Cardinals: Calais Campbell, DE, Miami
Top 50 Baseball Prospects
January 12, 2008
1. Jay bruce
2. Evan Longoria
3. Jay Bruce
4. Cameron Maybin
5. Joba Chamberlain
6. Clay Buchholz
7. Clayton Kershaw
8.Homer Bailey
9. Andrew McCuthchen
10. Joey Votto
Contact Us
January 12, 2008
GMA Grading
7706 County Line Rd
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 926-6263
sales@gmagrading.com
Own Your Own Sports Card Grading Business
January 12, 2008
GMA Grading is the only company to offer the Grade Your Own Service to the public. This offer has come with much scrutiny but hopefully this will be explained in detail in the post. We offer up two options for the person who wants to own their own sports grading card business. Read more
Why Use GMA Grading for Your Baseball Cards ?
January 12, 2008
GMA has many benefits over PSA and Beckett (BGS). We will show you how to take advantage of our pricing structures and amazing turnaround times. Read more
How to Make Money with Baseball Cards on ebay!
January 12, 2008
How to Make Money with Baseball Cards on ebay!
First to start making money on ebay you will have to begin doing some research. If you do not know who is hot or is who selling you can preview ebay’s ending auctions or you can go to GMA’s Hot Rookie Card List . This list will give you a breakdown by each individual team in each individual sport. Read more
Option #2: You do all the Work
January 12, 2008
Our second option that we offer is you purchase the holders from us and blank labels. You do all the work. Your minimum order is 500 holders per order. This option gives you ultimate control of your own business. Once the holder are purchased they are shipped out the next day and everything else is left up to you.
Note:** for this option you will need to purchase an Ultrasonic welder to seal the holders. A horn that fits our parts and an air compressor for the welder. The outlay can cost anywhere from $10,000 to $25,000 depending on which machine is purchased. We do not sell the machines but if you choose this option we can give you all the details of who does sell these units.
This is the more expensive option but if you would like to do on sight grading this option is available.
