Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Sports Collectors Digest

    CONSUMER CONCERNS

    Jan 21, 2022 5 minutes
    BY GREG BATES
    (PHOTO CREDIT: THE CARD LIFE)

    For the last 26 years, Sports Card Junction has been receiving its Topps products directly from the manufacturer. Collectors consistently stream into the Pittsburgh-based shop to pick up the latest Major League Baseball releases from Topps. In August, shop owner Chad Weldon didn’t know if that would be the case in the future.

    When word came down that Fanatics had secured the MLB and MLB Players Association licenses previously held by Topps, Weldon dealt with plenty of uncertainty as to whether hobby shops would be included in Fanatics’ distribution plans.

    Flash forward four months when Fanatics purchased Topps in early January, and Fanatics’ intent is still a bit murky.

    Weldon said when the news first broke, he was “crazy optimistic” about the future, but he still

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from Sports Collectors Digest

    Sports Collectors Digest3 min read
    The Chase Is On
    There are plenty of prospects and rookies to chase this season. Here’s our top 10 to look out for, in addition to three honorable mentions, as we enter the new Major League Baseball season. Technically a rookie last season, De La Cruz retains his “RC
    Sports Collectors Digest6 min read
    MLB Prospecting
    Another baseball season is in full swing. Once again, there are plenty of exciting prospects and rookies that can potentially make a name for themselves over the course of the year. The player who garnered the most attention in baseball circles enter
    Sports Collectors Digest4 min read
    Hammerin' Hank TREASURES
    Baseball writers, like political commentators, are supposed to be neutral. But all of us were fans growing up and most still remain partial to particular players or teams. For me, I’ve been an ardent admirer of Henry Louis Aaron since I started watch

    Related Books & Audiobooks