Josh Brikis Went From From Poker Aces To Breaking Cases
Former professional poker player Josh Brikis once made big money on tour. Now, he's gone back to his collecting roots as a sports card case breaker.
View ArticleSportszilla Breaks’ Clay Parks Among Aurora, Ill. Shooting Victims
A fundraising effort is underway for the family of Sportszilla Breaks' Clay Parks, who was among the victims of the recent shooting in Aurora, IL.
View ArticlePSA Submission Backlog Due Mostly to Pack Rippers
PSA is receiving and shipping tens of thousands of packages each week as the company sets revenue records, but the backlog of orders remains.
View ArticleRamblings: 1954 Topps Set Break Proves a Hit
A vintage set break proved popular with collectors who hoped to turn 13 bucks into a 1954 Topps rookie or star card.
View ArticleRamblings: Card Sharks and the 2 Decades Since
Massive change in the hobby in the late 20th century has given way to even more but that's just part of the evolution says Rich Klein.
View ArticleWhat’s Hot in the Shop: 2015 Topps Series One Party
The 2015 baseball cards arrived a wee bit early at Mike's, where wrappers were flying at a special Topps kickoff party.
View ArticleWhat’s Hot in the Shop? Everything
Hot rookies, popular products and a convergence of the seasons have Mike's collectors in a buying and breaking mood.
View ArticleAsia-Pacific 2015 Bowman Draft Breaks in Japan
GTS and Ripping Wax are back in Japan for two weeks of case breaks including the Asia-Pacific edition of 2015 Bowman Draft Baseball.
View ArticleNotes: Yahoo, Others on Card Market; MLB’s Top Cal Cards; Topps Softball Set;...
Long-time shop owner Rich Budnick talks to Yahoo Finance; an MLB writer drops 14 top Ripken cards, a visit with John Newman of Sports Card Nation podcast, special game jerseys coming to auction and more.
View ArticleBreaking App Loupe Expands to Android
Three months after a $3 million funding round, the hobby's breaking app is now available to Android users.
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