A Heartbreaking Pull: In a recent video on Rob Opens Wax, I took on the challenge of opening a 1989 Bowman baseball pack. As many collectors know, this set marked Bowman’s return to the baseball card scene after a 34-year hiatus, and it’s packed with rookies and stars, most notably the iconic Ken Griffey Jr….
For baseball card collectors, few experiences rival the thrill of unwrapping a vintage wax pack. Each time you tear into one, you’re opening a time capsule, revealing pieces of baseball history that have been preserved for decades. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with the legends of the game, and sometimes, if you’re lucky, to uncover…
In 1985, amidst the pristine, heroic images of baseball players and comic book superheroes, an unlikely trading card series disrupted the scene: Garbage Pail Kids (GPK). Created by the Topps Company, GPK was a satirical, humorous take on the popular Cabbage Patch Kids dolls, blending gross-out humor with pop culture commentary. What started as a…
The Value of Baseball Cards Has Overshadowed the Fun of Collecting For decades, baseball card collecting has been one of the most beloved pastimes for sports fans and hobbyists alike. What started as a fun way to connect with the game, reminisce about favorite players, and trade with friends has now become a full-blown investment…
Finding the Iconic Hank Aaron #1 Card When you open a vintage pack of cards, the thrill of the unknown is palpable. In this case, we got our hands on a 1976 O-Pee-Chee wax pack—an iconic set that holds a special place in the hearts of baseball card collectors. And among the treasures inside was…
1990 Score Bo Jackson In the world of baseball card collecting, few cards have reached the iconic status of the 1990 Score Bo Jackson card. Known for its striking black-and-white photo of Jackson, this card captures a larger-than-life figure in one of the most memorable moments in sports photography. Jackson, with his shoulder pads and…
