What: 2020 Topps Archives baseball cards
Arrives: Aug. 19
Box basics: Two autograph cards per 24-pack box (10 boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Topps Archives is back with looks back at the 1950s, 1970s and 2000s as part of the base set while also spotlighting favorites from the past and present with past card designs.

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Buzz buys and busts a lot of boxes right here for Buzz Breaks, but one of my ongoing goals is to rip a little less and talk more about cardboard that I -- and you -- might like. One way to do that? Simple show and tell -- present a few pick-ups and say why they captured my attention.

So, with all that said, here are a few Buzz Buys ... and this time around there's a little more non-sports -- perhaps a reflection of some recent binge-watching of TV and movies that came to mind without live sports happening.

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NO BASEBALL, NO MARCH MADNESS ... 
The Card: Tony Gwynn 2016-17 Panini Immaculate Collection Collegiate Jersey Prime (/25)
The Price: $22.50
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: Back in December, I presented a similar card to this one and had it leading off -- but with there being no March Madness, no baseball, nothing ... I figured I might lead off with this one again as a reminder of what's not going on right now. As mentioned last time, this Hall of Famer's estate auctioned off a number of game-used pieces in 2015, generating more than $217,000 and among them was his first San Diego Aztecs basketball uniform that sold for $11,858 via SCP Auctions to Panini America. The swatches didn't go into a ton of different cards -- just a couple brands over a couple years -- so there's a chance there could be some more at some point. If not, these will remain classics.
Grab a box right here: 2016-17 Panini Immaculate Collection Collegiate

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In these challenging times for hobby shops around the country and around the world, Blowout Cards is launching a new series, the Buzz Hobby Shop Spotlight -- a look at spots in the hobby that you might not know about ... in their own words.

From Buzz: In this instance ... it's an auction house (shop) that has moved its live auction online and it's active right now -- check it out at the link below.

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Birmingham Auctioneers 

Owner: Scott Russell
Location: Nesquehoning, Pa.
Website: www.birminghamauctioneersbid.com

In their own words: "David Birmingham founded the company in 1983 and he ran at least five auctions a year up until 2017 and many years he averaged one a month. As he got older, things slowed down and in 2017 he offered to sell me the company. I had just left my job to become a full-time dealer ... but on Jan. 1, 2018, I became the owner. I call eight live auctions a year but added online auctions to our repertoire. Our online auctions are usually themed Pre-War, Memorabilia, Oddball Odds & Ends, etc. Our live auctions are usually more general but focus mainly on 1950s to today -- all sports.

"I was lucky that when the state shut down live events I had the capability of moving online, though it was a lot of frenzied work. But there was no way to do the normal marketing I would do for an online auction -- and little budget since I'd already advertised the live event. The first year of owning the company was a big eye-opener and we spent a ton of money we didn't really have updating and upgrading things that were archaic. So we spent most of 2019 catching up on those expenditures and we were just starting to get a little bit ahead when this latest situation reared its ugly head.

"I am fairly well known as I am always at the Philly and Chantilly shows and have also done White Plains and Pittsburgh. I know mainly vintage guys, though, and it seems like Blowout skews a little more modern. ... We are assuming we will have to move April's auction online also and that actually has more of a modern theme."

THEIR LINKS
Twitter: @BirminghamAuct1
Email: info@birminghamauctioneers.com

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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.

The sets: 2019 & 2020 Panini USA Baseball Stars & Stripes rack sets
Where to buy: Directly via USA Baseball Shop for these -- BlowoutCards.com for hobby boxes
Cards per set: 71 for 2019; 73 for 2020
Base set completion: 
68 of 68 (100 percent) for 2019; 70 of 70 (100 percent) for 2020

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What's Buzzing Today: Luis Robert, Prizm FOTL heat, an eBay discount a blaster box with a Zion Williamson auto and more in today's edition.

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What: 2020 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Platinum Series 2 autographed baseballs
Arrives: May 6
Box basics: One autographed baseball per box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's autographed baseball chase brand hits the field with a new season of stars and legends along with some specialty balls that add to the chase.

The biggest chase of them all this year? Keep reading for that and a gallery of what's in this one.

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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.

The box: 2020 Topps Heritage baseball cards (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (this and hobby)
First Buzz preview, SPs & checklist: Click here

Packs per box: 16 (15 standard, one Chrome)
Cards per pack: 9
Cards in this box: 138
Base set completion: 
122 of 400 (31 percent)
Duplicates: 0

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What: 2019-20 Panini Select Hobby Hybrid basketball cards
Arrives: April 1
Box basics: Four six-card packs per box (20 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: Select takes to the hardwood for a second time with a Hobby Hybrid edition that "presents a very unique collecting experience for collectors," according to Panini.

Keep reading for more info and a full gallery of images released so far.

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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.

The box: 2020 Donruss baseball cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

Packs per box: 11
Cards per pack: 8
Cards per box: 88
Set completion: 
61 of 264 (23 percent)
Duplicates: 0

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The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing Today: New pulls, new releases, Tom Brady autograph values, a game-used glove in a box, a big Trevor Bauer collection and is "the grading system broken?"

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The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing Today: Zion Williamson hunt continues, BGS sub-grades vs. without, break highlights, collecting chatter and take your shot at a $1,000 gift card in today's edition.

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UPDATE: The first person in this week's YourDozen to submit all 12 correct answers will also receive a $1,000 @blowoutcards credit.

YourDozen.com is back -- but you have to get entries in by tomorrow at midnight in this quickie edition of the contest.

What are we predicting this time with the sports world standing still? We're predicting what things will look like this coming week in the stock market.

This week's winner will get a 10-box case of 2018 Super Break Pieces of the Past Hybrid Edition with a 1/1 promo pack, too. It's an unusual time in the world right now and that one is full of some unusual and interesting cardboard possibilities.

>>> CLICK HERE TO ENTER <<< 

How does it work? It's short and simple. Register and you'll get a dozen questions where your answers will be compiled and compared to others. Whomever gets the most correct gets the prize -- or at least a shot at it if there's a tie.

The goal with YourDozen.com? Have a little fun and get free stuff into some of your hands.

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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.

The sets: 2019 & 2020 Panini USA Baseball Stars & Stripes rack sets
Where to buy: Directly via USA Baseball Shop for these -- BlowoutCards.com for hobby boxes
Cards per set: 71 for 2019; 73 for 2020
Base set completion: 
68 of 68 (100 percent) for 2019; 70 of 70 (100 percent) for 2020

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The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing Today: Nothing but breaks highlights in today's stay-at-home edition.

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What: 2020 Topps Heritage High Number baseball cards
Arrives: Dec. 30
Box basics: One autograph or Relic per 24-pack box (12 boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: All those big moves of the off-season and new rookies will be found in the second installment of 1971 Topps to come this year with some new touches in the release, too.

Keep reading for more as well as a full gallery of images.

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In these challenging times for hobby shops around the country and around the world, Blowout Cards is launching a new series, the Buzz Hobby Shop Spotlight -- a look at spots in the hobby that you might not know about ... in their own words. 

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Turf & Dirt Sports Cards

Location: Bellingham, Wash.
Website: www.turfanddirtsportscards.com

In their own words: "Turf & Dirt opened their shop to create the best environment possible for their community of sports card collectors. Jimmy Sears, Stacy Sears and their daughter, Emily, operate this shop as a small family business. Jimmy has been a collector since 1986 and has been in the business of sports cards for the last 10 years. The last five years, Jimmy helped run another card shop, but decided to open his own shop in October 2019. Turf & Dirt has built an active social-media presence but relies heavily on our local community to help create the environment of Turf & Dirt. The shop is attempting to do their part to help keep the hobby alive and strong during these times. When there are no sports to watch, why not rip some packs?"

THEIR LINKS
Twitter: @turf dirt
YouTube: Turf & Dirt Sports Cards
Facebook: Turf & Dirt Sports Cards
eBay store: turfanddirtsportscards
Instagram: turfanddirt
TikTok: @turfanddirt

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What: 2020 Topps Gold Label baseball cards
Arrives: Oct. 14
Box basics: One framed autograph per seven-pack box (16 boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Topps' Gold Label line returns with the familiar lineup as well as some new players and new touches that add to the chase while still keeping it simple.

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What: 2019-20 Panini Chronicles soccer cards
Arrives: July 8
Box basics: Three autographs or memorabilia cards per three-pack box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: Three soccer leagues get a go all in one spot -- LaLiga, Serie A and Premier League -- with separate designs and lineups for each of them.

Keep reading for more and a full gallery of images.

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 From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.

The box: 2019 Panini Prizm football cards (blaster box)
First Buzz preview: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for a few formats)

Packs per box: 6
Cards per pack: 4
Cards in this box: 24
Base set completion: 
14 of 300 (5 percent)
Duplicates: 0

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The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing Today: Bowman Chrome autograph investments, Luis Robert, NFL and MLB breaks, an all-time MLB redraft and, yep, PSA will be closing (again).

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This pull from last year led to something new just today ...

From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.

The set: 2019 Topps Now Futures World Series winner set (/199)
Where to buy: Will take some hunting ... only available via winning cards for Washington Nationals players

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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.

The box: 2020 Topps Heritage baseball cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)
First Buzz preview, SPs & checklist: Click here

Packs per box: 8
Cards per pack: 9
Cards in this box: 72
Base set completion: 
67 of 400 (17 percent)
Duplicates: 0

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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and post the results here. Like this and want to see more? Or maybe there's a box you'd want to see busted? Send Buzz an email at BlowoutBuzz@blowoutcards.com.

The box: 2020 Topps Opening Day baseball cards (Target mega box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

Packs per box: 17 (16 standard, one Red parallel pack)
Cards per pack: 7
Cards in this box: 119
Base set completion: 
94 of 200 (47 percent)
Duplicates: 0

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The Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are a few threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What's Buzzing Today: Market speculation, break highlights, NFL postseason chatter and more in today's edition.

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Brick-and-mortar hobby shops -- the heart of the hobby for years and one of several options for collectors these days -- are facing some potentially uncertain times right now and in the coming weeks because of the effects that Coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, will have on their walk-in sales.

Panini America sent an email to its brick-and-mortar dealers on Wednesday, giving them notice that it's allowing them to relax their online-selling policy for the next 45 days, a move that aims to help shops bridge problems or potentially avoid short-term issues that could have taken hold -- or still could be to come -- with their businesses. They are now being allowed to sell newly released Panini products online so they can reach a wider audience beyond their shop's typical clientele.

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