For years now, autographed books coming direct from the publishers -- or direct from the authors themselves -- have been an affordable way to collect ink from notable names in all realms of pop culture.

It's not a perfect system with stamped autos, fakes and autopens sometimes in the mix -- a problem for publishers to catch as they are not authenticators -- but thanks to dedicated collectors on the Blowout Cards Forum and elsewhere, those problems often get caught and fixed ... or at least become well-known enough to avoid if it's an issue that goes uncorrected.

Getting ink in-person is always best -- book tours still happen, of course -- but landing autographed editions from publishers, online sellers or celebs themselves via their websites or other appearances are common. So, with that said, here's the first of what just might become a monthly department here on The Buzz.

Our fifth subject and autograph in this ongoing series? Grammy award-winning musician Melissa Etheridge.

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What: 2024 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Dugout Dreams autographed baseballs
Arrives: June 28
Box basics: One autographed baseball per box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: A newer brand on TRISTAR's autographed baseball chase lineup arrives for another summer with two monster Grand Treasure balls and then plenty of past and present superstars all among the finds in these mystery boxes.

What's the biggest of them all this year? Keep reading for details on those and a gallery of what's in this one.

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What: 2024 SAGE Aspire football cards
Arrives: June 28
Box basics: 24 autographs per one-pack box (10 boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: SAGE's newest cardboard will include nothing but ink as it's a one-pack autograph-only release with this one ... but there's still plenty to chase.

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What: 2024 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Autographed Basketball Jerseys
Arrives: June 19
Box basics: One autographed basketball jersey per box (five boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's Hidden Treasures line hits the hardwood for a new year with some of the biggest stars in the history of the game involved as either standard jerseys or as the big chase and the biggest new name in the NBA is in there, too.

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What: 2024 TRISTAR Best Of All Time autographed memorabilia
Arrives: May 10
Box basics: Four autographed memorabilia pieces per case
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR dips into the autographed memorabilia realm with a crop that reflects its name -- only the best of all time are in play.

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

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Buzz buys and busts a lot of boxes right here for Buzz Breaks, but one of my 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 ... 

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FROM 61* TO CARDBOARD ... 
The Card: Roger Maris & Barry Pepper 2021 Leaf Ultimate Sports The Ultimate Duo (/12)
The Price: $25
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: This one flew under my radar for sure until I recently spotted it and had to grab it instantly. For those who don't know, actor Berry Pepper played Roger Maris in 61* -- trailer here -- a 2001 Billy Crystal movie made for HBO. It's easily among the best baseball movies out there for accuracy as Crystal is an obsessive Yankees fan who notes it all in behind-the-scenes segments you can see on the DVD. This one pairs a piece of what is likely a Maris bat with a piece of what looks like a leather jacket for Pepper -- not the most-ideal combo of items, but it is what it is. This is the only card pairing the two and it's the easiest version to find -- the rest of the parallels and printing plates have lower numbering here -- all /6 and below ... no wonder this one was off my radar for three years. I simply hadn't seen any of them.
Grab a box right here: Nothing for this one but Leaf baseball boxes are here

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What: 2024 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures New York Pinstripes Autographed Baseballs
Arrives: May 1
Box basics: One autographed baseball per box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's Hidden Treasures brand hits the diamond once again with its focus on one of MLB's most-historic franchises, the New York Yankees.

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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: Star Wars Living Set ends at No. 500, 2024 Topps, "hobby good," autographed books and more.

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For years now, autographed books coming direct from the publishers -- or direct from the authors themselves -- have been an affordable way to collect ink from notable names in all realms of pop culture.

It's not a perfect system with stamps, fakes and autopens sometimes in the mix -- a problem for publishers to catch as they are not authenticators -- but thanks to dedicated collectors on the Blowout Cards Forum and elsewhere, those problems often get caught and fixed ... or at least become well-known enough to avoid if it's an issue that goes uncorrected.

Getting ink in-person is always best -- book tours still happen, of course -- but landing autographed editions from publishers, online sellers or celebs themselves via their websites or other appearances are common. So, with that said, here's the first of what just might become a monthly department here on The Buzz.

Our third subject and autograph in this ongoing series? Academy Award winner Geena Davis.

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What: 2024 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Autographed Basketballs
Arrives: April 19
Box basics: One autographed basketball per box (four boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's Hidden Treasures brand hits the hardwood once again with some legendary ink to be found and plenty of other chases beyond just current superstars.

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What: 2024 Historic Autographs RetroGraph 3 baseball cards
Arrives: March 27
Box basics: Six autographs per pack (24 packs per case ... or 96 packs per master case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: Historic Autographs takes to the diamond via its autographed buyback release for a third time that includes legendary ink on memorable baseball cards from the past as well as ink from some of the biggest stars of right now.

Keep reading for more information.

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What: 2023 Wild Card Alumination C.J. Stroud Rookie COMIX football cards
Arrives: Feb. 28, 2024
Basics: One autographed card per 12-box case (six cards per box)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Wild Card tries out a new approach with a line focusing on the top NFL rookie this past season in a release that delivers his in-demand autograph in every case.

Keep reading for more info and a gallery of images.

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For years now, autographed books coming direct from the publishers -- or direct from the authors themselves -- have been an affordable way to collect ink from notable names in all realms of pop culture.

It's not a perfect system with stamps, fakes and autopens sometimes in the mix -- a problem for publishers to catch as they are not authenticators -- but thanks to dedicated collectors on the Blowout Cards Forum and elsewhere, those problems often get caught and fixed ... or at least become well-known enough to avoid if it's an issue that goes uncorrected.

Getting ink in-person is always best -- book tours still happen, of course -- but landing autographed editions from publishers, online sellers or celebs themselves via their websites or other appearances are common. So, with that said, here's the first of what just might become a monthly department here on The Buzz for this new year

Our second subject and autograph in this ongoing series? NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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What: 2024 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Autographed Mini Helmets
Arrives: March 29
Box basics: One autographed mini helmet per box (eight boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: TRISTAR's Hidden Treasures line drops for a new year with a new assortment of NFL and college helmets in the mix and some of the biggest names in the history of the game among them.

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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: The Super Bowl will be set today, Luka Doncic's big night, new pulls, 2024 Topps and more.

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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: New Stadium Club pulls, NFL chatter, talking Topps Gold, 2024 Topps MLB and more.

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For years now, autographed books coming direct from the publishers -- or direct from the authors themselves -- have been an affordable way to collect ink from notable names in all realms of pop culture.

It's not a perfect system with stamps, fakes and autopens sometimes in the mix -- a problem for publishers to catch as they are not authenticators -- but thanks to dedicated collectors on the Blowout Cards Forum and elsewhere, those problems often get caught and fixed ... or at least become well-known enough to avoid if it's an issue that goes uncorrected.

Getting ink in-person is always best -- book tours still happen, of course -- but landing autographed editions from publishers, online sellers or celebs themselves via their websites or other appearances are common. So, with that said, here's the first of what just might become a monthly department here on The Buzz for this new year

Our first subject and autograph to start this series? Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

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What: 2024 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Platinum Edition Autographed Football Jerseys
Arrives: Feb. 9
Box basics: One autographed jersey per box (four boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: The newest arrival from the TRISTAR Hidden Treasures portfolio of autographed memorabilia releases drops just before the Super Bowl this year and its Hall of Famers in there this time -- just part of what's in store here -- are only players who were in the big game.

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What: 2023 Wild Card Auto Mania Pro-Look Football Edition
Arrives: Jan. 5, 2024
Box basics: Eight encased autographed cards per box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Wild Card's Auto Mania brand gets a Pro-Look Edition once again with an autograph in every pack and a meaty checklist of young NFL stars and NIL notables.

Keep reading for more info and a gallery of images.

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What: 2022 Leaf Trinity Soccer cards
Arrives: Dec. 29, 2023
Box basics: Four autographed cards and one steel base card per box (10 boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Trinity arrives for soccer collectors a bit later than planned but includes almost nothing but ink ... but also some surprises beyond the stars of the global game.

Keep reading for more info and a full gallery.

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What: 2023 Leaf Eclectic Football cards
Arrives: January
Box basics: Four autographed cards per box (10 boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Eclectic takes the football field with a few brands together all in one spot with stars of the past, present and future all in play as part of an autograph-only release with plenty of energy and with nearly everything limited to no more than 10 copies per card.

Keep reading for more info and a full gallery.

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What: 2023 Wild Card Seven Card Studs football cards
Arrives: Nov. 24
Box basics: Seven encased autographed cards per box (12 boxes per case via two inner cases)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Wild Card's once again on a very numbers-based presentation and this time it's nothing but quarterback autographs from the past, present and future all in there with numbered packs that guarantee specific volumes inside -- and all cards here are limited to no more than seven copies.

Keep reading for more info and a gallery of images.

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What: 2023 Leaf Magnificence sports cards
Arrives: March
Box basics: One "extremely limited premium" autographed card per box (10 boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Leaf goes high-end to start the new year with a multi-sport release where every card is limited to no more than five copies and the array of past and present greats comes from all realms of the sports world.

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

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What: 2023 TRISTAR Hidden Treasures Autographed Mini Helmets Platinum Edition Series 2
Arrives: Dec. 15
Box basics: One autographed mini helmet per box (eight boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: A new batch of Hidden Treasures autographed minis arrives soon from TRISTAR as their final release of the year with every box including either a Hall of Famer or an active player.

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What: 2023 Historic Autographs Ink'd Threads Fall Edition Signed Jerseys
Arrives: Mid-November
Box basics: One autographed custom jersey per box (16 per case) -- plus two Historic Autographs packs per box
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Historic Autographs turns its attention to memorabilia for a second time this year with this multi-sport release that will include autographs from around the sports world and beyond -- and Hall of Famers are once again found in every other box.

Keep reading for more information.

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