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What's Buzzing Today: A long-running MLB debate, pre-Super Bowl NFL chatter, Evan Longoria collections and more in today's edition.

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Compare the schedules of the Cleveland Indians and the Cleveland Browns and it should be obvious that NFL collectors just don't have as many ways to land game-used memorabilia.

There's a big difference between 16 and 162 games -- just not as much stuff gets used in the NFL -- but there's also got to be a difference in how game-used memorabilia gets out and into fans' hands despite some similarities. Both leagues have auction sites and some teams sell their stuff to the public or memorabilia companies, of course, but it's clear that it's just not as easy to find game-used memorabilia from football teams.

That's what makes the pieces that you can find a big deal -- there's plenty of potential demand but not much supply at all. Fanatics is one company that has deals with a few NFL teams and it receives a small volume of items regularly during the season. Pieces arrive and sell rather quickly if you watch the company's site -- there are literally no Browns game-used footballs available as I type this (unless you count the plaques where the company cut one up). Meanwhile, not that long ago, there were a few options.

That's where this tale of a new gem in my collection comes from.

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Have you seen the latest cool or interesting items on eBay? If not, you just might see some of those here every week as we're launching a weekly version of our eBay Buzz pieces that pop up from time to time. We’ll spotlight some items that have a story or just wow us with how much interest it might have — and we’re not just talking baseball cards, either.

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HIGHLY RATED ROOKIE
The Item: Baker Mayfield 2018 Donruss Optic Gold Rated Rookie Autograph (/10) (BGS 9.5/10)
The Price: $2,799.99 Buy-It-Now (or best offer)
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: The No. 1 pick in last year's NFL Draft delivered a record-setting season for a rookie with 27 passing touchdowns for the Cleveland Browns ... now imagine if he had played every game this season. He was clearly a spark for a team that went winless in 2017 and tied its best record posted since 2007. There are a few young stars on this team that could have hobby potential down the line and he's at the top of the list. It should be interesting to see what the Browns can add in the draft, too.  This card is an elite pull -- good luck landing one from a pack -- and there will inevitably be growing demand for his rookie-year stuff if he builds upon this almost Rookie of the Year campaign. (Saquon Barkley probably gets it in my mind.) Over time, I think Mayfield has more cardboard potential with team success.
Similar Pieces: Baker Mayfield autos on eBay
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What's Buzzing Today: Nothing but highlights from breaks in this start-the-week edition.

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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: Pondering prospects, two top rookie autos in just one NFL pack and other big pulls in today's edition.

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Have you seen the latest cool or interesting items on eBay? If not, you just might see some of those here every week as we're launching a weekly version of our eBay Buzz pieces that pop up from time to time. We’ll spotlight some items that have a story or just wow us with how much interest it might have — and we’re not just talking baseball cards, either.

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GONE FISHING ... CAUGHT THE BIG ONE
The Item: Mike Trout 2018 Topps Transcendent Collection Emerald autograph (/15)
The Price: $599 Buy-It-Now (or best offer)
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: This guy is one of the big names found in not one but two 2018 Transcendent Collection releases from Topps last year and he's the star of the VIP party that high-rollers will attend this year, too. While everything is low-volume in this ultra-high-end brand, there are a few guys who can be found more than others -- Trout, Shohei Ohtani and Ichiro Suzuki for sure as Trout is the main star in the standard version's extra inclusions, while the two Japanese stars are the only players found in the Asian edition.
Similar Pieces: Check out Topps Transcendent autos here
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The MVP is locked down.

That could have been said months ago, but when Patrick Mahomes II joined the 50-touchdown, 5,000-yard club on Sunday against the Raiders it's a lock for the record books. That's an exclusive stat combo that just one other player has done in NFL history -- Peyton Manning when he set the single-season record for both stats in 2013. Mahomes came up five TDs short of tying the record and his yardage mark was the eighth best in history behind campaigns from Manning, Brees (four times), Tom Brady and Ben Roethlisberger. Every one of those QBs was in their 30s when those dominating years happened, meanwhile Mahomes is just 22 years old.

His Rookie Cards and autographs can be found throughout 2017 NFL and draft pick products -- he's got more than 2,500 different cards so far and close to 1,000 different autographed cards. Nearly all of them are from Panini America, though he does also have ink from Leaf Trading Cards and SAGE. >> Check out his autos on eBay There's no doubt that this is peak Mahomes right now ... but could there be more upward momentum before we see a dip? When might that dip happen? Nobody knows and we're probably all wondering ... and that's why his cardboard keeps on selling.

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Have you seen the latest cool cards from a new release? With so many options for collectors of all kinds arriving every week it's possible you haven't. That's where Buzz comes in -- well at least on one brand you'll see here from time to time in what we're calling Buzz's Pick Six. Simply put, here are six cards from a new arrival that seemed interesting to this collector and we think they might interest you, too.

This week's release: 2018 Panini Playbook.

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FROM THE VAULT ... TO THE VAULT
The Card: Baker Mayfield Playbook Vault Tri-Fold Jersey Auto Premium (1/1)
The Price: $4,599.99 Buy-It-Now (or best offer)
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: I'd argue that these Vault cards are the most-impressive finds from this booklet-loaded brand and Mayfield might be the hottest rookie right now. The 1/1 versions of these cards are almost comically stacked with logos from various types of memorabilia but they carry a stronger feel than the simpler versions. (Buzz would be happy to pull any of these ... any type, any player ... I like books.) This is a card that will be locked away in a collection somewhere once it goes and it probably won't ever be seen again.

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From time to time, Buzz will break a box of something and break down 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: 2018 Donruss Optic NFL cards (Mega Box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby and FOTL)

Packs per box: 10
Cards per pack: 4
Cards in this box: 40
Base set completion: 15 of 100 (15 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Base cards: Carson Wentz, Andrew Luck, Russell Wilson, Mitchell Trubisky, Jared Goff, Aaron Rodgers, O.J. Howard, David Johnson, Leonard Fournette, Calais Campbell, Doug Baldwin, Demaryius Thomas, Devontae Booker, Bilal Powell, Leonard Williams

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Have you seen the latest cool or interesting items on eBay? If not, you just might see some of those here every week as we're launching a weekly version of our eBay Buzz pieces that pop up from time to time. We’ll spotlight some items that have a story or just wow us with how much interest it might have — and we’re not just talking baseball cards, either.

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SPORTKINGS SURPRISES 
The Item: Kevin VanDam 2018 SportKings Volume 1 silver patch-auto card (/10)
The Price: $113.50 after seven bids (about nine hours remaining)
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: SportKings is back with SAGE behind the wheel and this is one of the interesting inclusions that could surprise you. There's one hit per blaster box but you get multiple autos and mem cards per box and this is one of the cards that you might not think is cash but when a star has few other cards then supply and demand takes over. There are obvious legends of yesteryear here like Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown and more recent stars such as WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels. There are base cards for legendary bull (really) Bodacious and really fun stuff like paintings and patch cards that will wow you. It's worth a serious look.
Similar Pieces: Other 2018 SportKings autos on eBay
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He had a day ... but his team still lost.

Carolina Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey dominated in two ways on Sunday with 17 carries for 125 yards and a touchdown and a nearly league-leading 11 catches for 112 and another touchdown but the only wins went out to fantasy league owners who started him as the Seahawks won it 30-27.

He's probably not the top hobby guy on the team, but here might still be bargains out there for McCaffrey, whose Rookie Cards and debut autos can be found in 2017 boxes. That may not last with more games like this one. >> Check out his autos on eBay

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Did the Cleveland Browns arrive on Sunday?

That seems like a possibility as they knocked off the Atlanta Falcons 28-16 with a dominating day from rookie running back Nick Chubb who was one of the team's biggest stars on Sunday. His biggest highlight was a 92-yard touchdown run that set a new franchise record and was the second-longest TD run by a rookie in NFL history behind a 97-yarder from Pittsburgh's Bobby Gage back in 1949. He had 176 of the 211 rushing yards for the Browns and he also added three catches for 33 yards and a touchdown. This is the fourth straight week where he's had 18 or more carries and it's his second 100-yard game of his career.

When it comes to cardboard, Chubb's Rookie Cards are still probably overshadowed by fellow rookie Baker Mayfield, but continued performances like this one could give them a run for their money. Both have a heavy presence in this year's boxes with Chubb already appearing on more than 1,200 different cards -- and nearly 800 of those are certified ink. >>> See his autograph cards here

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What: 2018 Panini Contenders football cards
Arrives: Dec. 19
Box basics: Five autographs per 18-pack box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Contenders takes the field with a new twist on its famed Tickets that now include "stubs" and plenty of rookie energy in this new release.

Keep reading for more info as well as some early images.

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What: 2018 Donruss Optic football cards
Arrives: Dec. 12
Box basics: One autograph per 20-pack hobby box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Optic takes to the gridiron for another season with an Optichromed take on basic Donruss with plenty of ink and parallels for fans.

Keep reading for more info as well as some early images.

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What's buzz-worthy: Rookies & Stars hits the field for Cyber Monday with a new array of Rookie Cards and hits as well as a ton of inserts and more per box.

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What: 2018 Super Break Football Super Packs
Arrives: Oct. 12
Box basics: One to three cards per box
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Super Break takes to the gridiron with a limited-run release that includes the top stars in the game today.

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Have you seen the latest cool or interesting items on eBay? If not, you just might see some of those here every week as we're launching a weekly version of our eBay Buzz pieces that pop up from time to time. We’ll spotlight some items that have a story or just wow us with how much interest it might have — and we’re not just talking baseball cards, either.

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THE POWER OF GRADING
The Item: 1980 Topps Rickey Henderson Rookie Card (PSA 10)
The Price: $17,300 after 33 bids with more than three days remaining
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: This is a card that's been slabbed by PSA more than 18,000 times but just 22 have gotten a PSA 10. Even PSA 9s are relatively rare compared to other grades (just 1,842 exist) while PSA 8s are the most-common grade with more than 8,500 cards in that grade. This is an iconic Rookie Card that has topped the $30,000 mark seven times since 2015, according to PSA, with a high of $38,400 via Heritage Auctions early last year. Many times cards like these get posted with hefty Buy-It-Now prices so it should be interesting to see where this piece of cardboard perfection ends.
Similar Pieces: Other 1980 Topps cards on eBay
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What: 2018 Panini Obsidian football cards
Arrives: Nov. 21
Box basics: Four autograph or memorabilia cards per seven-card box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: This new brand arrives on the NFL calendar from Panini America with an approach that "takes opti-chrome technology to the next level with Electric Etch parallels" as well as "eruption of sharp, edgy and contemporary designs."

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What's Buzzing Today: Nothing but NFL chatter and football breaks as the season is here.

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What's Buzzing Today: Big pulls from the NFL's past and present, football chatter, and plenty more being found inside packs in today's edition.

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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: 2018 Donruss NFL cards (jersey hanger box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

Packs per box: 1
Cards per pack: 50
Base set completion: 
31 of 300 (10 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Notables on base cards – Alvin Kamara, John Elway, Thurman Thomas, Adam Vinatieri, Mark Brunell, Cooper Kupp, Lawrence Taylor

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A new wave of NFL Funko Pop! toys is on the way and it's packed with some of the biggest names in the game as well as a number of notable newcomers.

But the one thing you won't find this time around?

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What: 2018 Panini Phoenix football cards
Arrives: Oct. 17
Box basics: Two autos and one memorabilia card per 12-pack box (16 boxes per case via two inners)
Checklist: Click here
Pre-order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: The Phoenix rises once again for its third season of football cards with plenty of rookies, memorabilia, ink and more.

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What: 2018 Panini XR football cards
Arrives: Sept. 19
Box basics: Two autos and one memorabilia card per two-pack box (15 boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Panini XR's sophomore season will once again pack plenty of Rookie Cards, rookie autographs and rookie patch autos inside its boxes -- but that's not all in this colorful release.

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What: 2018 Panini Spectra football cards
Arrives: Sept. 12
Box basics: Four autographs and seven memorabilia cards per four-pack box (eight boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Spectra returns for another season and there will be a new twist potentially in your box -- Reverse Boxes will deliver seven autographs and four memorabilia cards when they are found.

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