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: Big pulls, Project70, bidder behavior and ... what if there were only four MLB sets a year?

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What: 2020-21 Donruss Optic basketball cards
Arrives: June 9
Box basics: One autograph per 20-pack box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Optic hits the hardwood once again with the same hit volume but some new inclusions and plenty of the familiar for a new class of rookies (mocks using last year's guys here) and with plenty of ink and parallels among the possibilities.

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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: 2021 Donruss baseball cards (hanger box)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

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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: Big pulls, breaking down a Heritage case, the bubble, a dozen Donruss blasters and more in this one.

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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: Big pulls lead the way in this one with some MLB chatter and a question for NBA fans rounding things out.

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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: Breaking sets with one hot oddball card, tons of Topps Heritage chatter (and hot blaster pulls), big pulls and more in this Friday edition.

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What: 2021 Panini Chronicles Draft Picks football cards
Arrives: June 4
Box basics:  Three autographs and one memorabilia card per six-pack box (16 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: Panini's all-in-one brand focuses on the college game for a second season with the same volume of hits but a large array of familiar possibilities.

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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: 2021 Donruss baseball cards (blaster box)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

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What: 2020-21 Panini Noir basketball cards
Arrives: June 30
Box basics: Seven autographs or memorabilia cards per 10-card box (four boxes per case)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Noir arrives once again with new players, legendary veterans and, yes, cards showcasing players' shoes, too.

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What: 2021 Panini Absolute Baseball cards
Arrives: May 26
Box basics: Two autographs and two memorabilia cards per two-pack box (10 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: Absolute takes the field once again with fewer autos (and, in turn, a lower suggested retail price) but plenty of the past and present stars one would expect as well as plenty of memorabilia.

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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 breaks and big pulls, business thoughts, pondering Jameis Winston investment and unhealthy addictions.

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What: 2021 Panini Prizm UFC trading cards
Arrives: April 28
Box basics: Two autographs per 12-pack box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: Panini America gets in the Octagon with Prizm being its premiere release in its new deal with UFC.

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What: 2021 Panini Legacy football cards
Arrives: May 26
Box basics: Two autographs per 16-pack box (24 boxes per case via two inners)
Order: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: Legacy returns with its varying mix of Optichrome, mini, Dare to Tear cards and more as it celebrates the stars of the NFL past, present and future.

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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: Big pulls, Heritage is here, Prizm's appeal and plenty more in today's 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: Topps Heritage arrives (early retail), Prizm soccer, NFL flagship, a first gamer and "what if the basketball craziness spread into baseball?"

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What: 2020-21 Panini Court Kings basketball cards
Arrives: May 26
Box basics: Two autographs or memorabilia cards per 10-card box (16 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: Court Kings is back with the same hit volume and energy as past years but with a new rookie crop and some new looks for a new edition.

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What: 2021 Panini Contenders Draft Picks football cards
Arrives: May 19
Box basics: Six autographs per six-pack box (12 boxes per case)
Order: Click here (live soon)

What's buzz-worthy: An autograph in every pack is here once again as the newest NFL Draft hopefuls sign on here along with an assortment of past greats all in their school colors.

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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. 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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CHECK HIS STATS ...
The Item: Akil Baddoo 2018 Bowman Chrome Blue Prospect Autograph (/150)
The Price: $149.95 Buy-It-Now 
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: I didn't do a price check here to see how they have been selling or whether others out there right now are higher or lower ... but I did look at Baddoo's stat line this spring for the Detroit Tigers -- he's hitting .357 (10-for-28) with four homers and nine RBI in 15 games along with 11 runs and eight walks. Throw in two stolen bases and only nine strikeouts and that's one of the more-interesting spring showings right now ... from a guy who's likely nowhere near the radar of many or perhaps even sitting in some of your old ripped boxes. This 22-year-old former second-round pick has hit only .249 in four past MiLB seasons with one of his better years (2018) being one that had 11 homers ... but 124 strikeouts in 113 games. (Yikes.) It seems like there's some big improvement here, though he's not played above advanced-A ball. He could be a from-out-of-nowhere kind of player if he sticks with the Tigers and that appears to be a possibility. I wouldn't over-pay for his cards but he's worth watching ... remember Randy Arozarena last year? Basically half of Baddoo's cards are certified autos since his cardboard arrival in 2017 and he's found with ink in this one as well as 2018 Elite Extra Edition and Panini Contenders and then 2019 Bowman Sterling. That's it.
Similar Pieces: Akil Baddoo autos on eBay
The BlowoutCards.com Hunt: Click here for 2018 Bowman Chrome

Keep reading for a few more interesting items in this week's roundup ...

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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 NASCAR cards (blaster)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby)

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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: Bad news for LaMelo Ball and Jo Adell fans, some big pulls, strong WWE boxes and "I think I won" in 2020 Bowman 1st 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: Jack Leiter, Kumar Rocker, Jasson Dominguez, showing off 2000s MLB inserts and plenty 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: NBA & NFL chatter, some opinions on the state of the markets, big pulls 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 pulls, new players, a new home for Mitchell Trubisky, new breaks and more in today's edition.

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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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IT'S STILL WRESTLEMANIA SEASON ... 
The Card: Toni Storm 2019 Topps WWE NXT Silver Autographs (/25)
The Price: Under $100
Why it’s Buzz-worthy: Here's a bit of a spoiler here ... there will be a number of WWE items in this piece and (another spoiler) you probably won't see Toni Storm at WrestleMania ... but I'm still a buyer. Why? This first WWE autograph is still her only signed card (also with parallels) to date. They have been scorchers since that time, too, but I'm sure we'll finally get a new wave in the next WWE Women's release that's set to arrive after Mania. (Right?) The price on this was arguably lower than it should have been and the condition is a lot cleaner than many other cards from this dark-bordered, skinny-stock release. I pulled one parallel version, have bought a couple base autos (they're in past editions of this series) and then I grabbed this one. Why? Because she's one of a trio of young and/or NXT stars I'm sold on. I also kind of like the challenge of trying to get an auto from this release with a good grade but that's something for a story down the line later. Once more autos arrive, perhaps prices will come down some here ... I'd probably still be a buyer.
Grab a box right here: No boxes of this one ... see all WWE boxes here.

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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: Inside 2021 Topps Inception, pondering MLB Hall of Famers playing now, Shawn Bradley, Drew Brees and more.

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