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Mike J.W.H.

Mike J.W.H.

Joined: Sep 3, 2024

Mike runs the hobby YouTube channel Junk Wax Hero, where he talks about a lot of different aspects of the hobby from a collector’s perspective. His most popular series is Attic Find Friday. He also writes a free weekly hobby recap newsletter at junkwaxhero.com. It’s a cliche, but his favorite card is the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr.

Iconic Junk Wax Era Error Baseball Cards
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The 5 Most Iconic Junk Wax Error Cards

From the vulgarity on Billy Ripken's FF bat to a couple of reverse negative images of stars Juan Gonzalez and Dale Murphy, the Junk Wax Era is loaded with iconic error baseball cards

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1980s baseball cards
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6 Things To Do With Your Childhood 1980s Baseball Card Collection

Many middle-aged collectors are digging out their childhood collection of 1980s baseball cards. What should they do with it next?

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Bo Jackson 1990 Score -- one of the most iconic baseball cards of all time -- and he won't sign it
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Bo Jackson Won't Sign This Card. Why?

Bo Jackson Won't Sign His Most Iconic Sports Card, the 1990 Score. Why?

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Iconic 1970s rookie baseball cards
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The 8 Most Iconic Topps Rookie Cards From the 1970s

There are fewer iconic rookie cards in the 1970s than the 1980s, but there are still some great ones. George Brett, Ozzie Smith, Jack Schmidt, and other all-time greats!

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Vintage basketball cards of legends Julius Erving, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Pete Maravich, and Bob Cousy
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7 Vintage Basketball Cards Under $1,000 To Start A Collection

These are the 7 vintage basketball cards that cost under $1,000 that I would target if I were starting a vintage collection. Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Dr. J, Pistol Pete Maravich, and more!

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A handful of the 500 Michael Jordan refractors and cards found in a home in Arizona
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Insane Michael Jordan Card Collection Found In Arizona Home

The cards, mostly Michael Jordan refractors and inserts from the 1990s, will be coming for sale soon

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July 13, 1985; Bronx, NY, USA; Mickey Mantle and other former Yankees acknowledge the cheers of the fans during Old Timers Day at Yankee Stadium in New York City on July 13, 1985. The day was dedicated to Joe DiMaggio, and his 50 years of association with the Yankees. Mandatory Credit: Ed Hill-USA TODAY NETWORK
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7 Vintage Baseball Cards Under $1,000 To Start A Collection

These are the 7 vintage baseball cards that cost under $1,000 that I would target if I were starting a vintage collection. Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, Jackie Robinson, and more!

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A small number of the pre-war baseball cards Donson and Hughes purchased from a collector
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$2 Million Vintage Sports Card Collection Sold

Vintage dealers Jeremy Donson, Bill Hughes, and Chris Sewall worked on the $2 million deal of rare and valuable sports and trading cards over a few months

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Jun 17, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots the ball against Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) in game five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
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NBA Player of the Year Jaylen Brown's Rookie Cards Are Grossly Undervalued Compared to Inferior Contemporary Stars

Jaylen Brown -- NBA Player of the Year, Conference Finals MVP, and Finals MVP -- still sees his cards far less valuable than contemporary stars like Luka Doncic and Trae Young.

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Alec Word holding one of his two MLB Debut patch autograph cards from 2024 Topps Update
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New Collector Pulls TWO 2024 Topps Debut Patch Autograph Cards From LCS!

Alec Word made two trips to Jaspy's Sports Cards & Collectibles and pulled two 2024 Topps Debut Patch Autographs from Update packs and boxes

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1980s rookie baseball cards
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The 15 Best Rookie Baseball Cards of the 1980s

From Rickey Henderson to Ken Griffey Jr, we cover all the best rookie baseball cards of the 1980s

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots the ball Thursday, June 13, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Caitlin Clark 1/1 Card Sells For ANOTHER New Record

Caitlin Clark's 2024 Select WNBA Gold Vinyl 1/1 Signature, graded a dual 10/10 by PSA, sold for a Caitlin Clark record of $234,850 Saturday night

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