Online Sports Card Publications

As mentioned yesterday, there is suddenly an abundance of well-written, interesting sports cards publications which cover the issues and some which span into other territories. The Insider's Edge started as an online magazine before joining the ranks of those which reach the news-stand. Currently there is another stand-out among the online publications, Sports Card Forum's 'Collectors Corner'.



With all fourteen issues available online, 'Collectors Corner' started in November of 2008 and continues to publish a well-rounded magazine containing box previews, reviews, and breaks along with release dates, collecting stories, and all the fun stuff which makes up the hobby. The magazine includes all sports and beyond. The community forum even comes together for fantasy pools and the current standings make up the final few pages.

Blogs and newsletters are great for quick-hitting, current information but it's the collective view of the hobby and the varying viewpoints which make a knowledgeable and informed collector.

For more information and to view the current issue as well as back issues, visit Sports Card Forum.

Newcomers - Hockey Card Publications

Every card collector knows of Beckett. The name is synonymous with hobby news and the price guide. It has been around for more than 20 years and continues to be a staple in most hobby shops. Tuff Stuff is another collector magazine. It has been around for a long time as well and, although not held in the same esteem as Beckett, it holds a place on many collectors book shelves and is always full of useful advertisements.

In Canada, Canadian Sports Collector Magazine was our main national hobby magazine. After many years of interesting articles and placing less importance on its price guide, the magazine changed its name name slightly along with its format a few years ago before going defunct.

Luckily, Canadian collectors have two new hobby magazine fighting for their dollar.

The Insider's Edge magazine is brought to us by Bruce Findlay and his team of reporters from the always informative hobby web forum, Hobby Insider. The magazine is in its second year of monthly publications and features show reviews, interviews with legends, product reviews, box breaks, upcoming releases, and stories from collectors. The magazine covers many aspects of the sports card world and even brings collectors news of the latest and greatest in non-sports releases. For more information and subscription info, please visit the Hobby Insider website.



Just entering publication of its third edition, The Want List from Up North Productions is focusing on the rabid hockey market. The magazine brings the news and views of new and vintage collectors together with a major emphasis on Canada, sports cards, and memorabilia. Not only that, as the title suggests, the magazine hopes to create a community of collectors with want lists to share and fill. With six issues per year, The Want List has started off with interesting stories and a format packed with many aspects of hockey cards and the hockey world in general. For more information, subscriptions, and to share your want list, please visit The Want List.



With Beckett, Tuff Stuff, The Insider's Edge, and The Want List there is no reason for collectors to be in the dark. Information is power. Enjoy it and enjoy them!