The Verdict Is In…

Well, unless someone from Beckett takes the initiative and contacts me directly (good luck, I know), my verdict is in–I tired to be diplomatic, I tried to keep an open mind, and I still appreciate the thankless job that Eric has done–but the new site sucks...

Busting 2008 Donruss Threads

Well, finally broke down and purchased another hobby box of a 2008 product–in fact, two boxes, since I hadn’t in quite some time, my local card shop gave me a bit of a deal. Also, it might be the only 2008 product I collect this year–even Bowman...

Beckett.com – Early Reviews…Not So Good

You may have heard that the new Beckett.com launched this week.  You might also have heard that early reviews have not been positive.  In fact, a posting on their blog has generated 93 responses–which range from complaints, to thanks from other site operators...

Card of the Week: Hall of Fame Snub

So, last week was the Pro Football (read: NFL) Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and Hall of Fame game.  Inducted this year were Redskins Art Monk and Darrell Green, coach and player Emmitt Thomas, Patriot Andre Tippett, Viking/Bronco Gary Zimmerman, and probably the...

Look Who’s Back, Back Again…

OK, it’s been almost a month, and no action here on The Football Card Blog.  So what’s up with that?  A whole bunch of things have basically led me to just not really “feel it” over the last few weeks–from the Favre fiasco, to the...