Board Buzz: Must-read threads on the Blowout Forums (Feb. 9)

IMG_5669_zpsbt4ocofwThe Blowout Cards Forums are where thousands of collectors converge daily to discuss, well, a little bit of everything. Here are five threads about collecting and more that you should check out right now.

What’s Buzzing Today: Box breaks with autographs, big NFL hits, BenchWarmers and a grading debate.

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Preview Gallery: 2015-16 SP Game-used hockey cards

12552872_10153376641753951_5158140263882276832_nThe arrival of 2015-16 SP Game-used hockey cards from Upper Deck will usher in the newest wave of high-end memorabilia cards along with the newest looks at today’s young stars on a more-premium platform.

Each box will contain five autograph or memorabilia cards in a single-pack format just like last season.

Keep reading to check out a gallery of some potential pulls in the brand.

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New Buzz: Products out this week (Jan. 17-23) include NHL, new GPK, Daizy Dukez, Pokemon & Magic

SP-Game-Used-HKIt’s a week for hockey fans and non-sports/gaming collectors as that is all that’s on tap this week  with just five releases on the schedule.

Set to arrive on Wednesday from Upper Deck is the latest NHL brand, 2015-16 SP Game-used, which will include five cards per box — and all of them will be autograph or memorabilia cards. There will be a mix of rookies, patches, Stadium Series cards, gloves, pads and more in this high-end product.
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