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The Upper Deck Awards Have Been Announced!
Posted by: | CommentsYou nominated your favorites, then voted for them.
Here are the top five winners in each category for the Upper Deck Awards:
Best Community
Freedomcardboard.com
Sportscardforum.com
Cardboardconnection.com
Cloutsnchara.com
Hobbyinsider.net
Best Blog
Opening Day Cards
Field Level View
Canada Card World
A Cardboard Problem
Wax Heaven
Best Box Breaker
Box Rippers – blackmagik44
The Hobby Box – CHRI5784
ThetTruth17
Cloutsnchara
SBLEZ AKA SCOTT
We know that the competition between some of these websites got very heated, but in the end, it’s the passionate community that really wins here (note that in 2011, we’re going to change around the voting process based on the feedback we received). One thing this process showed us is that there isn’t one “best” representative for each category, because each has its own unique voice and contribution to the hobby.
Enough of the sappiness: check out the press release for the full list of goodies these websites will receive. We’ve already added the communities and blogs to our roll on the right of this very website!
Thanks to everyone who participated: collecting isn’t just something you do on your own, it’s an experience that becomes that much better when you interact with others who share the same passion. We’re happy to report that the energy for the hobby is alive and well.
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Easter Egg Hunt Pays Off Exquisitely
Posted by: | CommentsWe love seeing shops that get creative when it comes to promotions that make their customers happy. At Mike’s Stadium Sportscards in Aurora, CO, they ran a promotion that paid large, Exquisite dividends.
After making a purchase, a customer was allowed to pull an Easter Egg to find a message inside. Some of these provided free sleeves or packs, and the big “HAPPY EASTER” egg gave the customer store credit equal to what they just spent.
So what happens when you make a big purchase and get the right egg? Free packs of 2009 Exquisite Football, what else?
Click here to see more from Beckett’s story on the egg hunt, including other videos of happy customers!
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Brag Photo of the Week: The Captain’s Jersey
Posted by: | CommentsSometimes, when you work at Upper Deck, you get to explore the game-used room in all its glory. And hold stuff like this:
Note the “C” on the jersey, and you know who wore this one in a game.
When he’s not leading the Canadian team to Olympic Gold, Crosby’s day job is leading the Penguins to Stanley Cup championships in this black and gold jersey. Pretty cool to hold a jersey a guy like that wore on the job.
How about one more? I figured I might as well, since I was down there already.
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March Madness and Greats of the Game
Posted by: | CommentsThis Saturday, the Final Four will square off, leading to the NCAA Basketball Championship game on Monday. All eyes will be glued on the big games, and history will be made.
Following that, on Tuesday, Greats of the Game Basketball will hit store shelves.
Out of every major sport in America, basketball is definitely the one where “Old School is Cool” rings true. There’s a special nostalgia attached to the game’s meteoric rise in the 70s, 80s and 90s, and the stars from that era are still beloved today (of course, modern players like LeBron carry on that tradition).
Following the big NCAA tournament, there’s no better way to bring together the past and present than looking back on the college careers of the legends in the sport. Being an officially licensed CLC product, you can pull a Jordan in his UNC colors, or Larry Legend representing Indiana State.
On average, every box has two autographs and one memorabilia card, giving the product plenty of hits to get excited about. Click here for more information on Greats of the Game Basketball, and be sure to brag about your big pulls on our Facebook page!
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Exquisite Football 2009 Hits Shelves Today!
Posted by: | CommentsYou’ve seen us recap the history.
You’ve seen us review the exciting rookie class for the product.
You’ve even seen us packout the cards live on Facebook and Twitter.
The only thing left to do? Go out there and get your hands on a pack of the legendary product!
Exquisite Football 2009 hits store shelves today, and we’re excited to see it finally get into the hands of collectors. It’s always a big day when the big product arrives in stores, and we’re sure this year’s edition will carry on the legacy of quality and collectibility that comes with the Exquisite brand.
Click here to find a hobby store near you, and call to see if they have Exquisite on their shelf. Once you start cracking these high-end packs, make sure you post your hits to our Facebook page to show us your big pulls!
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