Doug Koztoski

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Odd Collectibles

The Magic of Vintage Rub-Offs

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Odd Collectibles

A look back at Tip Top Weekly

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Baseball

Ted Talk, 1950s style

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Odd Collectibles

Lord Stanley has nothing on these Cups

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Odd Collectibles

1964 Topps coins still carrying a tune

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Odd Collectibles

A breakfast treat for football fans

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Odd Collectibles

Offbeat Beat: '67 Topps Baseball Sticker Test Issue

Metal MLB team pins came with a bag of Guy’s brand of potato chips from 1964-66. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Odd Collectibles

The Offbeat Beat: 1960s baseball pins pack some punch

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Odd Collectibles

The 1962 Topps Bucks issues still payoff for some collectors

Babe Ruth caps off the 1932-33 U.S. Caramel set, but the other 26 baseball players in the set aren’t too shabby either.
Baseball

The Offbeat Beat: U.S. Caramel Cards Filled With Star Power

The quirks of Mattel Instant Replay are many, from varied copyright dates to poor-performing record players to some discs being able to be played on both sides. Photo courtesy of Legendary Auctions
Odd Collectibles

The Offbeat Beat: Mattel's Instant Replay

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Card Sets

Goudey Sport Kings: A Set Treated Like Royalty

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Baseball News

Eight Men in Demand

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Odd Collectibles

Quenching a Thirst for Fun

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Odd Collectibles

Taking a Shine to Metal

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Vintage Card Sets

Vintage AFL Cards Still Enticing Collectors

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News

Getting Wrapped Up in Packaging

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Football

1956 Topps Football