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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Upper Deck introduces new authentication and security features with Rookie Patch Autographs series
Upper Deck is taking authentication and security to another level when its premier hockey release hits the shelves next week. When 2023-24 The Cup Hockey arrives on June 4, collectors will find the highly coveted Rookie Patch Autographs encapsulated with security features that will allow fans to verify the cards and its patches have not been altered. 'The trading card industry has experienced a massive patch-swapping challenge for years now, where counterfeiters will cut out and swap patches to increase a card's after-market value based on the player or colors of the patch,' Upper Deck president Jason Masherah said. 'Until now, there has been no trusted mechanism to self-verify if a card has been tampered with, and this Rookie Auto Patch Authentication is the first step in tackling this massive industry-wide issue.' Each Rookie Patch Auto in The Cup will be slabbed and photographed. The label on the holder will include a QR code that will lead collectors to a gallery of images of the card from multiple angles. The photos will be housed on The Authority, which was established under Upper Deck's Collect Forever. Upper Deck has been known for adding security features to its products and cards throughout the decades. It was the first company to include a hologram on the backs of cards to reduce counterfeits and also introduced foil wrappers to prevent the resealing of packs. 'Upper Deck was founded on a couple of principles and one was making the best trading card possible. I think the one that gets overlooked a lot was solving the issue of counterfeiting and tampering,' Masherah said. 'We have a long history of trying to fight some of the scammers in the industry, as well as trying to continually innovate.' While slabbing cards is a step to prevent patch altering, it does leave collectors with the question if they want to grade the cards. Collectors would have to remove the cards from The Authority holders to get them into one of their chosen grading company's. However, Masherah hopes the grading companies will incorporate the serial number so that collectors will be able to retain information even if slabbed by a different company. 'I think we're hoping to engage with the grading companies so that they can continue the information, whether they can add it to their labels, whether they can add it to their database, the serial number that we're providing will be able to reference that permanently,' Masherah said. Masherah feels one of the biggest reasons collectors will keep the cards in the original holders will be the big 'U' on the labels, which stands for Uncirculated, meaning no one outside of Upper Deck or the manufacturing team has handled that specific card. Essentially, it's not about the grade, but the authentication. The authentication piece has been a challenge for grading companies. Without a definitive database, there are ways that grading companies have found to determine if a card's patch has been altered. But there is no surefire way to track every single card. That's where Upper Deck's database will come into play. 'We want to put the power into their hands,' Masherah said. 'We really want to be able to catalog it, image it, protect it as it's going through all these processes, and then deliver it to the consumer in a way that is organized and easy to use." While it may seem a little late to have a 2023-24 set out in 2025, Upper Deck held the product back to ensure it gets it right. It wanted fewer redemptions, security features and a product that hockey fans will remember with some of the impressive rookies in that class like Connor Bedard, Luke Hughes, Matthew Knies and more. 'We all know that the Rookie Patch Auto is the biggest rookie card in the hockey industry every year,' Masherah said. 'Especially with '23-24, we knew the importance of the Connor Bedard Rookie Patch Auto. There's a whole crop of really important rookies, whether it's Logan Cooley, whether it's Adam Fantilli, we knew this crop was special and we wanted to do something to protect the integrity of these going forward. I wish we could have implemented this back in 2005 with [Sidney Crosby] and [Alexander] Ovechkin, but I'm happy we're at least here now."
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Upper Deck introduces new authentication and security features with Rookie Patch Autographs series
Upper Deck is taking authentication and security to another level when its premier hockey release hits the shelves next week. When 2023-24 The Cup Hockey arrives on June 4, collectors will find the highly coveted Rookie Patch Autographs encapsulated with security features that will allow fans to verify the cards and its patches have not been altered. 'The trading card industry has experienced a massive patch-swapping challenge for years now, where counterfeiters will cut out and swap patches to increase a card's after-market value based on the player or colors of the patch,' Upper Deck president Jason Masherah said. 'Until now, there has been no trusted mechanism to self-verify if a card has been tampered with, and this Rookie Auto Patch Authentication is the first step in tackling this massive industry-wide issue.' Each Rookie Patch Auto in The Cup will be slabbed and photographed. The label on the holder will include a QR code that will lead collectors to a gallery of images of the card from multiple angles. The photos will be housed on The Authority, which was established under Upper Deck's Collect Forever. Upper Deck has been known for adding security features to its products and cards throughout the decades. It was the first company to include a hologram on the backs of cards to reduce counterfeits and also introduced foil wrappers to prevent the resealing of packs. 'Upper Deck was founded on a couple of principles and one was making the best trading card possible. I think the one that gets overlooked a lot was solving the issue of counterfeiting and tampering,' Masherah said. 'We have a long history of trying to fight some of the scammers in the industry, as well as trying to continually innovate.' While slabbing cards is a step to prevent patch altering, it does leave collectors with the question if they want to grade the cards. Collectors would have to remove the cards from The Authority holders to get them into one of their chosen grading company's. However, Masherah hopes the grading companies will incorporate the serial number so that collectors will be able to retain information even if slabbed by a different company. 'I think we're hoping to engage with the grading companies so that they can continue the information, whether they can add it to their labels, whether they can add it to their database, the serial number that we're providing will be able to reference that permanently,' Masherah said. Masherah feels one of the biggest reasons collectors will keep the cards in the original holders will be the big 'U' on the labels, which stands for Uncirculated, meaning no one outside of Upper Deck or the manufacturing team has handled that specific card. Essentially, it's not about the grade, but the authentication. The authentication piece has been a challenge for grading companies. Without a definitive database, there are ways that grading companies have found to determine if a card's patch has been altered. But there is no surefire way to track every single card. That's where Upper Deck's database will come into play. 'We want to put the power into their hands,' Masherah said. 'We really want to be able to catalog it, image it, protect it as it's going through all these processes, and then deliver it to the consumer in a way that is organized and easy to use." While it may seem a little late to have a 2023-24 set out in 2025, Upper Deck held the product back to ensure it gets it right. It wanted fewer redemptions, security features and a product that hockey fans will remember with some of the impressive rookies in that class like Connor Bedard, Luke Hughes, Matthew Knies and more. 'We all know that the Rookie Patch Auto is the biggest rookie card in the hockey industry every year,' Masherah said. 'Especially with '23-24, we knew the importance of the Connor Bedard Rookie Patch Auto. There's a whole crop of really important rookies, whether it's Logan Cooley, whether it's Adam Fantilli, we knew this crop was special and we wanted to do something to protect the integrity of these going forward. I wish we could have implemented this back in 2005 with [Sidney Crosby] and [Alexander] Ovechkin, but I'm happy we're at least here now."
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Upper Deck introduces new authentication and security features with Rookie Patch Autographs series
Upper Deck is taking authentication and security to another level when its premier hockey release hits the shelves next week. When 2023-24 The Cup Hockey arrives on June 4, collectors will find the highly coveted Rookie Patch Autographs encapsulated with security features that will allow fans to verify the cards and its patches have not been altered. Advertisement 'The trading card industry has experienced a massive patch-swapping challenge for years now, where counterfeiters will cut out and swap patches to increase a card's after-market value based on the player or colors of the patch,' Upper Deck president Jason Masherah said. 'Until now, there has been no trusted mechanism to self-verify if a card has been tampered with, and this Rookie Auto Patch Authentication is the first step in tackling this massive industry-wide issue.' Each Rookie Patch Auto in The Cup will be slabbed and photographed. The label on the holder will include a QR code that will lead collectors to a gallery of images of the card from multiple angles. The photos will be housed on The Authority, which was established under Upper Deck's Collect Forever. Upper Deck has been known for adding security features to its products and cards throughout the decades. It was the first company to include a hologram on the backs of cards to reduce counterfeits and also introduced foil wrappers to prevent the resealing of packs. 'Upper Deck was founded on a couple of principles and one was making the best trading card possible. I think the one that gets overlooked a lot was solving the issue of counterfeiting and tampering,' Masherah said. 'We have a long history of trying to fight some of the scammers in the industry, as well as trying to continually innovate.' (Upper Deck) While slabbing cards is a step to prevent patch altering, it does leave collectors with the question if they want to grade the cards. Advertisement Collectors would have to remove the cards from The Authority holders to get them into one of their chosen grading company's. However, Masherah hopes the grading companies will incorporate the serial number so that collectors will be able to retain information even if slabbed by a different company. 'I think we're hoping to engage with the grading companies so that they can continue the information, whether they can add it to their labels, whether they can add it to their database, the serial number that we're providing will be able to reference that permanently,' Masherah said. Masherah feels one of the biggest reasons collectors will keep the cards in the original holders will be the big 'U' on the labels, which stands for Uncirculated, meaning no one outside of Upper Deck or the manufacturing team has handled that specific card. Essentially, it's not about the grade, but the authentication. Advertisement The authentication piece has been a challenge for grading companies. Without a definitive database, there are ways that grading companies have found to determine if a card's patch has been altered. But there is no surefire way to track every single card. That's where Upper Deck's database will come into play. 'We want to put the power into their hands,' Masherah said. 'We really want to be able to catalog it, image it, protect it as it's going through all these processes, and then deliver it to the consumer in a way that is organized and easy to use." While it may seem a little late to have a 2023-24 set out in 2025, Upper Deck held the product back to ensure it gets it right. Advertisement It wanted fewer redemptions, security features and a product that hockey fans will remember with some of the impressive rookies in that class like Connor Bedard, Luke Hughes, Matthew Knies and more. 'We all know that the Rookie Patch Auto is the biggest rookie card in the hockey industry every year,' Masherah said. 'Especially with '23-24, we knew the importance of the Connor Bedard Rookie Patch Auto. There's a whole crop of really important rookies, whether it's Logan Cooley, whether it's Adam Fantilli, we knew this crop was special and we wanted to do something to protect the integrity of these going forward. I wish we could have implemented this back in 2005 with [Sidney Crosby] and [Alexander] Ovechkin, but I'm happy we're at least here now."
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
2025 Stanley Cup playoffs preview: Top stars and sleeper picks for collectors
TORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 17: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs takes a shot against Tyler Motte #14 of the Detroit Red Wings at Scotiabank Arena on April 17, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Michael Chisholm/NHLI via Getty Images) (Michael Chisholm via Getty Images) The chase for the Stanley Cup begins tomorrow, and with it comes one of the most thrilling stretches on the sports calendar. For players, it's a clean slate. For fans, it's pure adrenaline. And for collectors? It's an opportunity. Advertisement The question now is: who's going to rise? Will it be the established stars doing what they do best, or will an unexpected name steal the spotlight and the headlines? For collectors, the Stanley Cup playoffs brings excitement as playoff performances often significantly impact the value of collectibles and sports cards. Great play can boost the demand and price of player sports cards. We've broken down the top players, and some under-the-radar names worth watching, along with the key cards that could see a major boost if the Cup run gets hot. Eastern Conference Top Pick - Auston Matthews Fresh off being named the NHL's most stylish player , Auston Matthews is also primed to make an impact this postseason. While he hasn't quite reached his career-best numbers during the regular season, Matthews has been heating up at just the right time, tallying 13 points in his last 10 games. The Maple Leafs look prepared for a serious playoff run, especially with Matthews hitting the impressive milestone of scoring his 400th career goal faster than Alexander Ovechkin. Advertisement The sports card market has already taken notice, with two of Matthew's sought out cards - the Cup #180 Rookie Patch Auto (/99) and the SP Authentic Auto Rookie (/999) - fetching prices of $8,400 and $4,300 this month. For those considering a more accessible option for his rookie - Matthews' base raw rookie Young Guns cards have been selling for between $215 and $340 over the past month. Buy on eBay Sleeper Pick - Brady Tkachuck Brady Tkachuk was a force during the NHL 4 Nations tournament this season, especially in the heated Canada vs. US matchup, where his fight with Sam Bennett energized the crowd . Brady and the Ottawa Senators are now making their playoff debut after an eight-year absence. While expectations aren't high for a deep run, Tkachuk's combination of skill, grit, and leadership could help lead the Senators to a series win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Advertisement Collectors are already taking note of his buzz this season, with his PSA 10 rookie Young Guns card increasing by 30% over the past month. His raw rookie cards range between $25 and $50, making it an appealing buy for fans trying to get in. Buy on eBay Western Conference Top Pick - Leon Draisaitl Fresh off winning the Rocket Richard with a league-leading 52 goals, Leon Draisaitl has arguably been the NHL's most dominant player this season and currently holds the second-highest odds of capturing the Hart Trophy . Draisaitl is known for stepping up during key moments—during last postseason's Stanley Cup run, he tallied an impressive 31 points in just 25 games. With the Edmonton Oilers planning another deep playoff run, Draisaitl will likely need to maintain that level of play. Advertisement Collectors might find this a great moment to invest in Draisaitl's cards. His sought-after Young Guns rookie card has recently seen a significant dip in price, trading between $175 and $275 over the past two weeks, a 35% decrease in the past 30 days, likely influenced by his recent injury. For collectors interested in higher-quality cards, his SP Authentic Rookie Auto is a strong choice, with the most recent raw card sale fetching $645, a solid autograph value for a player of Draisaitl's elite caliber. Buy on eBay Sleeper Pick - Kirill Kaprizov The Minnesota Wild enter the playoffs as underdogs, but they do so with a potent game-changer in Kirill Kaprizov. Kaprizov was having an MVP caliber season, before injuries slowed him down in the latter half. Now fully healthy and back in the lineup for Game 1, his play could lead the Wild to an upset victory against the dominant Vegas Golden Knights. Advertisement Collectors have taken notice of Kaprizov's return, placing him among the top 10 trending hockey players on Sports Card Investor this week. His popular Young Guns rookie card , currently available raw for between $25 and $50, offers an affordable option for collectors. Buy on eBay Your collection deserves a community. Download Mantel today.
