SportsCollectorsDaily.com

Ripken

Just a note to alert everyone about a new web site that I've been in the process of launching now for about 2 weeks. SportsCollectorsDaily.com is now live.

It's a content-driven site...sort of an on-line newspaper for the hobby. I believe it's a long time coming and I hope it's something you find valuable...or at least entertaining. It's a work in progress, so please check back as we try to make the site more navigatable (is that a word?) and add more original news stories.

Of course, your feedback is welcomed along with any story ideas or suggestions you may have. Please check out the About Us/FAQ and blog pages for more info.

RedHeart54

Good luck with it. The more exposure the hobby gets the better it is for all of us.

Ripken

Thanks Red Heart. I just felt there was a need for a regularly updated news-oriented site that puts all of it together in one place. We'll try to make it as relevant and fun to read as possible and add some new features.

By the way, I'm looking for 'experts' to contribute regular columns (maybe once a week) that we can nest on one page. If you have a specialty (vintage cards/graded cards/modern cards/game used memorabilia/publications, etc ......or know a dealer in the industry who would like some excellent exposure by putting together a few worthwhile paragraphs, please let me know. I'll be glad to include your website (if you have one) with each column or blog.

baseballfanatic

Unless I'm reading a lot of the "stories" wrong, you will need more than one line snippets to get some attention. Its definately a good idea, but definately looks to need some work. Just being honest.........

Ripken

Fanatic,

You need to click on the links to the stories (highlighted in blue text). That will take you to the story (or eBay listing as the case may be).

baseballfanatic

Ah, got it. I was just clicking on the title and it was taking me to the same snippet on another page. The easier to navigate the better since you want to get more than just kids finding the page. Upscale articles and information attract upscale collectors and advertisers......

Stone193

Ripken

Nice start! I found some interesting stuff to read - like Topps financials.

Good luck on your new web.

Only minor criticism - IMO - the main page could be graphically a little more attractive - it's kind of bland.

mike

Ripken

Mike,

Thanks...glad you liked it.

The site has only been up about a week so I think we're off to a decent start. We're doing this on a limited budget right now, so the template isn't award-winning, but I'm hoping the content will make up for it. Eventually we may morph into something a little more eye-catching.

We'll start doing some more original stories too.

storm888

I looked at it the first day, and liked it.

It reminds me of a "free" card-equiv of a paysite
known as mortgagedaily.com.

I like getting a bunch of headlines so I can decide
if I want to spend time reading.

If you have not already done so, you might consider
offering some BIG ebayers some links in exchange
for "something."

It is hard to make money with most of these things,
but MANY do VERY well, if they can get national
exposure. When you get it looking like you want
it to, send a media-advisory to Keith Olbermann, (MSNBC)
and maybe he will "make fun of it;" if he does,
you will get many thousands of visitors.

storm

Stone193

I'll be glad to write my points to ponder?

I do some of my best ponderin' while sitting in my "library!"

Ripken

Storm,

You've captured the essence of what the site is about. We're a ways from being subscription based...just want to let everyone see what it's about right now, get some feedback and make improvements as we go. If you like it, please spread the word. Thanks for your input.

Ripken

An update on the Topps troubles today....SportsCollectorsDaily Front Page

storm888

The TOPPS story may not bode well for the future of sports cards.

"Topps sent a letter to shareholders urging them to cut "through Pembridge's rhetoric and self-serving criticism of Topps." It asked them to question the qualifications of the individuals the dissidents wanted to elect to the board, among them "a consultant lawyer who also worked at this 'boutique' investment bank; and a 30-year-old" three years out of business school, and to have faith in company's plans to increase shareholder value."

".......No sign the sports card business wil ever grow again."

A bunch of desperate old men trying to shaft the consumer-base
with junk offerings. They do not want young folks involved in
running the firm, but they want to continue to rip-off young folks
with unsatisfying and EXPENSIVE package goods.

storm

tennesseebanker

Ripken, The site looks nice, good luck with it !

I think i will personally enjoy the E-bay heavy hitters section and the Finds section.

Ripken

Thanks Banker..I think you and I may have done business before. The site has been a lot of fun (& work)...and it's going to keep getting better.
Please spread the word!