Flacco traded to the Bengals. Thought it would be Winston or Russell but Flacco will do until Burrow returns. Hopefully this helps Higgins because he’s my FLEX

The first football and hockey card I ever saw -- I think -- way back in 1975. Two of my favorites ever since.

Some heat coming out of Eminence! 🔥🔥

Rare original factory press photographs for the Amphicar. The Amphicar was a unique amphibious automobile produced in West Germany from 1961 to 1968. It could operate both on land and in water, powered by a rear-mounted Triumph engine driving the rear wheels and twin propellers. With a top speed of about 70 mph on road and 7 mph on water, it was marketed as “the car that swims.” Fewer than 4,000 were built, making it a rare and collectible novelty today.

I had a short ride in one some years back and it was as unique and memorable an experience as you would imagine.

Stitches in time

Published October 07, 2025 | By Alyx E, Founder of Collectors MD

We live in a time where it often feels like the burden of proof has been flipped. Allegations, whispers, or even a single screenshot can brand someone guilty long before the truth has a chance to be heard. Once the judgment lands, it spreads fast—and the work of rebuilding a reputation is significantly slower than the speed at which it was torn down.

This “guilty until proven innocent” culture can be devastating. It doesn’t just affect the person or organization at the center—it ripples outward, touching families, colleagues, and communities who had no part in the story. And the hardest part? Even when the facts eventually surface, the damage has already been done. Trust, once fractured, doesn’t always snap back into place.

It’s in that silence—when doubt hangs heavier than truth—that isolation sets in.

But here’s what we can’t forget: being judged unfairly doesn’t mean we’re powerless. We can’t control the narrative others choose to believe, but we can control how we respond. By choosing honesty over defensiveness, accountability over denial, and integrity over resentment, we shift the story from one of guilt to one of resilience.

In the hobby—as in life—rumors, assumptions, and misunderstandings can spread faster than truth. Deals gone wrong, mistakes in judgment, or even being tied to the wrong people can paint a distorted picture. But just as we remind ourselves at Collectors MD: our worth is not defined by what others assume—it’s defined by how we continue to show up. Over time, consistent actions outlast careless accusations.

When guilt is assumed, let your life become the evidence. When innocence feels invisible, let your integrity do the talking. The truth may take longer to travel, but when it finally arrives, it leaves a mark that shadows cannot erase.

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This card is super cool! Upper Deck has produced some really high-quality items. I still wish that there was a more competitive landscape when it comes to licensed trading cards. Yes, Panini held the monopoly for sometime, and now Topps/Fanatics have it all for themselves. But, I relish the days where we had Topps, Upper Deck, Fleer, and others in the market to push innovation. This card has autographs of three Hall of Famers. Brad Daugherty would’ve made the Hall of Fame as well if his career wasn’t shortened by injury. Still, some feel like the 5x All-Star should be in the hall as well. You can still buy some of these multi signed cards for ridiculously low prices.

Shoutout to TLaw for staying getting the TD! https://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=46515584&type=forYou&subType=verts&entity=NFL&entityIcon=https%3A//a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/leagues/500-dark/nfl.png

Forest camo /15 WYA