The show is just over two months away but collectors can pre-order tickets for this year’s National Sports Collectors Convention autograph signings beginning Friday.
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1932 U.S. Caramel Ruth Tops Bidding as Memory Lane Auction Hits $1.24 Million
May 12, 2013 By
Breaking up is hard to do, but collectors chasing their own 1932 U.S. Caramel sets went hard after the 31 PSA 8 singles in a high grade 1932 U.S. Caramel set and also pushed a few other vintage baseball cards to record heights.
Around the Hobby: Cracker Jack Jackson Brings $101,000, Free NSCC Signers, Goodbye eGraphs, Upper Deck Settles with NFLPA Over Rookie Sigs
May 3, 2013 By
The Doctor makes a house call at the VIP party during this year’s NSCC, eGraphs says farewell and Upper Deck settles with NFL Players over unpaid royalties.
Rich K: World’s Greatest Job Goes Poof During ’85 National
April 2, 2013 By
Rich Klein remembers his coolest job: Trivia writer for a start-up company called Sports Information Database.
West Cancels, Brees a Hit at Sun-Times Show
March 24, 2013 By
Jerry West was a last-minute cancellation at the Chicago Sun-Times Sports Collectibles Convention over the weekend but dozens of other past and present stars were able to make it to the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, signing autographs for collectors and fans. With winter weather bearing down on parts of the Midwest, cold temperatures [...]
1952 Topps Case is Baseball Card History
March 17, 2013 By
The only known surviving empty case of 1952 Topps high numbers is for sale. The price is a big one but so is its place in the annals of great baseball card finds.
Your Favorite Childhood Sports Card Collecting Memories: Part II
March 11, 2013 By
An elderly woman passes along her former husband’s tobacco cards while a stranger reaches out to a kid and one boy’s sister forces Mickey Mantle to make noise.
NSCC Releases Admission Ticket, VIP Info
March 10, 2013 By
Planning a trip to the 2013 National Sports Collectors Convention? Here’s some early information on tickets and how to get free parking throughout the show.
Top 10 Fun Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
February 22, 2013 By
Getting a nice check from the IRS? Here are some ideas for making sure you enjoy it to the fullest. Spoilsports, move on.
Most Valuable Super Bowl Programs
January 30, 2013 By
You can find them just about anywhere now, but the most valuable Super Bowl programs are from those early days when that wasn’t even the name of the game.
Most Watched Panini America Items on eBay
January 22, 2013 By
From Andrew Luck to Kyrie Irving, promo sets to autograph deals, Panini has been busy. We’ve got a look at what items are the hottest right now.
Black Swamp Find Part of Top Antique/Collectible Stories of 2012
January 13, 2013 By
Antique and collectible specialist Kovels.com has released its 10 “good news” stories of 2012. The “Black Swamp Find” of century-old baseball cards found in an Ohio attic made the list. However, there were plenty of other great finds and unexpected high dollar sales from the collectible world last year. Here’s the list: 1. December 2012: [...]
1967 Topps Baseball High Numbers Keep Collectors Hunting
January 6, 2013 By
You may have run a marathon. Swam with sharks. Climbed Mt. Everest.. You have not been challenged, though, until you’ve chased high grade 1967 Topps high numbers.
Field of Dreams Stores Acquired by TRISTAR
December 20, 2012 By
Dreams Inc. has sold its Field of Dreams retail stores and Vegas autograph appearance business to TRISTAR Productions.
Don Larsen’s 1956 World Series Perfect Game Uniform Brings $756,000
December 5, 2012 By
The uniform Don Larsen was wearing when he threw the only World Series perfect game drew 22 bids and sold for $756,000 in a Steiner Sports auction.
Newly Discovered Blue Back T206 Walsh Heads to Auction
November 28, 2012 By
It may not be Honus Wagner, but a previously unknown T206 blue back variation featuring Ed Walsh is about to enter the market.
Topps Five Star Club Aimed at High Rollers
November 14, 2012 By
Topps unveiled a new exclusive membership program for big spenders Wednesday, but even if you’ve got the dough, you’ll have to take a loyalty oath.
Sports Collectors Notebook: Topps Closed, Heritage Highs Update, New Buy-Sell Outlet, New Shows, Card Thief Gets Probation
November 9, 2012 By
Topps ships Heritage Highs, but offices still closed; new buying and selling website launches, new shows in St. Louis starting in February.
Holyfield Suing to Stop Sale of Some Items from Auction
November 2, 2012 By
Evander Holyfield signed a contract to sell more than 450 pieces from his boxing career but says he wants 20 of them back.
Reward Now Offered for Return of Stolen Mel Ott Bat
October 8, 2012 By
JT Sports is now offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the recovery of an expensive Mel Ott bat stolen at this year’s National.
