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Day One at the NFL Rookie Premiere

PaniniSigning

A collection of photos from the 2013 NFLPA Rookie Premiere event in Los Angeles where this year’s NFL draft picks were kept busy with the Sharpie.

Internet Sales Tax Could Impact Sports Collectible Buyers, Sellers

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It’s passed the Senate. If it gets through the House, how will the proposed internet sales tax impact buyers and the few major hobby retailers?

Fight Over Kobe’s Memorabilia Continues; Trial Date Set

Kobe Bryant auction memorabilia

The battle over Kobe Bryant’s high school jerseys, awards and other memorabilia was back in court Tuesday. A  June 17 trial date was set to decide on whether Goldin Auctions has the right to sell Kobe Bryant memorabilia consigned by his mother. A federal judge in New Jersey set the trial date but attorneys for [...]

Hunt Auctions holding ‘Celebration of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ show

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Past and present players including Andrew McCutchen will be signing autographs at a new show in Pittsburgh put on by Hunt Auctions.

Robertson, Montana Added to Long Beach Guest List

Long Beach Expo

Joe Montana and Oscar Robertson have been added to the autograph lineup for the Long Beach Expo next month.

1932 U.S. Caramel Ruth Tops Bidding as Memory Lane Auction Hits $1.24 Million

Babe Ruth 1932 U.S. Caramel

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.

Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order in Bryant Auction Case

Kobe Bryant auction memorabilia

The bizarre dispute between Kobe Bryant and his mom over his old high school uniforms, awards and other memorabilia takes a new turn.

Goldin Asks Court to Keep Kobe Out of Auction

Kobe Bryant auction memorabilia

His lawyers want it stopped but a planned auction of Kobe Bryant memorabilia consigned by his mother is now in the hands of a U.S. District Court judge.

2013 Panini Father’s Day Promotion to Include Old Donruss, Leaf Designs

Bryce Harper Team Pinnacle

Leaf Studio, Team Pinnacle, Museum Collection and other issues from back in the day get a modern makeover for the 2013 Panini Father’s Day promotional giveaway.

Southern California Show Set for Maiden Voyage

Southern California Show

Billed as a throwback, a new southern California sports card show kicks off thanks to the efforts of three long time collectors.

Indy Sports Memorabilia Show Promises More Than Just Racing

Indy show

There’s a new collectibles and memorabilia show the week of the Indianapolis 500, but this time it’s a hybrid of stick and ball sports items and racing collectibles.

NFL Launches New Auction Site With St. Jude Benefit

Autographed Adrian Peterson football

The NFL Auctions website includes a new design and bidding to help St. Jude Research Hospital featuring items from the 2013 draft picks.

Kobe Bryant’s Mom Cleans Out the Storage Unit

Kobe Bryant auction memorabilia

Coming to auction in June are numerous items from Kobe Bryant’s family including his earliest jerseys, awards, NBA All-Star and championship rings and even a surfboard.from the Teen Choice Awards.

Bobble Heads Stay Crazy Hot in Southern California

Sandy Koufax bobble head

Nowhere to fans and collectors go more bonkers over bobble heads than L.A. with the Dodgers even putting together ticked packages designed for those who have to have them.

1927 Yankees Team Signed Photo, Ruth Bat, Havlicek Collection Highlight Auction

Autographed 1927 Yankees team photo

A signed photo of the 1927 Yankees, originating from a member of the team joined a Babe Ruth bat and several player consigned collections as SCP Auctions closed out its catalog sale.

Yes, There Will Be a Leon Sandcastle Rookie Card…or Two

Panini Leon Sandcastle rookie card

Deion Sanders’ alter-ego gets another boost when Leon Sandcastle football cards are dropped into Panini products in a few weeks.

‘Take Me Out to the Card Show’ Brings Hobby to the Ballpark

Take Me Out to the Card Show

A Chicago area promoter is bringing a card show to the home of the Class A Kane County Cougars this weekend.

Wounded Soldier’s Signed Baseball Cards to be Part of Goodwin Champions

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A soldier and fan wounded in Iraq is getting his own baseball card and his autographs will be part of this year’s Upper Deck Goodwin’s Champions series. More could be on the way.

Strongsville Show Has a Long History

Strongsville show

It’s one of the few remaining shows where vintage cards and memorabilia are the unquestioned focal point. A local newspaper gives props to Strongsville, set for another run this weekend in northeast Ohio.

Ewing-Kelly Cabinet, Black Swamp Find Cards, Ruth Jersey Headline Heritage Auction

King Kelly-Buck Ewing

Fresh-to-the-market cabinet cards from HOFer Buck Ewing’s family, more Black Swamp Find cards and some historic game-worn uniforms are among the highlights in Heritage Auctions May 2- 4 catalog sale.