A sepia photographic card picturing the man most consider the father of pro baseball in America is coming to auction for the first time in nearly 13 years with new research behind its claim as the first baseball card ever produced.
Jumbo Wagner Bidding to Start at $500,000
February 13, 2013 By
One of the three highest professionally graded Honus Wagner cards will be offered at auction beginning next week.
Most Watched T206 Baseball Cards on eBay
February 13, 2013 By
Interest is always strong but with three big auctions featuring T206 approach, prices on eBay may be trending upward.
Looking Fine at 50: 1963 Bazooka Baseball
February 11, 2013 By
Kids who couldn’t get a big enough baseball fix went for the 1963 Bazooka baseball card set, a product jammed with future Hall of Famers.
Giants Renaissance Rekindled Collecting Spark
February 10, 2013 By
Are adults still rediscovering baseball cards after years in remission? Yup. Meet a child of the 60s who got fired up after the 2010 World Series.
1911 Turkey Red Set Sells Individually for Over $200,000
February 8, 2013 By
The bids have been totaled and a remarkable 1911 Turkey Red set parted out to collectors was a major drawing card for Mile High Card Co.
T206 Set, Ruth Signed Items Part of Hunt Auctions’ Event
February 8, 2013 By
Vintage cards, display items, unopened material and Hall of Fame autographs are part of the mix as Hunt Auctions uncorks its second annual February live auction.
Financial Consultant Buys 1865 Card As Investment for Sick Son
February 6, 2013 By
A small Maine auction house has sold an 1865 Brooklyn Atlantics baseball card for a record price after it was found by an antique picker.
1969 Topps Nolan Ryan PSA 10 Garnering eBay Attention
February 6, 2013 By
The most watched baseball card on eBay right now has only one equal. Get a peek at a razor sharp 1969 Topps Nolan Ryan that’s generating plenty of interest.
Super Bowl MVPs and their Rookie Cards
February 1, 2013 By
From Bart Starr to Eli Manning, we’ve got the complete list of Super Bowl MVPs and their first appearance on football cards plus links to find them all.
Barry T. Malkin “In Memoriam” Collection Highlights Huggins and Scott Auction
January 29, 2013 By
A 1952 Topps Mantle, a complete 1934 Goudey set and other items that were part of the collection of a late employee headline Huggins and Scott’s latest auction, which also includes Walter Payton’s old driver’s license.
1943 MP & Company Among Small Number of Sets Issued During WWII
January 23, 2013 By
It is often reported that once the United States entered World War II after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, no more cards were issued until after the war. But, at least two card sets – one baseball, one non-sport – were produced during the war by M.P. & Co. of [...]
Why Aren’t You Collecting 1939 Goudey Premiums?
January 22, 2013 By
There are far fewer available than their more popular and smaller size cardboard counterparts and considering the player selection, the 1939 Goudey Premiums are worth a look.
T-3, Sporting Life Card Sets, Ruth Signed Baseballs Highlight Mile High Winter Auction
January 15, 2013 By
The third best Turkey Red and Sporting Life card sets on PSA’s Registry join other vintage rarities and Babe Ruth memorabilia in a newly-launched auction from Mile High Card Co.
Century-Old Cards, Rare Nagurski, Joe Jackson Rookie All Part of Love of the Game Auction
January 14, 2013 By
Vintage and rare baseball and other sports cards and memorabilia are jammed into the second event for the new Love of the Game Auctions.
Most Watched Ty Cobb Cards on eBay
January 11, 2013 By
Ty Cobb cards remain the hobby’s early 20th century gold standard and a look at eBay shows there are plenty of people focused on the Georgia Peach’s vintage cardboard.
Antique Picker Finds 1865 Brooklyn Atlantics CDV
January 9, 2013 By
An early baseball card featuring the 1865 Brooklyn Atlantics was discovered inside an old photo album and will be sold by a Maine auction company.
College Prez a Big Time Card Collector
January 8, 2013 By
Bobby Fong’s first pack of cards, bought by his mom in 1958, turned into a lifelong love affair with baseball.
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.
Jumbo Wagner Going Back on the Block
January 4, 2013 By
A PSA 5 T206 Honus Wagner card, carrying extra large borders and a ‘miscut’ designation is coming up for sale, 4 years after it went for $1.62 million.
