At halftime of the final game of his finest pro season, Pete Maravich took off his New Orleans Jazz warmup jacket and a fan won it in a drawing. Now it’s about to fetch thousands at auction. It’s not, however, the only item that comes with a story.
Amazon Hopes to Entice Buyers, Sellers to Online Sports Collectibles Shop
February 3, 2012 By
Amazon is stepping up its efforts to offer buyers and sellers an alternative to eBay, boasting a newly organized online shop stocked by dealers of all kinds.
PSA Will Make Population Report Free
December 6, 2011 By
PSA’s holiday gift to the hobby will be online access to its pop report, the listing of how many cards have been graded in its 1-10 scale.
eBay Image Recognition App Could Make Card Shows Interesting
October 13, 2011 By
eBay plans to roll out new image recognition technology that could put instant price comparisons in the hands of shoppers.
Topps to Produce 2011 Topps Allen & Ginter Glossy Factory Set
October 7, 2011 By
Topps will print a limited number of its 2011 Allen and Ginter glossy set and tack on ten cards we didn’t see in the regular offering.
Sports Memorabilia Company Ranks High Among All Retailers
August 11, 2011 By
Sportsmemorabilia.com counts its sales in eight figure territory. We’ve got a link that’ll give you 10% off.
Foul Ball From Jeter’s 3000th Hit At Bat Will Be Auctioned
July 20, 2011 By
The only foul ball hit into the stands during the at bat when Derek Jeter belted his 3000th hit is going on the auction block.
Editor’s Blog: Vintage Hockey Theft Solved, National Guests, Autograph Specials
June 21, 2011 By
Cops say they’ve got their Parkhurst hockey thief. One online card dealer is doing a bang-up business. We’ve got word of some free autographs from former Cub stalwarts at the National and a big online retailer is ready to hook you up with 10% off.
Diamond Die-Cut Cards Get Addition Via Collector Voting
June 15, 2011 By
Topps is letting collectors vote on three new additions to the Diamond Die Cuts set.
Albert Pujols Autographed Baseballs, Photos Still a Bargain?
June 6, 2011 By
All that talk about Albert Pujols having a “down year”? Pretty much gone after two huge homers. With about ten more years left in his career, he could be a steal–even at today’s prices.
DiMaggio Streak Celebrated Online
May 16, 2011 By
The official Joe DiMaggio website is offering some giveaways as part of the 70th anniversary of his 56-game hitting streak.
10 Ways to Earn Repeat Business Selling Online
April 15, 2011 By
Want to make more money selling online? Follow these guidelines.
Leslie Jones Photo Archives Mesmerizing
April 12, 2011 By
A huge and rarely seen collection of vintage baseball photographs from a long-time Boston photographer has fans and collectors excited.
Ex-SGC Rep Dwyer Opens New Online Auction House
April 1, 2011 By
A familiar name in the sports card business has announced the creation of an online auction company that will provide collectors and dealers another venue to buy and sell.
eBay Sees Rosy Future
February 11, 2011 By
eBay is expecting explosive growth over the next three years.
Vote for 60 Best Topps Cards of All-Time
November 2, 2010 By
Have you voted today? Topps will count down your choices for the top ten baseball cards of all-time through a special promotion.
Seedy Autograph Element Talks Tough Online
October 15, 2010 By
Those who dare expose the peddlers of phony signatures sometimes find themselves on the receiving end of some bizarre behavior.
FanFest Puts Baseball Memorabilia in Focus
July 12, 2010 By
Bidders and the curious gather in Anaheim for Tuesday’s All-Star FanFest auction.
Stock Analyst Bullish on Dreams
April 15, 2010 By
With a low stock price and some new deals in place, one writer says the parent company of some sports memorabilia distributors is poised to grow.
Survey: Kids Less Than 10% of Hobby Shop Business
April 2, 2010 By
Hobby shop owners say adults are still driving their business, while one card manufacturer is a strong number one in customer service.
