From a century-old Rose Bowl program to a minty ’26 World Series program, eBay bidders have had a lot to choose from lately.
Program from First World Series Sells for $241,500
November 12, 2011 By
One 1903 World Series program resides in Cooperstown. The other was sold by Hunt Auctions Saturday,as one of the headliners in the Louisville Slugger Factory and Museum Auction.
Gary Cypres Offers Tours of World’s Top Sports Memorabilia Collection
November 1, 2011 By
Super collector Gary Cypres, the man whose sports memorabilia collection is housed in his own personal museum, gives us a look in preparation for a fundraising event.
Auction of Large Cuban Baseball Card Collection Continues
October 23, 2011 By
A group of rare vintage Cuban baseball cards from the collection of Richard Merkin are among the items up for bid.
Was Doc’s Sports Collection Acquired With Drug Money?
October 18, 2011 By
A Windsor doctor owned a great collection of sports memorabilia, but he’s now facing charges over dozens of prescriptions he wrote–and picked up.
More News, Notes: Card Burglar, Panini Player of the Day, Tom Brady Finally Gets Chili’s Auto
September 22, 2011 By
A burglar swipes expensive cards, Panini brings back a popular promotion and spurned as a youngster, Tom Brady finally gets his autograph.
Sports Guy Returns to the National
August 19, 2011 By
Columnist Bill Simmons is back at the National Sports Collectors Convention, marveling, mocking and generally having a grand time with everything the dealers brought to Chicago.
Missing Those Baseball Card Cartoons
June 9, 2011 By
Stats AND player-specific cartoons the back of baseball cards? Now those were the days. ESPN’s Jim Caple waxes nostalgic…with a new twist.
More Foreign Vintage Baseball Cards Part of Auction
June 3, 2011 By
More cards from the wide-ranging Richard Merkin Collection are on the block this month.
Cincinnati Reds Museum Worth The Trip
May 23, 2011 By
A new Johnny Bench exhibit includes a collection of game-used items that makes the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum even more of a must-see.
Roger Maris Cards…Why They Still Matter
May 5, 2011 By
He’s not in the Hall of Fame and he’s technically not the home run king of anything anymore. But the interest in Roger Maris cards remains strong.
Vintage Baseball Card Find Began on Roadshow
May 4, 2011 By
One of the hobby’s most intriguing finds was born when the owner took them to the Antiques Roadshow.
Mantle Cards Stolen, Recovered
March 4, 2011 By
A collection of Mickey Mantle baseball cards is among items stolen during a home break-in, but the plot takes a positive twist.
Knowing How to Deal With Dealers Can Help Save Cash
December 8, 2010 By
Some tips on getting the most bang for your card show buck.
Editor’s Blog: Cleveland Cops’ Card Auction Included Cards Stolen at ’04 National
November 9, 2010 By
Cleveland’s finest auction some hot cards…and buy yourself a Christmas gift you can feel good about.
Tennessee Doc Guilty; His Baseball Cards May Be Set Free
August 19, 2010 By
A Tennessee doctor convicted of illegal distribution of prescription drugs may have his collection of old baseball cards confiscated by the government and put up for auction.
Concerns Over Fake Wagner Cards Not New
August 16, 2010 By
Even in the 1950s, collectors had to be on the alert for T206 Honus Wagner cards that had been ‘created’.
Big Georgia Burglary Nets Vintage Cards
July 2, 2010 By
They may not have known they were there, but burglars made off with some nice, old baseball cards in Dawgs country.
Ruth Card Part of New Charges Against Florida Man
June 21, 2010 By
A slew of new charges have been filed against a Florida man who ransacked the home of a collector and sold his good stuff on eBay.
