Robert Edward Auctions has acquired a large group of rare pre-War cards from the estate of a long-time collector, including the T206 set’s most prized rarity.
Topps Prime 9 Player of the Week is Mickey Mantle
September 1, 2011 By
Week 7 is devoted to #7 as Topps continues to fill out its late-season redemption set.
1933 All-Star Game Unused Ticket Tops Memory Lane Auction
August 22, 2011 By
A one-of-a-kind full ticket from the first ever big league All Star Game and a 63-year-old pack of basketball cards were among the highlights as Memory Lane closed out its latest catalog auction.
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.
Sports Card Auctions: Starting ‘Em Low Philosophy Works for Just Collect
August 18, 2011 By
A willingness to take a chance has paid off for eBay’s largest volume seller of vintage sports cards.
Dave Cowens 1972-73 MVP Award Brings $156,000
August 16, 2011 By
The NBA MVP award earned by Dave Cowens in 1973 was the top selling item in the Basketball Hall of Fame auction, with a host of vintage NBA and ABA jerseys also bringing big bucks.
Buying Vintage Sports Cards Offers Options
August 12, 2011 By
Dealers have to come ready to meet a variety of collectors at a big show and collectors have to be ready to move on what’s not likely to be there the next time around.
Smaller Sports Memorabilia Dealers Battle the Big Boys at the NSCC
August 7, 2011 By
Whether you run multi-million dollar auctions or sell cards out of your basement, the National Sports Collectors Convention will offer you a chance to set up a booth… if you can handle the expense.
2011 National Sports Collectors Convention Ends 5-Day Run
August 7, 2011 By
A few more observations and information from the last day of the 32nd National.
Thefts Take Fun Out of National for Some
August 6, 2011 By
A string of thefts from dealer booths put a damper on the National Sports Collectors Convention for dealers who lost valuable inventory.
Editor’s Blog: National Thoughts
August 5, 2011 By
Observations…and a suggestion or two as the National heads into the weekend.
Cy Young Jersey Brings $657,250 at Auction
August 5, 2011 By
Seven items brought bids of more than $100,000 in a Thursday night auction, topped by jerseys from two of baseball’s most important figures.
Editor’s Blog: Harry and Larry, Former Times Writer Rips NY Post Over Halper, Jeter Foul Ball
July 31, 2011 By
An undiscovered error, more on Barry Halper and other auction notes in today’s Editor’s Blog.
High Grade Vintage Card Sets Pace Auction
July 26, 2011 By
Two top tier baseball card sets from distinctly different eras, brought over $111,000 late last week.
New Discoveries Highlight Memory Lane Auction
July 18, 2011 By
One-of-a-kind tickets and packs, a collection of vintage Dodgers items as well as high-grade cards and autographs are just some of what will be up for bid.
Editor’s Blog: Steals, Deals and Contests
July 15, 2011 By
Some potential bargains are being offered this weekend… and we have the info on a contest for pizza-loving NASCAR fans.
Thousands of Rare Sports Photos Now Available
June 24, 2011 By
The photos span decades of history and chronicle the events, people and places that have shaped the sports world, each representing a unique moment in time.
1982 Donruss Box Break Yields Pleasant Surprise
June 23, 2011 By
Box buster Rich Klein takes a detour to the Reagan years, thanks to some message board and finds that bad collation can sometimes be a good thing.
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.
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.
