An overview of the packaging, configuration and rare sales of 1969-70 Topps basketball.
Modern Sports Card News
1992 Upper Deck Baseball Boasted Ted Williams Autographs, Big Red Machine
It’s the 30th anniversary of an Upper Deck product that saw the company expand its line of inserts while showcasing its endorsement deal with Ted Williams.
Sports Memorabilia News
Exec’s Love for University Spurs Basketball Autograph Auction
A longtime coach and personnel man is helping raise money for Bethlehem University through an auction of autographed basketball memorabilia.
Business News
Goldin Monthly Auction Has Heaps of Hoops
Rookie and autographed cards of Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and other stars join some NBA game-worn jerseys among a few thousand lots in the new Goldin auction.
Industry News
Notes: Cee Dee Returns Cards Speedily After Suit; 2022 Bowman Sapphire Arrives; NBA Playoff Jerseys
Cee Dee Lamb got busy signing after being sued by Leaf; 2022 Bowman Sapphire arrives as a Topps online exclusive; Curry, Doncic and Tatum are among the names at NBA Auctions…and some USA Hockey jerseys are on the block.
Around the Hobby
Card Back Q&A: Bret Boone on Baseball Lineage, Charisma and Marge Schott’s Dogs
A wide open chat with former MLB star Bret Boone about what’s written on the back of some of his baseball cards.
- New Speedway Stars Set Features Indy’s Best Drivers
- Notes: Kareem Fleer Sticker Record; New Site Has1 Million Cards; Then/Now Bobbleheads; eBay Partners for Gretzky NFT; More
- Bret Boone Talks Bowman Rookie Card, Personal Sports Bar, Growing up in Veterans Stadium
- Notes: The Not So 1-1 Brady RC; Koufax Jersey Hits $1 Million, More
Shop Talk
Shop Talk: Steel Curtain Trophies, Bowman Baseball, Prom Night Photo Ops
A piece of Steelers history walks into the shop while Tony chronicles a couple of fast moving baseball releases and more.
Editor’s Blog
Report: Yankees Prospect Cut Over Memorabilia Scamming
Collectors complained about a minor leaguer not honoring deals for game-used gear. Now, a report says he was cut from the Yankees after weeks of complaints from teammates over the issue.
- Notes: 1/1 Curry Rookie; Jackie, Jack Photos Sell; Fenway Show; NSCC Dealer Alert
- Notes: LeBron Logoman Pulled; Long Lost Collection Boomerangs Back; Writer Thanks Mom for Keeping His Cards
- Notes: MJ’s All-Star Credential; Home Run Ball Kindness; Faster Topps NOW Cards?; Big Morant Sale
- Notes: Dusty’s Rookie Card Pricing; Signed Cobb T206 to Auction; Grading Numbers; Durant Playoff Jersey
Popular Stories
Notes: Cee Dee Returns Cards Speedily After Suit; 2022 Bowman Sapphire Arrives; NBA Playoff Jerseys
Cee Dee Lamb got busy signing after being sued by Leaf; 2022 Bowman Sapphire arrives as a Topps online exclusive; Curry, Doncic and Tatum are among the names at NBA Auctions…and some USA Hockey jerseys are on the block.
- Notes: Kareem Fleer Sticker Record; New Site Has1 Million Cards; Then/Now Bobbleheads; eBay Partners for Gretzky NFT; More
- Russell, Dr. J Jerseys Combine for $1.5 Million+
- Dave & Adam’s Brings Sealed Display Boxes, Video Provenance to Unopened
- Report: Yankees Prospect Cut Over Memorabilia Scamming
- Ohio Man Facing Federal Charges Over Fake Signed T206 Cards
- Fifth Year Of ‘Baseball Card Hall of Fame’ Voting In Progress
- Spectacular Find of 1930s Goudey Cards Includes Lajoies, Ruth, Gehrig
- CSG Launches Perfect 10 Grade, Label
- PSA Opens Unlimited Economy Submissions; Updates Backlog
- Notes: Ohio Shop Burglar Thwarted; TN Man Charged with Mail Theft, More
- TTM This Week: Artis Gilmore, Autograph Successes and More Stuff Players Won’t Sign
- Stack Of W600 Cabinet Cards On Block In Heritage Auctions Sale
- 12 Sports Collecting Myths
- California Mechanic Builds 1996-97 Topps Chrome Basketball Masterpiece
- TTM This Week: The eBay Market; Players Who Won’t Sign Certain Cards; Mail Successes
- eBay Expands Authenticity Guarantee Service, Partners With PSA On High-End Graded Cards
- Kobe Bryant Rookie Playoff Jersey Revealed; Could Bring $3M-$5M
- How Leaf vs Manning Draft Debate Fueled Sports Card Hobby in 1998
- Notes: PSA Backlog Update; Stolen Cards Returned 25 Years Later; Fanatics Auction
- Old House Held Small Treasure Trove of Baseball Greats