The earliest card set to picture Joe DiMaggio came from a California candy maker 90 years ago. One of them–with the usual misspelled name–is on the auction block but this one is autographed.
Modern Sports Card News
Rookie or Pre-Rookie? As Caleb Williams Card Market Ignites, Collectors Have Choices
Caleb Williams rookie cards are just starting to trickle out but there’s no shortage of autographs and other issues to chase. A breakdown and a look at the current most watched auctions.
Sports Memorabilia News
Julius Erving’s Earliest NBA Jersey Coming to Auction
Worn for the first time just days after the New York Nets sold his contract to the Sixers, a 1976 Julius Erving road jersey is set to hit the open market.
Business News
REA Encore Auction Runs the Gamut
Over 3,700 lots spanning parts of three centuries are now on the block through Robert Edward Auctions, including some of collecting’s most popular names and cards.
Industry News
150+ Players to be Featured on MLB Debut Patches in 2024 Topps Chrome Baseball
Players who made their debuts during the last four months of 2023 and the first two months of 2024 will have MLB Debut Patches inside 2024 Topps Chrome Update, set for release next month.
Around the Hobby
Notes: SGC 10 Wilt Crossed; 1912 Fenway Debut Stub; Big Bucks for a Vandy QB’s Jersey; Bidding for Bronko
The SGC 10 Wilt Chamberlain rookie card is now a PSA 10…a rare historic baseball ticket stub is authenticated…the jersey worn by Vandy’s QB in their big upset is sold at auction…and an iconic football card is up for grabs.
- Notes: Braves Sue Ex-Employee Over Aaron Bases; Shrine Addition; Rick’s Sticks; MJ Rookie Tattoo
- TTM This Week: a Mack Truck, a Champ, and a Charitable Pair
- Notes: Ohtani Ball Update; 2024 Yankees Gamers; New Caitlin Clark Card Record; CardLadder on Fanatics Collect
- Notes: Jersey Sale for Hurricane Victims; 1959 Topps Football Auction; 2024 Topps T206
Editor’s Blog
Notes: Brady Shows Off Collection; Deadball Era Suit Ads; Nashville Show Set to Open
In his latest video, Tom Brady shows off some of what’s in his office and sets up a giveaway… inside some old men’s suit presentations that feature deadball era stars…and a big show is set for this weekend.
- Notes: Hunkering Down for Hurricane Milton; Lakers Jersey Auction; Amazon Deals; Bleecker’s New Store; Melia’s New Job
- Collecting Oakland: A Cardboard Journey Through ‘The Bright Side Of The Bay’
- Notes: Ohtani Card Was a Shrewd Investment; WY Man Accused of Skip-Scanning Scam; Howe Jersey Paces Classic Sale; Crosby Pucks at Auction
- Notes: Ruth Museum Seeks Space; Travis Hunter’s Contract Relic; A League of Their Own Cast Signing; Ovechkin Jerseys
Popular Stories
Trio of Female Card Collectors Embody Hobby’s Growth
Whether buying or selling, meet three women who don’t let borders get in the way of a hobby they love.
- Sweetness Stack: 12 Great Walter Payton Football Cards
- 2 Men Accused in $2.1 Million Card Theft Plead Guilty
- Card Grading Numbers Dipped in September
- Notes: Cranston Show’s New Location; Cops Arrest Card Thief; Fanatics Live Buys Euro Stream Service; Whatnot Report
- Drawing Conclusions: Eric White’s Vintage Topps Cartoon Discoveries
- Upper Deck Files Civil Suit Against Ex-Redemption Manager Over Major Card Theft
- Pete Rose Signed Autographs Until the End
- Collecting Oakland: A Cardboard Journey Through ‘The Bright Side Of The Bay’
- Ohtani’s 40-40 Home Run Ball Nets $251,320
- New England Shop Owner Loses Babe Ruth Card to Show Thief
- LeBron James’ ‘Chosen One’ SI Cover Jersey Fetches $1.3 Million
- Lelands, Clean Sweep Announce Merger
- Kristian Campbell Cards in Focus with Minor League Player of the Year Honor
- Ohtani’s 50th Home Run Ball Hits the Open Market but Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Sale
- Notes: Ohtani Card Was a Shrewd Investment; WY Man Accused of Skip-Scanning Scam; Howe Jersey Paces Classic Sale; Crosby Pucks at Auction
- OMG! Jose Iglesias Becoming an Unexpected Hobby Hit
- A Cracker Jack Card Collection for the Ages Heading to REA
- Ohtani’s 50-50 Home Run Ball Wound Up with Fan Who Didn’t Give it Back
- Peach of a Card: 1914 Cobb Rarity Up for Auction
- Leaf to Release Women’s Multi-Sport Trading Card Set