Purchased more than 30 years ago at a toy store at a total cost of about $100, seven full boxes of 1986-87 Fleer basketball cards are about to enter the hobby—at an estimated value of at least 300 times that amount. The discovery of pristine boxes was made by Baseball Card Exchange, the hobby’s top vintage unopened dealer, but it was actually a case of 1984 Topps … [Read more...] about BBCE Discovers 7 “Store Original” 1986-87 Fleer Basketball Boxes
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Notes: Olympic Hockey Jersey Auction; Drake Rips ’86-87 Fleer; A’s Fan’s Big Stash
Jerseys worn by the US Olympic Hockey team are up for auction. MeiGray is offering 26 game-used and game-issued jerseys from Team USA from the competition in Beijing. Proceeds from the auction benefit the USA Hockey Foundation. The U.S. Men's Olympic Team wore the white jerseys on Feb. 12, 2022, a 4-2 victory over Canada. There was one set of navy, one set of … [Read more...] about Notes: Olympic Hockey Jersey Auction; Drake Rips ’86-87 Fleer; A’s Fan’s Big Stash
Farm Fresh: 1986-87 Fleer Box with Price Stickers Uncovered by Iowa Collector
Kurt Christensen is a farmer by trade, but he discovered a bumper crop of valuable basketball cards last weekend. Christensen, who runs the popular Vintage Wax and Packs group on Facebook, located and purchased a box of 1986-87 Fleer Basketball with 36 packs that had originally been purchased through a small Minnesota store in the year of issue. At the time, packs were … [Read more...] about Farm Fresh: 1986-87 Fleer Box with Price Stickers Uncovered by Iowa Collector
Notes: Chrome Basketball; All-10 1986 Fleer Set Sale; MJ Shoes Deal; Gary Brackett Selling Super Bowl Ring
Topps Chrome Basketball is back...sort of. While the company doesn't yet have rights to produce NBA trading cards, they did announce plans for another round of Overtime Elite cards using the popular Chrome brand. Elite, if you don't know, offers over two dozen players the chance to turn pro as teenagers, earn a six-figure salary while playing ball and getting some off … [Read more...] about Notes: Chrome Basketball; All-10 1986 Fleer Set Sale; MJ Shoes Deal; Gary Brackett Selling Super Bowl Ring
Notes: SGC, PSA Updates; New Louisville Show; Original 1986 Fleer Basketball Press Release
SGC says it’s current turnaround time is growing because of a constantly growing number of submissions, but remains at less than 17 business days. The company continues to see unprecedented numbers of cards submitted to its Florida headquarters. So many are coming in that SGC has now increased the estimated turnaround time listed on its website from 20-25 days to 45-50 … [Read more...] about Notes: SGC, PSA Updates; New Louisville Show; Original 1986 Fleer Basketball Press Release
The Rollercoaster Ride of the 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan PSA 10
The price fluctuations for Michael Jordan rookies, especially the coveted Gem Mint graded versions, have been a wild ride over the last 16 months or so, offering a stark glimpse at what can happen when euphoria takes hold in a certain market. The "Old" Days On January 21, 2020, a PSA 10 Jordan rookie card sold for $39,600. It was a strong sale, but generally in line with … [Read more...] about The Rollercoaster Ride of the 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan PSA 10
Notes: MJ PSA 10 Record; ’86-87 Fleer Pack Giveaway; Bowman Sapphire; NBA Shoe Auction
A new year, but the same trend: rising prices for cards and no end in sight for what some are willing to pay for a Michael Jordan rookie card. Goldin Auctions broke its own world record for a PSA 10 over the weekend, with one of the 371 graded Gem Mint selling for $222,630, besting the $211,560 record set in December. A year ago, you could have bought a PSA 10 … [Read more...] about Notes: MJ PSA 10 Record; ’86-87 Fleer Pack Giveaway; Bowman Sapphire; NBA Shoe Auction
Notes: Hobby Shop Burglary; Fleer Box IPO Sellout; MJ Rookie Record; ESPN Podcast; OPC Worker Recalls Rough Cut Reasons
There was a burglary at a northern Indiana hobby shop last week. Police in Elkhart, IN, near South Bend, say someone entered F&G Sports Cards in the wee hours of Christmas Eve and stole about $11,000 worth of merchandise. The shop’s owner says two people pried open the back door and stole all of the hobby boxes that were inside along with a signed Michael Jordan … [Read more...] about Notes: Hobby Shop Burglary; Fleer Box IPO Sellout; MJ Rookie Record; ESPN Podcast; OPC Worker Recalls Rough Cut Reasons
Most Watched Unopened Sports Card Boxes, Packs on eBay
The market for unopened sports card boxes and packs is red hot. As the collector base continues to increase, interest in both modern and vintage material does too. Prices for a diminishing supply of vintage baseball, football, basketball and hockey cards are continuing to climb. Modern hobby, retail and blaster boxes--especially for popular products--are flying. … [Read more...] about Most Watched Unopened Sports Card Boxes, Packs on eBay
Heritage Auction Includes Dozens of Vintage Unopened Boxes
It's not open for bidding until next week, but if you're a fan of sports card time capsules, we can tell you the upcoming Heritage Auctions catalog will have a lot of it. And if 1970s wax is your jam, you might want to sit down and strap on a bib. Set to start next Thursday, the catalog will have over 300 lots of unopened material, including boxes, cases and vintage … [Read more...] about Heritage Auction Includes Dozens of Vintage Unopened Boxes