Newly released police video taken at this summer’s National Sports Collectors Convention shows the dealer whose booth was shut down over autograph authenticity concerns claiming the signed items he was selling were “decorative items.” At the same time, Tony Podsada says those same autographs “are real. They’ve been looked at by our experts.” Podsada, … [Read more...]
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PWCC Launches Investment Advisory Service for Cards
Some still bristle at the thought but to anyone who has followed the market for popular high quality vintage sports cards, it’s impossible to ignore. Most are worth a lot more than they used to be. One of the auction companies that sells a lot of them has long touted their investment potential. Now, they’re taking the next step: PWCC Marketplace has launched … [Read more...]
Collector’s Basement a Shrine to Red Sox
Dan McGraw’s love of the Boston Red Sox goes well beyond watching them on TV in his Lewiston, Maine home. McGraw has one of the most extensive collections of Sox memorabilia you’ll ever see. It’s not confined to one room of his house, either. From binders full of Red Sox cards going back decades to game-worn jerseys, autographed baseballs and more current items, he’s … [Read more...]
Notes: Kipnis’ Annual Game-Worn Toss; Topps News; New High-End Product
In Cleveland, it's become an annual tradition. Jason Kipnis grabs everything he's accumulated as a player over the course of the year, puts it all in a cart and wheels it out to a group of fans where he tosses it out to them, one shoe or batting glove at a time. Much of it is game-used but there are a few souvenir type items dished out as well. With the Tribe losing in the … [Read more...]
Upper Deck Signs Bridges to Memorabilia Deal
NBA rookie Miles Bridges has signed an exclusive, multi-year memorabilia and collectibles contract with the Upper Deck Company. The deal grants Upper Deck sole rights to produce Bridges-autographed memorabilia and collectibles. Some items are already online through the company’s online store. It’s only for memorabilia. He’ll still be able to appear in Panini’s … [Read more...]
Notes: Cracker Jack Jackson Brings $87K; Griffey Signing; New USFL Set; Astros Super Fan
A recently graded 1914 Cracker Jack Joe Jackson sold for over $87,000 late Sunday night. PWCC sold the SGC 5 card as part of its regular auctions on eBay. It was part of a larger consignment of vintage cards that was graded by SGC during this year’s National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland. Fewer than 60 graded examples of the 1914 Cracker Jack Joe … [Read more...]
REA’s Fall Auction on Fox Business News
Viewers of Fox Business News got a look at some of the items in the current Robert Edward Auctions catalog on Monday morning. REA's Brian Dwyer offered a show and tell of some of the big ticket pieces in the auction, which opened October 5 and runs through the 28th including a T206 Cobb with Cobb Tobacco back; a high-grade Babe Ruth-Lou Gehrig signed baseball, an unopened … [Read more...]
‘For Keeps’ Podcast Tackles 1989 Fleer Billy Ripken Saga
For those who grew up around 30 years ago, it remains a childhood icon. For everyone else, it’s still one of the hobby’s most recognizable cards. The 1989 Fleer Billy Ripken F***Face turned into a national story and offered some measure of immortality to Cal’s brother. In his latest ‘For Keeps’ podcast focused on all types of collectibles, David Peterkovsky chatted with Jon … [Read more...]
Steal a Base, Steal a Taco Promotion Includes Baseball Card Set
Taco Bell’s ‘Steal a Base, Steal a Taco’ promotion is back for the World Series but this year’s promotion has something of interest to card collectors. The fast food giant has partnered with Topps for a small set of cards that will be available beginning October 23. There is a bit of a catch, though. For the last six years, Taco Bell has handed out free tacos … [Read more...]
Louisville Slugger Auction Returns in November
Not long after the big leaguers put away their bats for the season, the company that makes most of them will host one of the year’s top annual baseball memorabilia events. The 15th annual Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory Auction will take place on November 9. “It has been an amazing journey over the last 15 years to have the privilege of being associated with … [Read more...]
