Just ahead of Super Bowl 57, a ring from one of the players on the first Super Bowl winning team is going on the auction block--for the second time in a couple of months. Ray Nitschke's Super Bowl I ring, which sold for $125,331 through Classic Auctions in December, was just added to SCP Auctions' lineup with a $50,000 opening bid. Only three other original Super Bowl … [Read more...] about Notes: Nitschke Super Bowl I Ring; Durant Jersey; Historic Masters Photos; IIAF Jersey Auction for USA Hockey
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SGC 8 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Nets $600,000 at Auction
An SGC 8 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card that originated in the hoard uncovered by Alan Rosen in 1986 sold $600,000 at Heritage Auctions late last week. The same card--one of four graded by SGC as NM/MT-- last sold for $274,850 seven years ago, a 118 percent increase in value. The card's corners are sharp but centering issues kept it from grading higher. It's one … [Read more...] about SGC 8 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Nets $600,000 at Auction
Lelands Auction Includes Fresh to Hobby 1952 Topps Cards
Lelands launched its second “Focus” auction Sunday night, with over 40 lots graded cards, tickets and a few other items that have an estimated value of at least $10,000. The company launched the concept last fall and held its first event in October. The auctions are scheduled to be held quarterly, between the company’s larger Classic auctions. Among the lots are … [Read more...] about Lelands Auction Includes Fresh to Hobby 1952 Topps Cards
LeBron 2013 Finals Jersey Nets $3.68 Million
LeBron James' jersey from his NBA Finals Game 7 victory with the Miami Heat in 2013 sold for $3.68 million in a live auction at Sotheby’s Friday morning, the most ever paid for one of the long-time star’s game-worn gear. The jersey was worn during James’ first career NBA Finals Game 7 appearance, which culminated in back-to-back championships and NBA Finals MVP awards with … [Read more...] about LeBron 2013 Finals Jersey Nets $3.68 Million
One of Hobby’s Top Graded 1953 Topps Sets Set for Auction
The 1952 set may get more attention, but most collectors of 1950s baseball cards will point to the one issued the next year as the better effort. Now, one of the highest graded 1953 Topps sets ever pieced together is about to go up for sale. The fourth best currently active set on PSA's Set Registry will be offered by Heritage Auctions next month, where it's expected … [Read more...] about One of Hobby’s Top Graded 1953 Topps Sets Set for Auction
Sports Card Addiction Cost Federal Agent His Job
It’s a cautionary tale for collectors who can’t get enough cards and are racking up big bills to feed their habit. An addition to baseball cards recently led to a former homeland security agent losing his job, paying six-figures in restitution and two years of federal court-ordered probation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Phoenix, AZ reports that former Homeland Security … [Read more...] about Sports Card Addiction Cost Federal Agent His Job
Notes: Purdy 1/1 Pulled as Other NFL Rookies Gather to Sign; Big Strider RC Pulled; CSG Price Update; ’60s MLB Flannels at Auction; More
A 1/1 Brock Purdy "Rookie Signs" autograph from the newly released Illusions Football has just been pulled out of a shop in Youngstown, OH... View this post on Instagram A post shared by … [Read more...] about Notes: Purdy 1/1 Pulled as Other NFL Rookies Gather to Sign; Big Strider RC Pulled; CSG Price Update; ’60s MLB Flannels at Auction; More
T206 Set, Gehrig Cards, High-End Memorabilia Part of New SCP Auctions Catalog
SCP Auctions kicked off its new Finest auction series Wednesday, with 67 high-end lots of valuable sports cards and memorabilia. It’s a relatively quick turnaround in the auction realm with bidding set to run for ten days—through Saturday, Feb. 4. Among the card lots is the 17th ranked T206 set on the PSA Set Registry that is expected to sell for at least … [Read more...] about T206 Set, Gehrig Cards, High-End Memorabilia Part of New SCP Auctions Catalog
The Brick is Back: 8 1952 Topps Pack Lot, Other Vintage Unopened Up for Auction
They were a nickel apiece when Topps introduced them to wide eyed kids nearly 71 seasons ago. Baseball cards that were giant sized—just like the wrapper said. Nearly all of those green colored packs with red and white trim were opened, but a few stragglers stayed in their waxy overwraps as the decades passed. One stack of eight unopened 1952 Topps Baseball … [Read more...] about The Brick is Back: 8 1952 Topps Pack Lot, Other Vintage Unopened Up for Auction
Notes: 1/1 Ruth Card Carries Wrong Autograph; Rolen’s Rookies; McGriff Signs with TriStar
A customer named Matt bought a pack of 2022 Panini National Treasures Baseball from Bob's Sports Cards in Howell, New Jersey on Monday, took it home and opened it up. Inside was the biggest hit in the product: a 1/1 Babe Ruth Legendary Materials Signatures card that would have been worth thousands of dollars. One problem. The autograph was that of George … [Read more...] about Notes: 1/1 Ruth Card Carries Wrong Autograph; Rolen’s Rookies; McGriff Signs with TriStar