Card Ladder, an online price guide and analytics platform for popular graded sports cards, launched just 18 months ago, but the young startup has already been acquired by one of the hobby’s largest companies. Collectors Universe, the parent firm of PSA, announced Thursday that it had acquired Card Ladder and will integrate its data. “We’re deeply committed to investing in … [Read more...] about PSA Parent Company Acquires Card Ladder
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Dibbs Gets Amazon Investment, Rolls Out New Fractional Option
Fractional trading card platform Dibbs announced Thursday that it had received an investment from Amazon. There was no immediate word on the size of the funding round from the online giant. Amazon’s investment comes on the heels of Dibbs’ $13 million Series A announced in July from a variety of investors including some current and former pro athletes. … [Read more...] about Dibbs Gets Amazon Investment, Rolls Out New Fractional Option
Notes: Leafs Lair; Auction Extension; NSCC Tix; Westbrook’s 1st Lakers Jersey, Kraken Inaugural Nameplate Auctions
It's over 1,500 miles from Redcliff, Alberta to Toronto, but that hasn't stopped Kurtis Stevenson from collecting Maple Leafs memorabilia. His impressive efforts to snare hundreds of pieces including some game-used gear, caught the attention of a Canadian television network, which featured the impressive video on its morning show Thursday... Mile High Card Company … [Read more...] about Notes: Leafs Lair; Auction Extension; NSCC Tix; Westbrook’s 1st Lakers Jersey, Kraken Inaugural Nameplate Auctions
Sports Card Release Calendar: 12/3/21 – 12/16/21
While future release dates are just about all in the "tentative" category thanks to the ongoing supply chain issues, new sports card products are still on the calendar as we head through the first half of December. Here's a look at what's currently scheduled to arrive. December 3 2020-21 Panini Mosaic Basketball Originally scheduled for release in mid-September, … [Read more...] about Sports Card Release Calendar: 12/3/21 – 12/16/21
Notes: New High-Class Shop Opens; Shootout Over Stolen Cards; Skee Exhibit in Miami, Clemente Museum Open in Puerto Rico
There’s a new hobby shop open in a small community north of New York City. Piece of the Game Sports Cards and Collectibles, a well-known online retailer, has opened what’s being called a “prototype” for future stores the company plans to open in and around the Tri-State area. The 3,100 square-foot shop is located in Wappingers Falls, New York and is operated by David … [Read more...] about Notes: New High-Class Shop Opens; Shootout Over Stolen Cards; Skee Exhibit in Miami, Clemente Museum Open in Puerto Rico
eBay’s “Hard to Find” Shop Opens Friday in Houston
eBay is opening up a mystery shop for trading cards and collectibles in Houston as part of a national promotion. The store isn’t permanent. It’ll be open only this Friday and Saturday. According to eBay, they’re "partnering with some top sellers, including two from Houston" for the shop, which will be “stacked with high value trading cards, collectibles and … [Read more...] about eBay’s “Hard to Find” Shop Opens Friday in Houston
Chiefs’ Lineman/Collector Andrew Wylie to Sport Signatures for Soldiers Cleats
For the past seven years, collector Tim Virgilio has spent his limited free time raising money to help military veterans and their families. His Signatures for Soldiers charity turns autographs from current and former athletes into cash. He's a one man mission--with little in the way out outside support other than a table at the National Sports Collectors Convention … [Read more...] about Chiefs’ Lineman/Collector Andrew Wylie to Sport Signatures for Soldiers Cleats
2021 Topps Chrome Black Preview
As baseball's lockout pushes into effect, collectors will at least have a fresh trading card product to open. 2021 Topps Chrome Black Baseball will be making its return after debuting last year to generally positive reviews. While it carries the 'Chrome' brand, Black is a separate issue from the regular Topps Chrome set,. Chrome Black is basically pretty much what … [Read more...] about 2021 Topps Chrome Black Preview
Half a Honus: Ripped, But Real T206 Wagner Heads to Auction
You can become part owner of trading cards through fractional share groups that have sprung up over the last couple of years. SCP Auctions is about to give collectors a chance to own a fraction of an actual card. Not just any card, though. The Southern California-based auction company announced Tuesday that its upcoming Winter Auction would include a PSA … [Read more...] about Half a Honus: Ripped, But Real T206 Wagner Heads to Auction
22 Years in the Making, World’s Greatest Yankees Collection Goes on Display
Pete Siegel didn’t know the man who walked into his memorabilia shop on 57th street in Manhattan back in 1999. A lot of people were sucked in off the street by the unique name of the place--Gotta Have It! Collectibles—and the often dazzling pieces of sports and entertainment memorabilia that hung on the walls and sat on counters until they were sold. Jay Baker didn’t … [Read more...] about 22 Years in the Making, World’s Greatest Yankees Collection Goes on Display