Leaf Trading Cards has filed suit against Dallas Cowboys receiver Cee Dee Lamb over what it claims is the breach of autographed trading card deal. Attorneys for the Dallas based trading card maker say Lamb didn't fulfill a signed agreement to sign cards for the company, leaving the company "unable to fulfill orders from customers who had received redemption cards that would … [Read more...] about Incomplete: Leaf Suing Cowboys Receiver Cee Dee Lamb Over Autographs
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Notes: Kareem Fleer Sticker Record; New Site Has1 Million Cards; Then/Now Bobbleheads; eBay Partners for Gretzky NFT; More
There’s a new record for the highest priced Fleer Basketball sticker. A 1986-87 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sticker (#1) graded PSA 10 sold for $240,000 in the May Premier Auction at PWCC. It’s also the highest price for any non-rookie Abdul-Jabbar card. Centering and other issues have traditionally kept high grade copies of the Abdul-Jabbar to a minimum. Only … [Read more...] about Notes: Kareem Fleer Sticker Record; New Site Has1 Million Cards; Then/Now Bobbleheads; eBay Partners for Gretzky NFT; More
Early Air Jordan 1s, Ruth Rookie, Wilt 100-Point Stub Among Lelands Highlights
A pair of Michael Jordan 1985 game-worn Air Jordan I rookie era sneakers and a rare 1916 M101-5 Blank Back #151 Babe Ruth rookie card highlight the newly launched Lelands 2022 Spring Classic Auction. According to Lelands, Jordan wore the shoes either during the second half of his 1984-85 rookie season, the start of the 1985-86 season, or both. The shoes … [Read more...] about Early Air Jordan 1s, Ruth Rookie, Wilt 100-Point Stub Among Lelands Highlights
Russell, Dr. J Jerseys Combine for $1.5 Million+
A Bill Russell jersey photo matched to Game 7 of the 1966 NBA Finals and signed by the Boston Celtics great sold for $966,000 late Saturday night at Goldin Auctions. It was the third Russell jersey sold at auction December of last year. The first two came from his personal collection and the one sold by Goldin contained a 2009 letter of authenticity from Russell. … [Read more...] about Russell, Dr. J Jerseys Combine for $1.5 Million+
High-Grade 1933 Goudey Cards Bring Seven Figures in Memory Lane Auction
A quintet of high-grade 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig cards sold for over $2.7 million as Memory Lane closed out its Spring Rarities Auction early Sunday morning. The cards were part of a large collection curated by the late Manny Gordon, a diamond dealer and avid collector who sought out some of the best examples he could locate. The top seller from the … [Read more...] about High-Grade 1933 Goudey Cards Bring Seven Figures in Memory Lane Auction
Final Auction of David Hall T206 Collection Underway
The ninth and final installment of the David Hall T206 Collection auction is underway, with the last batch of more than 600 cards on the block. Hall spent years accumulating over 5,000 cards, including some of the rarest, most obscure variations. He consigned the collection to Heritage Auctions in 2019 and fresh batches have been put up for sale in dedicated events since … [Read more...] about Final Auction of David Hall T206 Collection Underway
Dave & Adam’s Brings Sealed Display Boxes, Video Provenance to Unopened
Unopened boxes of current era sports cards purchased through one major dealer can now be entombed in an acrylic display box. That’s just one element of a new add-on program for sealed product that's being offered by Dave & Adam's—one that also includes a video component for provenance. The company has unveiled its new “Factory Fresh” and “Case Fresh” options … [Read more...] about Dave & Adam’s Brings Sealed Display Boxes, Video Provenance to Unopened
Champagne Stained Gretzky Cup Jersey Headlines GFA Summer Sale
Wayne Gretzky’s last Edmonton Oilers jersey -- worn when he won his final Stanley Cup and complete with champagne stains –is on the market for the first time. The jersey is a highlight of Grey Flannel Auctions summer auction, which opened this week. Bidding has already surpassed $400,000. Grey Flannel’s Michael Russek called the jersey “the end of an era” and said the … [Read more...] about Champagne Stained Gretzky Cup Jersey Headlines GFA Summer Sale
Notes: The Not So 1-1 Brady RC; Koufax Jersey Hits $1 Million, More
When is a 1-of-1 really a 1-of-2? When it’s the 2000 Fleer Showcase Masterpieces Tom Brady rookie year card that carries a 1/1 serial number but has a twin brother. The unusual situation isn't a secret. In addition to the BGS 8.5 copy that sold late Thursday night for $396,00, there’s a PSA Authentic copy that’s owned by a collector. One of the two cards was … [Read more...] about Notes: The Not So 1-1 Brady RC; Koufax Jersey Hits $1 Million, More
Kobe Rookie Playoff Jersey, Signed PMG Join Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle Cards in SCP Auctions Sale
Two valuable pieces from the career of Kobe Bryant headline the new SCP Auctions catalog, but fans of vintage baseball cards and memorabilia will see some top notch lots as well now that the company’s Spring Premier Auction is underway. The only game-worn Bryant jersey from NBA playoff games during his rookie season and the only known autographed copy of one of his most … [Read more...] about Kobe Rookie Playoff Jersey, Signed PMG Join Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle Cards in SCP Auctions Sale