The country’s oldest sports card show operated as a charitable endeavor will conduct a milestone event month. Once held just as an annual event each winter, the upcoming Columbus Day weekend Cranston (RI) Sports Card Show will be the 50th in its long history. “If you were there in 1976 and coming back today like some dealers and fans you are now eligible for a senior … [Read more...] about Cranston Show Set for 50th Event at New-Old Location
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CGC, Mascot Partner on Grading to Selling Deal
CGC and Mascot have announced a partnership that will enable collectors using the grading service to immediately place their newly graded items for sale on a variety of platforms. The move is aimed at helping “enhance secondary market liquidity options,” according to the two companies. Collectors and dealers will be able to list their cards on eBay, MySlabs and Shopify … [Read more...] about CGC, Mascot Partner on Grading to Selling Deal
Upcoming Sports Card Releases: 9/27/23 – 10/10/23
No matter the sport you prefer, there will be a fresh trading card box on your local shop's shelf as September turns into October. Here's a look at some of the new sports card releases currently set to arrive on the market between now at October 10. 9/27 2023 Topps Chrome McDonald's All-American Basketball If you're really into deep prospecting, this one … [Read more...] about Upcoming Sports Card Releases: 9/27/23 – 10/10/23
Notes: Judge Denies WWE’s TRO; eBay Milestone; REA Auction Results; Giant Sports Cards’ Giant New Shop
A federal judge has denied a motion by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) for a temporary restraining order against Panini America over the organization's trading card license. Panini sued WWE last week after receiving a letter from the pro wrestling giant that it was terminating its trading card license with the company, effective immediately. Panini claimed it was … [Read more...] about Notes: Judge Denies WWE’s TRO; eBay Milestone; REA Auction Results; Giant Sports Cards’ Giant New Shop
Phils Present Rolen with Glove Artist Sean Kane’s Latest Gem
When they were looking for something to give Scott Rolen as the Hall of Fame third baseman was inducted into the Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame, the club turned to baseball glove artist Sean Kane. Kane’s custom-painted glove was presented to him during a ceremony at Citizens Bank Park last Friday night. The one-of-a-kind painting by Kane, whose artwork is in the … [Read more...] about Phils Present Rolen with Glove Artist Sean Kane’s Latest Gem
Tennessee Man Sentenced in Card Shop Burglary Spree
A Friendsville, Tenn., man, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal for his part in a multi-state spree in which he and a partner stole boxes of cards from sports card shops and tried to sell them to other businesses. Thomas Z. Kasemeyer, 34, pleaded guilty in April to charges of conspiring to transport stolen goods across state lines. After his prison term, … [Read more...] about Tennessee Man Sentenced in Card Shop Burglary Spree
Newspapers Reveal Extent of Massive 1960s Post Cereal/Jell-O Sports Card Promotion
As we head toward the final quarter of 2023, it’s worth noting that one of the most ambitious sports trading card promotions had just come to an end 60 years ago. Post Cereal’s decision to use baseball cards—and at least for one year, football cards--to hook kids on the brand had turned into a three-year campaign that wrapped up in the summer of ‘63. It … [Read more...] about Newspapers Reveal Extent of Massive 1960s Post Cereal/Jell-O Sports Card Promotion
Notes: WWE Seeks to Stop Sales of Panini Cards; CGC in China; Top NFL eBay Sales; Rickey to Slide Into Louisville
WWE attorneys have asked a federal judge for a temporary restraining order as it seeks to terminate its trading card contract with Panini America. According to a lawsuit filed Wednesday by Panini, WWE claims Panini didn’t hold up its end of the deal with regard to digital cards and “trading card games.” Panini has continued to sell WWE cards on its website as it … [Read more...] about Notes: WWE Seeks to Stop Sales of Panini Cards; CGC in China; Top NFL eBay Sales; Rickey to Slide Into Louisville
2023 Topps Stadium Club Preview
Arriving about a month and a half earlier than last year's edition, 2023 Topps Stadium Club is set to bring its usual focus on photography. A checklist and odds for the product are at the bottom of the page. Configuration and Base Set Boxes will hold 16 packs with eight cards per pck and a guarantee of two autographs. Blaster boxes will return in '23 as … [Read more...] about 2023 Topps Stadium Club Preview
Panini Sues After WWE Moves to Terminate Card License
Panini America has filed a federal lawsuit, hoping to block World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE) from terminating its trading card deal more than two years ahead of schedule. Late last month, Panini says it received a letter from WWE, indicating the pro wrestling behemoth was ending its deal with the Texas based card maker over a breach of contract. In court papers … [Read more...] about Panini Sues After WWE Moves to Terminate Card License