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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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
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
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
Topps Inks Vladimir Guerrero to Partnership Deal
Topps has signed Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to what the company is calling a “long term” partnership. In addition to working with Topps on various marketing initiatives, the deal will include some “exclusive” trading cards according to Topps. Guerrero will turn over a variety of game used items such as helmets, elbow/shin guards, batting gloves, bats, jerseys, hats, and … [Read more...] about Topps Inks Vladimir Guerrero to Partnership Deal
Roster Set as NFLPA Rookie Premiere Event Returns to LA
For the first time since 2019, the annual NFL Rookie Premiere will be held in person as Panini America looks to stock up on autographs and photos for use on its 2022 football cards. Following two years as a virtual event, 42 top rookies from the 2022 NFL Draft will again gather in Los Angeles on May 19-21 to sign thousands of autographs and have a variety of photos taken … [Read more...] about Roster Set as NFLPA Rookie Premiere Event Returns to LA
Mantle, Mays, Munson, Michael Top Heritage Spring Auction
The M's ran wild in the month of May as Heritage Auctions closed out its three-day Spring Sports Catalog Auction. Cards and other items from Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Thurman Munson and Michael Jordan topped the list of the most popular pieces in the sale, which was spread out over two large catalogs. The sale took in $20.2 million. A PSA 8 copy of Mantle's … [Read more...] about Mantle, Mays, Munson, Michael Top Heritage Spring Auction
CSG Launches Perfect 10 Grade, Label
Not all Gem Mint 10s are created equal according to CSG, which has now unveiled a new “Perfect 10” grade. The new labels will be applied to cards that have received the grade of Gem Mint 10 with all four grading criteria — centering, corners, edges and surface — being 10. CSG says the “quad 10” is the "best a card can be, and flawless under 10x … [Read more...] about CSG Launches Perfect 10 Grade, Label
Fanatics Trading Card Auction Includes Judge 1/1
Fanatics Auctions has launched its first trading card sale of 2022, with 140 lots, including some higher end modern cards on the block. Several 1/1s are part of the online catalog, including a 2020 Aaron Judge Topps Dynasty Auto Relic, a 2016 Dynasty Barry Larkin auto relic and a 2019 Topps Luminaries Reggie Jackson that's signed and inscribed. Other cards up for … [Read more...] about Fanatics Trading Card Auction Includes Judge 1/1
PSA Opens Unlimited Economy Submissions; Updates Backlog
PSA announced Tuesday that its backlog now stands at about 3.6 million cards. The company says the majority of cards have actually been through the grading process but are waiting to be packaged and shipped. PSA has been sending about 200,000 cards per week back to customers. Expectations are that the backlog, which once stood at over 12 million cards, will be … [Read more...] about PSA Opens Unlimited Economy Submissions; Updates Backlog