Robert Edward Auctions opened its first auction of the year on Friday with collectors hunkered down at home diving into the first of three giant catalogs set for release this year. They weren't shy about placing bids either. The company says it took in nearly $3 million during the first 24 hours of the auction. The sale leads off with a newly discovered W600 … [Read more...]
LOTG Auction Enters Final Week with 1914 Cracker Jack Set, Cobb Back T206, More
The break of a complete set of 1914 Cracker Jack cards and one of the famously scarce T206 Ty Cobb/Cobb Tobacco back cards headline the current Love of the Game Auctions catalog. The sale features one of the strongest overall selections of sports cards and memorabilia in the company’s history, topped by the famous and unique Cobb card, one discovered only within the last … [Read more...]
Trading Card Products Slowed by Virus Closures
Sports card manufacturers are now facing product delays a result of business closures. A shelter-in-place order issued by Texas Governor Greg Abbot has closed the facility that prints and ships Panini America’s cards. “Due to its indefinite closure, Panini will no longer be able to ship products at this time,” the company stated. 2019 Flawless … [Read more...]
Athletes Pitch in for COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund Auction
Prominent athletes have donated autographed items and their time to benefit the World Health Organization Solidarity Response Fund in a new auction being conducted through the CollectibleXChange. Collectors can also donate their own items. Auction lots include those from Mariano Rivera, Justin Tuck, Carli Lloyd, Barry Sanders, Bill … [Read more...]
Panini America Gets Injuction In Trademark Case
Chalk up another win for Panini America in its battle against trademark infringement. A federal judge last week found in favor of the Dallas-based trading card company and issued an injunction against Jamie Nucero. Judge John M. Gallagher ordered the Pennsylvania resident to “immediately cease and desist” from using Panini’s trademarked names, including Rated Rookie, Rookie … [Read more...]
Topps Launches Future Stars Club Subscription Package
Topps is creating a monthly subscription to its products, aimed primarily at young collectors, but including a monthly five-card set that might interest adults, too. Kids might have to ask mom and dad for a healthy allowance advance or hope to get a subscription as a nice gift, though. Each month for $24.99, subscribers will receive a box of cards (for April, it’s a … [Read more...]
Directory of Sports Card Shops Offering Online Selling, Breaking During COVID-19
Many sports card shops across North America have either been forced to close by local or state government or have made the decision on their own because of the Coronavirus. It's a challenging moment for many who rely on customers to sell boxes, singles, memorabilia, supplies and other items through their physical locations. We're hoping to help out by providing a … [Read more...]
Josh Allen Rookie Cards Poised to Take Next Step?
They had enjoyed only three winning seasons since the start of the new millennium and hadn’t tasted an AFC East championship since 1995. Drafting a good quarterback doesn’t always solve such problems but the Buffalo Bills may have finally found someone who can be part of the solution. With believers among fans and collectors and a team that may be poised to take … [Read more...]
Shops Deal with COVID Closures
Mark Fugate, owner of a Cincinnati area card and memorabilia shop, didn’t wait to close his Sports Gallery. Days before the state of Ohio ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses, Fugate locked the doors on his store. “Nobody wants to close,” he said. “It’s very tough. But baseballs and bobbleheads are not essential at this point in time.” The Sports … [Read more...]
Athletes for Relief Uses Memorabilia To Raise Money For Combating COVID-19
Athletes from all over the world — and from virtually every sport — have been using their platforms over the last couple weeks to raise awareness and funds for relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, more than 120 professional athletes have banded together and contributed memorabilia to a big fundraiser to benefit the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s COVID-19 Relief … [Read more...]