Dan Imler has joined Heritage Auctions as he will be helping to lead the company's Sports Collectibles division as the Vice President of Private Sales and Consignments. The move was announced by the company in a press release earlier today. Imler joins Heritage after most recently working with SCP Auctions, serving there as a vice president since 2000. Sports Collectors … [Read more...]
Rally Rd. Offering Shares Of T206 Honus Wagner Card Friday
This is the big one for Rally Rd. At least as far as sports collectibles go. The “Holy Grail” of baseball cards — a 1909 Honus Wagner T206 tobacco card with a Sweet Caporal back— goes on sale Friday at noon on the company’s website. “It’s been a long time coming,” said Rob Petrozzo, who co-founded Rally Rd. with childhood friend Chris Bruno three years ago. This card … [Read more...]
Collins-McCarthy Ruth Paces $8.4 Million REA Sale
The highest graded example of the rare 1917 Collins-McCarthy Babe Ruth card sold for $204,000 late Sunday night as Robert Edward Auctions closed out its third and final catalog sale of 2019. The card was graded 4.5 (VG-EX+) by PSA and stands as the highest graded example on that company's census. Never available in set form, the Collins-McCarthy cards were … [Read more...]
Mantle, LeBron, Jeter Among Top Sellers in $9.4 Million Heritage Auction
Regardless of whether they'd been naughty or nice, hundreds of collectors gave themselves the gift of trading cards over the weekend as Heritage Auctions wrapped up its massive three-day Trading Card Auction. Among the over 3,000 lots offered, four sold for six-figure prices, topped by a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle graded 8.5 by PSA which netted $765,000 including the 20% … [Read more...]
Bill Mazeroski Selling Memorabilia In New Year’s Day Auction
Bill Mazeroski’s walk-off homer to win the 1960 World Series remains one of the top moments in Pittsburgh sports history. Some might lean toward Franco Harris’ “Immaculate Reception” in the 1972 NFL playoffs, but Mazeroski’s feat at Forbes Field was equally jaw-dropping. Mazeroski’s solo shot off Ralph Terry to lead off the ninth inning of Game 7 ended a wild Fall … [Read more...]
Brandon Steiner Opens New Sports Collectible Company
Brandon Steiner is back in the game. The founder of Steiner Sports has formed CollectibleXchange.com, a new website that offers autographed and game-used memorabilia for sale. Collectors and dealers can also sell their sports memorabilia through the website with a consignment agreement. The company also offers appraisal and authentication services and custom … [Read more...]
Panini Signs Rui Hachimuri to Card, Autograph Deal
Panini America has signed Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura to an exclusive autograph trading card and memorabilia agreement. The first NBA trading cards and autographs of Hachimura, the first Japanese-born player selected in the first round of the NBA Draft, are in 2019-20 NBA Hoops and he’ll be featured in all of Panini America’s officially licensed trading card … [Read more...]
Emmitt, Eric, Iverson Among Autograph Signers at Philly Show
Hall of Famers Emmitt Smith, Allen Iverson and Eric Lindros are among the autograph guests at the latest edition of The Philly Show, set for this weekend. The trio are among more than two dozen autograph signers scheduled during the show’s three-day run at the Valley Forge Casino in King of Prussia, PA. Steve Garvey, Dave Parker, Jose Canseco, Gaylord Perry and Mercury … [Read more...]
Family Heirloom: 1914 Cracker Jack Joe Jackson Brings Strong Price
A 1914 Cracker Jack Joe Jackson card with an interesting provenance sold through Love Of The Game Auctions early Sunday morning. Residing in the same family for over 100 years, the PSA 2 example sold for $60,580, a record price for the grade. According to LOTG founder Al Crisifulli, the card was originally among the possessions of a six-year-old boy who passed away … [Read more...]
Card Shows on Thanksgiving Weekend Menu
Thanksgiving weekend means Black Friday deals for some; card shows for others. Two larger annual three-day shows will return this weekend. At the Westchester County Center in White Plains, NY, JP's Sports/Rock Solid Promotions will have its 175-table show Friday through Sunday. Saturday visits by Don Mattingly and Alan Trammell will be part of the autograph … [Read more...]