It’s been two long years since collectors flooded into the International Centre in Toronto. But this weekend, after three straight virtual shows caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sport Card and Memorabilia Expo returns. The semi-annual show, which runs every November and May, is the largest show in Canada. It is also considered the world’s largest hockey collectibles … [Read more...] about Finally: In Person Toronto Fall Expo Returns This Weekend
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UFC Signs Exclusive Memorabilia Deal
UFC has signed an exclusive memorabilia deal with a company that will sell its fight-worn memorabilia, posters and autographed items. The Momento Group’s new multi-year partnership was brokered by UFC’s licensing agency, IMG. On January 1, UFC and TMG will launch an online store that will serve as a dedicated marketplace that will allow fans and collectors to purchase … [Read more...] about UFC Signs Exclusive Memorabilia Deal
VIDEO: Smash and Grab at Las Vegas Area Sports Card Shop
Just a couple of days after a million dollar burglary in Los Angeles and another break-in in Utah, a Las Vegas area sports card shop was burglarized over the weekend. Someone broke into Gameday Sports Cards in Henderson, NV around 1:30 AM Sunday and stole a variety of modern sports cards, vintage unopened packs and even boxes of cards that were set to be shipped … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Smash and Grab at Las Vegas Area Sports Card Shop
Louisville Slugger Museum Auction Set for Saturday
A late career Lou Gehrig bat and Ted Williams road jersey are among the pieces of baseball history set to be offered next Saturday in the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory live auction. The circa 1938 Gehrig bat features the “small signature” stamping variant which is rarely offered and highly coveted by collectors. PSA/DNA has assigned the bat a grade of … [Read more...] about Louisville Slugger Museum Auction Set for Saturday
The Bullpen Card Shop In LA Robbed; More Than $1M In Product Stolen
Reports of robberies at sports card shops are on the rise, and a theft early on the morning of Nov. 5 in Los Angeles was a costly one. Two men entered The Bullpen shortly after 3 a.m. PDT and held up a longtime employee who was closing up the shop. The employee, “one of my best friends for 20 years,” according to shop owner Mitch Guttenberg, was put into a chokehold, tased, … [Read more...] about The Bullpen Card Shop In LA Robbed; More Than $1M In Product Stolen
Topps Commemorates Braves Title with On Demand Set
MLB's newly crowned champions are getting the championship treatment from Topps. The company unveiled a 15-card set of cards commemorating the 2021 Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, hours after the final out of the World Series in Houston. It's a set that's similar to what Topps has done in past years: a 15-card issue featuring key players and the World … [Read more...] about Topps Commemorates Braves Title with On Demand Set
PSA Chips Away at Grading Backlog, but October Numbers Dip
PSA graded about 640,000 cards in October, down from 830,000 that were processed in September as it continues to push through a backlog of submissions dating back to last year. That figure represented a significant decrease from the record setting month of September, when graders added over 830,000 cards to the company’s Population Report. According to figures … [Read more...] about PSA Chips Away at Grading Backlog, but October Numbers Dip
National Hobby Shop Day Returns in December
After a one year hiatus, National Hobby Shop day is set to return in 2021. GTS Distribution, which delivers sports and non-sports cards and other material to stores across the country says it’ll be held Saturday, December 11. GTS is once again serving as the primary sponsor of the 2021 event, which is designed to drive traffic to brick-and-mortar stores that … [Read more...] about National Hobby Shop Day Returns in December
Two Dozen Records Fall as SCP Closes $5.6 Million Auction
Century old uniforms. Trading cards issued less than a year ago. Baseball autographs. Horse racing trophies. There was a lot of variety in SCP Auctions' latest catalog--and a market for just about everything. The company offered over 1,200 lots in the auction, which came to a close early Sunday morning. The top selling item was a T206 … [Read more...] about Two Dozen Records Fall as SCP Closes $5.6 Million Auction
Cade Cunningham in Exclusive Autograph Deal
On the day he made his NBA debut, there was off the court news involving the NBA’s number one overall draft pick. Fanatics announced an exclusive deal with Detroit rookie Cade Cunningham just before the Pistons game against the Orlando Magic. The 20-year-old has already had an autograph session with the company, with several different items listed on the company’s … [Read more...] about Cade Cunningham in Exclusive Autograph Deal