Press Pass Collectibles has signed Magic Johnson to what it calls “an exclusive long-term memorabilia partnership.” It’s the first-ever exclusive autograph deal for the Hall of Famer, according to Press Pass, which is one of the largest distributors of autographed memorabilia. Johnson will sign basketballs, jerseys and other memorabilia for Press Pass, a division of … [Read more...]
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Trae Young Rookie Cards Heating Up
A short but record-setting sweet college career didn't immediately translate into NBA stardom but a little patience has paid off for collectors who believed in one of the league's top 2018 draft picks. Trae Young rookie cards are now starting to look like they'll be a good long-term play. The Transition In his one season at Oklahoma, Young was the first player in … [Read more...]
Maryland Man Found Guilty in Sports Card Storage Unit Theft Case
A Maryland man has been convicted of stealing thousands of dollars worth of sports cards and other collectibles from a storage unit owned by a former New Jersey card shop owner. According to the Cecil (MD) Whig newspaper, David E. Stone, 46, was found guilty of theft of more than $25,000 and less than $100,000, a felony that carries a maximum 10-year sentence and a fine of … [Read more...]
Kyler Murray Signs Autograph, Endorsement Deal with Panini
The top name in this year’s NFL Draft has a new autograph deal. Panini has reached agreement with former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Kyler Murray to appear in its products beginning later this month. Murray’s first officially licensed trading cards and autographs will arrive later this month in 2019 Prizm Draft Picks Football. His first officially … [Read more...]
More Content, Prices Part of 2nd Edition of Baseball Hall of Fame Autographs Book
Six years after the original was released, the second edition of long-time collector Ron Keurajian’s book Baseball Hall of Fame Autographs is out, with some new features and content that weren’t part of the first one. A commercial banker and attorney by trade, Keurajian has been collecting baseball autographs since he visited Charlie Gehringer in their shared Detroit area … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Topps Sketch Card Artist Gets Hall Call
We don't know all of what will be inside the Baseball Hall of Fame's new, permanent baseball card exhibit when it opens later this year but we do know they'll soon be featuring the work of an artist familiar to current collectors. Todd Aaron Smith has already created numerous 1/1 sketch cards for Topps baseball cards. His work will be part of a display at the Hall that … [Read more...]
Rare King Kelly Cabinet Card; Newly Discovered 1961 Topps Game Cards Part of MHCC Auction
We’ll be under a full moon when Mile High Auction Company’s upcoming auction winds down next month. When it opens to bidders next week, collectors will be seeing some items that only come available once in a full moon. The catalog includes several pieces that have rarely come to auction and some that have never been sold before. Among the headliners: an … [Read more...]
Strongsville Show Set for March 29-31
The 2019 Ohio Sports Collector Convention, better known to hobby veterans as “Strongsville” will return for its annual three-day run late next month. Held at the Holiday Inn Select in the Cleveland suburbs, the show suffered a tragic blow in early January when promoter Paul Fusco passed away suddenly, but the event will continue March 29, 30 and 31. The show’s niche … [Read more...]
Topps Security Breach May Have Exposed Customer Information
Topps has announced a security breach that may have impacted customers who used the company’s website from November 19-January 9, 2019. Topps filed a data brief notification late last week. They’re telling customers they became aware of possible unauthorized access on December 26 and launched an investigation with help from an external security firm. On January 10, they … [Read more...]
2019 Topps Industry Conference: Sterling Returns; New Set Via Utz Snacks
While much of the country still shivers through winter, Topps and several dozen of its top case breakers, shop owners and distributors are gathered in Scottsdale, AZ at the company's annual Industry Conference. Thanks to everyone who came out to the #ToppsIndustryConference. What a great event that is made special by all the people in the room. pic.twitter.com/vIHewmVic8 — … [Read more...]
