The long-time owner of two sports card and gaming shops in the state of Washington has pleaded guilty to tax evansion charges. U.S. Attorney Annette L. Hayes announced Friday that Donald A. Knutsen, 54, the owner Northwest Sportscards, which had locations in Tacoma and University Place, admitted that he withheld over $234,000 in income, Social Security and Medicare … [Read more...]
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One of Hobby’s Best 1952 Topps Sets Headlines Memory Lane Auction
The tenth-rated complete set of 1952 Topps baseball, with all but four of the 407 cards graded PSA 7 or better will be broken up and sold in Memory Lane Inc.’s Spring catalog auction, set to open April 26. Pieced together by a meticulous collector over a period of years with a focus on overall eye appeal, the set includes 140 cards rated 8 or better. The iconic 1952 … [Read more...]
Chicago Bears Launch Auctions on Team App
The Chicago Bears have launched an auction site that will include game-worn and game-used memorabilia, autographed items and various fan experiences. The auctions will be conducted throughout the year on the team’s free app. Proceeds from the auctions will benefit Bears Care, the team’s charitable arm. Items offered with the Auction launch include: A game-worn … [Read more...]
Historic Baseball Images from Photo File Archives at All-Star FanFest Auction
The vast collection of historic baseball photography from the archives of Photo File, Inc. will be offered at the 14th annual Hunt Auctions MLB All-Star FanFest Live Auction event on July 16 and 17 in Washington D.C. The archive is being unveiled publicly for the first time and is largely comprised of original baseball photography from the period of 1910-1940, originating … [Read more...]
Popular Robert Morris Show Headed to Monroeville for 2018
Main Line Autographs, the promoter of the popular Robert Morris show held annually at Robert Morris University, has announced a change for the show in 2018. Due to renovations, this year's show is headed to nearby Monroeville, Pa, a different suburb of Pittsburgh. The 2018 event will be held at the Monroeville Convention Center situated near Monroeville Mall. It will run … [Read more...]
MeiGray Offering NHL Playoff Jerseys; Giving Away Stanley Cup Ticket Pair
The Stanley Cup playoffs have arrived but collectors don’t have to wait until after the season to stake a claim on a game-worn post-season jersey. Again this year, MeiGray is offering collectors the chance to pre-order a jersey worn by a player on one of the seven playoff teams who have partnered with the company for game-worn gear—and they’re giving one collector a pair of … [Read more...]
Jackie Robinson Rookie Jersey Sells Again; Auction Buyer Nets Tidy Profit
Five months after it sold at auction, the only known Jackie Robinson rookie year game jersey has sold again, this time for $2.6 million. The company says its “Make Offer to Owner” program recently closed a deal between the winning auction bidder and the new buyer, who paid $550,000 more than what the jersey sold for in November, when it hammered for $2.05 million. … [Read more...]
Past Meets Present in Goldin Auctions’ Two-Part Catalog
Items from long ago icons join memorabilia from sports’ biggest current stars in Goldin Auctions’ new catalog. A total of 629 lots of sports, entertainment and historical artifacts opened for bidding Monday. The 53 premium lots will be sold at a live auction on April 28 at the NYY Steakhouse in New York City with the remaining items to be sold … [Read more...]
Yes, You Can (Kind of) Own a 2017 Astros World Series Ring
Even if you played no role whatsoever in helping the Houston Astros win it all, you can still own a 2017 Astros World Series ring. Well, sort of. Jostens, the ring manufacturer, teamed with the Astros to create a slightly less blingy model that fans and collectors can own. Only 112 rings were created, one of which will be raffled off to benefit the Astros … [Read more...]
Midnight Madness: Thief Caught on Tape Stealing Jerseys from Kansas Shop
A lone vehicle sped up to Oliver's Sports Cards and Memorabilia in Wichita, Kansas on Saturday night. Unfortunately, the occupant wasn't looking to participate in a late night box break. Security camera video and still photos show a person dressed all in white walking up to the store's front door and tossing something through the glass. He then pushes his way in and in less … [Read more...]
