While a lot of three NBA Top Shot Moments featuring LeBron James and Kobe Bryant are getting most of the attention--and a boatload of money from those who are into it--traditional collectors have over 500 lots to pick from in Heritage Auctions' latest Monthly Showcase. Among the offerings: 64 different lots of unopened boxes, cases and packs. The … [Read more...]
Clean Sweep Auction Includes Herpolsheimer Ruth Rookie Card
A freshly graded example of Babe Ruth’s rookie card, acquired in what might be one of the greatest trades any collector has ever made, is on the market for the first time through Clean Sweep Auctions. The 1916 M101-4 card, with the rare Herpolsheimer back, has been graded 2 by PSA. It enters the auction market for the first time, having been acquired in the 1980s by a … [Read more...]
Best Brady Collection; Kobe, Steelers Jerseys Headline Lelands Sale
The single greatest offering of Tom Brady cards in existence, a Kobe Bryant high school jersey, game-worn gear from the archives of the Pittsburgh Steelers and an array of modern rookie cards are among the highlights as Lelands kicks off its 2021 Mid-Spring Classic Auction. The centerpiece of the collection of nearly 100 of the best Brady rookies, autographs and unopened wax … [Read more...]
Dispute Over Cards Leads to Gun, Lockdown at Milwaukee Area Target
Shoppers going about their business at a suburban Milwaukee Target store Friday morning found themselves in the middle of the sports card hobby's latest ugly incident. A dispute between five men over the weekly distribution of retail boxes, many of which are flipped for a profit, erupted into a fight outside the store. That's when one man who was on the receiving end of the … [Read more...]
Burglaries Trending: Police Seek Clues in Alabama Hobby Shop Heist
Another hobby shop burglary in the south has police searching for a suspect. Police in Trussville, AL say someone used a large rock to smash the glass front door of All Star Sports Cards Emporium just after 1 AM on April 28. The store is located in a shopping center on Gadsden Highway. Trussville is locate northeast of Birmingham. The store’s … [Read more...]
PSA Grinds Away; Adds New Execs
The hobby’s largest grading company still isn’t ready to accept new orders but says progress on its massive backlog of submissions is continuing. PSA President Steve Sloan told customers Wednesday that its current suspension of most service levels “continues to be the right thing to do.” In late March, PSA shut down all but its highest levels of service after receiving … [Read more...]
Smash and Grab: Over $50,000 in Unopened Product Stolen at Tennessee Shop
Another burglary at a sports card shop in the south. Just days after a thief stole over $20,000 worth of unopened boxes of cards from a store in Lexington, KY, another burglary resulted in a major loss for a Knoxville, TN business. A suspect used tools to break the bottom part of a glass front door at Eddie's Sports Treasures around 12:45 AM Sunday and then crawled inside … [Read more...]
T206 Legends Meet Jordan, Kobe, Tom in Giant Auction
The most recognized vintage baseball card in the world joins some high-end issues from the modern era as Goldin Auctions opens its latest Elite Auction. The voluminous auction opened Sunday night and includes over 6,600 lots. Graded PSA 2, the Wagner card carried a $1 million opening bid. Within minutes, it had already reached $2 million. A PSA 2 last sold for … [Read more...]
Brady, LeBron Rookies Each Hit $1.7 Million
Key rookie cards of Tom Brady and LeBron James sold for over $3.4 million combined in Goldin Auctions' April Premium Card Auction late Saturday night. Brady's 2000 Playoff Contenders Autographed Championship Rookie Ticket was #95/100 and graded BGS 8.5 with a 10 autograph grade. Bidding opened at $500,000 and 20 bids were made for the card, which is considered the best … [Read more...]
Luka Doncic Signs Exclusive Autograph, Memorabilia Deal with Panini
His cards have been among sports collecting’s hottest. Now, Panini America has locked up Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Dončić on an exclusive agreement for autographs and memorabilia. The native of Slovenia has appeared on NBA trading cards and had autographs in the company’s products during his first three seasons in the league. Now, he’ll sign … [Read more...]