He was still only 18 when the photos for what became his first licensed baseball cards were taken and after a less than stellar start to his pro career, he was only the 44th best prospect in baseball in the spring of 1993. Derek Jeter rookie cards arrived that year and there were eight in all--more if you're willing to count the variations that don't officially get … [Read more...]
Jeter High School Scouting Report, Debut Jersey at Auction
A day before his virtually certain election to the Baseball Hall of Fame, the jersey worn by Derek Jeter when he made his major league debut in 1995 and the Yankees scouting report on him from April 1992 will both be on the auction block. Goldin Auctions will offer both items in its first major catalog sale of 2020, which is set to open Monday. Completed by scout … [Read more...]
Kings Open Blockchain-Powered Jersey Auction Platform
The Sacramento Kings have partnered with a blockchain software development firm to create a game-night auction platform, which launched this week. “We have integrated blockchain technology into our business across multiple platforms, including our reward program, and now our fans will have the opportunity to securely purchase authentic game-worn merchandise in real-time … [Read more...]
Notes: LeBron’s Christmas Jersey, Beliveau Collection at Auction; Value of LSU’s Championship Football
Big time NBA jersey collectors are zeroing in on the Christmas Day jerseys that have hit the auction block, including the one worn by LeBron James. NBA Auctions is offering jerseys from the Lakers, Sixers and Pelicans, all worn in the holiday games. Bidding for the James jersey has already passed $30,000 with more than two weeks left. He missed a triple-double by one … [Read more...]
2019-20 Upper Deck Series 2 Young Guns Checklist, Other Notes from CDD Conference
Upper Deck announced the Young Guns checklist for 2019-20 Series 2 Hockey and offered a few other product nuggets during the final hours of its Certified Diamond Dealer Conference in Orlando, FL Thursday. Here’s the checklist: Here’s a sneak peek at one element of the upcoming National Hockey Card Day promotion at hobby shops across North America. The first … [Read more...]
Upper Deck Dealer Conference Offers Help to Shop Owners
The annual Upper Deck Certified Diamond Dealer Conference is underway at the Walt Disney World Swan Resort in Orlando, FL with shop owners, breakers and others in the industry gathering for three days of insight, shop talk, networking and entertainment. Attendees have heard from experts on marketing their shops and growing their businesses. They've also been … [Read more...]
Chairman Of The Boards: Restoring Stadium Seats Is Sean Walsh’s Passion
When it comes to restoring stadium chairs, Sean Walsh has never taken a back seat. Walsh, through his company, Original Stadium Seats, has been selling and restoring seats since 1991. In the last few years, the 58-year-old Cleveland native has changed his focus into restoration, and he could not be happier. “I got tired of storing 200, 300 seats,” Walsh said. “I had them … [Read more...]
2020 NHL All-Star Fan Fair Promises Card Show, Autographs, Cup
The NHL’s All-Star Game is coming to the heartland this year and there will be some fan and collector-oriented activities taking place around the annual mid-season showcase. The 2020 All-Star Fan Fair takes place January 23-26 at Union Station with 150,000 square feet of space in use for the event. Upper Deck will be hosting a card/memorabilia show inside the facility … [Read more...]
High Grade 1952 Topps Mantle Joins Jersey, Ruth and Cobb Bats in New MHCC Auction
The second major sports memorabilia auction of 2020 gets underway Monday as Mile High Card Company opens its January catalog. The launch comes just a few months after their last auction billed as ‘The Event’, which featured the $1.35 million sale of a T206 Wagner. There’s no Wagner this time around, but the sale does include some valuable cards, vintage … [Read more...]
USA Hockey, MeiGray Extend Partnership
The Meigray Group and USA Hockey have renewed their partnership. The agreement means MeiGray will continue to serve as the lone source for game-worn jerseys and equipment of U.S. teams competing on the international stage in the Olympics, World Championships and World Cups, as well as other high profile events. MeiGray will maintain the designation as The Official … [Read more...]