Fractional trading card platform Dibbs announced Thursday that it had received an investment from Amazon. There was no immediate word on the size of the funding round from the online giant. Amazon’s investment comes on the heels of Dibbs’ $13 million Series A announced in July from a variety of investors including some current and former pro athletes. … [Read more...] about Dibbs Gets Amazon Investment, Rolls Out New Fractional Option
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eBay’s “Hard to Find” Shop Opens Friday in Houston
eBay is opening up a mystery shop for trading cards and collectibles in Houston as part of a national promotion. The store isn’t permanent. It’ll be open only this Friday and Saturday. According to eBay, they’re "partnering with some top sellers, including two from Houston" for the shop, which will be “stacked with high value trading cards, collectibles and … [Read more...] about eBay’s “Hard to Find” Shop Opens Friday in Houston
Ty Cobb Museum Releases 2021 Baseball Card
The Ty Cobb Museum in Royston, GA has unveiled the latest card in an ongoing series of annual releases honoring its native son. The fundraising initiative has been going on for several years, with proceeds going to the museum. This year’s card commemorates Cobb's famous decision to become a temporary power hitter in 1925. Cobb’s decision was an attempt to quiet … [Read more...] about Ty Cobb Museum Releases 2021 Baseball Card
Early Ruth Card, PSA 10 Carlton Rookie Among Big Winners in LOTG Sale
A low grade 1917 Collins-McCarthy Babe Ruth sold for $111,440 to top Love of the Game’s final auction of 2021 early Sunday morning. The PSA 1 example generated 32 bids after opening at $25,000. It’s a tough early Ruth issue--one of only 14 ever examined by PSA with 10 rated by SGC. One of the eight 1965 Topps Steve Carlton rookie cards on PSA’s Population … [Read more...] about Early Ruth Card, PSA 10 Carlton Rookie Among Big Winners in LOTG Sale
2021 Black Friday Weekend, Cyber Monday Sports Card and Memorabilia Deals
Maybe you're buying for a sports collector. Maybe that sports collector is you. Either way, this time of year usually offers the deepest discounts and some special deals you won't find the other 360 days of the year. Our rundown of the Black Friday sports memorabilia deals has some that will stretch through Cyber Monday. In the current market, don't … [Read more...] about 2021 Black Friday Weekend, Cyber Monday Sports Card and Memorabilia Deals
Collections of Hall of Famers Youngblood, Wilcox Up for Auction
Defensive stars Dave Wilcox and Jack Youngblood played 25 years combined in the National Football League and you can count the number of games they missed on one hand. Actually, all you need is two fingers. Playing for west coast rivals, their careers intersected only briefly, but items from their personal collections tell similar stories and everything is up for … [Read more...] about Collections of Hall of Famers Youngblood, Wilcox Up for Auction
Collins-McCarthy Ruth, Rare Old Programs Headline LOTG Auction
While America ponders what will be on their Thanksgiving table next week, Love of the Game Auctions is already serving up a tasty feast of sports cards and memorabilia. The company’s newly launched Fall Auction includes some very popular vintage rookie cards and rarities, the usual stacks of pre-War cards, hundreds of vintage programs, ticket stubs, photos and display … [Read more...] about Collins-McCarthy Ruth, Rare Old Programs Headline LOTG Auction
Mel Ott Jersey, Holy Grail Brady Rookie Among Lelands Headliners
A Mel Ott New York Giants game-worn, photo-matched jersey headlines the Lelands 2021 Fall Classic Auction, which opened for bidding late Sunday night. Fewer than five jerseys worn by the Hall of Fame slugger have survived the passage of time and been offered for public sale. Adding to the rarity and significance is this marks the first time an Ott jersey has been … [Read more...] about Mel Ott Jersey, Holy Grail Brady Rookie Among Lelands Headliners
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
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