The second highest graded 1915 Cracker Jack baseball set ever assembled is on the auction block. Heritage Auctions has broken the consignment into 176 individual lots which are being offered in a special auction open through next Thursday. The second of two sets issued through Cracker Jack more than a century ago, the 1915 issue is easier to find in high grade … [Read more...]
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Pittsburgh Show Offers Plenty of Vintage Cards, Autograph Signers
The annual Pittsburgh Card Show was held this weekend and I managed to attend on Saturday. What I found was the usual solid mix of dealers with another good selection of vintage cards at Main Line Autographs' latest showcase. In all, there were somewhere in the neighborhood of 70-80 dealers from all over the country. That is nothing new for the popular show, which has gained … [Read more...]
Mariano Rivera to Sign at 2019 NSCC; Also Sets Cooperstown Shop Appearance
It’ll be a busy summer of signing for Mariano Rivera. MLB’s all-time saves leader was announced Wednesday as one of the autograph guests for the 2019 National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago. He’ll sign on Saturday, August 3 at the TRISTAR autograph pavilion inside the Stephens Convention Center in Chicago. There’s no word yet on pricing as tickets won’t … [Read more...]
Rookie List at 2019 NFL Rookie Premiere Still Offense Oriented
Forty rookies from the 2019 NFL Draft class will sign thousands of autographs and get their football card photos taken later this week at the annual NFLPA Rookie Premiere. Set for May 16-19 and sponsored by Panini America, the annual event is also aimed at jumpstarting the players’ endorsement careers and helping teach them the business of football. Hosted by the NFLPA and … [Read more...]
Pete Alonso Autographs Now a Fanatics Exclusive
New York Mets rookie Pete Alonso has signed an autograph deal with Fanatics. The multi-year deal was announced Tuesday. Alonso will join its roster of athletes housed under the company’s memorabilia division, Fanatics Authentic. Fanatics will become the exclusive distributor of Alonso’s autographs and collectibles including signed bats, balls, jerseys, photos and … [Read more...]
1952 Topps Mantle Stolen in Ohio Store Break In
Police in Delaware, OH are looking for clues in a destructive burglary at Neuhart Cards late Saturday night. Someone used force to break through the glass window at the front of the shop to gain entry, then smashed a display case where a selection of vintage cards was housed. It's believed the only card taken was a PSA 1 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle. Last night, our … [Read more...]
Gordie Howe “Personal Effects” Auction to Raise Money for Late HOFer’s Foundation
A large auction of items from the estate of Mr. Hockey are now on the block in an auction that will raise money for charity. Over 140 items are listed in the “Personal Effects of Gordie Howe Auction,” which is being conducted through Frozen Pond Inc. They include seats from Olympia Stadium, commemorative jerseys he wore during special events, autographed hockey items … [Read more...]
1939 HOF Signed Baseball; Frazier’s 1970 Finals Jersey; 1914 Orioles Photo with Babe Headline Lelands Sale
A baseball signed by 11 of Major League Baseball’s original Hall of Fame inductees in 1939 and a Bobby Orr circa 1972 Boston Bruins game-worn jersey headline the Lelands Spring 2019 Classic Auction, which opened for bidding Tuesday and runs through June 7. The baseball includes the signatures of 11 original Hall of Fame members, who were all present at the inaugural … [Read more...]
Reed Kasaoka Exits BBCE to Return to Dave & Adam’s
One of the hobby's most well-known road warriors is on the move but this time it's to settle down a bit. After nine years as the head buyer for Baseball Card Exchange, Reed Kasaoka is returning to Dave & Adam’s as Director of Acquisitions, a similar role to the one he held from 2004 through 2010. “I heard a rumor that Reed was planning to go out on his own and start a … [Read more...]
Heritage Card Auction Sales Total $8.8 Million
One of the three 1915 Cracker Jack Joe Jackson cards graded 9 by PSA sold for a record-setting $504,000 in Heritage Auctions' Spring Trading Card sale late last week. Heritage had sold another for $432,000 in 2017. That wasn't the only six-figure card in the auction, though. Seven lots hit that mark in all. Seventeen cards sold for $50,000 or more during the … [Read more...]
