Michael Jordan memorabilia will be the focus of the action when Hindman Auctions holds an online sports memorabilia auction on Oct. 26. For the second consecutive year, the Chicago-based auction house will offer a 1994 Michael Jordan bronze maquette called “The Spirit.” That will be the headliner of the auction, which will also feature a ticket from the first game Jordan and … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan Memorabilia Prominent in Upcoming Hindman Auctions Sale
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Baseball Icons Headline Upcoming Mile High Auction
Mile High Card Company has already revealed the marquee attraction in its upcoming auction. Just ahead of next week’s launch, they’re now pulling back the curtain on some of the other items that will be part of the catalog. The near mint copy of the 1916 M101-4 Sporting News Babe Ruth will be joined by some vintage and modern icons, some of the hobby’s top registry … [Read more...] about Baseball Icons Headline Upcoming Mile High Auction
Upper Deck Cancels, Delays Hockey Card Releases Over Production, Supply Chain Issues
Upper Deck has cancelled two products and delayed the release of its flagship hockey product because of what the company calls “production and supply chain management challenges.” On Tuesday, the company confirmed what one of its distributors had already announced: 2020-21 Ice and 2021-22 Trilogy were being dropped from the schedule. 2021-22 Series I Hobby has been … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Cancels, Delays Hockey Card Releases Over Production, Supply Chain Issues
T206 Wagner, High-Grade Vintage and Modern Cards, Bonds’ 500th HR Ball Headline SCP Auctions Sale
From a T206 Honus Wagner to the personal collection of a former ABA player, Goudey set breaks to a trophy from a Triple Crown winning horse, SCP Auctions’ newly launched Fall Premier Auction cuts a wide swath. The 1,200-lot catalog also includes the ball hit by Barry Bonds for his 500th home run, a rare pair of autographed Michael Jordan shoes, one of the hobby’s best 1961 … [Read more...] about T206 Wagner, High-Grade Vintage and Modern Cards, Bonds’ 500th HR Ball Headline SCP Auctions Sale
Rally Adds $15 Million in Funding; Aims for Wider Exposure
Fractional shares platform Rally has picked up $15 million in new funding from a wide-ranging group of investors that includes some with strong ties to sports. Wheelhouse, the company launched in 2018 by Pawn Stars founder Brent Montgomery and late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, is at the heart of the new investment. Montgomery is also helping produce the new sports … [Read more...] about Rally Adds $15 Million in Funding; Aims for Wider Exposure
Rising NHL Star Nick Suzuki Signs Autograph Deal with Upper Deck
Tuesday was a good day for Nick Suzuki. The 22-year-old Montreal Canadiens star signed an eight-year contract extension with the team worth $63 million while Upper Deck was announcing an exclusive multi-year autograph and memorabilia deal with him. Suzuki, who led the Canadiens to the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, has already signed pucks, gloves, sticks, helmets, prints and … [Read more...] about Rising NHL Star Nick Suzuki Signs Autograph Deal with Upper Deck
6-Figure Heist of Boxes, Vintage Singles at Minneapolis Area Hobby Shop
They were in the midst of celebrating their 40th anniversary but a major theft has put a bit of a damper on the party at Ultimate Collectibles. For the second time in four years, a burglary wiped out a sizeable chunk of the store's inventory. The most recent break-in occurred Monday, October 4 with what the owners say was the loss of more than $100,000 in merchandise, … [Read more...] about 6-Figure Heist of Boxes, Vintage Singles at Minneapolis Area Hobby Shop
Tatis Rookie Gamer, Jordan Cards and Autos, Key Kobe RC Headline Heritage Sale
You might own the card. Now you can own the jersey. Heritage Auctions is offering the camo style shirt worn by Fernando Tatis Jr. on the day he recorded the first four hit game of his career as a member of the San Diego Padres in its monthly Sports Showcase Auction. The moment was commemorated on a Topps Now card the next day. Worn during his rookie … [Read more...] about Tatis Rookie Gamer, Jordan Cards and Autos, Key Kobe RC Headline Heritage Sale
LeBron, Brady Rookies Hit $1 Million Within Hours of Auction Launch
On the heels of a $13 million auction that closed over the weekend, Goldin Auctions opened its Elite catalog sale Monday night, with some hobby holy grails on the auction block. Nearly two dozen items had passed the $100,000 mark in the first several hours of bidding with two already into seven figures. The auction includes over 3,200 lots, with a mix of … [Read more...] about LeBron, Brady Rookies Hit $1 Million Within Hours of Auction Launch
PWCC Still Puzzled by eBay Rejection; Set to Launch New Monthly Auction Platform
PWCC Marketplace is calling its new venture “a pivot” after eBay shut down its ability to list there in August. The Oregon-based company officially unveiled a new monthly auction platform that will debut on Oct. 7 with an extended bidding feature. The first auction is slated to offer more than 44,000 cards. The official announcement came Tuesday, but Oregon-based PWCC … [Read more...] about PWCC Still Puzzled by eBay Rejection; Set to Launch New Monthly Auction Platform