There are over 3,000 items in Goldin’s current auction and while not all of them revolve around basketball, but the big ticket lots are garnering plenty of attention as the NBA season heads toward its conclusion. The auction includes items from some players still in the hunt for the 2021-22 title and others from those who’ve already won a few. “The impact that a … [Read more...] about Goldin Monthly Auction Has Heaps of Hoops
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Baseball Advertising Collection at Auction Traces Game’s History of Endorsements
The signs in Jeff Martin’s office at his law firm in the Washington, D.C., area turned heads for years. He displayed one of the finest collections of baseball advertising, and now some of them are on the auction block. Martin is offering 32 valuable pieces from his "Capital Vintage Baseball Advertising Collection" in SCP Auctions' current catalog, some of them dating back to … [Read more...] about Baseball Advertising Collection at Auction Traces Game’s History of Endorsements
Topps Project100 Cards Launch With Shiny Stock, Limited Production
Roberto Clemente, Derek Jeter, Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Wander Franco kicked off the latest edition of the Topps "Project" series that began in 2020. This one's a little fancier and limited to a finite number of copies. 2022 Topps Project100 kicked off Tuesday with the release of the aforementioned cards created by five different artists. Five more will … [Read more...] about Topps Project100 Cards Launch With Shiny Stock, Limited Production
Early Air Jordan 1s, Ruth Rookie, Wilt 100-Point Stub Among Lelands Highlights
A pair of Michael Jordan 1985 game-worn Air Jordan I rookie era sneakers and a rare 1916 M101-5 Blank Back #151 Babe Ruth rookie card highlight the newly launched Lelands 2022 Spring Classic Auction. According to Lelands, Jordan wore the shoes either during the second half of his 1984-85 rookie season, the start of the 1985-86 season, or both. The shoes … [Read more...] about Early Air Jordan 1s, Ruth Rookie, Wilt 100-Point Stub Among Lelands Highlights
Dave & Adam’s Brings Sealed Display Boxes, Video Provenance to Unopened
Unopened boxes of current era sports cards purchased through one major dealer can now be entombed in an acrylic display box. That’s just one element of a new add-on program for sealed product that's being offered by Dave & Adam's—one that also includes a video component for provenance. The company has unveiled its new “Factory Fresh” and “Case Fresh” options … [Read more...] about Dave & Adam’s Brings Sealed Display Boxes, Video Provenance to Unopened
Kobe Rookie Playoff Jersey, Signed PMG Join Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle Cards in SCP Auctions Sale
Two valuable pieces from the career of Kobe Bryant headline the new SCP Auctions catalog, but fans of vintage baseball cards and memorabilia will see some top notch lots as well now that the company’s Spring Premier Auction is underway. The only game-worn Bryant jersey from NBA playoff games during his rookie season and the only known autographed copy of one of his most … [Read more...] about Kobe Rookie Playoff Jersey, Signed PMG Join Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle Cards in SCP Auctions Sale
Topps Inks Vladimir Guerrero to Partnership Deal
Topps has signed Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to what the company is calling a “long term” partnership. In addition to working with Topps on various marketing initiatives, the deal will include some “exclusive” trading cards according to Topps. Guerrero will turn over a variety of game used items such as helmets, elbow/shin guards, batting gloves, bats, jerseys, hats, and … [Read more...] about Topps Inks Vladimir Guerrero to Partnership Deal
Mantle, Mays, Munson, Michael Top Heritage Spring Auction
The M's ran wild in the month of May as Heritage Auctions closed out its three-day Spring Sports Catalog Auction. Cards and other items from Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Thurman Munson and Michael Jordan topped the list of the most popular pieces in the sale, which was spread out over two large catalogs. The sale took in $20.2 million. A PSA 8 copy of Mantle's … [Read more...] about Mantle, Mays, Munson, Michael Top Heritage Spring Auction
Fanatics Trading Card Auction Includes Judge 1/1
Fanatics Auctions has launched its first trading card sale of 2022, with 140 lots, including some higher end modern cards on the block. Several 1/1s are part of the online catalog, including a 2020 Aaron Judge Topps Dynasty Auto Relic, a 2016 Dynasty Barry Larkin auto relic and a 2019 Topps Luminaries Reggie Jackson that's signed and inscribed. Other cards up for … [Read more...] about Fanatics Trading Card Auction Includes Judge 1/1
PSA Opens Unlimited Economy Submissions; Updates Backlog
PSA announced Tuesday that its backlog now stands at about 3.6 million cards. The company says the majority of cards have actually been through the grading process but are waiting to be packaged and shipped. PSA has been sending about 200,000 cards per week back to customers. Expectations are that the backlog, which once stood at over 12 million cards, will be … [Read more...] about PSA Opens Unlimited Economy Submissions; Updates Backlog