The injury and recent PED suspension of Fernando Tatis hasn’t scared fans of current era trading cards away from chasing some other young athletes. Goldin Auctions’ monthly sale is off and running with multiple cards expected to bring six-figure prices. The headliner is the 1/1 2021 Panini National Treasures Platinum Trevor Lawrence NFL Shield Rookie Patch Autograph. … [Read more...] about 1/1 Trevor Lawrence Card, Kobe Uniform Among Top Items in Auction
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Galaxy Auction Offers Vintage Hockey, More in August Sale
After 19 years selling on eBay, Galaxy Auctions Canada is bringing some of the action to its own dedicated auction platform. The British Columbia-based company is conducting monthly auctions of sports and other trading cards, with its fourth sale now underway. Owners Alex and Ryan Klenman have been buying and selling collectibles since the 1980s. Alex … [Read more...] about Galaxy Auction Offers Vintage Hockey, More in August Sale
Thieves Whack Away but Florida Hobby Shop’s Tough Exterior Prevents Burglary
They huffed and they puffed and they swung some big sticks, but burglars attempting to break into a hobby shop in Broward County, FL struck out early Friday morning. Surveillance video captured two would be thieves taking what appears to be a sledgehammer to the front of AA Mint Cards in Cooper City about 2:17 AM. Mark Amarant and his son Mark, who just opened the … [Read more...] about Thieves Whack Away but Florida Hobby Shop’s Tough Exterior Prevents Burglary
New UFC Auction Site Expands Company’s Partnership with Fight Organization
An auction site devoted to UFC memorabilia has launched. UFC Collectibles, owned by a UK-based company called The Momento Group, is expanding its multi-year partnership with UFC with the online auction platform. It’s an offshoot of the company’s existing ecommerce shop that launched in January of this year. The new auction facility enables fans to bid on exclusive … [Read more...] about New UFC Auction Site Expands Company’s Partnership with Fight Organization
Chicago Card Shop Owner Recovers 5 High-End Cards Stolen In Late May
A Chicago card shop owner is breathing a little bit easier after five high-end graded cards stolen from his shop during Memorial Day weekend were recovered by police. But there is still a large chunk of the 100 cards missing that were swiped from Elite Sports Cards on the city's North Side. Card shop owner Ronnie Holloway said more than $100,000 worth of cards were stolen … [Read more...] about Chicago Card Shop Owner Recovers 5 High-End Cards Stolen In Late May
CSG to Launch Sports Collecting Podcast
Sports card grader CSG is launching a new sports card centric podcast this week. Hosted and produced by veteran podcaster and writer Alan Goldsher, “Collect This!” will be a weekly show airing on a variety of platforms. It’s the company’s first foray into podcasting. The topics will vary from show to show, with an approach geared to both hardcore collectors and … [Read more...] about CSG to Launch Sports Collecting Podcast
Iron City Intern: Working a Shift At Steel City Collectibles at The National
They're a familiar name in the hobby, especially to anyone who transacts business in the unopened box and case market. Steel City Collectibles is one of the largest volume dealers in that arena. Some collectors around the country may not realize it, but they also operate a retail shop. Living within driving distance and in the same state, I'd been meaning to … [Read more...] about Iron City Intern: Working a Shift At Steel City Collectibles at The National
Joe Orlando Joins Heritage Auctions
Former Collectors Universe CEO and PSA president Joe Orlando has a new job. He’s now the executive vice president in the Sports division at Heritage Auctions. Orlando left Collectors Universe last year and then in early March, took a position with fractional shares platform Collectable. Now, he’ll be working for Texas-based Heritage. “As the … [Read more...] about Joe Orlando Joins Heritage Auctions
Goldin, PSA Launch Quick Turnaround Service for Selling Cards
Goldin and PSA launched two new platforms Tuesday, both designed to get valuable cards to market in a short time frame. Customers who participate in the new programs — called “Grading with Goldin” and “Rip & Flip” — are designed for cards valued at $499 and above. Collectors will be able to send their raw cards to Goldin, which will forward them to PSA where they’re … [Read more...] about Goldin, PSA Launch Quick Turnaround Service for Selling Cards
Smash and Scram: Longtime San Antonio Card Shop Hit By Burglars
San Antonio police are investigating a burglary that resulted in the theft of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a longtime hobby shop. It happened just after 4 AM Monday at Sports Cards Plus on the city’s northwest side. Owner Charlie DiPietro says four people dressed in black can be seen breaking into the shop through the front door and then filling trash … [Read more...] about Smash and Scram: Longtime San Antonio Card Shop Hit By Burglars