Oh, my. Even Dick Enberg would be impressed. Thirty-nine lots of memorabilia from the late broadcaster's career are part of Goldin Auctions’ Winter Auction that began Monday and runs through Dec. 8. Career items consigned by Buffalo Bills great Andre Reed and Basketball Hall of Famer Alex English also will be part of the sale, which includes Tim Brown’s … [Read more...]
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1903 World Series Program Brings Big Price in Huggins & Scott Auction
Huggins & Scott's most recent auction ended this weekend with some big prices tallied on some rare sports collectibles. Leading the way was an official program from Game 7 of the 1903 World Series at Pittsburgh. The program is only the third known copy and sold for a staggering $228,780. With so few known copies of the Pittsburgh version having survived, the program's … [Read more...]
4 Legendary Baseball Cards Lead New Mile High Auction
Four of the most iconic baseball cards ever produced will headline Mile High Card Company’s final auction of 2018, which opens on Monday. The company will offer one of the T206 set’s rare “Big Four,” a 1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal Eddie Plank (PSA 1), Shoeless Joe Jackson’s 1909 E90-1 American Caramel Joe Jackson (PSA MK2), a 1933 Goudey #106 Nap Lajoie (SGC 6.5) and a 1952 … [Read more...]
Watch: 2018 Topps Holiday Pack Shop Promotion Starts Thursday
The 2018 edition of a holiday-oriented hobby shop incentive program is back. Collectors who visit participating stores beginning November 16 can pick up a free pack of 2018 Topps Holiday baseball cards with the purchase of at least $10 worth of the company’s current products. In announcing the program to hobby shops and distributors, Topps stated that 2018 “has been one of … [Read more...]
Wheatland Auction Includes Mix of Vintage, Modern, Autographs
A collection of T204 Ramly cards including the coveted Walter Johnson headlines the final event of 2018 at Wheatland Auction Services. The company’s latest sale is underway with over 500 lots on the block, spanning more than 100 years of collecting history. In addition to the Ramlys, the auction includes numerous pre-War cards including a 1911 T3 Turkey Red Ty Cobb, an … [Read more...]
Sox Manager Alex Cora Signs Autograph Deal
He’s probably going to be a lot more popular with signature seekers now than he ever was as a player and Alex Cora autographs are now the exclusive property of Steiner Sports—at least those you can order online. The World Series-winning manager has signed an exclusive collectibles deal with Steiner Sports. Cora led the Red Sox to the their ninth title in his first … [Read more...]
Jackie Robinson, 19th Century Items Highlight Love of the Game Auction
Significant pieces of history from the 1940s and the 19th century will highlight Love of the Game Auctions’ 2018 Fall Premier Auction. Bidding is already open and will run through Nov. 24. The highlight for the internet-based sports auction house will be a Heilbroner Baseball Bureau information card completed in 1946 by Jackie Robinson. Louis Heilbroner managed the … [Read more...]
PSA Hires Head of Japan Office, Announces Plans
The new PSA office in Japan we’ve been telling you about now has a face—and a plan. Scheduled to open this month in Tokyo, the new digs won’t offer on-site grading and authentication but collectors and dealers won’t face language barriers anymore. They’ll be able to drop off or mail their shipments to the office and conduct business via a website created entirely in … [Read more...]
New Set to Collect? Prepaid Visa Cards Feature NFL Players
Want to use Tom Brady to pay for your stuff? Now you can enlist the services of Brady—or dozens of other NFL players—when you check out at the store or pay for your next meal. No, they’re not handing out free money, but you can use a prepaid card with one of more than 200 NFL player images on it as part of a new product that aims to have both consumer and … [Read more...]
Topps Creates 2018 Red Sox World Champions Sets
Moments after the final out Sunday night, Topps launched pre-orders for special edition sets of 2018 Boston Red Sox World Series champion baseball cards. Two sets are being made available under the Topps NOW brand: a 10-card issue ($24.99) a 20-card 'Collector's Edition' ($49.99) and a set that includes one autographed card ($99.99). Eight players will sign … [Read more...]
