The 1996 Topps Football set arrived at an interesting time in my life. I graduated from high school in June of '96 and by the time Topps released its football product in the fall, I had already failed out of college. A one and done, if you will. Shortly after it's release, I was on to my second college where I did indeed manage to stay and eventually get my degree.Much like my … [Read more...] about 1996 Topps Football Brought Fun, But Missed Key Rookies
Sports Memorabilia Industry News
The Sealed Report: 2020 Football Products, 30-Year-Old Baseball Issue Sizzle
The Sealed Report is a bi-monthly overview of the market for unopened sports packs and boxes. Long-time industry pro Leighton Sheldon of Vintage Breaks and Just Collect will provide insight on what’s hot and what’s not, highlight recent sales of unopened product and tips on participating in one of the hobby’s hottest and most popular realms. Football … [Read more...] about The Sealed Report: 2020 Football Products, 30-Year-Old Baseball Issue Sizzle
Al Kaline Collection, Baseball Rookie Cards Star in $26 Million Auction
Throughout his seven decades in baseball, Al Kaline accumulated countless memories he shared with fans. He also accumulated plenty of stuff. The collection of the late “Mr. Tiger” was big enough and important enough to have its own dedicated auction catalog. Now, the thousands of pieces that were consigned by his family are on the way to collectors after Heritage … [Read more...] about Al Kaline Collection, Baseball Rookie Cards Star in $26 Million Auction
Panini Group Secures Extension of Premier League Soccer License
The license for Premier League soccer cards is staying with Panini. The card maker and the world’s top professional soccer organization have extended their multi-year contract which was granted to Panini in 2019. The move is a win for Panini, which faces the loss of its NBA and NFL licenses to Fanatics in the coming years. Panini has secured trading card deals … [Read more...] about Panini Group Secures Extension of Premier League Soccer License
Finally: In Person Toronto Fall Expo Returns This Weekend
It’s been two long years since collectors flooded into the International Centre in Toronto. But this weekend, after three straight virtual shows caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sport Card and Memorabilia Expo returns. The semi-annual show, which runs every November and May, is the largest show in Canada. It is also considered the world’s largest hockey collectibles … [Read more...] about Finally: In Person Toronto Fall Expo Returns This Weekend
UFC Signs Exclusive Memorabilia Deal
UFC has signed an exclusive memorabilia deal with a company that will sell its fight-worn memorabilia, posters and autographed items. The Momento Group’s new multi-year partnership was brokered by UFC’s licensing agency, IMG. On January 1, UFC and TMG will launch an online store that will serve as a dedicated marketplace that will allow fans and collectors to purchase … [Read more...] about UFC Signs Exclusive Memorabilia Deal
Louisville Slugger Museum Auction Set for Saturday
A late career Lou Gehrig bat and Ted Williams road jersey are among the pieces of baseball history set to be offered next Saturday in the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory live auction. The circa 1938 Gehrig bat features the “small signature” stamping variant which is rarely offered and highly coveted by collectors. PSA/DNA has assigned the bat a grade of … [Read more...] about Louisville Slugger Museum Auction Set for Saturday
Topps Commemorates Braves Title with On Demand Set
MLB's newly crowned champions are getting the championship treatment from Topps. The company unveiled a 15-card set of cards commemorating the 2021 Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, hours after the final out of the World Series in Houston. It's a set that's similar to what Topps has done in past years: a 15-card issue featuring key players and the World … [Read more...] about Topps Commemorates Braves Title with On Demand Set
National Hobby Shop Day Returns in December
After a one year hiatus, National Hobby Shop day is set to return in 2021. GTS Distribution, which delivers sports and non-sports cards and other material to stores across the country says it’ll be held Saturday, December 11. GTS is once again serving as the primary sponsor of the 2021 event, which is designed to drive traffic to brick-and-mortar stores that … [Read more...] about National Hobby Shop Day Returns in December
Two Dozen Records Fall as SCP Closes $5.6 Million Auction
Century old uniforms. Trading cards issued less than a year ago. Baseball autographs. Horse racing trophies. There was a lot of variety in SCP Auctions' latest catalog--and a market for just about everything. The company offered over 1,200 lots in the auction, which came to a close early Sunday morning. The top selling item was a T206 … [Read more...] about Two Dozen Records Fall as SCP Closes $5.6 Million Auction