Leaf Trading Cards has filed suit against Dallas Cowboys receiver Cee Dee Lamb over what it claims is the breach of autographed trading card deal. Attorneys for the Dallas based trading card maker say Lamb didn't fulfill a signed agreement to sign cards for the company, leaving the company "unable to fulfill orders from customers who had received redemption cards that would … [Read more...] about Incomplete: Leaf Suing Cowboys Receiver Cee Dee Lamb Over Autographs
Sports Memorabilia Industry News
Roster Set as NFLPA Rookie Premiere Event Returns to LA
For the first time since 2019, the annual NFL Rookie Premiere will be held in person as Panini America looks to stock up on autographs and photos for use on its 2022 football cards. Following two years as a virtual event, 42 top rookies from the 2022 NFL Draft will again gather in Los Angeles on May 19-21 to sign thousands of autographs and have a variety of photos taken … [Read more...] about Roster Set as NFLPA Rookie Premiere Event Returns to LA
CSG Launches Perfect 10 Grade, Label
Not all Gem Mint 10s are created equal according to CSG, which has now unveiled a new “Perfect 10” grade. The new labels will be applied to cards that have received the grade of Gem Mint 10 with all four grading criteria — centering, corners, edges and surface — being 10. CSG says the “quad 10” is the "best a card can be, and flawless under 10x … [Read more...] about CSG Launches Perfect 10 Grade, Label
California Mechanic Builds 1996-97 Topps Chrome Basketball Masterpiece
Over a decade ago, Brent Slavik began a journey that will lead him to completing one of the most difficult, important and valuable modern basketball sets on the planet. The Southern California collector's 1996-97 Topps Chrome Basketball Refractor set is considered the best in the hobby, an improbable opus of minty greatness that's worth a small fortune. Slavik isn't a … [Read more...] about California Mechanic Builds 1996-97 Topps Chrome Basketball Masterpiece
Topps Finest Basketball Is Back with Snappy Dressers, 90s Vibe
No, Topps doesn't have a license to produce cards of current NBA players. Not yet, anyway. However, the Fanatics-owned company is making good on an announcement they made earlier this year: they are putting out a Finest Basketball product for the first time since the 2007-08 season, when they did have a license with the NBA and its players. Say … [Read more...] about Topps Finest Basketball Is Back with Snappy Dressers, 90s Vibe
Feds Charge 3 in Art, Sports Memorabilia Forgery Ring
Federal charges have been filed against two Michigan brothers and a man from Florida in connection with a large art and sports memorabilia fraud scheme. A 34-page indictment in U.S. District court unsealed Thursday, says Donald Henkel created and sold a wide variety of phony items including autographed baseballs and game model bats. Prosecutors say Henkel and his … [Read more...] about Feds Charge 3 in Art, Sports Memorabilia Forgery Ring
Notes: Starting Lineup Figures to Return; Wawa Selling Topps Cards; $500K Vlad Jr. Card
After 21 years on the bench, Starting Lineups are coming back. Late Monday, Hasbro, Inc.,in partnership with Fanatics, announced the re-launch of the Starting Lineup brand of player action figures would take place this fall. Collectors and flippers used to flock to discount and toy stores when the program was popular back in the mid-1980s, looking for rare … [Read more...] about Notes: Starting Lineup Figures to Return; Wawa Selling Topps Cards; $500K Vlad Jr. Card
NYC Collectors Night Event Offered Stories, Discussion, Show and Tell
Presiding over his company’s first ever Collectors Night in the heart of New York City, John Brigandi compared the feeling of opening a fresh, previously unseen box of vintage sports cards or memorabilia in his store to unboxing a special package during the holidays. Well, the Rockefeller Center’s famous Christmas Spectacular came early last Thursday night, with hobbyists … [Read more...] about NYC Collectors Night Event Offered Stories, Discussion, Show and Tell
30 Years Ago, A Hockey Strike Was In The Cards
If you are an older hockey collector or even a fan, you might have some memories of what was happening on the ice 30 years ago in early April. Nothing. The NHL Players Association went on strike for the first time in April, 1992. They walked out immediately after the end of the regular season, putting the playoffs in jeopardy. The timing was perfect for them. The players … [Read more...] about 30 Years Ago, A Hockey Strike Was In The Cards
Tiger Woods’ Clubs from 2000-01 ‘Slam’ Run Sell for $5.1 Million
A set of irons used by Tiger Woods became one of the most valuable pieces of sports memorabilia Saturday night, selling for over $5.1 million at auction. Used by Woods during a stretch of play in 2000 and 2001 when he won four consecutive major championships, the Titleist irons and two wedges also set a record for the most expensive golf memorabilia lot ever sold. Golden … [Read more...] about Tiger Woods’ Clubs from 2000-01 ‘Slam’ Run Sell for $5.1 Million