Beckett’s move to new digs in the Dallas area is now complete. The company has officially relocated its headquarters and offices to a new facility in Plano, TX. Beckett is occupying a single-floor, 100,000+ square foot facility that, in addition to the usual areas for grading and other work, also includes what the company calls “a state-of-the-art” digital … [Read more...] about Beckett Moves Into New Facility in Plano, TX
Sports Memorabilia Industry News
Topps Will Make NBL Basketball Cards Beginning This Season
Fanatics is expanding the international reach of Topps, with a new multi-year trading card deal with the top pro basketball league in Australia and New Zealand. The first of its kind agreement with the National Basketball League (NBL) will begin with several new products to be produced starting this fall. Topps says the products will feature “fan-favorite players and … [Read more...] about Topps Will Make NBL Basketball Cards Beginning This Season
New Outlet for Topps: Lids Stores to Sell Trading Cards Nationwide
Fanatics is using its long reach to put Topps trading cards in another nationwide retail outlet. The company announced Wednesday that it had entered a distribution partnership with Lids, a sports apparel company with several hundred stores. Fanatics has owned a minority stake in FanzzLids, the holding company behind Lids, since 2018. Topps products are now available … [Read more...] about New Outlet for Topps: Lids Stores to Sell Trading Cards Nationwide
Massachusetts’ Card Vault Wins Top Hobby Shop Vote
A months long contest to dub one store “America’s Best Card Shop” resulted in a Massachusetts store earning the title. Card Vault, located in Foxborough, MA, right across the street from Gillette Stadium, came out on top after the field was cut to four finalists in June. The contest was spearheaded by Loupe, a live streaming platform for sports card buying and … [Read more...] about Massachusetts’ Card Vault Wins Top Hobby Shop Vote
2022 National Sports Collectors Convention Photo Gallery
An ongoing photo gallery from the 2022 National Sports Collectors Convention in Atlantic City, NJ. For full coverage of the 2022 National, check out our special section. Follow Sports Collectors Daily on Twitter for show coverage and more all day. … [Read more...] about 2022 National Sports Collectors Convention Photo Gallery
Special Auction of Modern Cards to Benefit Camp for Kids
An auction to raise money for a family oriented charity is being held in conjunction with the National Sports Collectors Convention’s Trade Night. SlabStox, a sports card content platform, is hosting an in-person and virtual event with all proceeds designated for Camp Kesem, a summer camp that supports kids whose parents are fighting cancer. More than 100 trading … [Read more...] about Special Auction of Modern Cards to Benefit Camp for Kids
Jordan/Kobe/LeBron Logoman Pushes Past $1 Million as Goldin Opens National Auction
A few weeks after auctioning the much discussed LeBron James Triple Logoman patch card that netted over $2 million, Goldin is offering another card from the Upper Deck Exquisite lair. A 2006-07 Triple Logoman featuring the modern NBA’s top three icons: Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant headlines the company’s National Elite Auction. The 1/1 card … [Read more...] about Jordan/Kobe/LeBron Logoman Pushes Past $1 Million as Goldin Opens National Auction
Beckett, PWCC Partner on Submission Deal
Another of the hobby’s four major grading services has partnered on a submission deal with a selling platform. Not long after CSG struck a deal with PWCC, Beckett has done the same. For $50, collectors can submit raw cards to PWCC, which will have them graded by Beckett and post them to their auction platform within about ten days after they return. Collectors … [Read more...] about Beckett, PWCC Partner on Submission Deal
Hollywood Star Miles Teller Drafts $25,000 Baseball Card Team for eBay Vault
eBay formally kicked off the launch of its new vault program with a noted Hollywood star and former big leaguer. Miles Teller and Chase Utley hosted “Vault Stars” Friday night, just ahead of All-Star weekend in Los Angeles. The event was aimed at garnering publicity for the eBay vault: a 31,000 square foot, secure facility and digital marketplace for card … [Read more...] about Hollywood Star Miles Teller Drafts $25,000 Baseball Card Team for eBay Vault
Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to 4-State Card Shop Burglary Spree
The Knoxville, TN man arrested in February for a string of sports card shop burglaries has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to conspiracy and transporting stolen goods across state lines. Jason Cates was indicted by a federal grand jury in Lexington, KY five months ago. He pled guilty to the charges on Monday and is now awaiting sentencing. The plea agreement … [Read more...] about Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to 4-State Card Shop Burglary Spree