For a little while, it looked like his much-anticipated arrival would be a dud but the buzz around Vladimir Guerrero rookie cards isn't likely to die down after the Toronto Blue Jays rookie has begun to provide the kind of punch the hobby was anticipating. After being called up, Guerrero went into a bit of a tailspin, his batting average dropping to .146 at one point. … [Read more...]
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Images from the 2019 NFL Rookie Premiere
The NFL Players Association's annual Rookie Premiere is over for another year, with players signing cards, getting their photos taken, answering questions from Panini America and learning the business of sports. Held annually since the mid-1990s, the Rookie Premiere takes place in Los Angeles. Number one pick Kyler Murray of the Arizona Cardinals headlined the list of … [Read more...]
PSA Unveils New Photo-Matching Service for Professional Model Bats
PSA is adding photo-matching examination to its professional model bat authentication service. Collectors, dealers and auction houses who submit a bat for authentication and grading can now ask PSA to research available photos and video, looking for potential matches to that item. There’s an additional cost for the service but conclusively photo-matched items have … [Read more...]
1951 Jackie Robinson Jersey Sells for $576,000 to Pace Goldin Auction
A Jackie Robinson jersey, rated A8 by MEARS and dated to his 1951 season sold for $576,000 through Goldin Auctions early Sunday as the company wrapped up its Spring Premium Auction. Eighteen bids were entered for the size 44 white flannel button-down flannel associated with one of the Hall of Famer's finest offensive seasons when he batted .338 with 19 homers and … [Read more...]
Dealer Ejected from NSCC Pleads Not Guilty
A Florida man indicted on several charges in connection with the sale of autographs at last year's National Sports Collectors Convention has pleaded not guilty, according to the Cuyahoga County District Attorney's Office. Tony Podsada, who owns Signed Certified Memories, recently appeared in front of a judge and was assigned a lawyer. Podsada was ejected from … [Read more...]
Topps Signs Guerrero Jr. to Exclusive Autograph Deal
Topps has signed Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to an exclusive multi-year autographed memorabilia contract. The deal gives Topps exclusive rights to sell newly-signed baseballs, bats, jerseys, photos, caps and other memorabilia. “We are thrilled to add Vladimir Guerrero Jr., as one of our exclusive athletes with our memorabilia line, Topps Authentics,” said David Leiner, Topps … [Read more...]
National Names VIP, Sneak Peek Autograph Guests; Signing Days Also Announced
The National Sports Collectors Convention will have former athletes from three different sports signing autographs at the 2019 VIP party in Chicago. Drew Pearson, a member of the NFL’s All-Decade Team for the 1970s, will join six-time NBA champion Bill Cartwright and 1995 World Series champion Ryan Klesko at the event, which is open to attendees who buy a VIP package. The … [Read more...]
1988-89 O-Pee-Chee Hockey: Gretzky’s Move, Hull’s Rookie, Variations… and a Counterfeit Case
The hockey world changed forever on August 9, 1988 as the Edmonton Oilers shockingly traded Wayne Gretzky to the Los Angeles Kings and the move also had an immediate impact on the 1988-89 O-Pee-Chee set - which was in the process of being designed by the folks at Topps. While the Topps set was traditionally released around the start of the season, O-Pee-Chee had a little bit … [Read more...]
Another Record Quarter for PSA as Submission Backlog Continues
The grading and authentication business continues to boom. PSA and PSA/DNA say they shipped over 620,000 collectibles in the third quarter of the 2019 fiscal year. “The PSA and PSA/DNA business set another all-time revenue quarterly record for the division and eclipsed last year’s Q3 revenue by roughly $1.3 million, a 24% increase year-over-year,” Joe Orlando, … [Read more...]
Ruth Rookie Card Found in Piano Brings 6-Figure Price
In terms of hobby lore, it was a hard story to beat. Avid collectors of one of the hobby's most iconic cards jumped on the chance to bid on a 1916 M101-4 Babe Ruth rookie card that had been found inside a very old piano. The auction closed in the wee hours of Friday morning with a final price of $130,054 including the buyer's premium. Goodwin & Co. Auctions sold … [Read more...]
