After a few days of generally positive vibes, the 2021 Industry Summit came to a close Wednesday with one trading card company chief addressing the elephant in the room. Leaf doesn’t have a major sports trading card license, but in light of the new deals Fanatics has reportedly made to essentially take control of the major contracts, company president Brian Gray is feeling … [Read more...] about Prepare to Pivot: Leaf’s Gray Offers Message to Industry in Wake of New Trading Card Player
Around the Hobby
Notes: No Insight on Reported Fanatics Deal; Topps, UEFA Extend; NYFD Auction
Shop owners and hobby pros at the Industry Summit who were hoping for some insight on the future of trading card licenses in the major sports didn't get it on Tuesday. Topps isn't part of the program in Las Vegas but Panini America used its time in the spotlight to focus on its new UFC deal, bringing in fighters and outlining future plans. They took no questions. There … [Read more...] about Notes: No Insight on Reported Fanatics Deal; Topps, UEFA Extend; NYFD Auction
Notes: Suspects Arrested After Same Shop Burglarized 3 Times; West Coast Show Planned; Big NFL Auction
They got away with it twice, but police in Cicero, NY say three men who tried to burglarize a hobby shop a third time have been arrested. In May of this year, South Paw Sports Cards, located on Route 11 in Cicero, reported a smash and grab burglary that resulted in the theft of about $30,000 in merchandise. It happened again in August, with several thousand more dollars in … [Read more...] about Notes: Suspects Arrested After Same Shop Burglarized 3 Times; West Coast Show Planned; Big NFL Auction
Notes: Auction Roundup Includes Star Jordan, Jackson Rookie, Nets Jerseys
Robert Edward Auctions is offering a mix of modern and vintage cards in its September Encore Auction, including four Michael Jordan rookie cards and three Jordan rookie stickers. Also up for grabs: a PSA 10 Tom Brady Bowman Chrome rookie card, a 1909 E90-1 Joe Jackson PSA 1 rookie card, a 1910 E93 Standard Caramel Honus Wagner PSA 6 and a 1911 T3 Ty Cobb with checklist … [Read more...] about Notes: Auction Roundup Includes Star Jordan, Jackson Rookie, Nets Jerseys
Notes: SGC, PSA Updates; New Louisville Show; Original 1986 Fleer Basketball Press Release
SGC says it’s current turnaround time is growing because of a constantly growing number of submissions, but remains at less than 17 business days. The company continues to see unprecedented numbers of cards submitted to its Florida headquarters. So many are coming in that SGC has now increased the estimated turnaround time listed on its website from 20-25 days to 45-50 … [Read more...] about Notes: SGC, PSA Updates; New Louisville Show; Original 1986 Fleer Basketball Press Release
Notes: MLB Authenticators; Jeter Auction; Kaline Debut Stub; Showtime Cards
From milestones to foul balls, MLB authenticators chronicle every pitch, snaring dozens of items from all 162 games for every team, plus playoffs. However, if you're looking for a home run ball from the recent Field of Dreams game in Iowa, good luck. “The way the corn was planted, the immensity of it and the height of it, the ball would literally just … [Read more...] about Notes: MLB Authenticators; Jeter Auction; Kaline Debut Stub; Showtime Cards
Greg Vaughn Talks Rookie Cards, Penmanship, Home Run Ball Collection
Slugger Greg Vaughn was born in Sacramento, California and excelled on the diamond from a young age. He starred at Kennedy High School before taking his powerful bat to the University of Miami and becoming a cornerstone at ‘The U’ during his time in South Florida. Vaughn was drafted in the fourth round of the 1984 MLB Amateur draft by the Milwaukee Brewers. A four time … [Read more...] about Greg Vaughn Talks Rookie Cards, Penmanship, Home Run Ball Collection
Notes: LeBron Jersey Tops $128K; Philly Show Headliner; Card Show on a Yacht
A 1960-61 style Los Angeles Lakers jersey worn by LeBron James sold for $128,908 late Thursday night as NBA Auctions closed out its weekly sale. James wore the Classic Edition jersey during the Lakers' 127-91 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 27, 2020 at Staples Center. He moved into fourth place in NBA history that night by scoring at least 10 points for … [Read more...] about Notes: LeBron Jersey Tops $128K; Philly Show Headliner; Card Show on a Yacht
Notes: Panini & Pulisic; ARod Out of Panini Talk; Aussie Collecting
U.S. born soccer star Christian Pulisic has signed a new exclusive long-term agreement for autographs and memorabilia with Panini America. The deal is an extension of the exclusive agreement Panini and Pulisic first entered into in 2016 and will run through the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In addition to the autographed trading cards and memorabilia, the partnership … [Read more...] about Notes: Panini & Pulisic; ARod Out of Panini Talk; Aussie Collecting
Notes: Wilt Offer Declined; Topps Brings Inception to NFT; New Vintage Pack Breaker; Research Tool Gone; More
Collectable shareholders have voted to turn down a $2 million offer for the 1959-60 Wilt Chamberlain rookie uniform. The company says 82 percent opted to decline the offer from a private buyer that would have netted them a $4.94 profit for each $10 share purchased back on May 5. The uniform is still trading on the company’s platform with a current secondary market … [Read more...] about Notes: Wilt Offer Declined; Topps Brings Inception to NFT; New Vintage Pack Breaker; Research Tool Gone; More