Ten weeks into his first season, players around the league were already heaping praise on the NBA's newest young star in the making. "He's a really, really, really good player. Not just for a rookie." -Damian Lillard "That dude's gonna be a problem. He's already a problem." - Draymond Green As his career unfolds, it's clear the Dallas Mavericks' young star will … [Read more...]
1986-87 Fleer Uncut Sheet, Other Items from Former Card Company Exec at Hunt Auctions
Hunt Auctions has opened its August Internet Auction, which includes some items consigned by a former executive of Fleer Trading Cards including a complete set of 1986-87 Fleer basketball cards in uncut sheet form. The sheet carries a pre-sale estimate of $10,000-$15,000. Sixty-eight lots in the auction were consigned by Paul Mullan, who served as … [Read more...]
Bidding for Trout Hits $1.2 Million as Goldin Opens Elite Catalog
Bidding for the one-of-a-kind 2009 Bowman Chrome Mike Trout Autographed Superfractor opened Monday. It took only minutes for the $1 million opening bid to be placed and only a few hours for a second bid to push it to $1.2 million. With prices for rare modern trading cards shooting upward at a dizzying pace, it’s not likely to stop there, even though it was purchased … [Read more...]
SGC Grading Moves to Two Levels of Service
SGC has announced a major change to its grading structure for trading cards. As opposed to offering several levels of service with regards to grading turnaround times, the company is moving to a two-tiered structure effective immediately. The plainly worded levels are aimed at reducing its current backlog of orders, which grew to sizable levels in the wake of … [Read more...]
Early Joe Burrow Cards Arrive as Draft Approaches
After what some believe was the greatest single-season performance in college football history, there wasn't much question which quarterback was the top prize in the 2020 NFL Draft. For sports card dealers, having another potential high pick and long-term star at the position was good news, too and the hunt for Joe Burrow rookie cards should keep collectors busy searching … [Read more...]
All PSA 10 1986-87 Fleer Set Expected to Push Past $200,000
Bidding for a complete, gem mint graded 1986-87 Fleer basketball set appears well on its way to reaching its pre-sale estimate--and then some. The set--along with the 11-card sticker set that was part of the issue--is the star attraction in Heritage Auctions' Summer Trading Card Catalog, with bidding set to run through July 30. As of Thursday night, the high bid was … [Read more...]
Million Dollar Baby: 2009 Bowman Chrome Mike Trout Superfractor Set for Auction
The holy grail of current player baseball cards is about to hit the auction block, but unless you’ve got at least $1 million to put on the line, don’t even think about bidding. Goldin Auctions announced Thursday afternoon that it would be offering the 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Mike Trout Autographed Superfractor—a one-of-a-kind card—in its next auction, scheduled to open … [Read more...]
Case of Dealer Ejected from 2018 NSCC Still Ongoing
A dealer kicked out of the 2018 National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland was scheduled to plead not guilty to forgery and other charges for selling fake autographs this week. An arraignment for Tony Podsada, 69, of Davie, FL, was scheduled for Wednesday but then postponed until Thursday in Cuyahoga County Court. Records indicate Podsada’s request to waive … [Read more...]
Hot Dog Heaven: 1953 Glendale Tigers a Tough Regional
As families pulled the baseball cards from the packages of hot dogs in the southeast Michigan summer of 1953, they had to be hoping that maybe it was the start of some telepathic connection that would turn the team's fortunes around. It wasn't exactly turning into a banner year. The Tigers never did right the ship, finishing in sixth place, a whopping … [Read more...]
Long-Time Private Collections Hitting Market in Hunt Auctions Catalog
Items from several long-time baseball card and memorabilia collections will be on the market for the first time beginning Tuesday when Hunt Auctions opens its Premier Live event. The catalog includes rare and popular vintage sports cards, photography, autographs, and game used items, headlined by the first installment of the “Texan Collection.” Curated over a 40 year period by … [Read more...]