Less than a month after the revelation of a big high-grade stash of 1952 Topps high numbers and other vintage cards, another newfound pristine childhood collection is on its way to PSA. The latest find consisted of over 1,200 1950s cards, most of which were in impeccable shape including two high-grade 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle cards and a pair of valuable Jackie Robinson … [Read more...]
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10 Reasons to Head to Your Local Sports Card Shop
These days, buying cards is largely limited to the internet and, when in your area, shows. But while there aren't nearly as many card shops as there were in the boom of the 1990s, many dealers are still doing business at brick and mortar buildings. And new ones even continue to spring up. Here are ten reasons why you should still head to your local card shop. 1. See and buy … [Read more...]
1937 Lou Gehrig Jersey Emerges; Sold for Record Price
America’s homes continue to surrender baseball history. Some of it is better than others. A 1937 Lou Gehrig game-worn jersey is now in the hands of a private collector after the family that had quietly owned it for decades decided to sell the road flannel donned by one of sports' most iconic figures in the latter stages of his brilliant, but tragic … [Read more...]
Panini/Fanatics Partner for Warriors NBA Championship Boxed Set
They're the kings of pro hoops for the third time in four years and this time there's a special Golden State Warriors NBA champions trading card set. Panini and Fanatics have partnered for a 30-card set distributed in box form and available online. The Warriors completed a four-game Finals sweep of LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night, … [Read more...]
Beckett Grading Suspends 10-Day Service Option as Orders Pile Up
Due to a backlog of orders, Beckett Grading has suspended its 10-day guaranteed service for trading cards. A message on the company’s website reads, “Due to a historic number of orders/cards being submitted, and our growing wait times with our non-guaranteed service level, Beckett Grading will temporarily suspend their 10-day service level starting June 7, 2018.” With … [Read more...]
Notes: NSCC Autograph Schedule; Ohtani Superfractor Found; Babe Ruth News; Dale Jr’s Touching Story
TRISTAR Productions, which operates the autograph pavilion at the National Sports Collectors Convention, has released dates and times for the confirmed signers at this year's show in Cleveland August 1-5. Over 100 current and former athletes and coaches are among those set to appear at the I-X Center. You can see the complete schedule here, although it is subject to … [Read more...]
Upper Deck to Produce Capitals Stanley Cup Champions Boxed Set
It was a moment 44 years in the marking. Now, the Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Champions hockey card set can become a reality. Upper Deck will produce a special 30-card boxed set featuring 25 players from the Capitals’ 2017-18 championship team and five cards documenting memorable moments from the regular season. Due to be released July 6, the set will also … [Read more...]
RR Auction Set to Launch First Sports-Only Sale
RR Auction has been selling historic, entertainment, space and other collectibles for 40 years. Next month, the Boston-based company will launch its first auction dedicated strictly to sports memorabilia, with more than 650 items scheduled to go on the block including some rare baseball cards, championship rings, autographed items and game-used memorabilia. The auction is set … [Read more...]
Hall of Fame Plans Permanent Baseball Card Exhibit
The Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is planning a large, permanent exhibit focused on the history of baseball cards and they’re asking for donations to make it happen. The museum has raised $675,000 of the $800,000 needed to design and build ‘Shoebox Treasures,’ which would open sometime next year. According to museum officials, the exhibit will take a … [Read more...]
The Cards This Guy’s Mom Didn’t Throw Away Are Worth Over $1 Million
A remarkable childhood stash of baseball cards from the late 1940s and early 50s including a jaw-dropping hoard of five 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle cards will enter the hobby this summer. Heritage Auctions teased the collection via social media last week. Now, the fresh find is heading to auction, including one card that already ranks among the best single best … [Read more...]
