Here's a roundup of sports card releases set to arrive between now and late August. 8/10 2022 Topps Series 2 Vending Yes, you read that right. Topps is producing a product that'll be at least somewhat similar to the old school 500-count, nothing but cards vending boxes that were produced from the 1950s-90s. They're even using the familiar light blue coloring and … [Read more...] about Sports Card Release Calendar: 8/9/22 – 8/30/22
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Triple Logoman Jordan, Kobe, LeBron Brings $1.68 Million in Goldin Auction
Modern basketball cards were the big sellers as Goldin wrapped up its National Elite Auction late Saturday night. Topping the list of high end items was the 2006-07 Upper Deck Exquisite All-NBA Access Triple Logoman card featuring game-used NBA logo patches from Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. The 1/1 card, designated "Authentic" by PSA sold for $1.68 million … [Read more...] about Triple Logoman Jordan, Kobe, LeBron Brings $1.68 Million in Goldin Auction
2nd Ranked Clemente Collection, Pre-War Rarities Headline LOTG Catalog
One of the hobby’s best collections of Roberto Clemente cards, including several rarities that seldom surface, is the centerpiece of the new Love of the Game Auctions catalog. The company’s Summer Premier Auction also includes hundreds of pre-War cards, rare type cards, vintage memorabilia, World Series ticket stubs and other items. The auction highlight is the sale of … [Read more...] about 2nd Ranked Clemente Collection, Pre-War Rarities Headline LOTG Catalog
Hindman to Offer Extensive Kobe Bryant Rookie Card Auction
An extensive, single owner collection of Kobe Bryant rookie cards will be sold in a live auction format by Hindman Auctions of Chicago later this month. Nearly 150 cards, presented in 81 lots as an ode to Bryant’s 81-point performance in a 2006 game, will be offered in a sale entitled 8.24: The Definitive Collection of Kobe Bryant Rookie Cards. They’ve all been … [Read more...] about Hindman to Offer Extensive Kobe Bryant Rookie Card Auction
$7.25 Million: New Record for T206 Honus Wagner Card
There’s a new record price for the hobby’s most recognizable face. Goldin Auctions says it has facilitated the sale of a T206 Honus Wagner graded SGC 2 (Good) for $7.25 million. That private sale breaks the old record price for not only the Wagner card but for any sports trading card. An SGC Wagner sold last year through Robert Edward Auctions for $6.6 … [Read more...] about $7.25 Million: New Record for T206 Honus Wagner Card
1974 Topps Deckle Edge Set Packed with Big Names
In the mid-1970s, the small fraternity of adult baseball card collectors surely began corresponding by mail and sharing long-distance phone conversations once the existence of a new set. The only place it seemed to be showing up was in a small area of New England. The 1974 Topps Deckle Edge set, as it came to be known, was one of the many 'test' issues Topps … [Read more...] about 1974 Topps Deckle Edge Set Packed with Big Names
1994-95 Skybox Emotion N-Tense Insert Captures Essence of the Game in Sparkling Fashion
The mid-1990s was a great time to be a basketball card collector.Nearly every company with a license was pushing the envelope in technology, innovation and design with a variety of different sets. Insert sets were typically on the smallish side, but carried their own unique designs and concepts that kept collectors and dealers wondering what was coming next. Of … [Read more...] about 1994-95 Skybox Emotion N-Tense Insert Captures Essence of the Game in Sparkling Fashion
1993-94 Fleer Ultra Inside Outside Insert Proves Less is More
As the 1990s unfolded, Fleer continued its efforts to produce increasingly higher quality base cards and inserts. The Ultra product that the company offered was as high end as it got back in the day. Compared to today, the process wasn't that complicated. You come up with an idea, add some gloss and some gold foil and call it a day.Fleer managed to get all of the big stars in … [Read more...] about 1993-94 Fleer Ultra Inside Outside Insert Proves Less is More
Massive Forgotten Hoard of T206 Era Baseball Cards Set for Sale After Stunning Consignment
With every box that was opened, Ken Goldin’s eyes got a little wider. “Cy Young.” “Cy Young.” “Cy Young.” “Cy Young.” “Cy Young.” “Cy Young.” He wasn’t naming past winners of the award. Like a kid transported to the dead ball era, he was rattling off the names of the cards he was seeing in a new consignment stored inside 800-count boxes. Live on camera … [Read more...] about Massive Forgotten Hoard of T206 Era Baseball Cards Set for Sale After Stunning Consignment
2022 Topps Formula 1 Racing Boasts New Inserts, Dramatic Designs
Formula 1 racing is fast and exciting, and Topps works to capture the drama of motorsports speed in its 2022 Formula 1 Racing card set. Slated for release the week of Sept. 14, a Formula 1 Racing hobby box will contain 20 packs, with eight cards to a pack. This is a slight bump up from the 2021 set, which was released in February 2022. That product had eight cards to a pack, … [Read more...] about 2022 Topps Formula 1 Racing Boasts New Inserts, Dramatic Designs