It may have been “just another manic Monday” for some folks but if you were lucky enough to be off from work and you’re a collector anywhere near Dedham, MA, chances are you were at a card show.
The 32nd annual President’s Day show at the local Holiday Inn drew a crowd of over 600 with 85 dealer tables keeping them busy.
Former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL Rookie of the Year Billy Simms, former Patriot Ronnie Lippett and two-time Boston Bruins Stanley Cup winner Don Marcotte signed autographs.
The next Cardboard Promotions show is March 12 at the same location.
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A 1934 Goudey Lou Gehrig (#37) graded SGC 4 sold for $11,700 Sunday night—a record price for the grade—as Robert Edward Auctions finished its February 2023 Encore Auction.
A sharp but off-center 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth (#181) graded a VG 3 by PSA was the top seller at $15,600, followed by Wilt Chamberlain’s 1961 Fleer Basketball Rookie card in a PSA NM 7 that sold for $12,000. A Patrick Mahomes 2017 Panini Origins Jumbo Patch Autograph Rookie card and a 1953 Topps #82 Mickey Mantle in an SGC EX/NM 6 rounded out the top five, both selling for $10,800.
The February Encore Auction, REA’s second of the year in the realm of lower cost items, included more than 50,000 bids on 2,500 items and ran from February 9-19. Lots ranged from turn-of-the century cards to an array of unopened boxes.
“These first two monthly auctions of 2023 have been exciting for a number of reasons,” said Brian Dwyer, President of REA. “We’re seeing record engagement, including new bidders coming to the auctions, which in turn is leading to strong and record-setting prices on many different fronts. While baseball has traditionally been our sweet spot, we’re encouraged by the levels of activity we’re seeing in other areas, and we’re excited to watch them continue to grow for us.”
REA’s next Encore Auction opens March 9.
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An Ohio man who owned a sports card breaking business was arrested recently after police say he paid for boxes he bought from another breaker with checks that bounced.
Fox 8 in Cleveland reports that Brian Leibold is facing multiple felony charges in the case, which involved $185,000 worth of product.
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The Washington Post recently published a story about how the Pro Football Hall of Fame obtains some of the items that go from the playing field to the place where the story of the game is told.
A few nuggets from the piece:
- In 2015, Joe Horrigan, the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s former executive vice president and longtime historian, followed in person as Peyton Manning approached Brett Favre’s career passing record, getting the ball directly from Manning after the record was set. Horrigan escorted it back to Canton and it was on display two days later.
- Someone from the Hall of Fame is usually on hand for “every record-breaking moment and major feat in pro football.”
- The Hall has internal discussions about what items might best represent a certain Super Bowl and once obtained, those pieces are typically on a one-year loan although some are donated. The Hall works with teams, players, agents, halftime artists and others to get permission to display the items.”
- While the Hall will take items like footballs that set records, they prefer unique items such as colorful shoes, gloves or items that are eye-catching or best represent the play or the player. The more unique they are, the better for the Hall.
- The Hall sometimes uses companies that are specialists in shipping fine arts or FedEx to get items that it doesn’t obtain in person. At times, they’re “personally escorted” into the building.
