A 1/1 Brock Purdy “Rookie Signs” autograph from the newly released Illusions Football has just been pulled out of a shop in Youngstown, OH…
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Illusions was just released on Wednesday.
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Panini America brought NFL rookies to Los Angeles this week where players who haven’t otherwise been occupied with playoff games signed more cards that will wind up in the company’s products in the months ahead.
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It’s another opportunity for the company to get to know the players and add to its stash of on-card autos..
Now that a good chunk of this season’s NFL trading card products have been released (but certainly not all), we’ve got a page where you can always track eBay’s most watched 2022 NFL rookie card auctions.
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The 1/1 Topps Chrome Update Spencer Strider SuperFractor has been pulled—but not in North America.
Strider superfractor auto pulled in the 🇬🇧😮 @CardPurchaser pic.twitter.com/K4JErEo2rD
— CollectCardsUK (@CollectCardsUK) January 25, 2023
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CSG has updated its services and fees for submissions including a $12 bulk price that will rank as the lowest among the major grading companies. The new fees are listed in the chart below.
The new pricing tiers are effective immediately.
CSG graded an estimated 635,00 sports cards last year.
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A couple of 1960s baseball flannels are on the block in a new auction from Gotta Have It.
An autographed, zipper front 1962 Baltimore Orioles jersey from Hall of Famer Robin Roberts carries a $10,000 minimum bid.
The jersey originated in the collection of the late Matt Minker, a collector who was also president and managing partner of the South Atlantic League’s Wilmington Blue Rocks.
A 1967 Willie McCovey Giants road jersey with an A10 assessment from MEARS also has a $10,000 opener.
Bidding runs through Feb. 3.
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Last year Bentley Motors announced a collaboration with the SagerStrong Foundation on a custom Bentley to raise funds for blood cancer research in honor of late sports reporter Craig Sager. The idea was to create an expensive Sager style sports car and add dozens of autographs to it.
The one-of-a-kind Continental GT Speed convertible has been transformed by the Bentley bespoke division, Mulliner, into a piece of art that celebrates Sager’s legacy with a nod to his signature bright-colored fashion.
The car has traveled the country to various sporting events, with current and former athletes signing it along the way. The list of more than 60 autographs on it now includes Steph Curry, Shaquille O’Neal, Magic Johnson, Dikembe Mutombo, Jerry West, Bill Walton, George Gervin, Jerry Rice, Derek Jeter, Reggie Jackson, Ozzie Smith and others.
Many more are expected to be added when the car goes on display at the NBA All-Star Game next month and it’ll be offered for sale via Julien’s Auctions on Monday, Feb. 20.
All proceeds will benefit the SagerStrong Foundation to raise funds and support for blood cancer research and trials.
MSRP of the vehicle is $382,090 before any bespoke work or autographs adorned the car with an auction estimate of $400,000-$500,000.
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