In the wake of last week’s $10 million sale of the 1998 Michael Jordan NBA Finals uniform, Collectable has received a buyout offer for the 1959-60 Wilt Chamberlain rookie uniform that’s been on the platform since the spring of last year. The offer made to shareholders is for $3 million, which represents a 113.4 percent net return over the initial IPO price of $1.275 million … [Read more...] about Notes: $3M Offer for Wilt Rookie Uniform; Mick vs Babe; Tiger Signed Putter Sells; Award for CCG
1933 Goudey Babe Ruth
High-Grade 1933 Goudey Cards Bring Seven Figures in Memory Lane Auction
A quintet of high-grade 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig cards sold for over $2.7 million as Memory Lane closed out its Spring Rarities Auction early Sunday morning. The cards were part of a large collection curated by the late Manny Gordon, a diamond dealer and avid collector who sought out some of the best examples he could locate. The top seller from the … [Read more...] about High-Grade 1933 Goudey Cards Bring Seven Figures in Memory Lane Auction
Signed Goudey Ruth Headlines Clean Sweep Auction
An autographed 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth, dozens of key rookie cards, vintage unopened material and decades old autographed pieces are part of what Clean Sweep Auctions says is the largest auction in company history. The long running company has just dropped its current catalog, with bidding set to run through June 8. The signed Ruth card (#149) is a lower grade example … [Read more...] about Signed Goudey Ruth Headlines Clean Sweep Auction
Memory Lane Spring Auction to Include Goudey Greats, Rare 1940s Leaf Pack, 1920 Giants Signed Ball
From items that literally never been publicly offered before to veritable hobby unicorns and hundreds of pages featuring some of the hobby’s biggest icons, Memory Lane’s upcoming Spring Rarities Auction cuts a wide swath. Set to open Friday, April 29, the catalog will feature over 2,200 lots from every popular sport. The auction’s centerpiece is the 1933 and 1934 Goudey … [Read more...] about Memory Lane Spring Auction to Include Goudey Greats, Rare 1940s Leaf Pack, 1920 Giants Signed Ball
Memory Lane to Offer Remarkable 1933 and ’34 Goudey Collection from Late Collector Manny Gordon
The hobby lost one of its most passionate collectors two years ago but later this spring, some of the baseball cards he treasured most will be shared with collectors worldwide. As part of its upcoming Spring Auction, Memory Lane will include a special standalone catalog featuring a treasure trove of high-grade 1933 and 1934 Goudey baseball cards that were among the … [Read more...] about Memory Lane to Offer Remarkable 1933 and ’34 Goudey Collection from Late Collector Manny Gordon
Brady’s Last Touchdown Ball Headlines Lelands Winter Auction
Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans loved to catch Tom Brady touchdown passes and throw the balls into the stands. The last time he gave an important one away, the Bucs had to beg to get it back. This one they didn’t bother chasing—and now the ball that became Brady’s final NFL strike is up for auction. Lelands is offering the ball—and one of Brady’s … [Read more...] about Brady’s Last Touchdown Ball Headlines Lelands Winter Auction
Run of Ruth, Gehrig Cards in Heritage Sale
Modern cards sometimes steal the big headlines but for collectors who prefer the really old fashioned icons, there’s nothing quite like owning a few cards issued back in the days of flannel uniforms and train travel. Heritage Auctions’ first Trading Card catalog of 2022 is loaded with vintage and those who chase two of players on the Mt. Rushmore of 20th century icons won’t … [Read more...] about Run of Ruth, Gehrig Cards in Heritage Sale
Babe Ruth Cards Top Memory Lane’s Sets and Set Breaks Auction
The Babe is still a crowd pleaser. When bidding came to a close in the early morning hours of Sunday, five of the top eight lots in Memory Lane’s Sets and Set Breaks Auction featured the familiar countenance of Babe Ruth. From a 1916 rookie card to high-grade examples of some of the final gum cards of his career, the Bambino was once again in demand. The top selling … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth Cards Top Memory Lane’s Sets and Set Breaks Auction
High-Grade 1933 Goudey Group Up for Grabs
A pair of high grade Babe Ruth cards and about 20 other high end or rare examples from a stash of 1933 Goudeys have made their way to Heritage Auctions’ Fall Sports Collectibles catalog. According to the company, it’s a group that was consigned by the descendants of a Goudey employee who brought them home from the factory decades ago. All of the cards were recently … [Read more...] about High-Grade 1933 Goudey Group Up for Grabs
Family’s Century Old Baseball Set Headlines Upcoming Memory Lane Auction
Collected by a New England teenager more than 100 years ago and passed down through the generations, a near complete set of 1916 M101-5 baseball cards makes its auction debut later this month when Memory Lane opens its Sets and Set Breaks Auction. The valuable group includes Babe Ruth’s rookie card along with most of the other deadball era stars and will be … [Read more...] about Family’s Century Old Baseball Set Headlines Upcoming Memory Lane Auction