The auction catalogs are fun to look at (even if you don't always have the funds to buy some of the best stuff), but it's a constant process to keep them full. Consignment representatives are constantly answering calls, making trips to visit clients both new and old and setting up at card shows in hopes of picking up some walk-in material. Heritage Auctions will launch its … [Read more...] about Coming Attractions: Heritage Shows Off Crispy Vintage Singles, Sets, Unopened
1952 Topps baseball set
Octet of 1952 Topps Baseball Wax Packs Sells for $873,000
The package of eight 1952 Topps Baseball packs offered by Morphy Auctions sold Wednesday for $873,000. The price includes a 23% buyer’s premium. The packs, housed inside a cello overwrap, can be traced back to 1991, when two collectors each purchased a brick from the original owner. One of the buyers chose to break open the overwrap and either sold or opened the … [Read more...] about Octet of 1952 Topps Baseball Wax Packs Sells for $873,000
Miscut 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson with Mantle Cameo Brings $72,450
The miscut 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson that shows a little bit of the Mickey Mantle that was on the sheet next to it sold for $72,450 over the weekend. The card, graded SGC 1 for the miscut, some minor wear and a handwritten “42” in ink near the bottom is—as far as we know—one-of-a-kind. The two cards were side-by-side on the sheet that was cut at the factory 70 … [Read more...] about Miscut 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson with Mantle Cameo Brings $72,450
Notes: #3 1956 Topps Set Break; 1952 Pack Brick Sold; Billy C’s Ring; Super Bowl Helmets, More
The third-ranked 1956 Topps Baseball set on PSA's Registry is on the auction block. The set carries an 8.87 GPA and includes 267 cards rated Mint 9. Dealer Steve Novella is offering 354 cards in all, including white and gray back variations. The Willie Mays and Sandy Koufax cards are graded 8.5 while the Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, Ted … [Read more...] about Notes: #3 1956 Topps Set Break; 1952 Pack Brick Sold; Billy C’s Ring; Super Bowl Helmets, More
Notes: Rare 1952 Topps Signed Card Auction; $5 Million Mick Still in Storage; Collecting Ali Cards
Collector Tom Killeen is selling his partial set of autographed 1952 Topps cards at auction this week including one of the toughest signed cards from that iconic set. No, not Mickey Mantle. Killeen has one of the four signed copies of Howie Fox's card on PSA's Population Report. Fox spent parts of nine seasons in the major leagues from 1944 to 1954. He … [Read more...] about Notes: Rare 1952 Topps Signed Card Auction; $5 Million Mick Still in Storage; Collecting Ali Cards
Baseball Lifer Mike Cubbage a Long-Time Collector
If you opened a pack of baseball cards in the 1970s and early 80s, you remember Mike Cubbage. If you're in the hobby, you may have even competed with him in an auction or run into him at a show. A "baseball lifer" with decades of experience at all levels in the game, he's a long-time collector, too. A third baseman by trade, the Charlottesville, VA native was drafted … [Read more...] about Baseball Lifer Mike Cubbage a Long-Time Collector
Notes: Upper Deck Cancels CDDC; Big Asking Price on OPC Gretzky; 1952 Topps Article, More
Upper Deck has cancelled its annual Certified Diamond Dealer Conference, which had been scheduled for January 4-7 in Los Angeles. The gathering for hobby shop owners, distributors and others who conduct business with the company, is being scuttled because of COVID-19. “We also realize that many shops are just reopening after being shut down for months, and cannot in … [Read more...] about Notes: Upper Deck Cancels CDDC; Big Asking Price on OPC Gretzky; 1952 Topps Article, More
Ruth’s 500th Homer Bat, Lapchick Jersey, 1950s Card Sets, Player Rings Among SCP Auctions Headliners
Nothing goes better with a big Thanksgiving meal than a fresh helping of sports history and collectors are getting a chance to dig in a little early this week. SCP Auctions launched its 2019 Fall Premier Auction on Wednesday, with names like Ruth, Lapchick, Mantle and Mikan joining some high-end vintage baseball cards up for grabs. Leading off is the bat Babe Ruth said … [Read more...] about Ruth’s 500th Homer Bat, Lapchick Jersey, 1950s Card Sets, Player Rings Among SCP Auctions Headliners
Movin’ On Up? Strong Interest as PSA 8 1952 Topps Mantle Hits Auction
It's been over nine months since the $2.88 million sale of a PSA 9 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle generated national headlines. While some had pegged the card as a potential $3 million-plus piece, the price did seem to have a positive impact on the market for high-end Mantle market. After a drop in auction prices early in 2018, the last two sales of NM/MT PSA 8 examples … [Read more...] about Movin’ On Up? Strong Interest as PSA 8 1952 Topps Mantle Hits Auction
Retiree Talks of Seven-Figure Collection With 5 1952 Topps Mantle Cards
We've written about that incredible childhood collection that included five 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle cards and other high-grade beauties from the early 1950s. Consigned to Heritage Auctions, many of them have already sold and a PSA 8.5 Mantle--one of the hobby's best-- is among those currently on the block where it's expected to surpass $1 million. It … [Read more...] about Retiree Talks of Seven-Figure Collection With 5 1952 Topps Mantle Cards