The surviving portion of the world’s most sought after baseball card is heading to a new home after SCP Auctions sold it Saturday night for $475,960. Torn nearly in half at one point in its life, the T206 Honus Wagner card has been tucked away in a private collection since 1995. It’s believed to be one of the first cards ever graded and authenticated by PSA and … [Read more...] about Ripped T206 Wagner Card Sells for $475,960
1952 Topps Eddie Mathews
Vintage Hall of Famers, Modern Era Sets and Lots Kick Off Collector Connection Auction
If those big bucks auctions have you feeling left out, Scott Russell of The Collector Connection is hoping he can provide a way to stay in the game. The company’s Post War Cards VII Auction has opened with nearly 800 lots of sports cards and memorabilia on the block, all with no reserve prices and opening bids ranging from $1-$25. “If you go to the trouble of … [Read more...] about Vintage Hall of Famers, Modern Era Sets and Lots Kick Off Collector Connection 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
Toughest High-Grade 1952 Topps High Numbers
Thousands were drowned in the Atlantic Ocean when they were just kids. A late 1950s decision to free up space at the company's headquarters sent the population of 1952 Topps high numbers that would be available to future generations plummeting. Those that survived were in the hands of youngsters who weren't generally concerned with their condition. There were … [Read more...] about Toughest High-Grade 1952 Topps High Numbers