On the heels of a $13 million auction that closed over the weekend, Goldin Auctions opened its Elite catalog sale Monday night, with some hobby holy grails on the auction block. Nearly two dozen items had passed the $100,000 mark in the first several hours of bidding with two already into seven figures. The auction includes over 3,200 lots, with a mix of … [Read more...] about LeBron, Brady Rookies Hit $1 Million Within Hours of Auction Launch
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LOTG Auction Has Cobb, Ruth, Mantle, More
Love of the Game Auctions has launched its Summer Premier Auction, with nearly 800 lots open for bidding through August 28. High-grade Hall of Fame rookie cards, complete sets, prewar rarities and unopened material are among the premier items in the 136-page catalog. The auction features a number of high-end baseball cards, led by the most popular of all postwar … [Read more...] about LOTG Auction Has Cobb, Ruth, Mantle, More
T206 Wagner Sells for $6.6 Million, Reclaiming Title as Most Expensive Sports Card
Honus has reclaimed his throne. One of the best known examples of the famed T206 Wagner card sold at auction late Sunday night for over $6.6 million, establishing a new record for the most expensive sports card of all time. The auction, which opened last month, generated plenty of attention, with the expectation that it would result in yet another new benchmark in an era … [Read more...] about T206 Wagner Sells for $6.6 Million, Reclaiming Title as Most Expensive Sports Card
Goldin’s Huge Summer Auction Runs Gamut
There’s a little of everything in the new Goldin Auctions catalog. When you’re selling Ty Cobb's dentures AND a Giannis Antetokounmpo jersey, you’ve kind of covered the whole spectrum of the sports collecting world as it stands in 2021. The company has launched its Summer Premium Card and Memorabilia Auction—a massive online event that includes over 8,800 … [Read more...] about Goldin’s Huge Summer Auction Runs Gamut
Notes: Spencer Rattler to Sign at NSCC; Gehrig Bat Coming, too; Big Offer for PSA 10 ’52 Mantle
In an era where college athletes can now make money from their name, it was only a matter of time before a well-known player agreed to a public autograph session for more than just a little rent money. Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler, one of the top contenders for the 2021 Heisman Trophy, will be the first. He’s signed a deal to appear at the National Sports … [Read more...] about Notes: Spencer Rattler to Sign at NSCC; Gehrig Bat Coming, too; Big Offer for PSA 10 ’52 Mantle
Notes: PSA, CSG, Topps, Upper Deck NSCC Plans, More
First, a few notes from grading companies and trading card manufacturers about their National Sports Collectors Convention plans.... PSA will be grading at the National with on-site fees starting at $250 per card. They’re asking customers to use their online submission center prior to visiting the booth (#1531) in Chicago. They won’t be accepting drop-off … [Read more...] about Notes: PSA, CSG, Topps, Upper Deck NSCC Plans, More
1933 Goudey Babe Ruth Brings $4.2 Million in Newman Collection Auction
The lone copy of the 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #53 graded PSA Mint 9 sold for $4,212,000 early Sunday morning as part of an eight-figure collection of sports cards and memorabilia sold through Memory Lane Inc. The Ruth card was the kingpin of more than 900 lots in the auction of items consigned by the family of the late Dr. Thomas Newman, a Florida neurologist who fell victim to … [Read more...] about 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth Brings $4.2 Million in Newman Collection Auction
Notes: SI on ’52 Mantle; Goldin-Barstool; NSCC Update; Upper Deck’s New Digs
It's not the first time they've written about it, bt Sports Illustrated’s cover story Tuesday focused on the hobby—more specifically, the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card. Writer Alex Prewitt dives into the card’s history, its most prominent and newest owners, grading, the Rosen find and skyrocketing values. We also learn about another well-known athlete who’s build a … [Read more...] about Notes: SI on ’52 Mantle; Goldin-Barstool; NSCC Update; Upper Deck’s New Digs
Notes: Goldin in Deal with Japanese Company; Newman Collection Update; Cold Storage Mantle; Hobby vs. COVID
Goldin Auctions is partnering with the largest chain of sports and gaming card shops in Japan. The deal with MINT Co., Ltd., will enable collectors in Japan to "more effectively buy and sell high-value cards in the international market," according to Goldin. Each of the cards MINT sells through Goldin Auctions will be authenticated and graded by PSA. Beginning this … [Read more...] about Notes: Goldin in Deal with Japanese Company; Newman Collection Update; Cold Storage Mantle; Hobby vs. COVID
Jaw-Dropping Card Collection of Dr. Thomas Newman Consigned to Memory Lane; Expected to Bring $20 Million+
In a perfect world, Dr. Thomas Newman—“Tommy” to those who knew him the best—would be enjoying the start of a new season—and buying more baseball cards for his ever-growing collection. Sadly, the remarkable life of one of the top trading card and sports memorabilia hobbyists was unexpectedly cut short by COVID-19 in late January. A gifted neurologist who was … [Read more...] about Jaw-Dropping Card Collection of Dr. Thomas Newman Consigned to Memory Lane; Expected to Bring $20 Million+