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
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Notes: Dallas, Philly Shows; New Show Calendar Launches; 1952 Mantle NFT Brings Big Bucks
Strong crowds turned out for a couple of larger card shows over the weekend. In Dallas, over 600 tables full of new and vintage cards and memorabilia were ready for collectors who turned out Friday, Saturday and Sunday. While the majority of tables at the show were occupied by dealers of new cards, those who carried vintage were busy, too, with one dealer reporting … [Read more...] about Notes: Dallas, Philly Shows; New Show Calendar Launches; 1952 Mantle NFT Brings Big Bucks
Mick’s Photo Bomb on 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson Card Headlines ComicConnect Auction
On the surface it looks like a rough grade 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson. A glance at the card next to it on the sheet when the sheet was cut reveals something a lot more interesting. The SGC graded card #312—the first Jackie Robinson card created for Topps—includes just a little bit of another icon: #311, Mickey Mantle, the most popular and valuable post-War … [Read more...] about Mick’s Photo Bomb on 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson Card Headlines ComicConnect Auction
Notes: eBay Fee Hike; Big Jersey Sale; ’52 Mantle NFT; Historic Score Sheet on Roadshow
eBay is increasing its final value fees across most categories beginning March 1, including sports cards and memorabilia. The current rate of 12.35 percent will rise to 12.9 percent for items sold on that date or later. That means on a $200 item, sellers who are currently paying $24.70 in fees to eBay will pay $25.80. The company did throw sellers one piece of … [Read more...] about Notes: eBay Fee Hike; Big Jersey Sale; ’52 Mantle NFT; Historic Score Sheet on Roadshow
LeBron’s “Jersey Number” Rookie Card Fetches Record $2.46 Million
Multiple new members were added to the hobby's million dollar club as the booming business for high end sports cards plowed into the last quarter of an eventful year. Three cards crossed the seven-figure mark in Goldin Auctions' Elite catalog sale, including a 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite LeBron James (#23/99) that brought a record price of $2.46 million. In addition to … [Read more...] about LeBron’s “Jersey Number” Rookie Card Fetches Record $2.46 Million
LeBron, Brady Rookies Hit $1 Million Within Hours of Auction Launch
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
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