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
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Big Time Brady Rookie, Multiple Mantles Among Top Lots in Heritage Auction
Tom Brady will take the field this Sunday at the age of 45, the oldest starting quarterback in NFL history. A rookie card that arrived when only avid college football followers and Patriots knew much about him is kicking off the 2022 season with him. It’s the premier lot in Heritage Auctions’ September Sports Card Catalog auction—and one of the best known examples. Graded … [Read more...] about Big Time Brady Rookie, Multiple Mantles Among Top Lots in Heritage Auction
Mick, Hank, 1869 Red Stockings Pace $14 Million REA Sale
An SGC 5 (EX) 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle sold for a record $306,000 as Robert Edward Auctions closed out its latest catalog auction late Sunday night. The price blew away the old record of $204,000 set just six months ago. In April of last year, REA sold another 5 for $69,000—that’s $237,000 less than the one that sold Sunday if you don’t want to do that math … [Read more...] about Mick, Hank, 1869 Red Stockings Pace $14 Million REA Sale
SGC President Peter Steinberg Talks Grading the 1952 Topps Mantle
One of the highest grade examples of the most important and iconic post war sports card has created quite a buzz. The SGC 9.5 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle is set to break every sports card and potentially sports memorabilia auction sale price in the history of the industry. As of Friday morning, the high bid was over $6.4 million with the buyer's premium factored in. The … [Read more...] about SGC President Peter Steinberg Talks Grading the 1952 Topps Mantle
Mr. Mint Endorsed 1952 Topps Mantle from Famous Find Could Fetch Over $10 Million
“Mr. Mint” is no longer with us, but his influence is still impacting the baseball card market. The most famous find made by the man who is still the hobby’s most famous individual dealer included one copy of the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle that was Alan Rosen’s favorite. He even took time to put that in writing. Freshly graded 9.5 (Mint +) by SGC, the card has been in … [Read more...] about Mr. Mint Endorsed 1952 Topps Mantle from Famous Find Could Fetch Over $10 Million
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: 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