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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
LeBron Rookie Patch Parallel Sold for $5.2 Million
Someone wanted this one really bad. PWCC Marketplace announced Monday that it had brokered the private sale of a BGS 9 (mint) 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Jersey Patch Parallel autographed card of LeBron James for $5.2 million. The price not only makes it the most valuable basketball card ever sold, but ties it with a PSA 9 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle for the most … [Read more...]
Record Setting Robby Paces $15 Million REA Sale
During a week that honored the debut of Jackie Robinson 74 years ago, it was only fitting that two of his cards finish 1-2 in one of the hobby's biggest auctions. It wasn't a rookie card at the top of the Robert Edward Auctions Spring leaderboard, though. One of 44 1952 Topps Robinson cards rated 8 by PSA soared to a record-setting $384,000. The price more than … [Read more...]
6-Figure “South Dakota Find” Includes Pair of Mantle Cards, Other High Numbers
They're out there. Surrounded by "finds" of 1990 Donruss and Fleer, but they're out there. Decades old, high-grade baseball cards owned by folks who will eventually get around to doing something with them. The latest discovery isn't big on quantity, but the material itself is off the charts. All Sports Auctions recently acquired a consignment of … [Read more...]