Beckett will soon be authenticating and grading tickets. In an email to customers Tuesday, the company said it would authenticating and grading sports, movies, entertainment, and other tickets. Graders have already been hired for the project. "Beckett plans to bring to the market new innovations around ticket grading, including custom labels, and we … [Read more...] about Notes: Beckett to Grade Tickets; MeiGray-Lakers Deal; Vintage Basketball Site; More
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Vintage Cards Smash Records in Memory Lane Auction
The Memory Lane Summer Rarities Auction had plenty of high-grade vintage sports cards and bidders weren’t shy about spending what it took to own some of them. Numerous records fell when the dust settled in the early hours of Sunday morning, some of which were multiple times the previous marks. In all, the auction tallied over $8.9 million in sales. For the first … [Read more...] about Vintage Cards Smash Records in Memory Lane Auction
Notes: CSA, Long Beach Shows Ahead; Summit Grabs Bench; Special Vintage Pack; Pucks at Auction
The summer edition of the CSA Show gets underway this weekend in Chantilly, VA. 300 tables of modern and vintage cards and memorabilia will be filled at the Dulles Expo Center. Over 70 athletes will sign autographs during the show's three-day run including several former 1970s Steelers greats, Robin Yount, Andre Dawson, Tyreek Hill, Micah Parsons, Jalen Hurts and dozens … [Read more...] about Notes: CSA, Long Beach Shows Ahead; Summit Grabs Bench; Special Vintage Pack; Pucks at Auction
Brady, Babe, Jordan Items Push High-End Auction Past $5 Million
His career appears to be over, but that's not stopping collectors from putting down big bucks for Tom Brady's best cards. A 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket autographed Brady rookie card (#99/100) sold for over $1.2 million late Saturday night as Lelands closed out its Mint 25 Auction. The special auction included only 25 high-end lots that combined to sell … [Read more...] about Brady, Babe, Jordan Items Push High-End Auction Past $5 Million
High-End Sports Auction Includes Vintage, Modern Cards, Historic Memorabilia
The live element became a victim of the MINT Collective’s decision to postpone its planned Las Vegas event on Monday, but the high powered auction that was set to be part of it is still on. The planned sale of 25 high powered sports artifacts is set to run through January 29. The MINT25 Auction is being conducted through Lelands and includes rare sports cards and … [Read more...] about High-End Sports Auction Includes Vintage, Modern Cards, Historic Memorabilia
Modern Rookies, Vintage Sets, Ripken Gamers Part of Goldin December Sale
Collectors who are ready to buy themselves a last minute Christmas gift might find something inside one of the final auction events of 2021. Over 2,300 lots are on the block in Goldin Auctions' December Card and Memorabilia Auction, set to run through Saturday. The auction runs the gamut--from decades old card sets to graded, high-end rookie cards issued over the last … [Read more...] about Modern Rookies, Vintage Sets, Ripken Gamers Part of Goldin December Sale
Upper Deck Kobe 1/1 Brings $555,960 in Goldin Sale
Basketball and soccer cards were among the six-figure sellers at Goldin Auctions late Saturday night. The first half of the company's two night Premium Sports Card and Memorabilia Auction saw a 2002-03 Upper Deck Logomania Kobe Bryant 1/1 autograph card sell for $555,960--the second highest price ever paid for a card featuring the late Hall of … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Kobe 1/1 Brings $555,960 in Goldin Sale
Two $2 Million Cards in One Auction? It’s Possible
Bidding has already reached $1 million for a 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite LeBron James rookie card in Goldin Auctions’ newly launched April Premium event, but don’t be surprised if it goes for double that amount. It might not be the only $2 million card in the auction either. A high-grade copy of Tom Brady’s holy grail rookie card is also up for grabs in a … [Read more...] about Two $2 Million Cards in One Auction? It’s Possible
Notes: Fast Offer on Wilt Rookie; Goldin vs Covid; Orel’s Sod Farm; Lanny’s Collection to Auction; Cardinals Museum Open
On Sunday, fractional shares platform Collectable offered stakes in a PSA 9 1961-62 Fleer Wilt Chamberlain rookie card for $10 each. The total cost was $200,000. On Tuesday, they received a buyout offer of $350,000 ($16.65/share). Those who bought in have 48 hours to vote on whether to accept the deal, which would represent a 66.5% return on investment in five … [Read more...] about Notes: Fast Offer on Wilt Rookie; Goldin vs Covid; Orel’s Sod Farm; Lanny’s Collection to Auction; Cardinals Museum Open
Huge Basketball Auction Includes Jordan, Dozens of LeBron, Larry-Magic Rookie Cards
The story of the New Jersey couple who had inherited a nice collection that included an autographed George Mikan rookie card was a fun one. It turns out that was just the opening tip of an auction that includes an eye-popping quantity of popular basketball cards. Birmingham Auctioneers has launched a 500-lot auction that starts with the post-War pioneers found inside … [Read more...] about Huge Basketball Auction Includes Jordan, Dozens of LeBron, Larry-Magic Rookie Cards