A collection of unopened boxes, single cards and autographs from a one owner collection will be on the block through Hindman Auctions this month. A 1986-87 Fleer Basketball box with a pack containing a Michael Jordan rookie card on top is the headliner in the 89-lot auction that takes place on Friday, March 24. The “Grails and GOATS” auction consists of 89 lots, … [Read more...] about Vintage Unopened Basketball Boxes, Baseball Cards, MJ and Kobe Autographs in Hindman Sale
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Farm Fresh: 1986-87 Fleer Box with Price Stickers Uncovered by Iowa Collector
Kurt Christensen is a farmer by trade, but he discovered a bumper crop of valuable basketball cards last weekend. Christensen, who runs the popular Vintage Wax and Packs group on Facebook, located and purchased a box of 1986-87 Fleer Basketball with 36 packs that had originally been purchased through a small Minnesota store in the year of issue. At the time, packs were … [Read more...] about Farm Fresh: 1986-87 Fleer Box with Price Stickers Uncovered by Iowa Collector
Early Willie Mays Cards, Fleer Basketball, 1954 Topps Pack Key $13.3 Million REA Sale
A 1952 Topps Willie Mays graded PSA 8 sold for a record price of $258,000 as Robert Edward Auctions closed out its final catalog sale of 2021 late Sunday night. A 1951 Bowman Mays rookie card, also graded 8, went for $264,000. Mays and some familiar icons from the vintage card market were hits with bidders, but the top two selling items were on the basketball … [Read more...] about Early Willie Mays Cards, Fleer Basketball, 1954 Topps Pack Key $13.3 Million REA Sale
Notes: SGC, PSA Updates; New Louisville Show; Original 1986 Fleer Basketball Press Release
SGC says it’s current turnaround time is growing because of a constantly growing number of submissions, but remains at less than 17 business days. The company continues to see unprecedented numbers of cards submitted to its Florida headquarters. So many are coming in that SGC has now increased the estimated turnaround time listed on its website from 20-25 days to 45-50 … [Read more...] about Notes: SGC, PSA Updates; New Louisville Show; Original 1986 Fleer Basketball Press Release
National Notes: Long-Awaited 2021 Show is Off and Running
It wasn’t quite the Running of the Bulls, but at 3:30 PM Wednesday, the doors were opened and the VIP ticketholders flooded the floor of the 2021 National Sports Collectors Convention. The show is always a big draw, but VIP tickets were long gone before opening day and organizers say four times as many general admission tickets were sold online this year than during the last … [Read more...] about National Notes: Long-Awaited 2021 Show is Off and Running
Modern Era Cards Get Spotlight to Themselves in New Auction
2020 was a watershed moment for sports cards but it wasn’t just the decades-old icons making news as was once the case. This time, icons from the present day and not so distant past were selling for big bucks. Six and seven-figure hammers on early cards of Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Mike Trout, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Wayne Gretzky drew plenty of attention. The … [Read more...] about Modern Era Cards Get Spotlight to Themselves in New Auction
Notes: MJ PSA 10 Record; ’86-87 Fleer Pack Giveaway; Bowman Sapphire; NBA Shoe Auction
A new year, but the same trend: rising prices for cards and no end in sight for what some are willing to pay for a Michael Jordan rookie card. Goldin Auctions broke its own world record for a PSA 10 over the weekend, with one of the 371 graded Gem Mint selling for $222,630, besting the $211,560 record set in December. A year ago, you could have bought a PSA 10 … [Read more...] about Notes: MJ PSA 10 Record; ’86-87 Fleer Pack Giveaway; Bowman Sapphire; NBA Shoe Auction
Notes: Hobby Shop Burglary; Fleer Box IPO Sellout; MJ Rookie Record; ESPN Podcast; OPC Worker Recalls Rough Cut Reasons
There was a burglary at a northern Indiana hobby shop last week. Police in Elkhart, IN, near South Bend, say someone entered F&G Sports Cards in the wee hours of Christmas Eve and stole about $11,000 worth of merchandise. The shop’s owner says two people pried open the back door and stole all of the hobby boxes that were inside along with a signed Michael Jordan … [Read more...] about Notes: Hobby Shop Burglary; Fleer Box IPO Sellout; MJ Rookie Record; ESPN Podcast; OPC Worker Recalls Rough Cut Reasons
Notes: Long Beach Expo Canceled; Childhood Autographs Sell for $36K; CNBC on Hobby Boom
It won't come as a shock, but the next Long Beach Expo show has been canceled. It had been set to take place in February. Shows in June and September were also called off because of COVID-19. The show is a mix of coins and other collectibles but several sports card dealers and PSA are normally set up. They're hoping to hold their next show June 17-19 at the Long Beach … [Read more...] about Notes: Long Beach Expo Canceled; Childhood Autographs Sell for $36K; CNBC on Hobby Boom
Unopened Basketball, Vintage Autographs Among Stars in Upcoming RR Auction Catalog
Mickey Mantle, Michael Jordan and Babe Ruth. When it comes to auctions, these three stars command the most attention. That scenario is no different in RR Auction’s upcoming sale. The Boston-based company is offering seven Mantle items, 11 items related to Jordan and ten that include Ruth in its latest memorabilia auction, which begins Aug. 13. Other stars include Honus Wagner, … [Read more...] about Unopened Basketball, Vintage Autographs Among Stars in Upcoming RR Auction Catalog