Thieves broke into a Natick, MA hobby shop last weekend, stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise. WBZ-TV in Boston has the story: ----- Derek Jeter is coming to the National Sports Collectors Convention–and not as your standard autograph guest. Jeter, an investor in Arena Club, says he’ll make his NSCC debut as a company rep. —--- CGC says it will be … [Read more...] about Notes: MA Shop Burglary; Jeter to NSCC; CGC’s Show Plans; Fanatics Celebrates Holliday; Condition Rarities in New Auction
1986-87 Fleer basketball stickers
Notes: Gretzky Last Game Stick, Barnes Rookie Jersey at Auction; Raw to Graded for MJ Rookie Sticker; eBay Hockey Record; BSC Launches Bulk Uploader
A Kobe Bryant jersey worn during the last season opening night of his career and a game-used stick from Wayne Gretzky’s last NHL game are going up for auction. They’re part of “Invictus” auctions of high end sports memorabilia being promoted by Sotheby’s that also includes a pair of Nike “Waffle” trainers worn by track and field icon Steve Prefontaine, who was the first … [Read more...] about Notes: Gretzky Last Game Stick, Barnes Rookie Jersey at Auction; Raw to Graded for MJ Rookie Sticker; eBay Hockey Record; BSC Launches Bulk Uploader
Notes: Kareem Fleer Sticker Record; New Site Has1 Million Cards; Then/Now Bobbleheads; eBay Partners for Gretzky NFT; More
There’s a new record for the highest priced Fleer Basketball sticker. A 1986-87 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sticker (#1) graded PSA 10 sold for $240,000 in the May Premier Auction at PWCC. It’s also the highest price for any non-rookie Abdul-Jabbar card. Centering and other issues have traditionally kept high grade copies of the Abdul-Jabbar to a minimum. Only … [Read more...] about Notes: Kareem Fleer Sticker Record; New Site Has1 Million Cards; Then/Now Bobbleheads; eBay Partners for Gretzky NFT; More
Notes: Wagner Update; Rare LeBron Auction; Jordan Rookie Hoard; Purdue Show, More
Bidding on the T206 Honus Wagner at Robert Edward Auctions is now at over $4.2 million. With the 20% buyer’s premium factored in, the winning bidder for the SGC 3 example would pay just over $5 million if there were no more bids. That’s not likely with the auction set to continue through Sunday. It hasn't been seen for a while, but a key LeBron James rookie … [Read more...] about Notes: Wagner Update; Rare LeBron Auction; Jordan Rookie Hoard; Purdue Show, More
New Heritage Auction Has 12 Jordan Rookie Cards
It’s a Jordan rookie-palooza at Heritage Auctions. The company unveiled the second event in its newly launched monthly auction platform on Thursday night, with the two-week sale highlighted by no less than 12 Michael Jordan Fleer rookie cards–mostly of the higher end variety– and six rookie stickers. The roster includes a PSA 10 (est. value $500,000 and … [Read more...] about New Heritage Auction Has 12 Jordan Rookie Cards
Basketball, Babe Top 1st REA Encore Auction
It’s a company known for its huge catalogs full of vintage baseball cards, but the first Encore sale from Robert Edward Auctions had a healthy dose of higher-end basketball, too. The end result was a seven-figure debut for a new platform that fills the void between major events. REA closed out its first ten-day, online only sale dedicated to encapsulated and … [Read more...] about Basketball, Babe Top 1st REA Encore Auction
Record Price for Jordan Sticker in Goldin’s 1st Monthly Auction
One of 119 copies of Michael Jordan’s 1986-87 Fleer Stickers graded PSA 10 sold for over $234,000 as Goldin Auctions closed out its first Monthly Trading Card Auction. The price broke a record for the grade established just a week earlier when another sold for $200,100 through PWCC Marketplace Auctions. Fewer than one percent of the more than 13,000 Jordan rookie … [Read more...] about Record Price for Jordan Sticker in Goldin’s 1st Monthly Auction
1986-87 Fleer Basketball Sticker Set Carving Own Niche
The aftermath of the settlement between Topps and its early 1980s trading card rivals pushed gum out of wax packs at Fleer and Donruss so the companies apparently felt they had to come up with some kind of added attraction. For Donruss, it was puzzle pieces. Fleer opted for something equally interactive but more practical. After all, what good is a puzzle piece if you're … [Read more...] about 1986-87 Fleer Basketball Sticker Set Carving Own Niche