The Hobby gives and takes. For most, the joy of collecting outweighs the sting of an occasional setback. Yet, we can’t help but remember those missed opportunities and wonder, ‘What if?’ We often see the “wins” or the pulls of a lifetime on social media. We might also read about negative experiences with other people. But regrets are seldom discussed. Regrets can be … [Read more...] about Regrets? Yes, These Collectors Have Had a Few
1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan
1986-87 Fleer Basketball, Including 125 MJ Rookie Cards, Are Focus of Upcoming Packaged Product
Fifty complete sets of 1986-87 Fleer Basketball—and dozens of Michael Jordan rookie cards—are at the heart of an upcoming basketball product. SportsCards.com, the maker of Jersey Fusion, teamed with Beckett to put swatches of game-used memorabilia in holders along with thousands of cards featuring all 131 players who appeared in the original set. Display cases … [Read more...] about 1986-87 Fleer Basketball, Including 125 MJ Rookie Cards, Are Focus of Upcoming Packaged Product
25 Years Ago: How Michael Jordan’s Retirement Impacted The Hobby
Every now and then, something happens in the news or in sports and you remember that day vividly. Where were you? Who were you with? Twenty-five years ago, you may have had one of those days. It was January 13, 1999. A bomb dropped on the NBA and on every basketball card collector in the world. And at that time, I can’t imagine there were many collectors out there, … [Read more...] about 25 Years Ago: How Michael Jordan’s Retirement Impacted The Hobby
Notes: Plenty of Fake MJ Rookies; Summer Show in Marlborough; Charity Wax Sale Update; New Ty Cobb Museum Card
An interesting tidbit from PSA’s Nat Turner who says the company's grading department tells him they've taken in 2,051 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan cards this year. Of those, 447 were deemed counterfeit. That’s about 21% of the total. According to Ryan Stuczynski of Gem Rate, 62 '86 Jordan cards have been graded 9 by PSA this year with only three 10s … [Read more...] about Notes: Plenty of Fake MJ Rookies; Summer Show in Marlborough; Charity Wax Sale Update; New Ty Cobb Museum Card
PSA 10 Jordan Rookies, 1/1 Doncic, Vintage Icons Hit Auction Block
A group of early of Michael Jordan cards, a high-grade Hank Aaron rookie card and a 1/1 Luka Doncic rookie are among the headliners in the PWCC October Premier Auction. PSA 10 examples of both the 1986-87 Fleer Jordan rookie card and rookie sticker are included along with two copies of Jordan’s 1984-85 Star Company card—an unsigned copy graded PSA 8.5 and a signed … [Read more...] about PSA 10 Jordan Rookies, 1/1 Doncic, Vintage Icons Hit Auction Block
Shop Talk: 1986-87 Fleer Jordan RC Submission, Whatnot Wonders, Local Theft Hits Store Radar
Tony Reid offers his weekly dose of happenings inside Sports Zone, the Central Pennsylvania shop where he works. —– My eyebrows were raised early this week as a younger customer I'd never seen in the shop before dropped off a 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card for submission to PSA. We are somewhat of a smaller shop and Jordan rookies don't just bounce into the store … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: 1986-87 Fleer Jordan RC Submission, Whatnot Wonders, Local Theft Hits Store Radar
Jordan Rookie Buyback Autograph Card Sells for $1 Million
One of 23 copies of Michael Jordan's 1986-87 Fleer rookie card signed as part of a 20th anniversary promotion by Upper Deck sold for $1,008,00 at auction Tuesday. The card, graded 8.5 with a 9 autograph by Beckett, was part of a Jordan only auction of shoes and other items conducted in New York by Christie's. While the price set a record for a Jordan rookie card, it was well … [Read more...] about Jordan Rookie Buyback Autograph Card Sells for $1 Million
2006-07 Fleer Jordan Rookie Autographed Buyback Set for Auction
One of the 23 autographed Michael Jordan Fleer rookie cards that were part of an Upper Deck 20th anniversary promotion in 2006-07 is on its way to auction. Christie’s will sell the card, along with five pairs of Jordan shoes, beginning June 1. Among the most sought after Jordan cards in the hobby, it's expected to sell for $2 million -$3 million according to the … [Read more...] about 2006-07 Fleer Jordan Rookie Autographed Buyback Set for Auction
Fernando Tatis’ 1st Major League Jersey Sells for $212,000
The home white jersey worn by Fernando Tatis in his MLB debut and four days later when he hit his first home run sold for $212,000 in the Fanatics Holiday Auction Monday night. The white button down jersey was autographed and inscribed by the San Diego Padres young star, with notations verifying it as as the one he wore on March 28, 2019 when he played in his first … [Read more...] about Fernando Tatis’ 1st Major League Jersey Sells for $212,000
News & Notes: Bidding for Ruth Rookie; Collectable to Offer Big Soccer Items, More
Bidding for the PSA 3 1916 M101-4 Sporting News Babe Ruth rookie card at Mile High Auction Company surged past $123,000 in the first 24 hours of bidding. investment platform Collectable has announced an exclusive partnership with World Football Collection. Beginning in early 2022 and leading up to the World Cup, Collectable will offer fractional ownership of … [Read more...] about News & Notes: Bidding for Ruth Rookie; Collectable to Offer Big Soccer Items, More