There were plenty of high-end basketball, baseball, football and hockey cards sold at Goldin Auctions over the weekend, but the big news centered on two sports in which trading cards have been traditionally an afterthought. The company sold a 1979 Panini Calciatori Sticker Diego Maradona rookie card graded PSA 10 for $555,960 and a PSA 10 2001 SP Authentic Golf #45 Tiger … [Read more...]
Jimmy Butler Rookie Card Picks and Current Most Watched Auctions
Not that long ago, Jimmy Butler rookie cards weren't exactly a hot commodity. Despite a long career, his autographed rookie cards were being sold for far less than those of some unproven draft picks. The Miami Heat decided he just needed a jump start. Their move to acquire the enthusiastic veteran has proven to be one of the shrewdest in recent hoop history and … [Read more...]
Damian Lillard Rookie Card Rundown, Hottest Auctions
He's always been highly respected among those who know the game but sometimes it takes players several years to truly be appreciated. Damian Lillard rookie cards may still be flying a little below the radar compared to some of the NBA's young stars and annual MVP candidates. It's not a question anymore about whether he's building a Hall of Fame case. It's just … [Read more...]
Hottest Kawhi Leonard Rookie Cards
You won't find him doing a lot of commercials, making bold predictions or even being a little outspoken. He's one of professional sports' quietest superstars (even his post-shot reactions are getting analyzed) but there's nothing quiet about what he brings to the court. Collectors have also discovered Kawhi Leonard rookie cards are now among the hobby's hottest. The … [Read more...]
Kemba Walker Rookie Cards Remain Relatively Affordable
It's hard to get a lot of recognition when your season always ends before the playoffs but there appears to be a Hall of Fame career unfolding in Charlotte. It's hard not to notice a player when they score 103 points in two games. While they still may not dominate the sales charts, Kemba Walker rookie cards should emerge among the winners from the famed 2012-13 "double … [Read more...]
Hottest Isaiah Thomas Rookie Cards
It took five years and a third team but one of the NBA's smallest players is now unquestionably an international star. It's taken some tragedy, too, for the world to get to know him but Isaiah Thomas is getting some love--and his rookie cards are too. No, Not That Isaiah Thomas A new generation of NBA fans has no memory of the Hall of Fame playing career of … [Read more...]
Kyrie Irving Rookie Cards Proved Worth the Wait
His talent was once a little hard for fans and collectors to judge. Kyrie Irving’s rookie cards would have been a bit of a mystery had they been distributed in a traditional fashion five seasons ago. A labor dispute put his cardboard arrival on hold but those who jumped in quickly once they finally arrived have been rewarded. Duke and Done Irving was born in … [Read more...]
Draymond Green Rookie Cards Rise with Warriors’ Success
He may not get as many headlines as the guy with back-to-back NBA Most Valuable Player Award (including the league's first unanimous selection) but Draymond Green rookie cards are building a strong following in their own right. Green is a four-year NBA veteran and has been a starter for the past two seasons. This year, he set new career-highs for points (14.0), rebounds … [Read more...]
Panini’s $1,250 Per Pack Product to Come in Metal Briefcase
How do you package a $1,250 box of trading cards? In a metal briefcase, of course. Panini America released a little more information on its upcoming 2012-13 Flawless basketball card issue on Wednesday, including the revelation that the ten cards inside will each be in heavy plastic holders tucked inside a case that looks like it might hold the key to unlock America’s … [Read more...]