One of the most significant hockey card scores in case break history is hitting the auction block later this spring. In their Spring Classic Auction this June, Lelands will offer a PSA 9 Connor McDavid rookie autographed patch card that was pulled this past December from a Jaspy’s break of 2015-16 The Cup Hockey. While all McDavid The Cup RPAs are valuable, … [Read more...]
Record-Setting Sale of McDavid Card Generates Media Buzz
The recent sale of a PSA 10 Connor McDavid The Cup auto patch for $55,655 generated some talk within the hobby but the buzz was big in Canada, where hockey and hockey cards rule. Numbered 75 out of 99 and carrying a piece of an event-worn jersey and McDavid's autograph, the card is one of just two (so far) graded 10. The price nearly tripled the old record … [Read more...]
McDavid Rookie Card Sells for Record Price
A 2015 Upper Deck The Cup Connor McDavid Rookie Auto Patch card numbered to 99 now stands as the most expensive modern era hockey card ever sold. One of just two examples rated PSA 10, the card recently sold for $55,655 via PWCC’s eBay auction marketplace. According to the company, the previous top price achieved for a modern hockey card (those produced from 1986 … [Read more...]
What’s Hot: Synching Seasons Sparking Sports Card Sales
What’s Hot? What is not hot is more like it. NFL sales are going like gang busters, MLB products with all the hottest rookies and the playoffs upon us are going strong, NHL sales could be a bit better, but we are still seeing interest in late season releases and collectors are clamoring for the two NBA releases that should be hitting our shelves in the next two … [Read more...]
2015-16 The Cup Hockey Cards Return in December
A new season will be here when it hits store shelves but Upper Deck puts the finishing touches on last season with 2015-16 The Cup Hockey. We now know a little more about what the annual high-end brand will offer. The Cup's rookie autographs are among the most sought after cards of the year and collectors will be looking to nab Connor McDavid and … [Read more...]
2015-16 Upper Deck Premier Hockey Preview
Many people go to hockey games for the big hits. Hockey card collectors will seek the same thing when they open 2015-16 Upper Deck Premier Hockey. Big hits. Due out September 21, Premier has just seven cards in a one-pack hobby box, but five of those cards will be hits — and one is guaranteed to be a Rookie Auto Patch. A typical pack would include the Rookie Auto Patch, … [Read more...]
What’s Hot: Something Old, Something New
So we finally made it. It's not just MLB season anymore! Please take a look at what's been selling well at the ol' card shoppe. 1) 15/16 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection NHL - Ultimate Collection is one of Upper Deck's longest running releases, dating back to 01/2 when Ilya Kovalchuk ruled the world. There's a new boss in town and his name is Connor. This will be one of … [Read more...]
Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Hockey Promising 5 Hits
The new season will be here in a matter of weeks but last season’s high octane NHL rookie class gets one more set of cards with 2015-16 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection, due out August 31. If you’re into autograph and memorabilia cards, this one may beat previous releases of Ultimate. Upper Deck is promising five autograph or memorabilia cards per box, one rookie autograph … [Read more...]
2015-16 UD Portfolio Hockey Keys On Rookies From Last Two Seasons
When 2015-16 Upper Deck NHL Portfolio is released Wednesday, hockey collectors will receive a double treat. Not only will there be rookie cards from the 2015-16 rookie class, there also will be rookie cards from the 2016-17 group. The 2016-17 rookies will be found via “XRC” cards, which are basically redemptions. There will be six of them in various formats; the first … [Read more...]
What’s Hot: Chrome Crushing it in Colorado
Yeah, I am keeping my streak of not attending The National intact for the umpteenth year and I am sitting in my basement in front of a computer looking at Facebook seeing pics of my hobby peeps basically having a blast…without me. We’ve been here in Colorado, ripping open fresh cases as several new products hit the shelves. So here is my non-partying, non-walking the … [Read more...]