The odds were long but what the heck. A retired collector from San Diego was having a good time participating in online box breaks so last December he bought a slot in a 2015-16 Upper Deck The Cup break through Jaspy's Breaks. “I would say I have a few small shoe boxes of cards in my closet” the man named 'John' told Sportsnet in Canada. “I’m retired, divorced … [Read more...] about Notes: Collector Who Pulled $135,000 McDavid Card; LeBron Card Bidding Soars; NBA Japan Series Jerseys at Auction
2015-16 The Cup
MJ Shoes, DiMaggio Bat, McDavid Rookie Card Pace Lelands Auction
Interest in sports collectibles knows no generational boundary. When the dust settle early Saturday morning, items from three different eras of sports stood atop the list of biggest sellers in the Lelands Spring Classic Auction. Weeks after the final episode of The Last Dance, Michael Jordan memorabilia is still a force. A pair of game-worn, … [Read more...] about MJ Shoes, DiMaggio Bat, McDavid Rookie Card Pace Lelands Auction
Notes: CSA Show Cancelled; PSA Modern Price Hike; Big $ for McDavid RPA; Topps T206
The Dulles Expo Center remains closed and on Sunday, CSA Shows announced its three-day July show has been cancelled. The company was also forced to cancel its April 3-5 show in the wake of original CDC guidelines. "We are working to make the best decisions for our staff, dealers, and customers," the company stated in a blog post. "That being said, The … [Read more...] about Notes: CSA Show Cancelled; PSA Modern Price Hike; Big $ for McDavid RPA; Topps T206
Remark-a-pull: 2015-16 The Cup McDavid RPA Numbered to 97 Heading to Auction
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...] about Remark-a-pull: 2015-16 The Cup McDavid RPA Numbered to 97 Heading to Auction
Notes: CTV Hockey Card Story; COMC Seller Changes; Early Mays, Mantle Photos Sell
It's a little like a national holiday in Canada--and pretty popular in hockey-loving areas of the U.S., too. The release of Upper Deck Series 1 and its Young Guns inserts means big traffic for card shops and big sales for online retailers. This year's rookie crop doesn't appear to have a Sidney Crosby or Connor McDavid in it, but you never know what the … [Read more...] about Notes: CTV Hockey Card Story; COMC Seller Changes; Early Mays, Mantle Photos Sell
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...] about Record-Setting Sale of McDavid Card Generates Media Buzz
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...] about McDavid Rookie Card Sells for Record Price
What’s Hot in the Shop: From The Cup to The Cubs
While I usually wait a bit longer between pieces, my store has seen so many releases in the last few weeks that I had to put something else together. Well, that and the editor of this page asked me to do it as well. It’s definitely been a busy time with some high-end releases that are generating much buzz. Here’s a look at the top five sellers. Click on the … [Read more...] about What’s Hot in the Shop: From The Cup to The Cubs
What’s Hot: Black Friday Buzz, Camped Out for The Cup
We are reaching the fun part of the year; the time that card stores look forward to for oh, about 330 days or so. Having enjoyed a great Black Friday and with The Cup hockey due in a few days, it’s not a bad time to own a card store. Dak, Exekiel and the Cowboys have made 2016 a killer year for football cards, Connor is leading the league in points and Ben Simmons … [Read more...] about What’s Hot: Black Friday Buzz, Camped Out for The Cup
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...] about 2015-16 The Cup Hockey Cards Return in December