There were phenomenal finds and disturbing discoveries. Record revenue and sensational selling prices. No matter the month, there was something collectors were talking about this year. In the first of a two-part series, we look back at the last year in the hobby with some happenings from the first half of 2019. The year began in strange fashion with the viral … [Read more...] about Finds and Revelations: 2019 Sports Collecting Year in Review (Part I)
2018 year in review
Internet Pushes Heritage to $826 Million Overall in 2018
Heritage Auctions says its total sales across all categories for 2018 surpassed $826 million. In addition to sports auctions, the company offers sales in other collectible categories including coins, stamps, entertainment, books, history, wine and art. Nearly 60 percent of 2018 sales – $487,632,348 – was transacted through the internet, a healthy 11 percent … [Read more...] about Internet Pushes Heritage to $826 Million Overall in 2018
The Hobby in 2018: Big Finds, Big Pulls, Big Bucks, Big Business
You can always expect some big-ticket items to sell but the top sports memorabilia-related stories aren't always about what stuff sells for. There were plenty of interesting happenings over the last 12 months. From a wild moment at the National to a newly uncovered and virtually untouched collection of decades-old cards and some notable business moves, there was a … [Read more...] about The Hobby in 2018: Big Finds, Big Pulls, Big Bucks, Big Business