Johnny Bench has signed and numbered 389 Official Major League Baseballs, representing each of his career home run, that are being sold for $250 each in support of the team’s Hall of Fame. Bench also signed 10 additional balls representing each of his postseason home runs and three balls representing his All-Star Game home runs. These home runs, along with select regular … [Read more...]
Hottest Ja Morant Rookie Cards As Young Sensation Hits His Stride
While the number two pick in the 2019 NBA draft has been somewhat overshadowed Zion mania, the small town talent has clearly proven he belongs and collectors and prospectors are now clamoring for the best Ja Morant rookie cards on eBay. Haven't seen him play that much? You might look online just to catch an aerial display of the Dalzell, South Carolina native's … [Read more...]
NBA Rookie Debut Jerseys Hit Auction Block
Jerseys worn by over 20 NBA rookies in their first regular season games are on the auction block. NBA Auctions is offering the Opening Night jerseys as part of its current round of game-worn and game-issued gear. Among those up for grabs are those used by Coby White, Brandon Clarke, Matisse Thybulle, Keldon Johnson, Jarrett Culver, Jaxson Hayes and Michael Porter Jr., … [Read more...]
Zion Williamson Rookie Card Auction Tracker
The most intriguing young player to enter the NBA in years is already responsible for a massive amount of interest in the newest basketball card releases. Zion Williamson rookie cards--especially those with low serial numbers and/or autographs, are already bringing strong prices even before the league's number one draft pick played in a regular season game. Most … [Read more...]
2019-20 Neon Green Hoops Parallels Exclusive to Australia
Here’s something basketball collectors may not know in what’s been a hot market: There’s a parallel version of 2019-20 Hoops cards that’s exclusive to Australia. Five-card gravity feed packs sold at certain retail outlets there have a Neon Green parallel at the bottom of the stack. The cost per pack is Au$3 which is around $1.80 US. It’s an exclusive … [Read more...]
Zion Dishes For New Autograph Deal
Zion Williamson autographs can now be found on more than just basketball cards. The 19-year-old first overall pick in last summer's NBA Draft has just added to his fast growing list of endorsement deals with a multi-year exclusive autograph contract with Fanatics. An initial signing session has taken place with a variety of items already being offered … [Read more...]
Panini’s 2019-2020 Spectra Basketball Will Focus On Rookies, Autographs
With Zion Williamson and Ja Morant emerging as the two freshest and exciting young names in the NBA, it’s only natural that Panini America would have the duo figure prominently in its NBA sets and 2019-20 Spectra basketball will be no exception. The two have been the driving force in a hot market for hoops this season and they'll be the major drawing cards in this higher … [Read more...]
Notes: The “Modern Wax Fund”; Marketing Morant; Wizards, Caps Benefit Auction
Got $25,000 to invest in modern era unopened sports card products? There’s a newly-launched private-equity fund for you. The “Modern Wax Fund” was created by Attic Investments and Blowout Cards who have put over $3 million worth of rare and desirable boxes and cases into the project. David Arons of Frisco, TX-based Attic Investments says the fund will own more … [Read more...]
Zion Williamson’s NBA Debut Jersey Brings Big Price
There should be many seasons to come for Zion Williamson. Maybe some awards and championships, too, but there will only be one jersey from the opening minutes of his NBA career. That large shirt now has a new owner. Worn in the first half of the New Orleans Pelicans' loss to San Antonio last month, Williamson's debut jersey sold for $80,040 via NBA Auctions late … [Read more...]
Morant, Barrett, LeBron, Giannis, Harden Opening Night Jerseys at Auction
Zion Williamson opened on the injured list but a jersey worn by the number two overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft in his regular season debut is up for grabs. A navy road jersey donned by Ja Morant during the Memphis Grizzlies’ 120-101 opening night loss to the Miami Heat on October 23 is at NBA Auctions. Morant and Williamson headline what was a much … [Read more...]