The love fest in Denver is over, the dust has settled, and most of the players have returned to sea level. But not before Major League Baseball hosted a Home Run Derby and All-Star Game that did exactly what the game needed and the hobby was hoping for. In other words, it was a celebration of collecting, a celebration of the best young players in the game, and it was a … [Read more...] about Ohtani’s All-Star Week Turned More Fans Into Collectors
2021 MLB All Star Game
Notes: Lewis Hamilton SuperFractor Pulled; WaPo on SoCal Card Trader; All-Star 1st Pitch Ball Auction
The 2020 Topps Chrome SuperFractor Autograph of F1 superstar Lewis Hamilton has been pulled by a 15-year-old in Quebec, who should have little trouble paying for college. The teenager went into TW Collectibles in Saguenay on Sunday for a computer mat, but after conversing with the shop owner, decided to grab a few packs of F1 cards, too. “I was showing them the cards I … [Read more...] about Notes: Lewis Hamilton SuperFractor Pulled; WaPo on SoCal Card Trader; All-Star 1st Pitch Ball Auction
1933 Ruth Bat, Jimmie Foxx Cap, Mathews Crown Top All-Star Auction
It was back to live bidding at the annual All-Star Auction. Shifted strictly online last year because of the pandemic, the annual event held in conjunction with baseball's mid-season showcase wrapped up with a live finale at MLB's Play Ball Park in Denver as bidders chased hundreds of historic pieces of memorabilia and cards. One of the lead pieces … [Read more...] about 1933 Ruth Bat, Jimmie Foxx Cap, Mathews Crown Top All-Star Auction
Notes: Ohtani Popular in Goldin Sale; Kentucky, Chantilly Shows
It was an Ohtani palooza in Goldin Auctions' latest monthly card sale. Some of the two-way sensation's best cards were drawing record bids late Saturday night. A 2018 Bowman Chrome Orange Refractor (#14/25) graded BGS 9.5/10 sold for $148,830. A Gold (#28/50) Refractor auto netted $40,590 while a Blue Refractor (#37/150) went for $29,520. All represented new highs for … [Read more...] about Notes: Ohtani Popular in Goldin Sale; Kentucky, Chantilly Shows
What’s Hot: Denver Show, Topps Visit, Top 5 Sellers
It’s hot outside (yes, even at 5,400 feet above sea level) and it’s still crazy hot inside the shop as well. It seemed like some of the sports card world took a few weeks off, but collectors are back almost as strong as they were back in February and March. I just tried to restock some 2020 NFL and found that one distributor was above every sell price on Dealernet … [Read more...] about What’s Hot: Denver Show, Topps Visit, Top 5 Sellers
Fogel Collection, Including PSA 10 Mantle, Set for Display
Items from one of the hobby’s greatest collections of baseball memorabilia and cards is going on display ahead of the 2021 MLB All-Star Game. History Colorado and the Rockies Baseball Club are putting the items on display in an exhibit called Hall of Legends. The exhibit will run from July 10-18 at the new Rally Hotel at McGregor Square, just across the street from … [Read more...] about Fogel Collection, Including PSA 10 Mantle, Set for Display
Ruth Bat, Foxx Hat Headline MLB All-Star Auction
After the pandemic pushed it to a virtual format last year, the annual live auction held in conjunction with the MLB All-Star Game festivities is back in a live setting this year. As usual, Hunt Auctions will conduct the sale on the day of the game, Tuesday, July 13 at the Colorado Convention Center. The auction will showcase several significant private collections and … [Read more...] about Ruth Bat, Foxx Hat Headline MLB All-Star Auction