High-end modern cards drew six-figure commitments, a "true" Jordan rookie set a record and a Travis Kelce Super Bowl jersey in a Labor Day auction finale. Eight lots sold for over $100,000 as Goldin closed out its August Elite Auction, topped by a PSA 8 1984-85 Star Company Michael Jordan that netted $244,000--a record price for the grade. The sale came just a … [Read more...] about Star Jordan, SuperFractors, Kelce Super Bowl Jersey Top Goldin Sale
2024 Topps Chrome Baseball
At Fanatics Fest, Expect A Card Show With Plenty of Wow
Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events, has participated in more than 1,000 fan events in his career. But for a year he's been planning something he considers wholly different - the first Fanatics Fest, hosted in New York City (FFNYC). Since Fanatics announced the festival in April, rumors have spread about the show’s content. Many have dubbed it a Comic Con for sports. … [Read more...] about At Fanatics Fest, Expect A Card Show With Plenty of Wow
Notes: Special Chrome Boxes at Fanatics Event; Durant Back on Topps; New Midwest Shop
Topps is producing an exclusive Topps Chrome Baseball box for the upcoming Fanatics Fest in New York. The boxes will include “Big Apple Refractors” cards, with the print run for each card limited to less than 50. The background of each card features the city skyline. The product will be sold in both Value Box and Hobby Box format, with the Refractor cards falling six … [Read more...] about Notes: Special Chrome Boxes at Fanatics Event; Durant Back on Topps; New Midwest Shop
Notes: Ruth Jersey Auction Opens; PSA to Grade Magazines; a Big Pull from Topps Chrome; Trade Night Help
Bidding for the 1932 Babe Ruth "called shot" Yankees jersey shot past $10 million on the opening day of Heritage Auctions' Summer Premier. With the buyer's premium factored in, the jersey has matched the record for the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold-- $12.6 million for the 1952 Topps card graded Mint+ 9.5 by SGC in August 2022. Heritage … [Read more...] about Notes: Ruth Jersey Auction Opens; PSA to Grade Magazines; a Big Pull from Topps Chrome; Trade Night Help
Sports Card Release Calendar: 7/17/24 – 7/30/24
It's a relatively light schedule of new sports card releases as the second half of the month unfolds. 2023 Panini Contenders Football kicked off the week on Tuesday with Hobby boxes, Megas and blasters all being produced by Panini. Here's a look at what you can expect between now and July 30, as always subject to change. 7/17 2024 Topps Chrome … [Read more...] about Sports Card Release Calendar: 7/17/24 – 7/30/24
2024 Topps Chrome Baseball Preview
A bulked up base set is coming to 2024 Topps Chrome Baseball, which goes from 220 cards to 300. Of the 300 cards, nearly one-third will be rookies. Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz will be on the front of the 2024 Topps Chrome Baseball box and his rookie cards will be in the product. Configuration Set to arrive in the latter part of July, Chrome will … [Read more...] about 2024 Topps Chrome Baseball Preview