Aaron Judge's game-used and autographed batting gloves, Kyle Schwarber's shoes from a 2016 World Series game and a handful of Boston Celtics jerseys from the current NBA season are some of the items up for grabs in a newly launched auction. Fanatics is using its lengthy pro sports reach to offer over 140 lots of game-used and player-used memorabilia, primarily from the last … [Read more...] about Game-Used Items Are Focus of New Fanatics Auction
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Notes: Kareem Fleer Sticker Record; New Site Has1 Million Cards; Then/Now Bobbleheads; eBay Partners for Gretzky NFT; More
There’s a new record for the highest priced Fleer Basketball sticker. A 1986-87 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sticker (#1) graded PSA 10 sold for $240,000 in the May Premier Auction at PWCC. It’s also the highest price for any non-rookie Abdul-Jabbar card. Centering and other issues have traditionally kept high grade copies of the Abdul-Jabbar to a minimum. Only … [Read more...] about Notes: Kareem Fleer Sticker Record; New Site Has1 Million Cards; Then/Now Bobbleheads; eBay Partners for Gretzky NFT; More
Notes: MJ’s All-Star Credential; Home Run Ball Kindness; Faster Topps NOW Cards?; Big Morant Sale
You wouldn't think he'd need one, but the all-access pass made for Michael Jordan ahead of his final NBA All-Star Game in 2003 is about to go up for sale through SCP Auctions. The one-of-a-kind item assured Jordan's admittance to the weekend’s festivities from February 7-9, 2003, as noted by the 1-2-3-4 designation on the pass. A week before his 40th birthday, Jordan … [Read more...] about Notes: MJ’s All-Star Credential; Home Run Ball Kindness; Faster Topps NOW Cards?; Big Morant Sale
Fanatics Holiday Auction to Include Vintage Rookie Cards, Ruth Autographs
Fanatics continues its rapid move into the sports card and memorabilia auction market, with its 2020 Holiday event set to open on Wednesday. The online platform will include high-grade vintage and modern rookie cards, autographs from baseball icons and game-used memorabilia. Over 200 lots will be offered. A long-time major player in the online retail market for … [Read more...] about Fanatics Holiday Auction to Include Vintage Rookie Cards, Ruth Autographs
Topps Launches “Game Within The Game” Monthly Series
Topps has partnered with artist Paul Jennis for a series of on-demand cards, but this is one set that won’t be hard to keep up with. 2020 Topps Game Within The Game” cards will feature only MLB stars who are currently active, with one new card issued each month, based on Jennis’ paintings. Cards will be issued at the beginning of each month on Topps.com. The … [Read more...] about Topps Launches “Game Within The Game” Monthly Series
Vote Underway to Select Player on Card #1 in 2019 Topps Set
Topps is once again putting card #1 in its flagship baseball card set to a popular vote. On Monday morning, the company opened balloting to select the player who will lead off the 2019 set. Nineteen players are on the ballot, but you can also cast a write-in vote. This is the fourth consecutive year for the contest, which has generated thousands of votes each … [Read more...] about Vote Underway to Select Player on Card #1 in 2019 Topps Set
2018 Topps National Baseball Card Day Promotion
National Baseball Card Day returns for a third straight season this Saturday. The 2018 edition offers the chance to pick up a free five-card pack at your participating local hobby shop.. If you spend $10 or more, you'll also receive a bonus card featuring Aaron Judge. Come back on Saturday, August 25 and spend another $10 on Topps products and you'll get a … [Read more...] about 2018 Topps National Baseball Card Day Promotion
eBay Reps Meeting Collectors, Dealers at NSCC
The hobby gets tossed into a time warp of sorts during the National Sports Collectors Convention. It’s the one time of year when avid buyers and sellers turn their attention toward a card show than selling online. At this year’s show in Cleveland, though, eBay is one of the exhibitors. Company representatives have been talking with buyers and sellers, … [Read more...] about eBay Reps Meeting Collectors, Dealers at NSCC
Notes: “The Missus Wants to Burn Them”; Stanton’s 1st Pinstripe Sells; Wagner Goes Poof; Collector Casting Call
North American sports fans don’t have a monopoly on collecting stuff that spills from one room to the next. “The Missus Wants to Burn Them All” screamed the headline in the Daily Mirror of London over the weekend. Their story was on a man who owns hundreds of thousands of football (soccer) programs—so many he’s had to find creative places to store them. From … [Read more...] about Notes: “The Missus Wants to Burn Them”; Stanton’s 1st Pinstripe Sells; Wagner Goes Poof; Collector Casting Call
Trout, Judge, LeBron Join Ruth and Mays Among Top Sellers in Goldin Sale
It was truly a mixture of something old and something new at the Goldin Auctions 2018 Spring Premium Live Auction on Saturday night at the NYY Steakhouse in New York City when final prices realized for historic items from Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, LeBron James, Wayne Gretzky and Mike Trout turned heads and signaled that collectors are still enamored with rare … [Read more...] about Trout, Judge, LeBron Join Ruth and Mays Among Top Sellers in Goldin Sale