An auction of items that had been sitting in a storage unit owned by Adrian Peterson was paused late last week over what the auctioneer called “a legal matter.” Texmax Auctions of Houston had put hundreds of items owned by Peterson, including his 2012 NFL MVP trophy, his Rookie of the Year Award and other professional and personal memorabilia up for auction last … [Read more...] about Notes: Adrian Peterson Auction Suspended; New Topps NOW LeBron, Wemby Cards
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Notes: Controversy over Adrian Peterson Auction; eBay’s Curated Card Sale; Bedard Alternative; John Wooden Stamp
A Texas auction company is selling items from storage units belonging to former pro football running back Adrian Peterson, including memorabilia from his NFL career. Peterson’s 2007 Rookie of the Year award, his 2015 NFL Player of the Year trophy, numerous milestone game balls and other items are for sale through TexMax Auctions in Houston. Personal clothing … [Read more...] about Notes: Controversy over Adrian Peterson Auction; eBay’s Curated Card Sale; Bedard Alternative; John Wooden Stamp
Editor’s Blog: In World of Cards, Performance and Life Events Trump All
If you’re a card collector, you’re completely forgiven if every mention of Alex Gordon’s name calls up this image… Or this one… Or this one… When Topps’ 2006 Series One was beginning to roll off the presses, Gordon wasn’t officially on the Kansas City Royals’ roster and that was a big problem. Topps wasn’t supposed to print cards of those guys. Word … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: In World of Cards, Performance and Life Events Trump All
2013 Topps Football Box Break
Topps’ flagship baseball product hits the streets months before the regular season hits its stride in April which sometimes means we have to wait for in-season products to arrive before seeing roster changes reflected on cards. That’s not the case with 2013 Topps football, or any of the company’s long-running pigskin issues. Topps football has plenty of chances to get in … [Read more...] about 2013 Topps Football Box Break
Most Watched Adrian Peterson Cards on eBay
Adrian Peterson's individual goal this year is to rush for 2,500 yards. It may have sounded preposterous if any other NFL running back had uttered those words, but with 'All Day', anything seems possible. Last year's Comeback Player of the Year effort may have been simply the start of the second half of a Hall of Fame career. Collectors have been chasing his football cards … [Read more...] about Most Watched Adrian Peterson Cards on eBay
What’s Hot in the Shop: Panini Crown Royale Kicks of 2013
by Mike Fruitman Hobby shops received the first product of the year recently, and while 2012 Crown Royale is the first new release to not enjoy the benefit of Andrew Luck and RGIII still attracting attention in the playoffs, that doesn't mean collectors are ignoring it. Heck, looking ahead to the draft class of 2013 NFL, stores might like another 18 2012 releases. I saw … [Read more...] about What’s Hot in the Shop: Panini Crown Royale Kicks of 2013
2009 Upper Deck Exquisite Football Released
Upper Deck's signature high-end football card product, Exquisite Collection, has returned with the promise of three hard-signed autographs in every box and a bonus pack containing an additional single- or dual-autographed book card. “This is our most anticipated product of the year,” said Brandon Miller, Upper Deck’s Football brand manager. “Every year we hand pack this … [Read more...] about 2009 Upper Deck Exquisite Football Released
Ten Underpriced Football Rookie Cards
Wading through the abyss of post-1990 football rookie cards can be difficult, but there may be some relative bargains out there. … [Read more...] about Ten Underpriced Football Rookie Cards