U.S. born soccer star Christian Pulisic has signed a new exclusive long-term agreement for autographs and memorabilia with Panini America. The deal is an extension of the exclusive agreement Panini and Pulisic first entered into in 2016 and will run through the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In addition to the autographed trading cards and memorabilia, the partnership … [Read more...] about Notes: Panini & Pulisic; ARod Out of Panini Talk; Aussie Collecting
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Report: A-Rod SPAC Has Sights on Panini
A special purpose acquisitions company (SPAC) called Slam, formed by Alex Rodriguez, is said to be in merger talks with the Panini Group in a deal that would value the combined entity at $3 billion or more. Bloomberg reported late Tuesday that the former big league player's company is currently talking with the maker of sports stickers and cards that has its corporate … [Read more...] about Report: A-Rod SPAC Has Sights on Panini
Ruth’s 500th Homer Bat, Lapchick Jersey, 1950s Card Sets, Player Rings Among SCP Auctions Headliners
Nothing goes better with a big Thanksgiving meal than a fresh helping of sports history and collectors are getting a chance to dig in a little early this week. SCP Auctions launched its 2019 Fall Premier Auction on Wednesday, with names like Ruth, Lapchick, Mantle and Mikan joining some high-end vintage baseball cards up for grabs. Leading off is the bat Babe Ruth said … [Read more...] about Ruth’s 500th Homer Bat, Lapchick Jersey, 1950s Card Sets, Player Rings Among SCP Auctions Headliners
Two-Part Auction Wraps with Modern Card Records, Robinson Bat
After selling a Honus Wagner bat for a record $442,800 and a pair of Michael Jordan jerseys for over $218,556 during the live portion of the event earlier this month, Goldin Auctions closed out its Summer Premium Auction over the weekend with a total of $6 million in sales. Several industry records were set during the catalog auction including several for modern era rookie … [Read more...] about Two-Part Auction Wraps with Modern Card Records, Robinson Bat
1951 Jackie Robinson Jersey Sells for $576,000 to Pace Goldin Auction
A Jackie Robinson jersey, rated A8 by MEARS and dated to his 1951 season sold for $576,000 through Goldin Auctions early Sunday as the company wrapped up its Spring Premium Auction. Eighteen bids were entered for the size 44 white flannel button-down flannel associated with one of the Hall of Famer's finest offensive seasons when he batted .338 with 19 homers and … [Read more...] about 1951 Jackie Robinson Jersey Sells for $576,000 to Pace Goldin Auction
ARod Joins HOFers on 2017 NSCC Autograph Signers List
Collectors who’ve attended the National Sports Collectors Convention in the past will see some familiar names in the autograph pavilion when the show opens this summer. Tri-Star Productions announced the initial group of signers Wednesday, one that includes Hall of Fame players from all four major sports. One notable signer we haven’t seen before is Alex Rodriguez. … [Read more...] about ARod Joins HOFers on 2017 NSCC Autograph Signers List
Still Buyers for A-Rod Cards and Most Are Cheap
He has more than likely played his last big league game. The last Alex Rodriguez baseball cards from his playing career will carry a 2016 date. Age catches up to all athletes, and at 41, the man who was once the brightest star in the big leagues is no exception. “No athlete ever ends his career or her career the way you want to,” Rodriguez said during a news conference … [Read more...] about Still Buyers for A-Rod Cards and Most Are Cheap
Interactive Infancy: 1997 Donruss VXP 1.0 CD-ROM
Given the advances in computer technology these days — smartphones, iPads, tablets have opened the Internet in ways that were not dreamed of 20 years ago — the 1997 Donruss VXP 1.0 CD-ROM set looks quaint. But it was one of the earliest attempts to bring baseball cards into the computer age. In fact, Donruss marketed the product as the “First-Ever Collectable CD ROM Trading … [Read more...] about Interactive Infancy: 1997 Donruss VXP 1.0 CD-ROM
Movers and Shakers: The Pit Tracks Value Trends for Current Player Cards
A new index for highlighting valuation trends of active players and tracking the health of the overall modern baseball card market makes its debut with “ThePit Baseball 25”. The index ranks the 25 most valuable cards of active baseball players, based on their value in individual grades. Each card’s Total Value is calculated by card price (as represented by thePit’s … [Read more...] about Movers and Shakers: The Pit Tracks Value Trends for Current Player Cards
Deal: ARod 3000 Hit Ball is Returned
The New York Yankees and ballhawk Zack Hample have made a trade. The ball Alex Rodriguez belted for a home run that pushed him into the 3000 hit club is being turned over to the Yankees’ controversial slugger Friday. In return, the Yankees will donate $150,000 to Pitch in for Baseball, which provides new and gently used baseball and softball equipment to youngsters in the … [Read more...] about Deal: ARod 3000 Hit Ball is Returned