A 1960-61 style Los Angeles Lakers jersey worn by LeBron James sold for $128,908 late Thursday night as NBA Auctions closed out its weekly sale. James wore the Classic Edition jersey during the Lakers' 127-91 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 27, 2020 at Staples Center. He moved into fourth place in NBA history that night by scoring at least 10 points for … [Read more...] about Notes: LeBron Jersey Tops $128K; Philly Show Headliner; Card Show on a Yacht
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eBay: Nearly 250,000 Kobe Bryant Cards Sold So Far This Year
We’re not yet six months through 2021, but collectors have been buying a lot of Kobe Bryant cards on eBay. Nearly a quarter million pieces of cardboard featuring the late Lakers legend have been sold either via auction or straight sale since the start of the year. Bryant cards and memorabilia have been in demand since the tragic helicopter crash that took his life and … [Read more...] about eBay: Nearly 250,000 Kobe Bryant Cards Sold So Far This Year
An Iconic Meeting: Kobe Bryant and 1996-97 Topps Chrome
There are four sets of basketball cards from the twentieth century that stand above the rest. The first, 1961-62 Fleer, boasts the rookie cards of four of the NBA’s inner-circle greats – Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, Elgin Baylor and Oscar Robertson – as well as that of fellow Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens. The set also contains the first major, post-rookie issue … [Read more...] about An Iconic Meeting: Kobe Bryant and 1996-97 Topps Chrome
Philly Show Draws Collectors, Autograph Seekers
With a history dating back to the 1970s, the Philly Show has evolved over the years but it’s still a drawing card for avid collectors and Philadelphia area fans. The last of three shows for 2019 took place Friday, Saturday and Sunday with over 170 booths and dealers from 18 different states, along with auction houses and authenticators. Emmitt Smith, Allen Iverson, Steve … [Read more...] about Philly Show Draws Collectors, Autograph Seekers
Notes: Triple Threads Recalled; UDA Deal with Iverson
Topps Triple Threads Baseball was supposed to be out this week but the entire run has been recalled over a packaging issue. We’ve been told the boxes were never shrink-wrapped. Triple Threads’ original release date was Wednesday. On Monday, the company sent out an email stating it would be delayed until Friday, September 16 but later confirmed it wouldn’t be reaching stores … [Read more...] about Notes: Triple Threads Recalled; UDA Deal with Iverson
Talking NBA Rookies, Breakout Candidates
As the NBA heads into its first full week and collectors try to identify the 2015-16 NBA rookie cards that might rise above the rest, we wanted to get some insight from someone who covers the league on a regular basis. NBA.com’s Scott Howard-Cooper was up for the challenge. We chatted via email with the veteran NBA writer and commentator about the newcomers, possible … [Read more...] about Talking NBA Rookies, Breakout Candidates
Iverson Takes Game Worn Gear, Autos to eBay
If you're looking for Allen Iverson memorabilia, it appears as if you can now go right to the source. The one-time NBA superstar, armed with plenty of raw talent but sometimes unable to fit into a team concept, has apparently partnered with someone to sell game-worn memorabilia and autographs via eBay. A Newport News, Va. seller with the ID IversonAuthentic3 is currently … [Read more...] about Iverson Takes Game Worn Gear, Autos to eBay
Game-Worn Jerseys, Championship Rings Highlight Auction
Grey Flannel has kicked off its Summer Games Auction, with some top-level game-worn jerseys, major championship rings and autographed memorabilia among the 1,100 lots available for bid. The centerpiece of the auction is the New York Yankees pinstriped uniform Yogi Berra wore as catcher during the World Series perfect game pitched by Don Larsen on Oct. 8, 1956. “This is … [Read more...] about Game-Worn Jerseys, Championship Rings Highlight Auction