Amazon is pulling all items listed with the word “Redskins” in the title this week, including sports cards. Sellers saw their items disappear and received notices from the company telling them they had 48 hours to remove listings with the NFL club's current nickname, which appears on the way out. "With the announcement from the Washington team and the NFL, we are removing … [Read more...] about Amazon Pulls Redskins Items With Little Clarity for Sellers
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Notes: Ben Baller Set Coming; Amazon’s Top Sellers; Name Change=More $; Elite Goes eCommerce; Jacksonville Show
If you like Ben Baller's cards in the Topps Project 2020 series, you might be interested to know you'll soon be able to acquire some fresh material outside that arena. Baller (real name: Ben Yang) tweeted Tuesday that he's agreed to a deal with Topps for his own Chrome-branded baseball set. No details have been released yet. I am very proud to announce that I … [Read more...] about Notes: Ben Baller Set Coming; Amazon’s Top Sellers; Name Change=More $; Elite Goes eCommerce; Jacksonville Show
Buying Sports Cards on Amazon: Finding What You Need
You might think of them as a place to buy books, music or maybe a gift for your Aunt Jane but some collectors have discovered that buying sports cards on Amazon (and other sports memorabilia) is a viable option with some benefits. Some of the biggest sports card dealers in North America have their inventory on the website, but so do thousands of other sports memorabilia … [Read more...] about Buying Sports Cards on Amazon: Finding What You Need
Amazon Now Offering ‘Make an Offer’ Option
Pushing closer to eBay’s model, Amazon has rolled out its own ‘Make an Offer’ option for buyers in several categories including sports collectibles, bringing a bit of the card show give and take experience online. Expanding on Amazon’s traditional fixed price model, the new pricing feature allows customers to negotiate with the seller by making an offer at a lower price. … [Read more...] about Amazon Now Offering ‘Make an Offer’ Option
Autograph Authentication on Amazon and eBay: Where Does It Stand?
In April 2000 a joint report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service, and U.S. Attorney’s Office regarding the now well-known “Operation Bullpen” began with the following paragraph: “According to long-time memorabilia collectors, the market for genuine vintage memorabilia has changed dramatically over the last decade. In the late 1980s, the market … [Read more...] about Autograph Authentication on Amazon and eBay: Where Does It Stand?
2013 Black Friday Sports Memorabilia Deals
We've rounded up a few special online Black Friday sports memorabilia deals and weekend promotions just in case you're looking to buy a gift for yourself or a collector you know. From cards to autographs, there's something on sale over the next few days. Buying this stuff via your computer or smartphone is a lot more fun than standing in line at Best Buy but feel free to set … [Read more...] about 2013 Black Friday Sports Memorabilia Deals
Sports, Entertainment Agency Launches Online Autograph Store
Creative Artists Agency, which represents numerous well known athletes and entertainers, has launched an online store, offering authentic autographed sports memorabilia. Prize Authentics will offer memorabilia from professionals working in sports, movies, television, music, and beyond. At launch, the selection will focus on the sports stars of today, with items from … [Read more...] about Sports, Entertainment Agency Launches Online Autograph Store
2012 Thanksgiving Weekend Sports Memorabilia Deals Underway
Amid the deals on tablet computers, big screen TVs and video games are those aimed at collectors. Chances are your local sports card shop has something going, but if you're ready to do some online shopping over the next few days, we've got a few places to check out that are offering cash back, discounts and more. Our sponsor, Baseball Card Exchange has 10% off and free … [Read more...] about 2012 Thanksgiving Weekend Sports Memorabilia Deals Underway
Buying and Selling Outlets for Sports Card Collectors
by Shane Elsberry Sports card collectors, both avid and casual, know how eBay changed the way cards and memorabilia are bought, sold, and collected. It remains the first stop for collectors looking to complete a base set, collect a particular team or player, or pick up that game used or auto item they have been trying to find. It also sets the market value for … [Read more...] about Buying and Selling Outlets for Sports Card Collectors
Baseball Hall of Fame Almanac Set for Release
The Baseball Hall of Fame and Baseball America have teamed up for a new, massive book on the 297 members of the Cooperstown shrine. Players, managers, umpires and executives are all featured inside the first edition of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Almanac, now available for pre-order. The 528-page Almanac features comprehensive biographies on each Hall of Fame … [Read more...] about Baseball Hall of Fame Almanac Set for Release