The second edition of the MINT Collective wrapped up Sunday with the second and final day of its Marketplace, which vendors and buyers doing business on the show floor of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. In addition to the card show, there were grading opportunities, interactive displays and opportunities to meet with leaders of a variety of collectible companies during the … [Read more...] about Notes: MINT Wraps; Addressing Product Delays; St. Louis Browns Exhibit; Goldin Show Trailer; Upwork’s ‘Baseball Card’ Commercial
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Jose Fernandez Gamer, Signed Hall of Famer Jerseys Up for Auction
A jersey from Jose Fernandez's first start of what would be his final season is among the items being offered by Fanatics Auctions. The white Miami Marlins jersey was worn by the late pitcher on April 6, 2016 when he struck out 13 of the 17 Detroit Tigers he faced but gave up five runs in a 7-3 Marlins win. One of the most promising starters in baseball, the … [Read more...] about Jose Fernandez Gamer, Signed Hall of Famer Jerseys Up for Auction
Rizzo, Fanatics Launch Benefit Auction for Shooting Victims
Cubs’ first baseman Anthony Rizzo has teamed up with Fanatics Authentic for a fundraising auction to benefit families affected by the recent shooting at Rizzo’s high school alma mater. Dozens of sports items and experiences are in the auction, with more expected to be added in the coming days. All of the money generated by bidders will be donated to Marjory Stoneman Douglas … [Read more...] about Rizzo, Fanatics Launch Benefit Auction for Shooting Victims
MLB Teams Set to Wear, Autograph Stoneman Douglas Caps
All 30 Major League Baseball teams will show their support for the Parkland, Florida community and the survivors of the Florida school shooting this week by wearing special caps in the opening game of their spring training schedules. The caps will then be signed and auctioned to benefit the Broward Education Foundation, which will benefit the official Stoneman … [Read more...] about MLB Teams Set to Wear, Autograph Stoneman Douglas Caps
2017 V Foundation Auction Includes Experiences, Memorabilia
The annual V Foundation Auction for Cancer Research opened Wednesday with some one-of-a-kind sports autographs and fan experiences on the auction block. SportsMemorabilia.com and eBay have partnered to run the auction through July 12. The V Foundation is the legacy of former North Carolina State coach Jim Valvano that is dedicated to finding a cure for … [Read more...] about 2017 V Foundation Auction Includes Experiences, Memorabilia
Topps NOW Captures Big Moments from Cubs’ Home Opener
Topps NOW has returned for 2017 and the company has produced a slew of cards after the Chicago Cubs rain-delayed home opener Monday night. The cards include shots of the team carrying the 2016 World Series trophy, the championship banner flying above Wrigley Field and the moment Anthony Rizzo drove home the game-winning run well after midnight. There were some … [Read more...] about Topps NOW Captures Big Moments from Cubs’ Home Opener
Rizzo Cards Tick Up But Still Affordable
Fresh off an emphatic World Series title, he is one of the key members of a Chicago Cubs team that could be set for dynasty mode. Anthony Rizzo's best baseball cards show him in a different uniform and his first prospect cards find him in yet another club's colors. Those travels appear over, at least for a long while and the Chicago first … [Read more...] about Rizzo Cards Tick Up But Still Affordable
Tossing it Around: The Value of World Series Final Out Baseball
Anthony Rizzo wasn’t taking any chances. Tempting as it may have been for the Chicago Cubs first baseman to hand over the last out ball from the 2016 World Series to an auction house and await the windfall, he gave it to owner Tom Ricketts at last week’s championship rally. Doing otherwise would have likely unleashed the wrath of a few million Cub fans. Better to … [Read more...] about Tossing it Around: The Value of World Series Final Out Baseball
Chicago Turns Out for Cubs, Manning Autographs
If you were a vintage sports card dealer who didn’t do much this past weekend, you missed out on a potentially profitable weekend. The Fanatics Sports Spectacular at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont is built around a few dozen autograph guests—including numerous Hall of Famers in every major sport—who get paid to sign. However, the show crowd always includes some … [Read more...] about Chicago Turns Out for Cubs, Manning Autographs