For years, Jeff Rosenberg has been the guy pulling the strings for the autograph showcase at the National Sports Collectors Convention. In that time, Rosenberg’s Tristar Productions has built a reputation of consistently amassing a stable of top-tier legends and Hall of Famers. This week's 2024 National at the I-X Center in Cleveland features a huge list of Hall of Famers, … [Read more...] about National Autograph Pavilion Connects Stars and Fans
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Briefcase Full of Basketball: 2013-14 Flawless Arrives Wednesday
There’s high end and then there’s HIGH END. 2013-14 Panini Flawless Basketball turns trading cards into something you might find inside a jewelry case with the second edition of the product arriving on Wednesday. At a going rate north of $1700 per box—er briefcase—it’s not for everyone. However, super premium issues can often surpass the scoffing when the secondary market … [Read more...] about Briefcase Full of Basketball: 2013-14 Flawless Arrives Wednesday
Operation Bullpen: The Case That Has Never Gone Away
By Kevin Nelson On October 13, 1999, the FBI crashed the party of a bunch of guys who found a way to make money fall from the sky. On that day hundreds of federal agents raided dozens of homes and businesses in six states and seized a mountain of forged memorabilia and a half-million dollars in cold hard cash, busting up what was the biggest autograph forgery ring in … [Read more...] about Operation Bullpen: The Case That Has Never Gone Away
1929 Ruth Signed Baseball Comes with Video Proof
In the world of autographs, there is sometimes a leap of faith involved. If you didn’t see it happen, did it really happen? As skilled as authenticators may be, when it comes to items signed decades ago, actual provenance is often elusive. That is not the case with the signed Babe Ruth baseball being offered by Memory Lane in its upcoming catalog auction, appropriately … [Read more...] about 1929 Ruth Signed Baseball Comes with Video Proof
TriStar Houston Show Could Feature New Hall of Famer
TriStar Productions has announced the lineup for its large annual sports card show in Houston early next year. The company will hold its event at Reliant Arena January 25-27. Among those slated to sign is Astros’ great Craig Biggio, who may be attending his first show as a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Results of the Baseball Writers Association of America balloting … [Read more...] about TriStar Houston Show Could Feature New Hall of Famer
Andrew Luck Signs Autograph Deal with Panini
Panini America has signed Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck to an exclusive multi-year autograph and memorabilia agreement through its Panini Authentic division. Luck becomes the first NFL player to join Panini Authentic’s exclusive roster of athletes that also includes NBA superstars Kobe Bryant, Blake Griffin and Kevin Durant. Luck’s autographed memorabilia – … [Read more...] about Andrew Luck Signs Autograph Deal with Panini
Update: Topps Tribute Will Include More Autographs, Inscriptions
Topps says it's putting some "enhancements" into its upcoming 2012 Topps Tribute baseball packs. The $300 per box product six packs per box and five cards per pack. Topps says each will contain three on card autographs numbered to 99 or less, plus three relic cards. Here's what's new: Topps has included an additional 100 Hank Aaron buyback autographed cards. All 100 … [Read more...] about Update: Topps Tribute Will Include More Autographs, Inscriptions
Autograph Signers Announced for NSCC
Tri-Star Productions has announced the initial group of autograph guests for the 33rd Annual National Sports Collectors Convention, August 1-5 in Baltimore. While dozens of athletes past and present will be on the final list as the show approaches, the first wave includes some familiar names from the show circuit. Among the confirmed bookings are numerous Hall of Famers … [Read more...] about Autograph Signers Announced for NSCC
Sneak Peek at Warriors Autograph Stash; Steiner Giants Session
There's money to be made if you're in the business of selling Super Bowl champion New York Giants memorabilia. The G-Men were in danger of not making the playoffs late in the year, but we all know how things turned out. The team's huge fan base includes a lot of memorabilia collectors and fans who just buy stuff when the Yankees, Giants or other New York team wins a … [Read more...] about Sneak Peek at Warriors Autograph Stash; Steiner Giants Session
’39 Series Program Includes DiMaggio Autograph…and the Babe
It was almost tossed in the trash. After all, it just looked like an old magazine, part of a stash of items a New Jersey woman had been going through following the death of her grandfather in Maryland. She decided to take another look, though, and inside it appeared as if the glossy pages of the old baseball publication were autographed. Indeed they were. Recognizing … [Read more...] about ’39 Series Program Includes DiMaggio Autograph…and the Babe