PSA customers have sold over 52,000 cards in less than two months through the company's new eBay partnership. PSA acquired eBay's vault in April and two months later rolled out the option for clients to list their graded sports and non-sports cards for sale through PSA's new eBay store. Cards can be listed for seven-day auction only but users can pick the day they want … [Read more...] about Notes: PSA-eBay Sales Tally: 52,000+; Ruth Photo Sells; Ballpark Show; Upper Deck Updates
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1920 Ruth Photo from Red Sox Sale Hits Auction
It was a baseball bombshell that changed the fortunes of two franchises. As the 1919 holiday season passed, the Boston Red Sox gave the New York Yankees their greatest gift. It wasn't free, but the value would turn out to be priceless. Now, a news photo from Babe Ruth's sale to the Yankees in January of 1920 is on the auction block. The 9 1/2" x 7" photo of … [Read more...] about 1920 Ruth Photo from Red Sox Sale Hits Auction
Ruth, Jordan Photos Headline RMY Auction
They became global icons in their respective sports more than 60 years apart and are still among the most widely collected athletes in the 21st century. Rare photos of Babe Ruth and Michael Jordan are expected to draw much of the attention once again as RMY Auctions' latest online event plays out. Leading off the offering of several hundred photos from sports, news … [Read more...] about Ruth, Jordan Photos Headline RMY Auction
Notes: 1920s Yankees Photos; Royals Player Trades for 1/1 Card of Himself, New SE Show; Modern Card Auction Action
An original photo of Babe Ruth picking out a bat during the Yankees’ 1922 spring training camp in New Orleans sold for $21,928 at RMY Auctions late Saturday night. The photo’s caption, still attached to the back, dated it to March 14 of that year. While the 5 ¾” x 6 ½” photo is famous, it’s the first time a copy from the time of issue had ever been offered. A … [Read more...] about Notes: 1920s Yankees Photos; Royals Player Trades for 1/1 Card of Himself, New SE Show; Modern Card Auction Action
20-Year Hold on Tough to Find LeBron James Card Brings Big Profit
A 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite LeBron James Rookie Patch Autograph card purchased on eBay nearly 20 years ago for less than $3,000 sold for $292,524 Saturday night to top the Lelands Summer Classic Auction. There are two versions of James’ Exquisite RPA: one numbered to 99 and the parallel numbered to his jersey number, 23, that was offered by Lealnds. It’s considered … [Read more...] about 20-Year Hold on Tough to Find LeBron James Card Brings Big Profit
Feller-Paige Photo That Became Satch’s 1949 Leaf Card Among RMY Lots
A poignant photo of pitching legends Satchel Paige and Bob Feller, one cropped and used to create Paige’s most valuable rookie card is on the market. The 7 x 8 ¾” black and white image dating to 1948 is among the headliners in RMY Auctions’ May catalog. After a long career in the Negro Leagues, Paige was in his early 40s when he was finally signed by Cleveland, … [Read more...] about Feller-Paige Photo That Became Satch’s 1949 Leaf Card Among RMY Lots
Original Gehrig, Ruth, Mantle, Williams Photos Among RMY Headliners
In early May of 1929, Lou Gehrig hopped off the train after an 800-mile trip from New York to the south side of Chicago and wasted no time getting the Yankees' 11-day Midwest road trip started with a bang. Make that three bangs. Gehrig walloped a trio of homers at Comiskey Park on May 4, 1929 and the Yanks needed all of them to beat the White Sox that day, … [Read more...] about Original Gehrig, Ruth, Mantle, Williams Photos Among RMY Headliners
Newly Uncovered Ruth-Gehrig Signed Photo Heads to Auction
Arthur Hull began taking pictures professionally in 1908 at the age of 19. By the late 1930s an important photography book hailed him “as one of the country’s best known freelancers with the camera.” He also worked for The New York Times and The Associated Press, the nation’s two most prestigious news outlets. “Like the G-men he always gets his man,” wrote a reporter … [Read more...] about Newly Uncovered Ruth-Gehrig Signed Photo Heads to Auction
Roberto Clemente’s 1964 Batting Champion Silver Bat Award Tops $300k at SCP Auctions’ Summer Premier
The 1964 Silver Bat Award presented to Roberto Clemente sold for $307,500 early Sunday, topping SCP Auctions’ Summer catalog sale. The trophy bat is 34” long and made from 55.6 Troy ounces of sterling silver. It is modeled after the famed Louisville Slugger 125 professional model Clemente bat and came with a letter of provenance from the Clemente family. The … [Read more...] about Roberto Clemente’s 1964 Batting Champion Silver Bat Award Tops $300k at SCP Auctions’ Summer Premier
Notes: NFLPA Mum; Judge Rules Against Fanatics’ Stay Request; WNBC Story on Hobby; 1920 Ruth Photo; More
It took a few days but there’s now an official response from NFLPA Communications regarding the letter it sent to agents indicating it was ending its licensing deal with Panini three years before it was set to expire and moving to Fanatics: “No comment at this time.” Meanwhile, Panini continues to sell cards and hold its Dutch-style auctions for football products it has … [Read more...] about Notes: NFLPA Mum; Judge Rules Against Fanatics’ Stay Request; WNBC Story on Hobby; 1920 Ruth Photo; More