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Find of Star-Laden Pre-War Cards Enters Hobby

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Nearly 70 pre-War tobacco, caramel and gum cards, including more than 40 featuring Hall of Famers, will enter the hobby for the first time when Beckett Auctions launches its latest sale next week. The cards were consigned by a relative of the man  who originally collected them many years ago.  The group includes numerous T206s  and a pair of 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth … [Read more...] about Find of Star-Laden Pre-War Cards Enters Hobby

Beckett: Fleer Hoops Set Will Start at $25K

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One of the best quality sets of the hobby’s most popular basketball card issue is going on the auction block and it’s expected to fetch big bucks. Beckett Auction Services has obtained a complete 1986-87 Fleer Basketball set with each of the 132 cards graded 9.5 (Gem Mint) and will sell it in their upcoming online auction.  Bidding will start at $25,000. The set includes … [Read more...] about Beckett: Fleer Hoops Set Will Start at $25K

Beckett Acquires Goodwin and Company Auctions

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Beckett is apparently pretty serious about this auction stuff. Once known primarily as a source for pricing information and checklists, the company made an announcement late Thursday that probably caught a lot of long-time hobby watchers by surprise.  Beckett has purchased long-time auction outlet Goodwin & Company out of St. Louis. Company president Bill Goodwin will … [Read more...] about Beckett Acquires Goodwin and Company Auctions

1/1 Ruth-Frazee Legendary Cuts Card Joins Other Rarities in Beckett Auction

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A 2005 SP Legendary Cuts card featuring cut signatures from Babe Ruth and the man who famously sold him to the New York Yankees headlines the Legends of Baseball Auction now underway at Beckett Auctions.  The Ruth-Harry Frazee 1/1 card carries a $25,000 opening bid. In January 1920, Frazee agreed to sell Ruth to the Yankees for $125,000 cash and a reported $300,000 in loans … [Read more...] about 1/1 Ruth-Frazee Legendary Cuts Card Joins Other Rarities in Beckett Auction

Beckett to Hold Monthly Consignment Auctions

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Beckett has launched its new auction division. Based in Dallas, Beckett Auction Services will offer monthly online consignment auctions, as well as eBay consignment services. Monthly auctions begin April 13 and the auction preview can be seen here. The monthly online auctions will include sports cards, non-sports cards, memorabilia and more, with a focus on high grade … [Read more...] about Beckett to Hold Monthly Consignment Auctions