Nearly 25 years ago, Topps combined early images of NBA stars Magic Johnson and Larry Bird to produce an iconic basketball rookie card. Pictured on the sides of then veteran star Julius Erving, the 1980-81 Topps basketball card of the trio is among the most desirable rookies in the entire sport. These days, the rookie card featuring both Johnson and Bird isn't cheap. … [Read more...] about The ‘Other’ Rookie Cards of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird Provide Affordable Alternatives
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Autographed Cards, Vintage Greats Shine in Memory Lane Auction
There were 1,700 lots spread across nearly 400 pages of a catalog but when Memory Lane’s Summer Rarities Auction came to a close early Sunday, all but three lots had found new homes. In all, the auction generated over $5.5 million. There were so many autographed cards in the catalog that it contained a special section devoted to them and when the smoke cleared, two of the … [Read more...] about Autographed Cards, Vintage Greats Shine in Memory Lane Auction
Notes: Namath Rookie Card Photo Brings $197,640 While Modern Slides; Fanatics Auctions’ 1 of 1s; November Grading Numbers
The only known PSA Type I photo used to create Joe Namath’s 1965 Topps rookie card–an image taken in a hospital hallway–sold for $197,640 at Goldin Auctions Saturday night. The 8x10 photo was taken by Bob Olen, the New York Jets team photographer as Namath recovered from knee surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. “I'd lost 27 pounds,” Namath recalled in an appearance on the … [Read more...] about Notes: Namath Rookie Card Photo Brings $197,640 While Modern Slides; Fanatics Auctions’ 1 of 1s; November Grading Numbers
Notes: Living Set Wander; Fake MJ Alert; Mile High, MeiGray Auctions Underway
Wander Franco now has a card in Topps’ Living Set. The young Tampa Bay Rays star was unveiled Wednesday as card #495 in the ongoing set that features both current and former players, with new cards added each week. The cards are priced at $7.99 but can be purchased for as little as $3.35 in quantity and are being sold via this page on Topps’ website. They’ll be … [Read more...] about Notes: Living Set Wander; Fake MJ Alert; Mile High, MeiGray Auctions Underway
Two Dozen Records Fall as SCP Closes $5.6 Million Auction
Century old uniforms. Trading cards issued less than a year ago. Baseball autographs. Horse racing trophies. There was a lot of variety in SCP Auctions' latest catalog--and a market for just about everything. The company offered over 1,200 lots in the auction, which came to a close early Sunday morning. The top selling item was a T206 … [Read more...] about Two Dozen Records Fall as SCP Closes $5.6 Million Auction
Goldin’s Huge Summer Auction Runs Gamut
There’s a little of everything in the new Goldin Auctions catalog. When you’re selling Ty Cobb's dentures AND a Giannis Antetokounmpo jersey, you’ve kind of covered the whole spectrum of the sports collecting world as it stands in 2021. The company has launched its Summer Premium Card and Memorabilia Auction—a massive online event that includes over 8,800 … [Read more...] about Goldin’s Huge Summer Auction Runs Gamut
Reggie’s 1971 All-Star Jersey, Key Basketball Rookie Cards Headline SCP Sale
The jersey worn by Reggie Jackson when he hit one of baseball’s most famous home runs 50 years ago this summer is among the marquee items in SCP Auctions’ Summer Premier that opened Wednesday. The vest-style Oakland A’s jersey carries Jackson’s autograph on the front and is expected to sell for $250,000 or more when bidding wraps up next month. The jersey was on … [Read more...] about Reggie’s 1971 All-Star Jersey, Key Basketball Rookie Cards Headline SCP Sale
Nearly 40 Years Later, Some Bird/Magic Rookie Cards Are Bargain-Priced
Magic Johnson, Larry Bird. Bird, Magic. The two players broke into the NBA in the 1980s and helped kick off what would be an unforgettable decade with their teams winning numerous titles. With all due respect to Michael Jordan who would lead the way in the 1990s, the 80s clearly belonged to Bird and Magic. The pair are forever linked not only because of their rivalry as … [Read more...] about Nearly 40 Years Later, Some Bird/Magic Rookie Cards Are Bargain-Priced
Notes: Foreign Hoops Buyers; CU’s Hall Fired; Most Watched Auctions; Giveaway News
Basketball cards may not rank at the top of the North American sports card pecking order but they’ve got one thing going for them that others don’t. While MLB and the NFL can say they have avid followers in other countries, there’s not much doubt that hoops’ appeal is much broader. The game is hugely popular in some of the world’s biggest nations and continues to … [Read more...] about Notes: Foreign Hoops Buyers; CU’s Hall Fired; Most Watched Auctions; Giveaway News
Bird-Magic, Wilt Rookie Cards Sell for Record Prices
One of the 22 1980-81 Topps Magic Johnson-Larry Bird rookie cards graded PSA 10 sold at auction for $125,200 late Wednesday night. The price is the most ever paid for the card at public auction and the first time a copy of one of the most iconic basketball cards ever made had reached six figures. The card was sold by Oregon-based PWCC, which called it … [Read more...] about Bird-Magic, Wilt Rookie Cards Sell for Record Prices