Brandon Steiner, the founder of Steiner Sports, has launched another new platform. Officially open for business as of Monday, Athlete Direct puts Steiner into partnership with a variety of athletes and coaches to offer memorabilia to the public. Among those who have signed on: former New York Rangers stars Mark Messier and Mike Richter, Yankees manager Aaron … [Read more...] about Brandon Steiner Launches ‘Athlete Direct’
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Brandon Steiner Opens New Sports Collectible Company
Brandon Steiner is back in the game. The founder of Steiner Sports has formed CollectibleXchange.com, a new website that offers autographed and game-used memorabilia for sale. Collectors and dealers can also sell their sports memorabilia through the website with a consignment agreement. The company also offers appraisal and authentication services and custom … [Read more...] about Brandon Steiner Opens New Sports Collectible Company
Steiner Sports Sold to Fanatics
Fanatics continued its massive expansion across the sports memorabilia landscape Monday, announcing it had reached agreement to acquire the bulk of Steiner Sports. According to multiple business media outlets, the deal includes Steiner’s name, inventory and some intellectual property. Sports Business Daily reported that the deal does not include Steiner’s … [Read more...] about Steiner Sports Sold to Fanatics
Notes: Six-Figure Jordan Game Jersey Card; New T206 Podcast; Steiner’s New Book
It’s the card that helped change the collecting landscape. Upper Deck’s 1997 Michael Jordan Game Jersey autographed cards were among the first sports cards to pair a “relic piece” with an on-card autograph and serial number. Only 23 were signed by Jordan and one of them is closing at auction Thursday night. Bidding is expected to pass the six-figure mark … [Read more...] about Notes: Six-Figure Jordan Game Jersey Card; New T206 Podcast; Steiner’s New Book
Egraphs Getting Media Buzz
The new digital autograph company Egraphs seems to have the PR thing down. The company, launched this summer, has been getting a huge buzz in the mainstream media for taking the autograph and fan/player interaction to a digital platform. Egraphs allows fans to pay for an 'autograph' and personal message signed on an iPad--along with an audio greeting. It's sent … [Read more...] about Egraphs Getting Media Buzz
Steiner: Go for the Sure Thing When Buying Sports Memorabilia
The sports memorabilia market has undergone a 'correction' according to Brandon Steiner. The president of New York-based Steiner Sports has thousands of items in his company's inventory, including game used and autographed items. Not everything's a hit, though. Steiner has paid big bucks to some athletes for exclusive autograph deals, only to see them fade away after making … [Read more...] about Steiner: Go for the Sure Thing When Buying Sports Memorabilia
Yankees Loss Cost Steiner
Fans tired of seeing big market, big money teams advance in the playoffs aren't complaining about it, but losses by the Red Sox and Yankees cost Steiner Sports at least $1 million in revenue according to the company's CEO. Brandon Steiner's New Rochelle, New York-based company has deals with both teams to sell memorabilia and the Yankees and Bosox are far and away the … [Read more...] about Yankees Loss Cost Steiner
News & Notes: CU Collects Coinflation, Marketing Mariano, Beans for Beane on the Bay
Collectors Universe, the parent company of PSA and PSA/DNA, made a big purchase recently, although it doesn’t have anything to do with the sports card side of their business. CU purchased the assets of Coinflation.com, for cash of $550,000 and stock of $200,000 for total consideration of approximately $750,000. Coinflation.com is an informational website providing precious … [Read more...] about News & Notes: CU Collects Coinflation, Marketing Mariano, Beans for Beane on the Bay
Madison Square Garden Seats Being Sold
It's renovation time for another New York sports venue and the old Madison Square Garden seats are being sold off to make way for new ones. The $850 million makeover is aimed at keeping the home of the Knicks and Rangers viable for the future. The teal and fuchsia-colored chairs date to the early 1990s. They're being offered at $869 a pair or $549.99 for a single … [Read more...] about Madison Square Garden Seats Being Sold
Amar’e Stoudemire Gets Memorabilia Deal
New York Knicks star Amar'e Stoudemire has signed a game-worn memorabilia and autograph deal with Steiner Sports. The company says it will offer hand-signed jerseys, autographed basketballs and photos, game-used shoes, arm bands, arm sleeves and goggles in its first product line. According to Steiner, "part of the proceeds will benefit the Amar’e Stoudemire Foundation … [Read more...] about Amar’e Stoudemire Gets Memorabilia Deal