Collectors who are ready to buy themselves a last minute Christmas gift might find something inside one of the final auction events of 2021. Over 2,300 lots are on the block in Goldin Auctions' December Card and Memorabilia Auction, set to run through Saturday. The auction runs the gamut--from decades old card sets to graded, high-end rookie cards issued over the last … [Read more...] about Modern Rookies, Vintage Sets, Ripken Gamers Part of Goldin December Sale
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Ripken, Sloan, Gola Collections, High End Cards Among Goldin Headliners
Memorabilia from the collections of former basketball greats, high-end trading cards and additional items from Cal Ripken Jr.’s collection are among the major attractions in the new Goldin Auctions catalog. The 2020 Holiday Auction is a big one with over 2,000 lots of memorabilia including sports, political historical, entertainment and music memorabilia. Among the … [Read more...] about Ripken, Sloan, Gola Collections, High End Cards Among Goldin Headliners
New Record Price for Poor Grade T206 Wagner Card, Other Items in Goldin Sale
A low-grade T206 Honus Wagner card sold for nearly $1.4 million while some important game-used items consigned by Cal Ripken Jr. also drew a crowd of bidders as Goldin Auctions closed out its latest catalog auction late Saturday night. Heavy wear and creases have never stopped potential buyers from lining up to own the hobby’s most recognizable card and the PSA 1 example … [Read more...] about New Record Price for Poor Grade T206 Wagner Card, Other Items in Goldin Sale
Ripken Collection Auction Launching with Items from Record Setting Game
Goldin Auctions will offer Cal Ripken’s first Major League Baseball jersey and the bat used the night he broke Lou Gehrig’s streak when its October Legends auction kicks off Monday. The items are among the first Ripken pieces to enter the auction block as part of a consignment that includes hundreds of items saved by the Hall of Fame infielder that will be sold over … [Read more...] about Ripken Collection Auction Launching with Items from Record Setting Game
Notes: Record Price for Jordan Card; Ripken SUV Sold; New Kezar Book; NFL ‘Crucial Catch’ Auctions
Goldin Auctions says it just sold one of the 23 1997 Upper Deck Game Used Jersey autograph cards for $425,000. The private sale eclipsed the previous record of $420,000 set in late August of this year. One of the earliest pack-pulled autograph cards, it card features a blue signature of Jordan and a large piece of his game jersey. One of the most sought-after Jordan … [Read more...] about Notes: Record Price for Jordan Card; Ripken SUV Sold; New Kezar Book; NFL ‘Crucial Catch’ Auctions
Cal Ripken to Sell Career Memorabilia in Series of Auctions
Cal Ripken is ready to part with some of his stuff. The Baseball Hall of Famer and Goldin Auctions announced a collaboration Thursday that will bring items from his baseball career—even his first Little League uniform—to auction. Hundreds of items will be sold over three upcoming auctions and include memorabilia from his historic consecutive game streak, … [Read more...] about Cal Ripken to Sell Career Memorabilia in Series of Auctions
Notes: Yahoo, Others on Card Market; MLB’s Top Cal Cards; Topps Softball Set; Pirates’ 21 Jersey Auctions
The hobby continues to be the focus of stories on national and local news media. Rich Budnick, the long-time shop ower of America’s Pastime in Fair Lawn, NJ, tells Yahoo Finance, he’s selling more cards than ever while trying to keep up with increasing values of certain cards. “I can't even keep up with the prices,” he tells Yahoo Finance. “And I'm selling a lot of … [Read more...] about Notes: Yahoo, Others on Card Market; MLB’s Top Cal Cards; Topps Softball Set; Pirates’ 21 Jersey Auctions
Topps, Cal Ripken Team Up for “2131” Card Set
Sunday marked the 25th anniversary of the day Lou Gehrig’s consecutive games played record finally fell. Now, Topps has teamed up with the man who broke it. The new Topps X Cal Ripken Jr. 2131 baseball card set is an online exclusive put together with help from the Ironman himself. The 50-card set features what Topps calls “unparalleled storytelling and … [Read more...] about Topps, Cal Ripken Team Up for “2131” Card Set
Mo Vaughn Talks Cape Cod League Cards, Cal Ripken Autographs and Hanging Out with The Big Red Machine
Mo Vaughn was one of the most feared hitters of his generation. 'The Hit Dog' spent the best part of his career, nearly a decade, with the Boston Red Sox. The three time All-Star and 1995 AL MVP finished his career with a batting average just shy of .300 while belting well over 300 home runs and driving in over 1,000 runs. The following year, playing in 161 games, he … [Read more...] about Mo Vaughn Talks Cape Cod League Cards, Cal Ripken Autographs and Hanging Out with The Big Red Machine
Popularity of Cal Ripken Rookie Cards Not Just About The Streak
Cal Ripken, Jr. is and always will be "The Iron Man" of Major League Baseball, but Ripken was much more than just his remarkable streak. He was one of the most consistent players of his generation-if not, the most consistent. He didn't just show up. He produced. Not only could you count on him to get 600 at bats per year, he'd also add power, run production, and stellar defense … [Read more...] about Popularity of Cal Ripken Rookie Cards Not Just About The Streak