Collectors Universe revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 soared to $20.2 million from $17.5 million a year ago, a 16% increase and a new all-time quarterly record for the company. Trading card and autograph revenue in the quarter were 33% higher than a year ago. PSA and PSA/DNA netted over $8 million in quarterly revenue for the first time in company … [Read more...]
More Charges Against Accused McDavid Autograph Forger
New charges have been filed against a Canadian man accused of selling Connor McDavid jerseys with fake autographs after police say publicity surrounding the case led to more complaints from buyers. In April of 2018, it was reported that 23-year-old Chandra Vinesh Singh contacted several people via Facebook claiming he was employed by either the Edmonton Oilers Entertainment … [Read more...]
Edmonton Police Nab Suspect; Take on Case of Fake Connor McDavid Jerseys
Police in Edmonton have made one arrest and are warning the public about a scam that involves fraudulent Connor McDavid autographs. Chandra Vinesh Singh, 23, is charged with two counts of possession of a forged document, fraud over $5,000, fraud under $5,000 and false pretense. Singh is also known to go by “Vinesh Singh” or “Vinny.” In April of 2018, it was reported that … [Read more...]
Notes: NSCC Signers; GQ Checklist; Topps NOW Kicks off with Ichiro
The first wave of autograph signers who've signed contracts to appear at this year's National Sports Collectors Convention is out. The group includes several new Baseball Hall of Famers including Jeff Bagwell, Chipper Jones, Harold Baines, Lee Smith and Edgar Martinez, who is making his first ever appearance at the show. Relief ace Trevor Hoffman is also on … [Read more...]
Diamond Relics, 1/1 “Draft” Part of Upper Deck’s 30th Anniversary Plans
It all started with a newfangled “foil” pack, high-gloss cards and Ken Griffey Jr.’s first rookie card. After that came the hobby’s first autographed insert cards, first game-used jersey and bat cards and sketch cards. Upper Deck is no longer producing MLB, NFL or NBA trading cards but they’re celebrating their 30th anniversary this year with a special card set and … [Read more...]
Notes: CTV Hockey Card Story; COMC Seller Changes; Early Mays, Mantle Photos Sell
It's a little like a national holiday in Canada--and pretty popular in hockey-loving areas of the U.S., too. The release of Upper Deck Series 1 and its Young Guns inserts means big traffic for card shops and big sales for online retailers. This year's rookie crop doesn't appear to have a Sidney Crosby or Connor McDavid in it, but you never know what the … [Read more...]
Notes: HOF Gets Sox Gamers; eBay Bucks Promo; Taco Bell Cards Out; McDavid Auction
The Boston Red Sox have donated several pieces of memorabilia to the Baseball Hall of Fame after winning the World Series Sunday. Included is a game-used bat from World Series MVP Steve Pearce; David Price’s Game 5 jersey, game-worn spectacles used by reliever Joe Kelly; a cap and spikes worn by Nathan Eovaldi; the ball/strike indicator from home plate umpire Ted Barnett … [Read more...]
Record-Setting Sale of McDavid Card Generates Media Buzz
The recent sale of a PSA 10 Connor McDavid The Cup auto patch for $55,655 generated some talk within the hobby but the buzz was big in Canada, where hockey and hockey cards rule. Numbered 75 out of 99 and carrying a piece of an event-worn jersey and McDavid's autograph, the card is one of just two (so far) graded 10. The price nearly tripled the old record … [Read more...]
McDavid Rookie Card Sells for Record Price
A 2015 Upper Deck The Cup Connor McDavid Rookie Auto Patch card numbered to 99 now stands as the most expensive modern era hockey card ever sold. One of just two examples rated PSA 10, the card recently sold for $55,655 via PWCC’s eBay auction marketplace. According to the company, the previous top price achieved for a modern hockey card (those produced from 1986 … [Read more...]
4th Connor McDavid-MeiGray Auction Opens
He’s on the verge of making hockey history and now, more game-worn and game-used items from NHL superstar Connor McDavid are up for auction. The partnership between McDavid, the Edmonton Oilers and MeiGray Auctions has already produced three such events and this week, a fourth McDavid-exclusive auction got underway with sticks, gloves, a helmet and even pairs of game-used … [Read more...]