The Mickey Mantle auction conducted by Guernsey's in 2003 was a direct link for collectors to get their hands on personal items from The Mick from the Mantle family. Now, collectors will get a second chance. MEARS Online Auctions will be conducting three sales featuring the lifetime collection of a Mantle fan from Dallas, TX with many items originating from that Guernsey's … [Read more...]
Leaf Files Counterclaim Against Panini Over Durant Stickers
Leaf Trading Cards has responded to the lawsuit filed by Panini America over a sheet of stickers signed by Kevin Durant. The Texas-based card marker and its president, Brian Gray, are seeking a declaratory judgment that it owns the stickers that once belonged to Upper Deck and can do with them as it sees fit. They're also asking for attorneys fees for having to fight the … [Read more...]
1927 Yankees Uniform to Be Auctioned
A 1927 New York Yankees uniform worn by backup infielder Ray Morehart has been consigned to auction and will be sold this spring. The rare uniform representing one of baseball's greatest teams is still in its original, unaltered state. The '27 Yankees were Morehart's final team after a brief but solid big league career and the lot to be offered by Heritage Auctions includes … [Read more...]
Ken Griffey Jr. Signs Autograph Deal with Topps
For the first time ever, Topps will offer certified autographed trading cards of future Hall of Famer Ken Griffey, Jr. in its 2012 baseball card products. After helping jump start Upper Deck as a viable competitor in the late 1980s and early 90s, Griffey stayed under contract with the California card maker for his entire playing career. However, with Upper Deck no longer … [Read more...]
Tebow Renews Autograph Deal
A Florida comapny has reached an agreement to extend its contract with XV Enterprises, LLC to continue as the exclusive memorabilia provider for Tim Tebow autographs. The Denver Broncos’ quarterback selected Palm Beach Autographs shortly after turning pro. In the last year and a half, Palm Beach Autographs has hosted pubic signing events with Tebow at its Florida stores to … [Read more...]
Upper Deck Suing…Upper Deck
Upper Deck International has filed suit against the U.S. subsidiary known to most North American collectors, seeking damages after it says CEO Richard McWilliam's actions cost them millions and caused more than ten dozen overseas employees to lose their jobs. The case stems from the Yu Gi Oh! trading card saga that played out in court three years ago. The issue, however, … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant Autographs: Art of the Game Fires Back at Panini Lawsuit
If anyone is to blame for a possible contract violation over Kobe Bryant's autograph, it's...Kobe Bryant. So say court papers filed last month by Art of the Game, a southern California based company with kiosks at pro sports venues there including Staples Center. The motion for sanctions came in response to a lawsuit that Panini filed this spring, claiming Art of the Game … [Read more...]
Albert Pujols Autographed Baseballs, Photos Still a Bargain?
by Lee Richardson The average fan might take a look at the online price tag and scoff, but collectors are coming to realize that Albert Pujols autographed baseballs, photos, bats and other items might turn out to be a decent investment--and maybe even a bargain in the overall scheme of things. At the very least, you probably won't regret owning something signed by the … [Read more...]
First Willie Mays Poster Was Product of Teen Fan’s Ingenuity
by Martin Jacobs Back in the 1960s I was an avid Willie Mays fan. After I had watched my beloved Giants bumble from fiasco to disaster in the 1962 World Series, after Bobby Richardson snapped Willie McCovey’s line drive for a 1-0 game seven win ended the Giants' hopes of bringing a title to San Francisco, I was very frustrated. So at age 19, I was hired as a Giants … [Read more...]
2011 Topps Tribute Will Include Signed Pujols Rookie Card Buybacks
Ten years ago, Albert Pujols burst onto the hobby scene with Topps’ iconic autographed rookie cards. Despite being in the news primarily for his contract negotiations instead of his game in recent months, his career since that debut has been nothing short of remarkable. Pujols signed trading cards, especially his rookie cards, are considered some of the most valuable and … [Read more...]