Bill Huggins, co-founder of one of the sports collecting hobby’s longest running auction companies passed away, according to an announcement from the company late Tuesday afternoon. He was 64. Along with John Scott, he founded Huggins & Scott Auctions in 2002 and continued to serve as president. However, Huggins' hobby roots went much further back. Collectors on … [Read more...] about Notes: Bill Huggins Passes; More Fake Rings Seized; Rare Curry Card at Auction; Joe Montana Breaks ’81 Topps; Upper Deck Release Dates, More
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Notes: 2 Big Baseball Pulls; Hobby Talk; 90s Flood Victim Recalls Hobby Generosity; CPB Seizes Championship Rings
One of the top cards in 2022 Topps Series 1 baseball was recently pulled…from a hanger box at a Walgreen’s drug store. View this post on Instagram A post shared by D-Rad … [Read more...] about Notes: 2 Big Baseball Pulls; Hobby Talk; 90s Flood Victim Recalls Hobby Generosity; CPB Seizes Championship Rings
Intercepted: CPB Agents Seize Signed Jerseys in Cincinnati
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in the Cincinnati area have seized 200 unlicensed sports jerseys containing autographs. The CBP says they were coming from the Philippines and destined for a warehouse in Nashville, TN before being removed from a DHL facility by investigators. The jerseys included autographs from Hall of Famer Rod Carew, Steelers’ star Minkah … [Read more...] about Intercepted: CPB Agents Seize Signed Jerseys in Cincinnati
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Counterfeit Jerseys
They’re cheaper to buy if you’re looking to turn a quick profit, but selling knock-off sports jerseys can also land you in federal court, whether you’re selling as is or looking to turn them into low cost autographed memorabilia. A 74-year-old Clearwater, FL man is the latest to suffer the wrath of federal agents cracking down on counterfeit goods. The U.S. Attorney’s … [Read more...] about Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Counterfeit Jerseys
CPB Officers Seize China-Made Championship Rings at LAX
Over two dozen counterfeit NBA championship rings have been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Los Angeles. The rings were en route from China to a final destination in Arizona. The CBP officers were assigned to Cargo Operations at Los Angeles International Airport and worked with import specialists assigned to the Consumer Products and … [Read more...] about CPB Officers Seize China-Made Championship Rings at LAX
Owner of Steel-Town Memorabilia Pleads Guilty to Selling Fakes
A 38-year-old South Carolina man has pleaded guilty in federal court to trafficking in counterfeit goods including some autographed memorabilia that wasn’t real. Evidence presented at a change of plea hearing established that Joshua D. Korb ran an online eBay store called Steel-Town Memorabilia. The investigation was initiated from a request by the NFL … [Read more...] about Owner of Steel-Town Memorabilia Pleads Guilty to Selling Fakes
A Standard Technique For Identifying Trading Card Reprints : Direct Comparison
A standard and often highly effective way to detect trading card counterfeits and reprints is by directly comparing the card in question with one or more known genuine examples. Granted, it is uncommon for the collector to already own duplicates, especially if it's a 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth or 1965 Topps Joe Namath. However, good judgment is often made when comparing a card to … [Read more...] about A Standard Technique For Identifying Trading Card Reprints : Direct Comparison
Georgia Dealer Now Faces Lawsuit Over Prints
Today's technology is making it easier than ever to sell reproductions that look a lot like the real thing. Knock-off photos, counterfeit sports cards and especially posters and lithographs. Serious collectors usually know the difference between a copy and the real deal, especially if autographs are involved. A copied print won't show the tell-tale signs of a Sharpie or … [Read more...] about Georgia Dealer Now Faces Lawsuit Over Prints