WWE attorneys have asked a federal judge for a temporary restraining order as it seeks to terminate its trading card contract with Panini America. According to a lawsuit filed Wednesday by Panini, WWE claims Panini didn’t hold up its end of the deal with regard to digital cards and “trading card games.” Panini has continued to sell WWE cards on its website as it … [Read more...] about Notes: WWE Seeks to Stop Sales of Panini Cards; CGC in China; Top NFL eBay Sales; Rickey to Slide Into Louisville
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Notes: Chamberlain Jersey Auction; CGC Closed for Hurricane, Grades Mint Jordan RC; NHLPA Rookie Showcase Set
The auction for Wilt Chamberlain's 1972 NBA championship clinching jersey is open with a $4 million bid placed. The gold Lakers jersey was on his back when the Lakers beat the Knicks in Game 5 of the Finals. He scored 24 points, grabbed 29 rebounds, blocked seven shots and dished out nine assists despite playing with a broken hand. He was named the Finals … [Read more...] about Notes: Chamberlain Jersey Auction; CGC Closed for Hurricane, Grades Mint Jordan RC; NHLPA Rookie Showcase Set
CSG, CGC to Combine Into One Grading Entity in July
Certified Collectibles Group, parent company of Certified Sports Guaranty (CSG), announced Tuesday it would be merging that brand with its CGC non-sports/gaming brand. The move means sports cards graded by the company will carry the CGC brand on its labels instead beginning in mid-July. It’s the third label change for CCG’s sports card division since it launched in … [Read more...] about CSG, CGC to Combine Into One Grading Entity in July
Notes: LeBron Signed “Finals Cramp” Jersey Heads to Auction; Burglary Update; Women’s Collectibles on Rise
1 of the 2014 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs is on the auction block. The inscribed, autographed jersey will be offered by Infinite Auctions beginning later this month. A malfunction of the AT&T Center’s air conditioning system during the late spring contest sent temperatures inside the building above 90 degrees and James was hit with muscle … [Read more...] about Notes: LeBron Signed “Finals Cramp” Jersey Heads to Auction; Burglary Update; Women’s Collectibles on Rise
CGC Trading Cards and CSG Launch Vault Partnership with PWCC Marketplace
Certified Collectibles Group, the parent company of CSG, and PWCC are extending their partnership agreement to include the option for collectors to submit newly graded cards into the PWCC Vault. Located in tax-free Oregon, the vault was launched in 2013 and offers storage and insurance for a variety of physical assets including cards. “The … [Read more...] about CGC Trading Cards and CSG Launch Vault Partnership with PWCC Marketplace
COMC,CSG Partner on Grading Initiative
Collectors and dealers who have cards listed for sale on COMC can now have them submitted directly to CCG/CSG for grading. The two companies announced a partnership deal on Wednesday that will allow COMC users to grade cards they own or purchase without having to do the submission work themselves. Starting immediately, COMC customers can submit cards from their inventory … [Read more...] about COMC,CSG Partner on Grading Initiative
Notes: Jordan Signed Docs; Brady Signs Last Pats Ball for Defender; Dallas Show Flyover; Ja’s Sweet Gesture
Several one-of-a-kind historic pieces from some of Michael Jordan's most memorable games have now been certified by CSG. Last year, the Florida based authentication company certified six single sneakers from each of his six championship-clinching games that are believed to have come from the collection of former Bulls' PR man Tim Hallam. "The Dynasty Collection" was on … [Read more...] about Notes: Jordan Signed Docs; Brady Signs Last Pats Ball for Defender; Dallas Show Flyover; Ja’s Sweet Gesture
CSG Grades Group of 26 1910 E98 Cards
Twenty-six cards from the 1910 E98 set have just been certified by Certified Sports Guaranty (CSG), including a Ty Cobb (red background) that was graded 9.5. Among the cards authenticated by CSG was a Ty Cobb with a Red Background that was awarded a 9.5 grade. Examples in similar condition have sold in the $30,000-$40,000 range over the last few years. A PSA 10 sold … [Read more...] about CSG Grades Group of 26 1910 E98 Cards
Identifying Fake Cards as Counterfeiters, Scammers Gain Better Technology
In 1981, a scam artist sold fake 1963 Topps Pete Rose rookie cards at the Philly Show. Three years later, 10,000 fake Rose cards were confiscated in California. They were among the first widely reported instances in which the growing values of baseball cards led to outright efforts to use fakes as a way of making a handsome profit. In some ways, the fake Rose cards marked … [Read more...] about Identifying Fake Cards as Counterfeiters, Scammers Gain Better Technology
9.5 Million Sports Cards Were Authenticated and Graded in 2022
The four major sports card grading companies were busy in 2022. After ramping up operations for a full 12-month period with no significant shutdowns, PSA, SGC, CSG and Beckett graded nearly 15 million items combined last year, including 9.5 million million sports cards. Overall, PSA still holds about a 75% market share. The company graded about 7.4 million cards … [Read more...] about 9.5 Million Sports Cards Were Authenticated and Graded in 2022