Autographed items from dozens of Hall of Famers and current stars lead off the second part of a wide ranging MLB Summer Auction now underway through Fanatics. Over 180 items are on the block including some one of a kind signed items, game-used cleats, autographed rookie cards, game-used memorabilia and other items. The auction opens with a game-used Giancarlo Stanton … [Read more...] about Game Used Items, HOF Autographs, Cards Part of Fanatics Auction
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Game-Used Items Are Focus of New Fanatics Auction
Aaron Judge's game-used and autographed batting gloves, Kyle Schwarber's shoes from a 2016 World Series game and a handful of Boston Celtics jerseys from the current NBA season are some of the items up for grabs in a newly launched auction. Fanatics is using its lengthy pro sports reach to offer over 140 lots of game-used and player-used memorabilia, primarily from the last … [Read more...] about Game-Used Items Are Focus of New Fanatics Auction
2016 World Series “Last Out” Gloves Headline Goldin Sale
With thousands of collectors convening in Chicago at the National Sports Collectors Convention during the first week of August, it's not surprising that Goldin Auctions' annual live auction is loaded with historic collectibles of Chicago athletes. The most buzz-worthy lot includes both of the gloves worn by Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo when they combined for the final … [Read more...] about 2016 World Series “Last Out” Gloves Headline Goldin Sale
Current List of Top Selling Sports Autographs
It’s the busiest time of the year for sports memorabilia sellers as collectors take advantage of the online specials and holiday shoppers look to fill their lists. The latest list of most popular athlete autographs from Fanatics and SportsMemorabilia.com includes a long-time veteran, a Rookie of the Year and some World Series champions. Here’s the list of hottest … [Read more...] about Current List of Top Selling Sports Autographs
Springer Heads List of Top-Selling Player Autographs
Current and former champs, Rookies of the Year and a retired great. Here’s a look which athlete autographs were the most popular in November, courtesy of Fanatics and its partner website, SportsMemorabilia.com. Click the player's name to see his autographed memorabilia. George Springer – With Houston's World Series win, there was a huge jump in Astros sales … [Read more...] about Springer Heads List of Top-Selling Player Autographs
2017 World Series Memorabilia Includes Programs, Baseballs, Cards
The credit cards aren’t being processed quite like they were a year ago when the Cubs made their first World Series appearance since 1945, but 2017 World Series memorabilia has been in demand by fans of a team that hasn’t been there since 1988 and those who follow a team that endured some 100-loss campaigns in recent years. When the Astros rebuilding project was … [Read more...] about 2017 World Series Memorabilia Includes Programs, Baseballs, Cards
Cubs World Series Ring Pulled from Auction; Scout Gone
When it comes to the World Series rings they handed out to staff members, the Chicago Cubs are being as protective as a momma bear. A 2016 ring that had been consigned to Lelands’ current auction has been pulled after conversations between the team and the auction company. Bidding for the ring had surpassed $65,000 before it was removed from the auction catalog late … [Read more...] about Cubs World Series Ring Pulled from Auction; Scout Gone
Notes: Shows in Toronto, Chicago; Tech Changes in the Hobby; Illegible Autographs
A couple of shows brought out autograph signers and collectors over the weekend. Some social media activity from the Sports Card Expo in Toronto and the Fanatics Authentic event in Chicago... Having a blast at the Sport Card Expo in the International Centre. #sports as far as the eye can see! We're representing #Barrie folks! #FanCave @sportcardexpo A post shared … [Read more...] about Notes: Shows in Toronto, Chicago; Tech Changes in the Hobby; Illegible Autographs
Consignment of the Week: Bryant’s 1st World Series Hit Bat
It was no secret Kris Bryant had the tools to be a very good Major League Baseball player. To lead the Cubs into the World Series before he turned 25? That was something for the mind to imagine. But as Cubs fans learned last fall, even the most impossible dreams do come true. Cubs fans and collectors have shown little willpower when it comes to … [Read more...] about Consignment of the Week: Bryant’s 1st World Series Hit Bat
Cubs’ Series-Clinching Base Sells for $101,237
A new season has begun but there's still plenty of money being thrown at the last one. One of the first major relics from the Chicago Cubs' first World Series championship since 1908 went for a huge price Monday night. The first base bag from the 9th and 10th innings of Game 7—the one Anthony Rizzo’s foot touched as the Cubs clinched—sold for $101,237 via MLB … [Read more...] about Cubs’ Series-Clinching Base Sells for $101,237