Customs and Border Protection agents at the Port of Cincinnati were inspecting freight from Asia when they discovered a large shipment of counterfeit championship rings. Officials with CPB say the shipment originated in Hong Kong and was destined to “a small business in the city of Utica, NY.” The rings included team logos from the New York Yankees, Pittsburgh … [Read more...] about Notes: Rings Seized; Bowman Sapphire; BCW Profiled; Photo Book Honored
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CPB Officers Seize Counterfeit Prizm Wembanyama Rookie Cards
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Rochester, NY have seized hundreds of thousands of dollars in counterfeit merchandise including fake Panini Prizm rookie cards of Victor Wembanyama. According to officers at the Rochester Point of Entry, CBP officers had inspected several shipments that contained a variety of multiple designer clothing, shoes, … [Read more...] about CPB Officers Seize Counterfeit Prizm Wembanyama Rookie Cards
Notes: Antman’s 1st Playoff Jersey at Auction; Fake Rings Seized; Weekend Shows; Sooz’ New Job; All-Star Autograph Guests
The jersey worn by Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards in his playoff debut is up for sale. NBA Auctions is offering the jersey on its website. Edwards wore the jersey while tallying 36 points in the Western Conference Game 1 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on April 16. It’s the same one he wore during 15 regular season games from January 10 through … [Read more...] about Notes: Antman’s 1st Playoff Jersey at Auction; Fake Rings Seized; Weekend Shows; Sooz’ New Job; All-Star Autograph Guests
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
CBP: Cincinnati Agents Seized 1,382 Fake Championship Rings, Trophies in Late 2021
U.S. Customs and Border Protection) officers in Cincinnati ay they intercepted 56 shipments of counterfeit championship rings in the last three months of 2021, with many containing matching trophies. A total of 1,382 rings and trophies were seized. The rings, “which lack detail and quality” according to the CBP, included Boston Red Sox World Series, LA Dodgers, Milwaukee … [Read more...] about CBP: Cincinnati Agents Seized 1,382 Fake Championship Rings, Trophies in Late 2021
CBP Seizes More Foreign Made Championship Rings
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are continuing their crackdown on replica championship rings. CBP officers in Cincinnati say they recently seized three shipments of counterfeit championship rings created overseas that were headed for destinations in the U.S. On October 5, officers in Cincinnati seized two separate shipments containing 94 homemade rings they say … [Read more...] about CBP Seizes More Foreign Made 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
CPB: Over 600 Unlicensed Championship Rings Seized in Memphis
Most collectors can’t afford the real thing, but pro sports leagues don’t like unlicensed replica championship rings. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers are continuing to crack down on shipments of those rings that arrive in the United States. CBP officers in Memphis say they seized 631 counterfeit championship rings with NFL, MLB and NHL trademarks over a … [Read more...] about CPB: Over 600 Unlicensed Championship Rings Seized in Memphis
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
Notes: USA Test Orr Brings $57,853; Cleveland Area Show Set; Fake Rings Seized by CBP
A recently-graded 1966-67 Topps USA Test Bobby Orr card was auctioned for $57,853 Monday night. Given an 8.5 rating by PSA, the card sold on eBay. It’s one of fewer than 100 ever graded by PSA and among the top known examples. Earlier this year, Lelands sold a PSA 9 copy of the same card for just over $204,000, which made it the second highest priced hockey card … [Read more...] about Notes: USA Test Orr Brings $57,853; Cleveland Area Show Set; Fake Rings Seized by CBP