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
Dallas Card Show
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: Dallas, Philly Shows; New Show Calendar Launches; 1952 Mantle NFT Brings Big Bucks
Strong crowds turned out for a couple of larger card shows over the weekend. In Dallas, over 600 tables full of new and vintage cards and memorabilia were ready for collectors who turned out Friday, Saturday and Sunday. While the majority of tables at the show were occupied by dealers of new cards, those who carried vintage were busy, too, with one dealer reporting … [Read more...] about Notes: Dallas, Philly Shows; New Show Calendar Launches; 1952 Mantle NFT Brings Big Bucks
Notes: PSA Grading Tallies; Son Sues Mom; $10,000 Jackie Photo
PSA says it graded and shipped over eight million cards in 2021. While some have been submitted since the company shut down most of its lower cost service levels at the end of March, the number should put a sizeable dent in what was once an eight figure backlog. In December alone, the company graded 811,863 cards--about 235,000 of which were basketball. Quarterbacks … [Read more...] about Notes: PSA Grading Tallies; Son Sues Mom; $10,000 Jackie Photo
Notes: PSA Grading Update; Card Shows Abound; Topps’ Debt Rating Lowered; Globe on Hobby; Jeter Dive Bobble; More
PSA is grading over 20,000 cards per day as it continues to work through the massive backlog of trading cards submitted to the company for grading and authentication. GemRate.com’s number crunching shows nearly 230,9000 basketball cards graded over the last 30 days, with gaming cards second at 129,186; baseball third at 128,964 and football fourth at 78,605. So far this … [Read more...] about Notes: PSA Grading Update; Card Shows Abound; Topps’ Debt Rating Lowered; Globe on Hobby; Jeter Dive Bobble; More
Notes: Big Show Weekend; eBay Brady Sales Boom; Beckett Seeks Graders; “The Base Burglar”
There are three large sports card shows taking place this weekend. It's been a long time--a really long time--since the hobby has had multiple three-day shows on the same weekend. The Dallas Card Show returns to the Watters Creek Convention Center in Allen with 450 tables and a roster of autograph guests that includes Doc Gooden, Earl Campbell, Darrell Evans, Bill … [Read more...] about Notes: Big Show Weekend; eBay Brady Sales Boom; Beckett Seeks Graders; “The Base Burglar”
Notes: Dallas Show; Brady Leads Lelands; 1st CSG Graded Card Sells; PSA 10 MJ Auctions; Tiger Woods Collector
The latest edition of the Dallas Card Show drew a sizeable crowd of collectors who checked out several hundred tables at the Watters Creek Convention Center Friday through Sunday. A sampling of the action #dallascardshow pic.twitter.com/245w4OqkaT — SentinelSportsCards (@CardsSentinel) March 13, 2021 Texas has removed its mask requirements but the Marriott Hotel still … [Read more...] about Notes: Dallas Show; Brady Leads Lelands; 1st CSG Graded Card Sells; PSA 10 MJ Auctions; Tiger Woods Collector
Notes: More MJ Rookie 10s Sold as Market Sizzles; Dallas Show; Topps Series 1 Checklist
More than two PSA 10 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie cards sold for huge six-figure prices over the weekend. You read that right. Hours after the two Jordan cards sold in his auction for over $738,000 Saturday night, Ken Goldin of Goldin Auctions says he sold two more privately--for the same price. He'll be offering another one in an auction that … [Read more...] about Notes: More MJ Rookie 10s Sold as Market Sizzles; Dallas Show; Topps Series 1 Checklist
Dallas Show to Have 400+ Tables, Autograph Guests
The show-starved sports collectible market will have another large event later this month. Promoter Kyle Robertson says he has already sold over 400 tables for the Dallas Card Show’s November 13-15 event at the Watters Creek Convention Center in Dallas. For what seems to be the first time since the pandemic, multiple autograph signers will be present as well. Hall … [Read more...] about Dallas Show to Have 400+ Tables, Autograph Guests
Whether Buying or Selling, Dealers Happy for Dallas Show’s Return
If this past weekend’s Dallas Card Show were, a restaurant or a hotel you would probably expect a five star rating. Vendors, card collectors and promoter Kyle Robertson all expressed a welcomed surprise for the success of the hobby’s first sizeable show to open its doors while the nation is still reeling from the pandemic. His event at the Delta Marriott Convention … [Read more...] about Whether Buying or Selling, Dealers Happy for Dallas Show’s Return