It's been a busy summer and while the shop has been hopping, the biggest highlight wrapped up late last month. The second edition of the All Cards Weekend in Denver drew collectors, dealers and curious folks to one of the region's biggest shows since--well, our last one. Last year, my partner (www.denvercardshows.com) and I put on a 190 table show right … [Read more...] about What’s Hot: Darkness Doesn’t Dampen Denver Show; Top 5 Sellers
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Notes: Ohtani Popular in Goldin Sale; Kentucky, Chantilly Shows
It was an Ohtani palooza in Goldin Auctions' latest monthly card sale. Some of the two-way sensation's best cards were drawing record bids late Saturday night. A 2018 Bowman Chrome Orange Refractor (#14/25) graded BGS 9.5/10 sold for $148,830. A Gold (#28/50) Refractor auto netted $40,590 while a Blue Refractor (#37/150) went for $29,520. All represented new highs for … [Read more...] about Notes: Ohtani Popular in Goldin Sale; Kentucky, Chantilly Shows
What’s Hot: Denver Show, Topps Visit, Top 5 Sellers
It’s hot outside (yes, even at 5,400 feet above sea level) and it’s still crazy hot inside the shop as well. It seemed like some of the sports card world took a few weeks off, but collectors are back almost as strong as they were back in February and March. I just tried to restock some 2020 NFL and found that one distributor was above every sell price on Dealernet … [Read more...] about What’s Hot: Denver Show, Topps Visit, Top 5 Sellers
Fogel Collection, Including PSA 10 Mantle, Set for Display
Items from one of the hobby’s greatest collections of baseball memorabilia and cards is going on display ahead of the 2021 MLB All-Star Game. History Colorado and the Rockies Baseball Club are putting the items on display in an exhibit called Hall of Legends. The exhibit will run from July 10-18 at the new Rally Hotel at McGregor Square, just across the street from … [Read more...] about Fogel Collection, Including PSA 10 Mantle, Set for Display
Lacrosse Trading Cards are Upper Deck’s New Venture
Upper Deck has signed an exclusive, multi-year deal to produce trading card sets featuring the top players in Major League Lacrosse (MLL). “Major League Lacrosse is thrilled to be partnering with the elite trading card company, Upper Deck, to offer our fans the opportunity to collect trading cards of their favorite MLL players of today as well our league legends from the … [Read more...] about Lacrosse Trading Cards are Upper Deck’s New Venture
Jordan Fan’s Collection Multiplies Through the Years
Denver resident Jon Hill was a middle school student when he first started his Michael Jordan collection. Jordan was still playing then. Hill is now 30 and MJ is retired but this physical education teacher is still building his stash of Jordan memorabilia. The whole thing started with a couple of basketball cards but it quickly grew into something more. If it has … [Read more...] about Jordan Fan’s Collection Multiplies Through the Years
Out of the Closet: Game Worn Jersey Highlights Roadshow
Since it's arrival on the PBS airwaves, The Antiques Roadshow has never looked down upon sports memorabilia. While you won't see something in every show, the producers have highlighted a number of items over the past few years. In a show airing this month, the crew visited Denver, where a 1960s Dodgers road jersey walked in the door. But it wasn't just any … [Read more...] about Out of the Closet: Game Worn Jersey Highlights Roadshow
Panini Pushes Out Tebow Rookie Cards
Tim Tebow football cards will hit the market before he hits the gridiron. As NFL experts speculated where college football’s most talked about player would would be selected in the 2010 NFL Draft in New York City, Panini America was prepared to print Tebow’s card coming out of the first round on Thursday night. Tebow's first official NFL Rookie Card went into production … [Read more...] about Panini Pushes Out Tebow Rookie Cards
Topps in their Class: NFL’s Most Valuable #1 Draft Pick Cards
Being the number one overall draft pick comes with plenty of fanfare but if you're a football card collector, take a pass. Going back to the 1950s, only about one of every four number one picks went on to a Hall of Fame career. Many were total flops. Only a few top selections bring big bucks on the open market. The most valuable rookie card of all of the number one draft … [Read more...] about Topps in their Class: NFL’s Most Valuable #1 Draft Pick Cards
Five QBs Poised for Football Card Jump
Some young veteran quarterbacks may be ready to make the leap to the next level of value when it comes to their rookie cards. … [Read more...] about Five QBs Poised for Football Card Jump