Prices for a pair of customized, autographed Stephen Curry shoes on eBay are rocketing toward the moon. Curry raised some eyebrows last month when he questioned whether the moon landings ever happened, although he later told former astronaut Scott Kelly he was only joking. But the Golden State Warriors’ star — through the Stephen and Ayesha Curry Family Foundation — and … [Read more...]
Historic Nike Moon Shoes Up For Auction Have Got Some Sole(s)
You could say that Jordy Geller has soles — lots of them. Geller has the world’s largest Nike sneaker collection — in 2012, the Guinness Book of World Records certified that he had 2,388 pairs of them at ShoeZeum, a museum he owned and operated — and he is currently selling one of racing’s most revolutionary pieces of footwear. The 39-year-old, who lives in Portland, … [Read more...]
1997-98 Fleer Precious Metal Gems Jordan at Auction
Michael Jordan brought grace, power, style and determination to pro basketball and led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles during his storied career. So owning some rare Jordan cards could be as breathtaking as watching “His Airness” in action. For example, a 1986-87 Fleer rookie card of Jordan, graded a pristine 10 by Beckett Grading Service, fetched $100,000 in a 2011 “Own … [Read more...]
T206 Wagner Card Goes on eBay
One of what are likely less than 100 T206 Honus Wagner cards in existence is on the eBay auction block. Memory Lane Inc. is offering the PSA 2 example from a long-time private collection that was recently broken up and sold. This Wagner shows a moderate crease across the bottom along with some edge and corner wear but is one of the more respectable examples to come up for … [Read more...]
Auction Raised Over $600,00 for Wheldon Family
What started as a small idea blossomed into an international outpouring of financial support for the family of Dan Wheldon. An eBay auction of sports memorabilia and other items that began last October raised more than $600,000. The money will be placed in a trust established for his family after the two-time Indianapolis 500 winner died from injuries suffered in an accident … [Read more...]
Michael Jordan ’97-98 UD Game Jersey Card Brings $30,123
What’s considered the first ever game used/worn jersey, autographed & serial numbered Michael Jordan card ever made closed at $30,123 in an eBay auction Sunday night. The auction brought serious—and well financed—MJ collectors out of the woodwork for the 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jerseys #GJ13A, limited to just 23 cards. The buyer’s feedback number would indicate that the … [Read more...]
Wheldon Benefit Auction Raising Huge Cash
The first part of an eBay auction to raise money for the family of the late IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon came to an end late last week with hundreds of thousands of dollars raised from the sale of donated memorabilia from sports stars, teams and organizations. Wheldon died in the final race of the IndyCar season when his car went airborne and slammed into a face during a … [Read more...]
Rodgers’ Rookie Soars; Topps Marquee Sneak Peek; Game Used Jerseys, Bats Hot
He's hot...and will probably get even hotter as the 2011 season moves forward. Aaron Rodgers is now six years removed from his rookie card season and collectors are driving prices upward. Rodgers famously dropped down the draft board after leaving Cal, with Alex Smith being drafted at the top of the first round instead. Their fortunes, however, flip-flopped. Rodgers took … [Read more...]