Deron Williams got the better of him Monday night, but Jeremy Lin stuff is still scorching hot, especially when there's a charity involved. The jersey he wore on Friday, February 10, when he scored 38 points against the Lakers and really ignited the whole Linsanity craze, sold (along with a meet and greet and four VIP tickets to tonight's Hawks game) for $42,388. Proceeds … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: News and Notes
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Editor’s Blog: Jeremy Lin Merchandise Keeps Sellers Busy as Linsanity Grows
Just when you thought it would die down. It had to. Didn't it? Apparently not. The improbable, eye-popping, jaw-dropping Jeremy Lin NBA story added yet another chapter Tuesday night when he dropped a three-pointer with a half-second left to give the New York Knicks a three-point win over the Toronto Raptors. He scored 27 of the Knicks' 90 points. Lin rookie cards are … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Jeremy Lin Merchandise Keeps Sellers Busy as Linsanity Grows
Editor’s Blog: Cypres Museum, Stolen Footballs, Our New Apps
A few notes as we wind the year to a close... We've found a lot of stories online about the phenomenal collection built by businessman Gary Cypress in southern California. The L.A. Times caught up with Cypres, who turned his fabled collection into a museum several years ago. In Oklahoma, police are looking for whomever is responsible forstealing some autographed … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Cypres Museum, Stolen Footballs, Our New Apps
Editor’s Blog: 15 Years and 738,395 Memorabilia Cards
Oh, for the simplicity of 1995. The home computer wasn't yet mainstream. eBay was just a gleam in a west coast entrepreneur's eye. Cards were cards. Some cards were shinier than others. Most were still pretty plain. You bought a pack of cards and you got...cardboard. Then came 1996 and the revolution that swept the modern trading card industry into something much … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: 15 Years and 738,395 Memorabilia Cards
Editor’s Blog: News and Notes from the Courts to the Cops
Status hearings for two sports memorabilia dealers charged with fraud in connection with the sale of faked game worn jerseys have been postponed until January 24 according to a filing in U.S. District Court. Unlike four others who were charged and reached plea deals with the government, Bradley Wells and Eric Inselberg have thus far opted to contest their cases. The reason … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: News and Notes from the Courts to the Cops
Editor’s Blog: Dr. J Part II, Cabinet Full ‘O Cards, Your 1970 Topps Memories
SCP Auctions' December monthly auction included several dozen more items from what was apparently a massive collection of memorabilia saved by Julius Erving. Bidding wrapped up overnight with Dr. J's 1983 NBA All-Star Game uniform selling for $73,296. The '83 game was one of the Doc's finest efforts. In front of the Los Angeles crowd at The Forum, Erving put on a … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Dr. J Part II, Cabinet Full ‘O Cards, Your 1970 Topps Memories
Editor’s Blog: Expensive Shoes, Growing Company, Signed Sets Sell, Topps in India
Upper Deck says it has sold the shoes LeBron James wore in his first game back in Cleveland as a member of the Miami Heat. The game took place nearly a year ago and Upper Deck had James sign them. They were offered as part of Upper Deck Authenticated’s Suite One-of-One program where super high-end sports collectibles are available for purchase. Upper Deck says the shoes were … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Expensive Shoes, Growing Company, Signed Sets Sell, Topps in India
Editor’s Blog: DiMaggio Jersey Sells for $250K+, Kid Gets Forked Over Mantle Card, Beckett Graded Card Guide Coming
A 1948-49 Joe DiMaggio jersey topped all bidding early Thursday morning, as Grey Flannel Auctions wrapped up its final event of 2011. The road gray shirt sold for $256,868 including the company's buyer's premium. The auction company claimed the jersey was worn by the late Hall of Famer in '48 and possibly also the following season. Another item from Yankee history also … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: DiMaggio Jersey Sells for $250K+, Kid Gets Forked Over Mantle Card, Beckett Graded Card Guide Coming
Editor’s Blog: Where Did Those Fake Jerseys Go?
Government attorneys have extracted guilty pleas from three dealers charged last month with selling jerseys they claimed were game worn, but were actually just made to look that way. The question collectors are still asking, though, after reading our story and the plea agreements is 'what happened to the jerseys that were supposedly sold to the card companies?' If … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Where Did Those Fake Jerseys Go?
Editor’s Blog: Promote Your Black Friday Event Free; Penny Listings
As we did last year, we'll be offering up some hobby-related online black Friday specials from various merchants we've discovered. It's likely the list will be up late Wednesday or Thursday. If you have a hobby business have a legitimate and specific Black Friday promotion (it can be something that runs Wed-Sunday), shoot us an email ([email protected]) and … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Promote Your Black Friday Event Free; Penny Listings