High-end modern cards drew six-figure commitments, a "true" Jordan rookie set a record and a Travis Kelce Super Bowl jersey in a Labor Day auction finale. Eight lots sold for over $100,000 as Goldin closed out its August Elite Auction, topped by a PSA 8 1984-85 Star Company Michael Jordan that netted $244,000--a record price for the grade. The sale came just a … [Read more...] about Star Jordan, SuperFractors, Kelce Super Bowl Jersey Top Goldin Sale
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Notes: Jordan, LeBron/Bronny Pace Sale; eBay Marquee Auction Opens; Buzzer Beating Shoes
One of the 50 1998 Skybox Premium Star Rubies Michael Jordan cards sold for $300,000 in the PWCC Marketplace Premier Auction last week. Carrying a PSA 9 grade, it’s one of three at that level with none higher on the PSA Population Report. The price is the largest for any Star Rubies card ever sold. The 1/1 2023 Bowman U Chrome SuperFractor LeBron and Bronny James … [Read more...] about Notes: Jordan, LeBron/Bronny Pace Sale; eBay Marquee Auction Opens; Buzzer Beating Shoes
Searches, Sales for Elly De La Cruz Cards Topped 2023 Baseball Youth Infusion on eBay
One of baseball’s more captivating stories in 2023 was the long-awaited debut of Cincinnati Reds super prospect Elly de la Cruz. As the year winds to a close, we’re getting a look at just how much of an impact he had on the collectibles market—along with some other data on what baseball card collectors were searching for. The 21-year-old Dominican shortstop immediately … [Read more...] about Searches, Sales for Elly De La Cruz Cards Topped 2023 Baseball Youth Infusion on eBay
Notes: September Grading Numbers, T206 Cobb Record, Brandon Crawford’s Collection
The grading train isn't slowing down. PSA graded more than 602,000 sports cards last month and its competitors saw month-over-month growth in the number of cards shipped back to collectors, auction houses and dealers. That's according to GemRate, which tracks grading numbers across as variety of categories. SGC graded about 105,000 sports cards in September, CGC … [Read more...] about Notes: September Grading Numbers, T206 Cobb Record, Brandon Crawford’s Collection
Shop Talk: Beating the Odds with Nice Hits from Recent Shop Boxes
Tony Reid offers his weekly dose of happenings inside Sports Zone, the Central Pennsylvania shop where he works. —– I know I may sometimes come across as a bit of a Negative Nancy when it comes to the lack of big hits and bang for the customers buck when ripping boxes, packs, and maybe even cases of cards (if your nerves are good enough and your pockets are deep enough). I … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: Beating the Odds with Nice Hits from Recent Shop Boxes
10 Players And Cards To Watch In The Second Half
The All-Star Game has come and gone, and now it’s time to focus on the second half of the season. When you take it back three months, some of the players we were most excited about in the hobby have taken a back seat due to injury. Aaron Judge won’t chase 62 home runs as he suffered an injury at Dodger Stadium. Jacob deGrom will not establish himself as the most collectible … [Read more...] about 10 Players And Cards To Watch In The Second Half
Elly De La Cruz Baseball Cards Generating Plenty of Interest
It hasn't taken long for Elly De La Cruz baseball cards to climb to the top of online searches. The young Cincinnati Reds phenom has sparked life into a franchise yearning for a new face of the franchise. . How hot has he been in the marketplace? On eBay alone, over $1.8 million worth of De La Cruz cards were sold in the 15 days after he was called up from the … [Read more...] about Elly De La Cruz Baseball Cards Generating Plenty of Interest
Cinci Teen Trades in Elly De La Cruz’s First Home Run Ball
It took Elly De La Cruz about 25 hours to show some off of his much anticipated baseball gifts. One of baseball's best prospects electrified Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, collecting his first single, first double and first homer in a pair of Reds victories. His first home run ball could have fetched a nice price, but it won't be hitting … [Read more...] about Cinci Teen Trades in Elly De La Cruz’s First Home Run Ball