One of the hobby's longest operating card shops is hoping to rebuild after a devastating fire. The owner of a nearby business spotted the fire early Wednesday morning at Cards-R-Fun in Nashville, TN, but by the time firefighters arrived, the shop--jammed with boxes of cards and other memorabilia---had suffered heavy smoke and some fire damage. Owner John Dunphy, a Vietnam … [Read more...] about Notes: Fire at Longtime Hobby Shop; Topps Names Card 1; Kobe Jersey Update; Emmitt Super Bowl TD Ball Auction
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New Auction of Emmitt Smith Items Opens on 20th Anniversary of NFL Rushing Record
It’s one of those major sports records that looks like a lock to stand forever. Unless the NFL goes back to focusing on the ground game, Emmitt Smith’s 18,355 career rushing yards is likely to stand the test of time. The 20th anniversary of Smith breaking the record of his idol, Walter Payton, is this Thursday and Smith is putting more items from his personal … [Read more...] about New Auction of Emmitt Smith Items Opens on 20th Anniversary of NFL Rushing Record
Notes: Jordan Jersey Nets $264K; Raw Card Authentication; Whatnot Gets More Funding; Card Market Hot in Oz Too
A jersey attributed to use by Michael Jordan during Game 3 of the 1997 NBA Eastern Conference Finals sold for $264,000 over the weekend. The jersey, which was signed by Jordan, was dated to a 98-74 win over the Miami Heat on May 24 of that year when he scored 34 pounds en route to what would be his fifth NBA title. According to Infinite Auctions, it was photo/video matched … [Read more...] about Notes: Jordan Jersey Nets $264K; Raw Card Authentication; Whatnot Gets More Funding; Card Market Hot in Oz Too
Mint Collective a Different Kind of Show
There was plenty to buy and dozens of sellers doing it, but the Mint Collective was also part industry trade conference, marketing event and social gathering. The inaugural event at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas offered two days of panel discussions conducted side-by-side with a "marketplace" where collectors could browse, submit cards for grading, talk shop or learn about … [Read more...] about Mint Collective a Different Kind of Show
1990 Score Football Supplemental Set Has Emmitt’s Top Rookie Card
The 1990 Score Supplemental set (also known as the Score Rookie & Traded set) was a 110-card release issued in the same design style as the regular and very colorful 1990 Score Football set from earlier in the football season. The set was released through Score's dealer outlets and was only available in complete factory set form. Packed in a red cardboard box, the … [Read more...] about 1990 Score Football Supplemental Set Has Emmitt’s Top Rookie Card
Notes: Jeff Foxworthy’s Vintage Cards; Emmitt’s Auctions; ’80-81 Set Soars; Vintage Ali
Georgia-based Got Baseball Cards is helping comedian Jeff Foxworthy sell some of his collection. An avid collector of autographed baseballs, Foxworthy has consigned 16 vintage cards through GBC including a Mickey Mantle rookie card graded PSA 4. There are a couple of other Mantles, a Roger Maris rookie card graded SGC 6, rookie cards of Steve … [Read more...] about Notes: Jeff Foxworthy’s Vintage Cards; Emmitt’s Auctions; ’80-81 Set Soars; Vintage Ali
Notes: Special Autograph Book; Emmitt’s Gear; Fergie’s Least Favorite Card; Summit News
A 13-page autograph book, mostly carrying signatures of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and other players of the 1930s, sold at Bonham's Tuesday for $6,375. The cloth-bound book was consigned Susan Palmer, the wife of Hall of Famer Jim Palmer. He stated that she had purchased it about 25 years ago at the urging of her father-in-law. Jim Palmer, a Yankee fan growing up, … [Read more...] about Notes: Special Autograph Book; Emmitt’s Gear; Fergie’s Least Favorite Card; Summit News
2nd Round of Emmitt Smith Auctions Includes Gear from Final Cowboys Game, TD Footballs
Another round of game-used items from the career of Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith are on the auction block. Smith has partnered with Notable Live for a series of auctions throughout the 2021 NFL season in which he’s offering items from his own extensive collection including game-worn jerseys, shoes and other equipment, game balls, autographed pieces and … [Read more...] about 2nd Round of Emmitt Smith Auctions Includes Gear from Final Cowboys Game, TD Footballs
Emmitt Smith Auctioning Game-Used Gear, Memorabilia, Autographs
NFL great Emmitt Smith is putting items from his personal collection up for auction as part of a new partnership. Throughout the 2021-2022 football season, Smith will be auctioning off game-worn and autographed items on eBay while connecting with fans and collectors in a live, virtual environment. The first group of items being offered this week include … [Read more...] about Emmitt Smith Auctioning Game-Used Gear, Memorabilia, Autographs
Jim Jeffcoat Q&A: Former Cowboys’ Standout Talks Collecting, Career
Matawan, New Jersey native Jim Jeffcoat was a star high school defensive lineman. He headed west to play college football for the Arizona State University Sun Devils. He was All-Pac 10 first team and an All American honorable mention in 1982. He was later inducted into the ASU Ring of Honor. A big, bruising defender, Jeffcoat was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the first … [Read more...] about Jim Jeffcoat Q&A: Former Cowboys’ Standout Talks Collecting, Career