As the turkey settles, the talk turns to whether there are some good Black Friday sports card and memorabilia deals alongside the usual avalanche of cheap electronics and pajamas. While you won’t find blowout deals on the most popular and pricey boxes or big name autographs, the next few days will offer some of the deepest discounts and special deals you won’t find the … [Read more...] about 2022 Black Friday Weekend, Cyber Monday Sports Card and Sports Memorabilia Deals
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Notes: Starting Lineup Figures to Return; Wawa Selling Topps Cards; $500K Vlad Jr. Card
After 21 years on the bench, Starting Lineups are coming back. Late Monday, Hasbro, Inc.,in partnership with Fanatics, announced the re-launch of the Starting Lineup brand of player action figures would take place this fall. Collectors and flippers used to flock to discount and toy stores when the program was popular back in the mid-1980s, looking for rare … [Read more...] about Notes: Starting Lineup Figures to Return; Wawa Selling Topps Cards; $500K Vlad Jr. Card
2021 Was Hobby’s Wildest Ride Yet
Sports collectibles became one of the breakout stars of an otherwise rotten 2020. While shops and shows took a COVID pause, online business boomed. There was still plenty of uncertainty in the world as the 2021 calendars arrived but whether you were part of “the industry” or “the hobby,” a new year brought new anticipation and it didn't disappoint. In 2021, the … [Read more...] about 2021 Was Hobby’s Wildest Ride Yet
Prepare to Pivot: Leaf’s Gray Offers Message to Industry in Wake of New Trading Card Player
After a few days of generally positive vibes, the 2021 Industry Summit came to a close Wednesday with one trading card company chief addressing the elephant in the room. Leaf doesn’t have a major sports trading card license, but in light of the new deals Fanatics has reportedly made to essentially take control of the major contracts, company president Brian Gray is feeling … [Read more...] about Prepare to Pivot: Leaf’s Gray Offers Message to Industry in Wake of New Trading Card Player
Report: Topps’ Eisner Talked Sale Last Winter, Dismissed Questions About Licenses
Topps was hoping for a buyer to emerge last winter, essentially taking bids from interested parties as interest in its products soared. That's according to a story in the New York Post. Quoting unnamed “insiders”, the Post also says Chairman Michael Eisner dismissed concerns about potential challengers for the company’s MLB trading card license. “He was … [Read more...] about Report: Topps’ Eisner Talked Sale Last Winter, Dismissed Questions About Licenses
Notes: Wander Now Card; More NSCC Signers; WBNS-TV on Hobby; Ja’s 1st Playoff Jersey
Wander Franco doesn't have an official Topps rookie card yet, although he's made several appearances in minor league issues since signing with the Tampa Bay Rays. With the cutoff date for 2021 rookie cards having passed recently, the newly released Topps Now card commemorating his MLB debut has the "call up" logo rather than the "RC" stamp. The Now cards are available on … [Read more...] about Notes: Wander Now Card; More NSCC Signers; WBNS-TV on Hobby; Ja’s 1st Playoff Jersey
Fanatics, Gary V, MLB Behind New NFT Platform
They may not be everyone's cup of tea, but they're not going away just yet either. Major League Baseball has partnered with Fanatics and the newly created Candy Digital for a new line of NFTs (non-fungible tokens). Candy Digital is being launched by Michael Rubin, Executive Chairman of the powerhouse sports apparel and collectible company Fanatics; Mike Novogratz, … [Read more...] about Fanatics, Gary V, MLB Behind New NFT Platform
Fanatics Holiday Auction to Include Vintage Rookie Cards, Ruth Autographs
Fanatics continues its rapid move into the sports card and memorabilia auction market, with its 2020 Holiday event set to open on Wednesday. The online platform will include high-grade vintage and modern rookie cards, autographs from baseball icons and game-used memorabilia. Over 200 lots will be offered. A long-time major player in the online retail market for … [Read more...] about Fanatics Holiday Auction to Include Vintage Rookie Cards, Ruth Autographs
Fanatics Auction Includes Ruth Signed Bat, Grezky All-Star Jersey
Fanatics is back in the auction business and their first event since the company’s relaunch runs the gamut from Babe Ruth to Conor McGregor. The 50-lot online catalog includes some one-of-a-kind items that have never been made available to the public before, a smattering of vintage and modern trading cards and game-used memorabilia. The auction includes a signed Babe Ruth … [Read more...] about Fanatics Auction Includes Ruth Signed Bat, Grezky All-Star Jersey
Joe Burrow Autographs Now a Fanatics Exclusive
Joe Burrow autographs are now exclusive to Fanatics after the company signed the NFL's top draft pick to a memorabilia deal. It won't impact trading cards and Burrow has already signed plenty of autographs for products released prior to the 2020 draft. As usual, the Fanatics deal covers autographed photos, helmets, jerseys, footballs and other display items … [Read more...] about Joe Burrow Autographs Now a Fanatics Exclusive