The money being spent on Aaron Judge baseball cards this year has been staggering (over $2 million in graded cards alone on eBay over the last three months) but early Sunday, a new mark was set for a Judge item. Steiner Auctions sold Judge’s first Yankee jersey for $160,644 in its summer auction. The jersey is one Judge donned in his major league debut in August of last … [Read more...]
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Notes: Big $ for Young Guns; Game-Worn Guide; Rookie Premiere
Combine some Young Guns rookie cards and some high-end labels and you get some serious bidding. Check out these auctions that were closing Monday night: BGS 10 "Black Label" Connor McDavid Young Guns rookie card BGS 10 Auston Matthews Young Guns rookie card Lot of 10 McDavid Young Guns all PSA 10 Also up for grabs this week is a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 7 … [Read more...]
Orioles’ 2016 Game-Used Gear Brought Big Bucks as Spring Jersey Auction Opens
The Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundation got quite a windfall from the team’s game-worn and game-used memorabilia last year. The club revealed this week that it sold $500,000 worth of jerseys, helmets, caps, baseballs, bases and other items via sales and auctions last year while it opened an auction for 2017 spring training jerseys worn last weekend. The Foundation and … [Read more...]
What I Collect: Clap for the Wolfpack
This is the first in an ongoing series of articles written by readers who tell the stories of the sports memorabilia they collect and why. When some of the most historic college football programs in the nation are being discussed, you usually hear about schools like Notre Dame, Ohio State, USC or Alabama. Very rarely do you hear about a school like NC State when … [Read more...]
Steelers Jerseys Get Media Coverage in Pittsburgh
Lelands landed a sweet deal through its partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers that has led to an auction of some iconic jerseys from the past. Not only was the company chosen to sell game-used memorabilia, they’re also getting the benefit of having an iconic professional sports franchise tout their efforts. Local TV stations and other media were in attendance for a … [Read more...]
Ex-Staffer: Hockey Team Doctored Jerseys to Appear Game-Worn
Three more collectors, including one who was a former employee of the club, are accusing a junior hockey team of fraud in connection with the sale of jerseys advertised as “game worn.” According to a newspaper report, the Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights already settled a civil lawsuit over the sale of a jersey worn by top draft pick Mitch Marner. Now, the … [Read more...]
Steiner Turns Game-Used Jerseys into Neckties
If you’re constantly worried about getting that necktie dirty and the dry cleaning bill that follows, you could always buy one that’s supposed to have a little wear. Steiner Sports has just launched a new line of ties made from game-used jerseys, some of which still bear the scars of competition. Thus far, only those for the New York Rangers and Yankees are … [Read more...]
New Game Jersey Exhibit Opens at Patriots’ Home Base
A new exhibit showcasing jerseys worn by from 41 NFL quarterbacks, including several from memorable games, will open Friday, January 6 at the Hall at Patriot Place in Foxborough, MA. Some of the jerseys that will be featured include Joe Namath’s Super Bowl III jersey; Dan Fouts’ jersey worn during The Epic in Miami - a 1981 playoff game between the Chargers and Dolphins that … [Read more...]
Game-Worn Jersey Swaps Turn NFL Stars into Collectors
Odell Beckham Jr. hasn’t yet played three full seasons in the NFL but he’s already accumulating quite a collection of game-worn jerseys. One of the league’s marquee talents is also a superstar when it comes to trading jerseys with his colleagues around the league. The post-game jersey swaps have become more popular in recent years, turning players into … [Read more...]
MeiGray Launches Auction Platform with No Buyer’s Premium
A familiar name in the game-worn industry has a new auction site. The MeiGray Group, which offers game-worn jerseys and other items, many through its exclusive relationships with pro sports teams, has launched MeiGrayAuctions.com. Ongoing auctions are planned throughout the year. The company is hoping to earn business by placing a … [Read more...]
