Attorneys for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Leaf Trading Cards are in negotiations to settle the NBA superstar’s lawsuit against the company over the use of his nickname and likeness. Antetokounmpo had filed for trademark infringement and dilution over Leaf cards picturing the 2021 Finals MVP and using his trademarked “Greek Freak” nickname. Lawyers for Antetokounmp and … [Read more...] about Notes: Giannis-Leaf Update; Miggy’s Milestone Memorabilia; Jeter Bobble x3; Husband-Wife Card Shop, More
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Jerseys from NBA All-Star Game Now Up for Auction
There were 187 points scored in the first half of this year's NBA All-Star Game. Now, the jerseys worn by the players who piled them up are on the auction block. NBA Auctions is again offering the game-worn tops from the 71st contest in an auction scheduled to run through March 17. Each is the jersey the player wore during the first two quarters of the game in … [Read more...] about Jerseys from NBA All-Star Game Now Up for Auction
Cards of the Top 5 Selling NBA Players on eBay in Season’s 1st Half
Two youngsters, a pair of still youthful veterans and one guy who debuted when portable CD players were still hot top the list of the top selling trading cards of NBA All-Stars this season. The struggles of the Los Angeles Lakers apparently haven’t diluted interest in LeBron James cards. The 37-year old has been the top selling player on eBay all season, according to eBay … [Read more...] about Cards of the Top 5 Selling NBA Players on eBay in Season’s 1st Half
Fanatics’ Winter Basketball Auction Underway
Rookie cards, signed memorabilia and game-used items are all part of the new Fanatics NBA Winter Auction. The 144-lot event is entirely focused on pro hoops, with pieces from some current and former greats. Among the items is a signed basketball from members of the 1982 NBA All-Star teams including Julius Erving, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. A … [Read more...] about Fanatics’ Winter Basketball Auction Underway
Notes: Topps 1st Edition; Kobe-MJ Dual Auto; XFractor Brady Record; Giannis Jersey; Grand Slam Swings Big
Wednesday is release day for 2022 Topps Series 1 Baseball. Topps was holding an online rip party with several breakers Tuesday night as a preview. There's a set of inserts that wasn't announced in the preview material last year. "Home Field Advantage" is a case hit with the cards mixing the player with some imagery of the city where he plays. A few have been … [Read more...] about Notes: Topps 1st Edition; Kobe-MJ Dual Auto; XFractor Brady Record; Giannis Jersey; Grand Slam Swings Big
Giannis Suing Leaf Over “Greek Freak” Trademark
Attorneys for Giannis Antetokounmpo have filed a lawsuit against Leaf Trading Cards over the use of the NBA superstar's "Greek Freak" nickname and likeness. The 21-page suit, filed Monday in U.S. District Court in New York, alleges trademark infringement and dilution. The suit says Leaf and Antetokounmpo made a deal just prior to the 2013 NBA Draft that included 1,000 … [Read more...] about Giannis Suing Leaf Over “Greek Freak” Trademark
Notes: $372,500 for Mid-Grade Brady; Otis’ New Concept; Bucks Jerseys; Hot Curry; Hobby Talk
Even a mid-grade copy of Tom Brady’s most popular rookie card brings a six-figure price. Boston-based Skinner Auctioneers sold a PSA 5 copy of the 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket Autograph card for $372,500 Wednesday night. The card–numbered 39 out of 100–did have an autograph grade of 10. It was one of dozens of cards consigned by a … [Read more...] about Notes: $372,500 for Mid-Grade Brady; Otis’ New Concept; Bucks Jerseys; Hot Curry; Hobby Talk
Exquisite LeBron Rookie RPA to 99 Tops $2 Million
He didn't make what seems like an annual appearance in the NBA Finals this past season and he's now 36 years old, but that hasn't stopped collectors from chasing high-end LeBron James cards. Goldin Auctions set a new record price for one of his best late Saturday night when a 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Rookie Patch Autograph graded BGS 9 sold for just over $2 … [Read more...] about Exquisite LeBron Rookie RPA to 99 Tops $2 Million
Notes: 1914 Ruth Shares Offered; Long Beach Show Returns; KC Show; 6-Figure Giannis Jersey; Ball Coach’s Restaurant
On Sunday night, Collectable offered a very small ownership stake in one of the hobby’s holy grail cards, a 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth, valued at just over $6 million. Only $66,000 of that was offered publicly, with the rest controlled by the person who bought the card earlier this year. It had been on display for many years at the Babe Ruth Museum and still … [Read more...] about Notes: 1914 Ruth Shares Offered; Long Beach Show Returns; KC Show; 6-Figure Giannis Jersey; Ball Coach’s Restaurant
Notes: Topps Deal Update; Big Herbert Card Sold; PSA’s NSCC Numbers; Jersey Auctions; More
Topps and the SPAC that it’s planning to merge with later this month, are getting closer to finalizing the deal. Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corp., announced Wednesday that it has filed a definitive proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the proposed business combination between MUDS and Topps. MUDS has scheduled a … [Read more...] about Notes: Topps Deal Update; Big Herbert Card Sold; PSA’s NSCC Numbers; Jersey Auctions; More