Sales of Tom Brady cards increased more than 500% on eBay in the 24 hours after his retirement last week. eBay tells us that overall, Brady collectibles climbed 300%. From the date of Brady's announcement, Feb. 1 through Sat., Feb. 4, over 8,500 Brady single card lots sold on eBay for over $687,000. Eight cards sold for over $10,000. Top Sold Tom Brady Trading … [Read more...] about Notes: Brady Sales Soar; Top LeBron Cards on Offer; Expos Collection; Giannis Loses to Kid and Gives Up Shoes, More
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Notes: Help for Young Fire Victim Who Lost Collection; Football Card HOF; NBA Jersey Auction; Vintage Footballs
A young Colorado collector who lost his collection and just about everything else he owned in a recent house fire had something to smile about over the weekend. 12-year-old Adam Martinez sustained burns while trying to put the fire out with a garden hose. When he heard what happened, Mike Fruitman of Mike's Stadium Sportscards and the regular customers who … [Read more...] about Notes: Help for Young Fire Victim Who Lost Collection; Football Card HOF; NBA Jersey Auction; Vintage Footballs
Opening Night Game Jerseys from Morant, Durant, Giannis Hit Auction Block
Less than two weeks after they were worn on the court, jerseys from some of the NBA's top stars on Opening Night are up for sale. NBA Auctions has launched its latest round of listings and among them are all of the tip-off jerseys donned by the Milwaukee Bucks, Brooklyn Nets, Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers during the first regular season games of the 2022-23 … [Read more...] about Opening Night Game Jerseys from Morant, Durant, Giannis Hit Auction Block
Notes: Foley’s NYC Collection Up for Sale; Fanatics Auction; Giannis Jersey; Clearly Authentic Checklist
A massive collection of baseball memorabilia from Foley’s, a legendary sports pub in New York is about to go up for sale. The place closed a couple of years ago during the height of COVID and all of the memorabilia went into storage. Now, owner Sean Clancy has worked out a deal with Duck’s Dugout, a large hobby shop in Marietta, GA, to sell it all. There are … [Read more...] about Notes: Foley’s NYC Collection Up for Sale; Fanatics Auction; Giannis Jersey; Clearly Authentic Checklist
Notes: Giannis-Leaf Update; Miggy’s Milestone Memorabilia; Jeter Bobble x3; Husband-Wife Card Shop, More
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
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