Every year since 1986, shortly after the draft, the NBA and the National Basketball Players’ Association have held the Rookie Transition Program (RTP). Typically (in non-COVID years) held in New Jersey, the RTP is effectively a “new hire orientation” for professional basketball players. Through presentations from league officials and current and former NBA players,, the … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 1st Signed Card Surfaces; Part of 2013 Rookie Program
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eBay, Panini Announce NSCC Plans; $3.1 Million Mantle; New Shows; Bucks Jersey Auctions
Panini America has announced its plans for next week’s National Sports Collectors Convention. Among the highlights: the annual Live Redemption Trade-Up program is back with collectors who hold multiple unfulfilled autograph redemption cards that are at least four months old can make a deal for another card. The Silver Pack program is back on a limited scale … [Read more...] about eBay, Panini Announce NSCC Plans; $3.1 Million Mantle; New Shows; Bucks Jersey Auctions
Bucks NBA Championship Trading Card Set in the Works
Thanks to a performance for the ages by their superstar, the Milwaukee Bucks have won their first NBA title since 1971 and collectors will be able to latch on to more Giannis Antetokounmpo trading cards thanks to a boxed set that will be produced by Panini America. As the company typically does following a championship season by an NBA, NFL or NHL team, Panini is offering … [Read more...] about Bucks NBA Championship Trading Card Set in the Works
Bucks Championship Merchandise Includes Giannis Autographs, More
It's been a LONG wait. Fifty years, to be exact, since they hoisted the trophy. You can expect plenty of Milwaukee Bucks championship memorabilia--from basketball cards to autographs and anything with a deer on it--to be big sellers in the coming days. With 60,000 fans watching on big screens outside Fiserv Forum and another 20,000 or so inside, it was a … [Read more...] about Bucks Championship Merchandise Includes Giannis Autographs, More
Khris Middleton – Superstar Role Player, or Unsung Superstar in His Own Right?
If you’re not completely and hopelessly immersed in the minutiae of graduate-level NBA Discourse, then you’ve probably not borne witness to The Khris Middleton Debate. In this scenario, chances are you think of Middleton as an excellent basketball player on a series of excellent Milwaukee Bucks teams built on a generational foundation. If this is you, kudos on you … [Read more...] about Khris Middleton – Superstar Role Player, or Unsung Superstar in His Own Right?
Notes: Miss. State’s Allen Selling Own Cards; MHCC Has Gehrig, Mantle; Bucks-Suns Jersey Auction
Memorabilia opportunities are opening up for college athletes in the wake of the recent NIL ruling and Mississippi State baseball star Tanner Allen jumped at the opportunity. He’s got his own brand ("TA5") and is selling some self-produced baseball cards, some autographed, on his website. Showing some collecting savvy, he offered serial numbered … [Read more...] about Notes: Miss. State’s Allen Selling Own Cards; MHCC Has Gehrig, Mantle; Bucks-Suns Jersey Auction
Notes: Cards>Poker; CTV on Market; Bloomberg on Goldin; Giannis’ Happy Giftees; Last LeBron 23 Jersey
The sports card business got an unusual shout out from an avid fan…on a live broadcast after a poker tournament. After Jared Bleznick won US Poker Open Event #8 for $189,000 on Friday, the “post game” host expected him to talk about his big win but the fur hat-wearing Bleznick, who is part owner of a Las Vegas card shop and also runs TheBlez.com, a breaking site, gave Jeff … [Read more...] about Notes: Cards>Poker; CTV on Market; Bloomberg on Goldin; Giannis’ Happy Giftees; Last LeBron 23 Jersey
LeBron, Curry Jerseys Top NBA All-Star Auction
He wasn't the MVP, but that didn't stop bidders from pushing a jersey worn by LeBron James to the top of the list in an auction of jerseys worn in this year's NBA All-Star Game. The #23 shirt donned by the captain of victorious Team LeBron sold for $250,140 in a three-week sale conducted by NBA Auctions. In all, two dozen jerseys worn during the game … [Read more...] about LeBron, Curry Jerseys Top NBA All-Star Auction
Shop Talk: Local Card Show Quietly Thriving, MLB Opening Day and NBA Alphabet Soup
it was a great week for shiny new cardboard as there were countless new releases hitting shelves during the last full week of March and plenty of activity both in the shop--and at a nearby show.I am personally eagerly awaiting Major League Baseball Opening Day this coming week. Thursday can't get here soon enough. With that in mind, we saw 2021 Topps Opening Day cards arrive at … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: Local Card Show Quietly Thriving, MLB Opening Day and NBA Alphabet Soup
Notes: Brother Pulls Giannis’ Card; Talking Markets Past and Present; Flyers’ Green Jersey Auction
Wondering how CSG sends cards back to customers? Here you go... Love how @CSGCards ships slabbed cards back. pic.twitter.com/Zsyu6wUWo1 — 17th Son - EST 1803 (@17thSonSchaefer) March 25, 2021 More current and former pro athletes are taking an interest in sports cards. Earlier this week, Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the older brother … [Read more...] about Notes: Brother Pulls Giannis’ Card; Talking Markets Past and Present; Flyers’ Green Jersey Auction