A 2018 Panini National Treasures Luka Doncic 1/1 Logoman Rookie Patch Autograph sold for $3.12 million late Thursday night, setting a new record for the most expensive basketball card sold at public auction. The card reportedly changed hands in a private sale last year for $4.6 million, which would mean a loss of nearly $1.5 million for the owner. The auction, conducted … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic Card Nets Over $3 Million; NM 1952 Mantle Sets Record
Hank Aaron rookie card
Record Hammer Price for The Hammer
One of the hobby’s most popular post-War baseball cards has a new record price. A 1954 Topps Hank Aaron rookie card graded Mint 9 by PSA sold for $720,000 late Thursday night, breaking the old mark of $645,000. The card sold by PWCC is one of only 25 graded PSA 9 (there are two 10s) out of more than 6,000 examined by the company. The previous record had been set by … [Read more...] about Record Hammer Price for The Hammer
REA’s Encore Auctions Have Been a Hit; Latest Edition Offers 2,600 Lots
It'll be a few more weeks until its massive annual Spring Catalog Auction opens but Robert Edward Auctions is setting the table with the latest edition of its Encore auction. It's the biggest one to date at 2,600 lots and interest has been sizeable, too. In the first 24 hours of the sale, more than 10,000 bids were placed. The auction opened on March 10 and will … [Read more...] about REA’s Encore Auctions Have Been a Hit; Latest Edition Offers 2,600 Lots
Minnesota Priest’s Cards Bring Strong Prices in Charity Auction
Baseball cards can pay for a lot of scholarships. If you’ve got the right ones, anyway. Father John Ubel certainly did. A lifelong collector, the rector of the Cathedral of St. Paul in Minnesota scooped up rookie cards of Jackie Robinson and Hank Aaron about a dozen years ago for several hundred dollars apiece. He was a fan, but hadn’t kept up with the … [Read more...] about Minnesota Priest’s Cards Bring Strong Prices in Charity Auction
A Divine Collection? Priest Auctioning Off His Vintage Baseball Cards to Benefit Low-Income Students
Many cosmologies revolve around helping the less fortunate, a principle that is embraced by Christians during the 40-day liturgical season of Lent. Some give up luxuries like coffee, others alcohol—but some use the time to look beyond themselves in an effort to provide for those who may not have many luxuries at all. Father John Ubel, rector of the Cathedral of St. Paul … [Read more...] about A Divine Collection? Priest Auctioning Off His Vintage Baseball Cards to Benefit Low-Income Students
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
Humble Home to Hobby King: Fresh Aaron Rookie Hits Big Price in MHCC Sale
The consignor was looking to sell his collection and showed up unannounced at Mile High Card Company’s Denver area offices with binders full of nice vintage baseball card sets. Inside one of them was a 1954 Topps Hank Aaron rookie card that looked like it had been pulled from a pack that morning. Incredibly, the top of the valuable card was sticking out of … [Read more...] about Humble Home to Hobby King: Fresh Aaron Rookie Hits Big Price in MHCC Sale
Notes: Durant Sells Trophy; Minty Aaron RC; Eaton vs. Topps; Visiting with SC Nation Podcast
Kevin Durant just sold his 2006-07 NCAA Player of the Year trophy. The Brooklyn Nets star isn’t hard up for cash, just raising money as part of the Fanatics All-In Challenge to raise money for COVID-related causes. Durant donated a package that included not only the trophy but a personal experience that sounded pretty great. Per the auction listing, KD himself … [Read more...] about Notes: Durant Sells Trophy; Minty Aaron RC; Eaton vs. Topps; Visiting with SC Nation Podcast
High End Aaron, Jeter Rookie Cards Headline MHCC Auction
All systems are go for another major auction to kick off next week and a new addition to the high-grade roster of vintage Hall of Fame rookie cards will be part of the action. Mile High Card Company will open its May auction next Monday with a freshly-graded 1954 Topps Hank Aaron rookie card. Company President Brian Drent says the card originated in an old-time … [Read more...] about High End Aaron, Jeter Rookie Cards Headline MHCC Auction
1950s Johnston Cookies Braves Sets Targeted Milwaukee’s Baseball Fans
From 1953 through 1955, Johnston Cookies produced team sets of the hometown Milwaukee Braves. While somewhat of an oddball issue, the three releases continue to be popular among vintage baseball fans. Here's a little more on these annual issues. 1953 Johnston Cookies Set Johnston Cookies' first foray into the baseball card market began in 1953. The cards were distributed … [Read more...] about 1950s Johnston Cookies Braves Sets Targeted Milwaukee’s Baseball Fans