Sports collectibles were a big contributor as Heritage Auctions tallied up its sales figures for 2020. The Dallas-based company reported over $873 million in total sales despite uncertainty over the impact of COVID-19, travel restrictions and other hurdles. The sales figure for one of the world's largest auction houses represents both auctions and private sales across … [Read more...] about Heritage Auctions’ 2020 Tally: $873 Million Over 40 Categories
Heritage Auctions April 2020
Splinter San: Rare Japanese Card of Ted Williams at Auction
You may think you know Ted Williams baseball cards but chances are you haven’t seen this one—and it dates from the heart of his playing career. One of only two graded examples of what’s considered the holy grail of rare Williams cards is being offered by Heritage Auctions. The 1950 Menko JCM125 card is the best of the two examples known. Consigned by Bob … [Read more...] about Splinter San: Rare Japanese Card of Ted Williams at Auction
First Raptors Championship Ring at Auction is a Major Bling Fest
The first Toronto Raptors NBA championship rings to be offered for sale is now on the auction block. Sporting somewhere in the neighborhood of 320 diamonds, you’d be the talk of the grocery store if you won it and broke out of quarantine. Believe it or not, that’s the “B” level ring, not the exact one handed out to Kawhi Leonard, Pascal Siakam and company earlier … [Read more...] about First Raptors Championship Ring at Auction is a Major Bling Fest
Time Machine: 8 1967 Topps Rack Packs, 2 with Mantle Showing, Uncovered in TX
“Happy Together” by the Turtles was topping the charts. Lyndon Johnson was in the oval office and the war in Viet Nam was dominating the headlines. Vince Lombardi’s Packers were kings of the NFL and the St. Louis Cardinals were beginning their World Series-winning campaign. At the Topps factory in Duryea, PA, stacks of the new 1967 baseball cards were rolling through … [Read more...] about Time Machine: 8 1967 Topps Rack Packs, 2 with Mantle Showing, Uncovered in TX