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 October 2020
Let’s Make a Deal: Jordan Rookie Shoes Bought on Chicago Street at Auction
A pair of Michael Jordan shoes that changed hands twice in the span of a few minutes after a game late in his rookie season of 1984-85 are now on the auction block. The story is one that shows a little enterprise can go a long way. On the night of March 5, 1985, a family of Jordan fans watched the rookie score 37 points in a win over the Washington Bullets, then hung … [Read more...] about Let’s Make a Deal: Jordan Rookie Shoes Bought on Chicago Street at Auction
2003-04 Exquisite Box One of Trading Card Stars in New Heritage Auction
It was certainly seen as a “high end” release when it arrived during the 2003-04 NBA trading card release calendar. Autographed cards of young phenom LeBron James was among the players who could be inside, after all. No one, though, could have predicted what some of the cards that came out of '03-04 Upper Deck Exquisite basketball would eventually sell for. … [Read more...] about 2003-04 Exquisite Box One of Trading Card Stars in New Heritage Auction
Two Court Sections with Ties to Kobe’s Memorable Games Up for Auction
Two different auctions are featuring pieces of sports memorabilia that require a little more room to display than you might have in your man cave. Both are part of Kobe Bryant's legacy. The section of Staples Center Court created for his last NBA game in April 2016 is now at Heritage Auctions where it could sell for $500,000 or more. Bryant signed part of the … [Read more...] about Two Court Sections with Ties to Kobe’s Memorable Games Up for Auction
Jordan-Worn Rookie Camp Bulls Jersey Has an Interesting Tale to Tell
It may have never seen action in an NBA game, but the story behind why that might be the case helps explain why what appears to be the oldest surviving Michael Jordan-worn jersey is now up for auction. Blame it on a magic marker. The rookie year home mesh jersey bearing Jordan’s iconic number 23 is in the current “Michael Jordan and Basketball Icons Auction” at Heritage … [Read more...] about Jordan-Worn Rookie Camp Bulls Jersey Has an Interesting Tale to Tell