If you'd like to make sure there's something you really want under the tree later this month, Heritage Auctions is offering the chance to put it there. The company's December Showcase Auction will put the wraps on 2022 when it closes December 17, with just over 1,000 lots on the block, ranging from Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth to current era soccer boxes. Among the low population … [Read more...] about MJ, Griffey Debut Tickets, Vintage Cards Among Heritage Lots
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Joe Orlando Joins Heritage Auctions
Former Collectors Universe CEO and PSA president Joe Orlando has a new job. He’s now the executive vice president in the Sports division at Heritage Auctions. Orlando left Collectors Universe last year and then in early March, took a position with fractional shares platform Collectable. Now, he’ll be working for Texas-based Heritage. “As the … [Read more...] about Joe Orlando Joins Heritage Auctions
Millions To Billions: Heritage Auctions Totals 2021 Sales Figures
It wasn’t just sports memorabilia, but that category had a lot to do with a history making year for Heritage Auctions. The Dallas-based company says its 2021 sales totaled $1.4 billion. Yes, that’s billion, with a ‘b.’ It’s the first time in the company’s 45-year history that it surpassed the ten- figure mark. The number includes sales across all of Heritage’s 40 … [Read more...] about Millions To Billions: Heritage Auctions Totals 2021 Sales Figures
Kobe-MJ Dual Auto Nets $516,000; Jeter, Mays Rookie Also Among Leaders in Heritage Monthly Sale
An autographed 2000 Upper Deck Game Jersey Combos card of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant rocketed to $516,600, almost twice its pre-sale estimate as Heritage Auctions closed out its April Monthly Showcase Auction. Graded BGS 8.5 with a 10 autograph, it's considered the hobby’s first dual swatch autograph issue and it’s also the first time Jordan and Bryant autographs … [Read more...] about Kobe-MJ Dual Auto Nets $516,000; Jeter, Mays Rookie Also Among Leaders in Heritage Monthly Sale
Notes: Record Revenue for Heritage; Brady on His Rookie Cards; Shop’s New Digs, More
Heritage Auctions reported total first quarter sales of over $337 million, an increase of 16 percent over the same period last year. Revenue was driven by world record-breaking sales of sports memorabilia, U.S. and World & Ancient coins, comics and comic art. Even throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the company says sales show steady, year-over-year first quarter growth: … [Read more...] about Notes: Record Revenue for Heritage; Brady on His Rookie Cards; Shop’s New Digs, More
Heritage Offering More NBA Top Shots in Wake of 6-Figure Sales
Collectors with both feet planted firmly in the world of traditional trading cards may not understand but there's no dismissing the interest and money being spent on digital collectibles. A piece of art sold for $6.6 million and in the sports world, NBA Top Shot has seen several sales of the serial-numbered video clips that might make your head spin. Last weekend, a … [Read more...] about Heritage Offering More NBA Top Shots in Wake of 6-Figure Sales
Heritage Opens 1st Monthly Sports Card Auction
Heritage Auctions is kicking off the first of its planned monthly online sales with a mix of vintage and modern cards and memorabilia on the block through March 18. Nearly 400 items are in the debut auction--from T206 cards to unopened cases of recently produced products. Last month, the company announced it would join at least two other sports auction houses in offering … [Read more...] about Heritage Opens 1st Monthly Sports Card Auction
Heritage Auctions’ 2020 Tally: $873 Million Over 40 Categories
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 to Launch New Monthly Auction Platform
As sports card prices rise, so do the number of opportunities to buy and sell online. Heritage Auctions announced a new monthly online auction platform Wednesday. The first “Monthly Showcase Auction” launches March 4 and goes into extended bidding March 18. No printed catalogs will be produced. Robert Edward Auctions and Goldin Auctions have already announced … [Read more...] about Heritage to Launch New Monthly Auction Platform
“Dear Friend Walter:” Letter from Cy Young to Walter Johnson Coming to Auction
Walter Johnson and Cy Young have 928 career victories between them, and each was dominant pitchers in their eras. As Johnson was winding up his Hall of Fame pitching career in 1927, the Washington Senators decided to have a day to honor the “Big Train,” who joined the squad in 1907. On Aug. 2, 1927 — 20 years to the day after he made his major league debut — Johnson was … [Read more...] about “Dear Friend Walter:” Letter from Cy Young to Walter Johnson Coming to Auction