The Topps Company, Inc., the exclusive producer of Major League Baseball trading cards, has expanded its commitment to The Industry Summit, a trade event for those involved in the sports collectibles industry. Under the agreement, Topps will host a Topps Retailing for Success Seminar on Monday, March 19, the first day of the conference. The event will include a … [Read more...] about Topps, Leaf Commit to Industry Summit
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Three Guilty Pleas in Jersey Fraud Cases
Three sports memorabilia dealers pleaded guilty Monday in Federal Court to separate but related fraud schemes involving counterfeit game worn jerseys. Bernard Gernay, 37, a resident of Howell, N.J., involved in the business operations of Pro Sports Investments, Inc., a New Jersey business; Bradley Horne, 39, a Sunset, S.C. resident, involved in the business operations of … [Read more...] about Three Guilty Pleas in Jersey Fraud Cases
Rare Ty Cobb Tobacco Tin to be Sold by Memory Lane
Universally considered the “King of All Tobacco Tins,” finding a Ty Cobb Tobacco tin is a collector’s equivalent to striking oil. Fewer than a dozen examples are known to exist. The rare tin that once held a supply of tobacco for a very active market of users more than a century ago features the legendary baseball great Ty Cobb posing with a bat. The image is virtually … [Read more...] about Rare Ty Cobb Tobacco Tin to be Sold by Memory Lane
FBI: Six Memorabilia Dealers Charged With Fraud Involving “Hundreds of Thousands” of Dollars
Federal prosecutors have charged six men with selling, consigning or auctioning jerseys to individuals--and card companies-- purported to have been worn by pro and college athletes that were never actually donned in competition. It's the second time in less than four months, fraud charges have been filed against dealers accused of selling bogus jerseys. Four defendants were … [Read more...] about FBI: Six Memorabilia Dealers Charged With Fraud Involving “Hundreds of Thousands” of Dollars
DiMaggio Deal Aimed at Creating Brand
Joe DiMaggio will soon grace a host of licensed consumer products, including trading cards, bats and jerseys as part of a new deal aimed at creating fresh branding around the baseball icon. DiMaggio, LLC—the sole licensing company and owner of DiMaggio’s name and image since the player’s death in 1999—has partnered with MODA Licensing, Inc. in New York and Dominant … [Read more...] about DiMaggio Deal Aimed at Creating Brand
Pittsburgh Hockey Auction Does Six Figures
Hockey fans and collectors swooped in on the recent auction of memorabilia from the Civic Center in Pittsburgh, former home of the Penguins. Over 900 bidders participated in an auction for signs, pictures and just about anything else that wasn't nailed down. The online event raised over $100,000. Over 500 items were offered by AssetNation, Inc., which was put in charge of … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Hockey Auction Does Six Figures
Discount Sports Gifts a Big Seller This Week
Dreams Inc., parent company of Pro Sports Memorabilia, FansEdge, Mounted Memories and other licensed sports product businesses based says its e-commerce operations took in $1.5 million of orders on the first Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday, up 78.5% from the same day a year ago. While its business boomed Monday, the company was still offering free shipping on … [Read more...] about Discount Sports Gifts a Big Seller This Week
Booted to the Hall: Kramer’s Shoe Comes Home
The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Inc. received a “legendary” donation from a life-long Packers fan Tuesday, adding to its collection of a bygone era. Joel Schultz, a resident of Green Lake, Wis., returned the square-toed right kicking shoe of Packers great, Jerry Kramer, to share his high school’s fairytale memory. The shoe was given to the school by former Packers … [Read more...] about Booted to the Hall: Kramer’s Shoe Comes Home
Memory Lane Adds Private Catalog Sales Program
Memory Lane, Inc is launching a new buying and selling platform this month, focusing on premier items. Four times each year, the southern California-based sports memorabilia auction company will create a new catalog through its Own it Now program with items available for straight sale. The consignor sets a selling price with a first-come, first-served opportunity … [Read more...] about Memory Lane Adds Private Catalog Sales Program
How High Will 8.5 1952 Mantle Go?
Bidding for the only PSA 8.5 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card is approaching $100,000 as Memory Lane Inc's Summer Auction heads into its final weekend. Of the other 10 ’52 Mantles graded higher by PSA, seven are 9s with just three 10s. The card was once graded “8” but recently bumped to an 8.5 after the owner submitted it for re-examination when PSA added the half-grades to … [Read more...] about How High Will 8.5 1952 Mantle Go?