eBay released its latest seller update on Tuesday, a laundry list of changes that reward fast turnaround times, good descriptions and good scans and photos. The company, which now boasts more than 100 million active buyers, will no longer charge for multiple pictures as of July 2. Currently, eBay listings include one free picture, but nominal charges for multiple images for … [Read more...]
Philly Show Postponed Until June
One of the hobby's largest regular shows is being pushed back. The March edition of the Philly Show, originally scheduled for next month at the Valley Forge Convention Center, has been postponed because of construction delays. The Convention Center has experienced delays with the construction of a new casino on the grounds and according to the show's sponsor, Hunt Auctions, … [Read more...]
Dodger Stadium 50th Anniversary Will Include Nostalgia, Memorabilia
Things were more than a bit tumultuous at Chavez Ravine in 2011, but there's nothing like a trip down memory lane to put a few smiles back on the faces of fans. The Dodger Stadium 50th Anniversary party will be a year-long event that includes tributes to the great L.A. teams and players of the past, some special giveaways, an autograph event and a special website. The team … [Read more...]
Metropolitan Museum of Art Digitizing Burdick Collection
From now through mid-June, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, home to the massive collection of vintage baseball cards donated by the late hobby pioneer Jefferson R. Burdick, is showcasing cards illustrating some of the earliest and most illustrious players who moved from the Negro Leagues into the Majors. That's not the most exciting news for collectors, … [Read more...]
2012 Topps Series Two Baseball Preview and Checklist: Even More Gold
by Chris Harris Although the first series will not hit the streets until next month, Topps is giving collectors a sneak peek at the second series of 2012 Topps Baseball. Series Two is tentatively scheduled for release in early June, and Hobbyists can expect another golden overdose. The 330-card base set will include a heavy helping of players who have changed teams in … [Read more...]
Panini Asks Judge for Restraining Order Over Autographs
Attorneys for Panini America have asked a federal judge to issue a temporary restraining order that would bar Art Of The Game from selling or marketing anything related to Lakers' star Kobe Bryant. The papers, filed in May, are part of a campaign by the trading card and memorabilia maker to force a southern California business from selling or marketing a line of Bryant … [Read more...]
Jason Terry NBA Finals Shoes Auction
Dallas Mavericks star guard, Jason Terry and Reebok are holding a charitable auction featuring Terry’s autographed Reebok Zig Slash sneakers worn during the series-clinching NBA Finals. According to a news release, all proceeds from the auction will benefit the Jason Terry Foundation "to help youth achieve their dreams through education, … [Read more...]
College World Series Stadium Auction Set
The Omaha Zoo Foundation announced Monday that will hold an auction to sell memorabilia items from the College World Series stadium, allowing the public to own a part of the Rosenblatt legacy. The Foundation took ownership of Rosenblatt Stadium on June 9. The live auction will take place Thursday, June 23 but collectors will be able to participate online. All proceeds will … [Read more...]
Cardinals, Royals Combine for Tornado Relief Auction, Events
The St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals, are joining Major League Baseball to help the recovery and rebuilding effort after one of the most destructive tornadoes in Missouri history. The upcoming three-game series at Busch Stadium (Friday June 17 - Sunday, June 19) between the two teams will include numerous efforts dedicated to Joplin. Fans will be able to purchase … [Read more...]
Game Worn NBA Finals Jerseys To Be Sold
Watching the Mavericks and Heat on TV not quite good enough? If you've got the financial resources, you can bid on the game worn jerseys from Games 1 and 3 at auctions.nba.com. The Game 1 auction will end on June 16 and the Game 3 auction will end on June 23. Minimum bid for most jerseys is $250. Last year's jerseys from Games 1 and 3 between the Lakers and Celtics … [Read more...]