A pair of basketball shoes gifted by Kobe Bryant to a teenage LeBron James 19 years ago are auction block this weekend. Heritage Auctions is selling the red, white and blue Adidas sneakers in its Platinum Night Auction where they’re expect to bring a strong five or possibly six-figure price. The shoes are among the earliest LeBron gamers ever to reach the … [Read more...] about 9-11 Inspired Shoes Gifted by Kobe to Young LeBron at Auction
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Notes: Big Offer for Bird-Magic Rookie; $30 Million Worth of Mahomes; New MHCC Auction; Kobe’s Impact on LA Store
Back in October, Collectable offered shares in one of the 24 PSA 10 1980-81 Topps Larry Bird/Magic Johnson rookie cards, then valued at $352,000. On Monday, the company received an offer of $720,000 for the card. After fees, those who bought in would receive about $160.69 per share, a 161% premium above the IPO price from October. Shareholders now have 48 hours … [Read more...] about Notes: Big Offer for Bird-Magic Rookie; $30 Million Worth of Mahomes; New MHCC Auction; Kobe’s Impact on LA Store
Bryant, Jordan Jerseys, MJ Rookies Among Top Sellers in GFA Auction
Kobe Bryant died nearly a year ago in a tragic helicopter crash that took the life of his daughter and seven other people, including the pilot. Bryant memorabilia was coveted before that tragedy, but it has really gotten some attention lately. Case in point: Bryant memorabilia was the main attraction during the sale held by Grey Flannel Auctions. The most notable item from … [Read more...] about Bryant, Jordan Jerseys, MJ Rookies Among Top Sellers in GFA Auction
Notes: Goldin Partners with Sotheby’s; Tua Cards Move Up, Patriots Exhibit, More
Goldin Auctions and Sotheby’s will be partnering on a series of sports auctions to be conducted on Sotheby’s platform, with the first one running in late November and ending the first week of December. The online catalogs will consist of 100 lots of all high-end material, much of it consigned “directly by the athletes or their descendants,” according to Goldin. It's … [Read more...] about Notes: Goldin Partners with Sotheby’s; Tua Cards Move Up, Patriots Exhibit, More
All-Basketball Auction Includes Jordan Gamers, High Value Cards
The recent rise of basketball cards and memorabilia has produced what may be the first high-end basketball-only auction. Launched last week by Heritage Auctions, the “Michael Jordan & Basketball Icons Sports Catalog event includes 375 lots of memorabilia and trading cards. As the auction’s namesake, Jordan items have a lot of space in he … [Read more...] about All-Basketball Auction Includes Jordan Gamers, High Value Cards
Goldin Auction Includes Dozens of Jordan, Bryant Items; Gene Michael Collection
Seven Michael Jordan game-worn jerseys are among the more than 1,500 lots set to go on the block Monday as Goldin Auctions kicks off its Summer Auction. The catalog features 310 lots of Jordan-related material alone as well as a 113-lot Kobe Bryant Hall of Fame Announcement Auction, a 33-Lot Mike Trout Collection and 81 lots of memorabilia from the … [Read more...] about Goldin Auction Includes Dozens of Jordan, Bryant Items; Gene Michael Collection
Notes: Bryant Finals Gamer Sells; Brothers Auction Cards for Causes, More
A full Los Angeles Lakers uniform worn by Kobe Bryant during the 2000 NBA Finals sold for $43,750 late last week as Julien’s Auctions wrapped up its Sports Legends sale. The uniform, which included the NBA Finals logo patch and the black armband worn in remembrance of Wilt Chamberlain, was one of several game-worn and autographed Bryant items in the catalog. A pair of … [Read more...] about Notes: Bryant Finals Gamer Sells; Brothers Auction Cards for Causes, More
1986 Fleer Basketball Boxes from Storage Unit Find Bring Big Price (Empty Case, Too)
Would you pay nearly $1,000 for an empty box? Someone did late Wednesday night. It wasn’t just any old box, though. This one was a bit of a collector’s item. The rare container held boxes of 1986-87 Fleer basketball cards. The winning bidder shelled out $922 at Goldin Auctions, which also sold seven full boxes of the product that contains what’s … [Read more...] about 1986 Fleer Basketball Boxes from Storage Unit Find Bring Big Price (Empty Case, Too)
Kobe’s Signed Game-Worn Shirt from 1996 Roundball Classic Consigned to Auction
One of the earliest game-worn, autographed Kobe Bryant items ever to come to public auction will be coming to auction soon. Lelands will offer a signed t-shirt worn by the late NBA superstar as a 17-year-old phenom during the 1996 Magic Johnson Roundball Classic. Only two months before becoming the first guard drafted straight out of high school, Bryant made a lasting … [Read more...] about Kobe’s Signed Game-Worn Shirt from 1996 Roundball Classic Consigned to Auction
Multiple Charities to Share in Proceeds as SCP Auction Winds Down
SCP Auctions will be making charitable donations on two fronts after their Spring Premier Auction closes Saturday. The company says it will turn over a portion of the buyer’s premium from any Kobe Bryant memorabilia sold to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation. They’ll also be donating a portion of their buyer's premium on all other [non-Kobe] lots to both Feeding … [Read more...] about Multiple Charities to Share in Proceeds as SCP Auction Winds Down