2023 wasn’t a great year for sports cards according to Altan Insights, which tracks sales in a variety of collectible markets. Using data from Card Ladder, Altan calculated sales for some of the most popular ultra-modern (2009-present) cards to be down 34.8% from 2022, continuing the dip that began some 18 months ago. Modern cards (1984-2008) were down 30.8%. As a whole, … [Read more...] about Altan: Sports Collectible Market Dipped Again in 2023
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REA Encore Sales Pile Up the Lots as March Event Launches
It’s been a busy three months for Robert Edward Auctions and their first “big” auction of the year hasn’t even started. The company’s monthly Encore Auctions have seen nearly 9,000 lots go up for grabs since early January with nearly 110,000 bids entered. The March event launched Thursday, with nearly 3,400 items, ranging from rare T206s and numerous classic Babe … [Read more...] about REA Encore Sales Pile Up the Lots as March Event Launches
Hindman to Offer Extensive Kobe Bryant Rookie Card Auction
An extensive, single owner collection of Kobe Bryant rookie cards will be sold in a live auction format by Hindman Auctions of Chicago later this month. Nearly 150 cards, presented in 81 lots as an ode to Bryant’s 81-point performance in a 2006 game, will be offered in a sale entitled 8.24: The Definitive Collection of Kobe Bryant Rookie Cards. They’ve all been … [Read more...] about Hindman to Offer Extensive Kobe Bryant Rookie Card Auction
California Mechanic Builds 1996-97 Topps Chrome Basketball Masterpiece
Over a decade ago, Brent Slavik began a journey that will lead him to completing one of the most difficult, important and valuable modern basketball sets on the planet. The Southern California collector's 1996-97 Topps Chrome Basketball Refractor set is considered the best in the hobby, an improbable opus of minty greatness that's worth a small fortune. Slavik isn't a … [Read more...] about California Mechanic Builds 1996-97 Topps Chrome Basketball Masterpiece
Fanatics’ Winter Basketball Auction Underway
Rookie cards, signed memorabilia and game-used items are all part of the new Fanatics NBA Winter Auction. The 144-lot event is entirely focused on pro hoops, with pieces from some current and former greats. Among the items is a signed basketball from members of the 1982 NBA All-Star teams including Julius Erving, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. A … [Read more...] about Fanatics’ Winter Basketball Auction Underway
Tatis Rookie Gamer, Jordan Cards and Autos, Key Kobe RC Headline Heritage Sale
You might own the card. Now you can own the jersey. Heritage Auctions is offering the camo style shirt worn by Fernando Tatis Jr. on the day he recorded the first four hit game of his career as a member of the San Diego Padres in its monthly Sports Showcase Auction. The moment was commemorated on a Topps Now card the next day. Worn during his rookie … [Read more...] about Tatis Rookie Gamer, Jordan Cards and Autos, Key Kobe RC Headline Heritage Sale
eBay: Nearly 250,000 Kobe Bryant Cards Sold So Far This Year
We’re not yet six months through 2021, but collectors have been buying a lot of Kobe Bryant cards on eBay. Nearly a quarter million pieces of cardboard featuring the late Lakers legend have been sold either via auction or straight sale since the start of the year. Bryant cards and memorabilia have been in demand since the tragic helicopter crash that took his life and … [Read more...] about eBay: Nearly 250,000 Kobe Bryant Cards Sold So Far This Year
T206 Legends Meet Jordan, Kobe, Tom in Giant Auction
The most recognized vintage baseball card in the world joins some high-end issues from the modern era as Goldin Auctions opens its latest Elite Auction. The voluminous auction opened Sunday night and includes over 6,600 lots. Graded PSA 2, the Wagner card carried a $1 million opening bid. Within minutes, it had already reached $2 million. A PSA 2 last sold for … [Read more...] about T206 Legends Meet Jordan, Kobe, Tom in Giant Auction
Two $2 Million Cards in One Auction? It’s Possible
Bidding has already reached $1 million for a 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite LeBron James rookie card in Goldin Auctions’ newly launched April Premium event, but don’t be surprised if it goes for double that amount. It might not be the only $2 million card in the auction either. A high-grade copy of Tom Brady’s holy grail rookie card is also up for grabs in a … [Read more...] about Two $2 Million Cards in One Auction? It’s Possible