In an era where college athletes can now make money from their name, it was only a matter of time before a well-known player agreed to a public autograph session for more than just a little rent money. Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler, one of the top contenders for the 2021 Heisman Trophy, will be the first. He’s signed a deal to appear at the National Sports … [Read more...]
Notes: Cards>Poker; CTV on Market; Bloomberg on Goldin; Giannis’ Happy Giftees; Last LeBron 23 Jersey
The sports card business got an unusual shout out from an avid fan…on a live broadcast after a poker tournament. After Jared Bleznick won US Poker Open Event #8 for $189,000 on Friday, the “post game” host expected him to talk about his big win but the fur hat-wearing Bleznick, who is part owner of a Las Vegas card shop and also runs TheBlez.com, a breaking site, gave Jeff … [Read more...]
Notes: Inside Showtime Cards; Jerry West Unimpressed; LeBron Jerseys Soaring; Seattle Collector’s Room Tour
A little over a year ago, some hobby shops were trying to figure out how they could make a go of it. These days, some are busier than they’ve ever been. Business has been pretty great at Showtime Cards, the long-time Arizona hobby shop owned George Mares. From walk-ins looking to sell in to new customers wanting to jump back into the hobby they loved a long time … [Read more...]
Notes: $1 Million for Topps Gretzky RC; MLB TV’s New Card Show; Top NBA Jersey Auctions; Durant RC Giveaway
PWCC says it has brokered the sale of one of the two PSA 10 1979-80 Topps Wayne Gretzky rookie cards for $1,050,00. The other card, expected to be released soon on Rally’s fractional shares platform, sold through Heritage Auctions in December for $720,000. There are also two Gretzky O-Pee-Chee rookie cards graded 10. One of those also sold in the same auction … [Read more...]
LeBron, Curry Jerseys Top NBA All-Star Auction
He wasn't the MVP, but that didn't stop bidders from pushing a jersey worn by LeBron James to the top of the list in an auction of jerseys worn in this year's NBA All-Star Game. The #23 shirt donned by the captain of victorious Team LeBron sold for $250,140 in a three-week sale conducted by NBA Auctions. In all, two dozen jerseys worn during the game … [Read more...]
Notes: Topps Cartoons at the Hall; Topps Plant in ’91; Lakers Ring Ceremony Gear, Zajac Night Auction
The cartoons that appeared the backs of Topps sports cards have captured collectors’ fancy for years. For David Moody and his family, collecting the original artwork is a specialty. Now, some of what he managed to pick up over the years is on display through Spring 2022 at the Baseball Hall of Fame. Like the cards themselves, the artwork that managed to avoid … [Read more...]
Notes: SGC Catches Up, Rates Going Up; CSG’s 1st Graded Card at Auction, More
SGC says it’s tackled the backlog of submissions it was facing as collectors and dealers flooded the company with submissions last year. The company says it’s now operating under normal turnaround times. “In the blink of an eye, our 12 man team was absolutely overrun. Over just a seven-day period, our intake had increased 20x what it previously … [Read more...]
Notes: Orr Jersey Nets $209K; Shop Burglary; Million $ Cards; Lakers Opener Jerseys
A jersey worn by NHL legend Bobby Orr during the 1970-71 season sold for $209,455 at Classic Auctions late Tuesday night. The black and gold sweater bearing Orr's famous number 4 dated to a year in which he won both the Hart and Norris trophies. The jersey was the top selling item in the auction, which netted just over $2 million in sales. A jersey worn by … [Read more...]
LeBron’s Christmas Day Jersey Brings Big Price; LaMelo’s Debut Too
The jersey worn by LaMelo Ball in his NBA debut sold for $55,100 Thursday night while another worn by LeBron James in this year’s Christmas Day game netted $130,020. The two jerseys were among those from five different teams that have been up for bids at NBA Auctions since last month. Ball, the third overall pick in the 2020 draft, is a strong favorite to win the league’s … [Read more...]
LeBron, LaMelo Jerseys Highlight New NBA Auctions Sale
NBA Auctions has opened its latest round of game-used memorabilia listings, with important jerseys from a long-time veteran and a 19-year-old rookie. The white jersey worn by LeBron James in the Los Angeles Lakers' 138-115 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Christmas Day will become the top-selling item of the new season when the auction comes to a close February … [Read more...]