Florida can’t catch a break. Less than two weeks after Helene brought heavy winds and flooding to the region, Hurricane Milton was bearing down on the Gulf Coast, forcing evacuations of certain areas near the coast. The impeding storm has once again forced The Certified Collectibles Group, parent company of CGC, to close its Sarasota headquarters. The company says … [Read more...] about Notes: Hunkering Down for Hurricane Milton; Lakers Jersey Auction; Amazon Deals; Bleecker’s New Store; Melia’s New Job
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LeBron James’ ‘Chosen One’ SI Cover Jersey Fetches $1.3 Million
The jersey worn by LeBron James as a prep star for the famous Sports Illustrated “Chosen One” cover shoot continues to grow in stature among collectors — and in value. Julien’s Auctions announced that the jersey, worn by James in 2002 when he played for St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio, sold for a record $1.3 million during the auction house’s “Legends in … [Read more...] about LeBron James’ ‘Chosen One’ SI Cover Jersey Fetches $1.3 Million
Notes: Pete on Precious Metal; Bronny (and LeBron) Jerseys; Moon on Collecting
They're legal tender. They're precious metal. They're baseball cards. Well, they're actually all three. Celebrity Mint has created pure gold and silver coins of Pete Rose, but these aren’t round. They’re designed to look like cards. Some carry Rose’s autograph. They’re the first sports collectibles to be CGC Signature Series certified by CGC. They also mark the first … [Read more...] about Notes: Pete on Precious Metal; Bronny (and LeBron) Jerseys; Moon on Collecting
Notes: Chrome Basketball Arrives; LeBron SI Shoot Jersey Auction; Panini’s New NIL Card Platform; Fanatics Auction
Wednesday was release day for the first Topps Chrome Basketball product in 15 years. The big attraction, of course, is Victor Wembanyama, who has autographs, inserts and base cards/parallels throughout the product. The first big one to be pulled came through the Fanatics Live app with breaker Celebrities and Card Breaks pulling a signed card numbered 2/2 in the first … [Read more...] about Notes: Chrome Basketball Arrives; LeBron SI Shoot Jersey Auction; Panini’s New NIL Card Platform; Fanatics Auction
Notes: Wemby, LeBron Jerseys Sell; Harper 1st HR Ticket; MeiGray Auctions; Young Dale Murphy
A jersey worn by NBA Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama when he made some San Antonio Spurs history sold for $102,000 Thursday night. The game-worn ‘Association Edition’ jersey at NBA Auctions was worn in the first half of the Spurs’ November 18 game against the Memphis Grizzlies. With his eight blocks, Wembanyama joined Tim Duncan and David Robinson as the … [Read more...] about Notes: Wemby, LeBron Jerseys Sell; Harper 1st HR Ticket; MeiGray Auctions; Young Dale Murphy
Jayson Tatum’s Game 2 Jersey, Doncic’s Finals Debut, Other Playoff Shirts Sell at Auction
He didn't win the MVP award, but Jayson Tatum's jersey was the top seller in the first auction of 2024 NBA Finals jerseys. Sotheby's/NBA Auctions offered jerseys from the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks along with numerous other game-worn playoff items in an auction that ended Tuesday night. Tatum's Game 2 jersey topped bidding at $108,000. He scored 18 … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum’s Game 2 Jersey, Doncic’s Finals Debut, Other Playoff Shirts Sell at Auction
Wemby Birthday Jersey Brings $120,000
A jersey worn by Victor Wembanyama in a game played on his 20th birthday sold for $120,000 at NBA Auctions Tuesday night. The black San Antonio Spurs shirt donned by the NBA Rookie of the Year in a home loss to the Milwaukee Bucks was the top-selling item in Sotheby's latest offering of game-worn items. The pre-sale estimate had been $30,000-$50,000. Wembanyama scored … [Read more...] about Wemby Birthday Jersey Brings $120,000
Notes: HOF Classic Jersey Auction, ’71 Munson Record, Pro League Takes Cards in House, Bill Walton
He hasn’t played in a big league game since 2010 but you can now own a game-worn Ken Griffey Jr. jersey he donned in a game this past weekend. Junior was a coach in the East-West Classic in Cooperstown on Saturday, a game featuring former players wearing wool jerseys and honoring the Negro Leagues. Now, all of those jerseys are up for auction to raise money for the … [Read more...] about Notes: HOF Classic Jersey Auction, ’71 Munson Record, Pro League Takes Cards in House, Bill Walton
Jordan, Bryant Finals Gamers, Ali Thrilla Trunks Part of Auction Series
Sotheby’s has announced a one-week series of sports auctions to be held next month that will include items from modern era stars and big moments. “Sports Week” comprises a total of six live and online auctions in New York. Items from the careers of Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Muhammad Ali, Wayne Gretzky, Tom Brady and Steph Curry are just some of what will be … [Read more...] about Jordan, Bryant Finals Gamers, Ali Thrilla Trunks Part of Auction Series
Jersey from Victor Wembanyama’s NBA Debut Brings $762,000
Somebody out there really believes in Victor Wembanyama. The NBA's top draft pick hasn't disappointed through the first 14 games of his career and on Tuesday, a jersey worn in the first regular season game of the 19-year-old Frenchman's career sold for $762,000 at Sotheby's. The auction house had put an $80,000-$120,000 pre-sale estimate on the white San Antonio Spurs … [Read more...] about Jersey from Victor Wembanyama’s NBA Debut Brings $762,000