by Juan Martinez Now that we are weeks into the 2011-12 NBA season lockout, let’s take a look at one of the first products of the year by Panini Upper Deck… Oh… Well, that intro came out wrong. The sad irony of the NBA lockout for basketball card collectors is that their wish – or at least part of it - has come true. A large proportion of the community was saddened by … [Read more...]
Upper Deck Asking $50,000 for LeBron’s ‘Return to Cleveland’ Shoes
Upper Deck Authenticated is hoping to find someone who isn’t mad at LeBron James for pulling up stakes and taking his talents to Miami. Through an exclusive arrangement with its hoops pitch man, UDA is offering the shoes James wore in his first game back in Cleveland as a member of the Heat last season. The asking price is an eye-popping $50,000. The black Nike shoes are … [Read more...]
Upper Deck NSCC Show Plans: Redemptions, Autograph Giveaways, Displays
A special six-card, VIP-emblazoned cello-wrapped set from Upper Deck will be available to all show attendees who show their VIP passes to The National Sports Collectors Convention. The player lineup for this takeaway includes Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Sidney Crosby, LeBron James, Bobby Orr and Landon Donovan. During each public day of the show – Thursday through … [Read more...]
NBA Finals Jersey Score: Dirk $34,404; LeBron $30,300
The red away shirt donned by LeBron James during Game 3 of the recently completed NBA Finals sold for $15,600 Thursday night. That was the highest price paid for any single jersey in the NBA's annual auction, but the two jerseys worn by MVP Dirk Nowitzki brought a combined $16,104. The four Nowitzki jerseys sold between the two auctions for game-worn gear from Games 1 and 3 … [Read more...]
NBA Finals Jersey Auction: Two Dirks Better Than One LeBron
MeiGray closed out round one of the annual NBA Finals jersey auction on Thursday night with some serious bidders chasing some game-worn shirts from one of the more memorable championship rounds in history. LeBron James may have lost to Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks in six games, but LeBron's jersey won this round. The Game One James jersey worn in the May 31 game … [Read more...]
Jordan Signing Lots of Autos For Upper Deck
Upper Deck announced plans for its 2011 All Time Greats Basketball product on Wednesday. The checklist features only twenty different athletes, but is heavy on big names and includes one Michael Jordan autograph for every six boxes. The company is promising a "limited production run" and hasn't released pricing information but one can reasonably expect they won't be … [Read more...]
Upper Deck Contest Caption Offers Game Worn LeBron Shoes Prize
From now through Tuesday, May 31, Upper Deck Authenticated is running a special “Caption Contest” promotion where a collector/fan will walk away with a pair of autographed and game-used Nike shoes from LeBron James. The company wants a creative caption for the photo at left. To enter the contest, click on this link: … [Read more...]
Memory Lane Auction Generates $1.2 Million
Some items dated as far back as the 19th century. Others were in action just months ago. There was no question Memory Lane’s Spring Fever Classics Auction had a little bit of everything. When the hammer came down on the southern California based company’s latest catalog sale early Friday morning, the wide-ranging auction had brought in over $1.2 million. The end result? … [Read more...]
Spring Fever Classics Auction Offers Big Variety
A Babe Ruth bat. High-grade, rare baseball and other sports cards. World Series rings. A 57-year-old unopened pack with Jackie Robinson inside. Five pairs of playoff-worn and autographed LeBron James shoes. Those items and hundreds of other pieces of memorabilia can be found in the newly launched Memory Lane Spring Fever Classics Auction. Bidding opened Saturday and … [Read more...]
Saints, LeBron Among Top eBay Sellers in 2010
eBay has announced its annual “Top Shopped” report, revealing some of the top trends that captivated shoppers’ curiosity – and cash – in 2010. For sports fans and collectors, the New Orleans Saints, LeBron James and Peyton Manning were among the leaders. eBay analyzed sales and search data across categories in the Marketplace to identify the year’s … [Read more...]