An original Jackie Robinson photo dating to his earliest days with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 and the same image used for one of his earliest baseball cards is among the top items in Lelands’ new Fall Classic auction. The 8x10 Type I image shows Robinson kneeling with a bat. It’s the photo collectors will find on one of the cards issued by Bond Bread during his rookie … [Read more...] about Jackie Robinson Rookie Photo, Handwritten Letters Help Kick Off Lelands Auction
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Brady, Babe, Jordan Items Push High-End Auction Past $5 Million
His career appears to be over, but that's not stopping collectors from putting down big bucks for Tom Brady's best cards. A 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket autographed Brady rookie card (#99/100) sold for over $1.2 million late Saturday night as Lelands closed out its Mint 25 Auction. The special auction included only 25 high-end lots that combined to sell … [Read more...] about Brady, Babe, Jordan Items Push High-End Auction Past $5 Million
Mel Ott Jersey, Holy Grail Brady Rookie Among Lelands Headliners
A Mel Ott New York Giants game-worn, photo-matched jersey headlines the Lelands 2021 Fall Classic Auction, which opened for bidding late Sunday night. Fewer than five jerseys worn by the Hall of Fame slugger have survived the passage of time and been offered for public sale. Adding to the rarity and significance is this marks the first time an Ott jersey has been … [Read more...] about Mel Ott Jersey, Holy Grail Brady Rookie Among Lelands Headliners
Ultra-High-End Auction in Works for January
Collectable and IMG are partnering with Lelands for a high-end auction of sports cards and memorabilia set to take place in January. The auction will be limited to 25 lots, each with a minimum appraised value of $250,000. The auction is being held in conjunction with the MINT Collective, a first-of-its-kind sports collectibles event in Las Vegas. The MINT25 auction … [Read more...] about Ultra-High-End Auction in Works for January
Lelands Sale Opens with Brady, MJ, Mantle, More
The penultimate Tom Brady football card and a key Steph Curry basketball card headline the newly opened Lelands 2021 Late Summer Classic Auction. The 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Rookie Ticket #144 Brady Autograph card is considered his most desirable rookie card by most collectors, with only 100 signed copies issued. The card up for bid is numbered … [Read more...] about Lelands Sale Opens with Brady, MJ, Mantle, More
Best Brady Collection; Kobe, Steelers Jerseys Headline Lelands Sale
The single greatest offering of Tom Brady cards in existence, a Kobe Bryant high school jersey, game-worn gear from the archives of the Pittsburgh Steelers and an array of modern rookie cards are among the highlights as Lelands kicks off its 2021 Mid-Spring Classic Auction. The centerpiece of the collection of nearly 100 of the best Brady rookies, autographs and unopened wax … [Read more...] about Best Brady Collection; Kobe, Steelers Jerseys Headline Lelands Sale
News & Notes: Lelands Plans More Auctions, eBay Bucks Changes, More
Add Lelands to the growing list of companies who are increasing the number of and frequency of their auctions each year the demand for more opportunities to buy and sell sports cards and memorabilia continues to increase. The hot market for collectibles has pushed auction houses to ramp up the pace of selling to provide consignors with quick turnarounds and sellers … [Read more...] about News & Notes: Lelands Plans More Auctions, eBay Bucks Changes, More
Trout’s First Game Jersey, Modern Cards, Ruth Items Among Key Pieces at Lelands
Mike Trout’s 2011 first game-worn jersey, the penultimate Tom Brady rookie card, and a complete 1986-87 Fleer basketball PSA 10 set are among the headliers in the Lelands 2021 Spring Classic Auction, which opened a bit ahead of schedule on Thursday. The jersey is photo-matched to July 8, 2011, when a-then 19-year-old Trout made his debut in a home game against the Seattle … [Read more...] about Trout’s First Game Jersey, Modern Cards, Ruth Items Among Key Pieces at Lelands
Notes: Packers Collector Snares Ice Bowl Football; Opening a 1959 Football Pack
The Green Bay Packers are back in the NFC Championship game and Glen Christensen is hoping to add some more history to his Hall of Fame-like collection of team memorabilia. It'll be hard to top his most recent addition, though. Christensen, a Green Bay native who has owned a printing business in Dallas, TX for the last 20 years, recently acquired a game-used football … [Read more...] about Notes: Packers Collector Snares Ice Bowl Football; Opening a 1959 Football Pack
Lelands Will Honor Josh Evans by “Continuing the Work That Was His Life’s Passion”
As we reported Sunday, Josh Evans, founder of Lelands, passed away over the weekend. The auction company has been a major player in the hobby for more than 30 years and will continue with Evans’ long-time business partner and friend Mike Heffner, leading the team. Lelands referred to Evans' impact as "a storied history in the hobby, a larger than life character, and … [Read more...] about Lelands Will Honor Josh Evans by “Continuing the Work That Was His Life’s Passion”