Lelands launched its second “Focus” auction Sunday night, with over 40 lots graded cards, tickets and a few other items that have an estimated value of at least $10,000. The company launched the concept last fall and held its first event in October. The auctions are scheduled to be held quarterly, between the company’s larger Classic auctions. Among the lots are … [Read more...] about Lelands Auction Includes Fresh to Hobby 1952 Topps Cards
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Notes: Inside the “Pop-Up”; New Collectable Auction Platform; Big Julio Hit; Release Day Updates; 49ers Fan Tumbles for Towel
Lelands has opened its first “Pop-Up” auction of 2023. The smaller auctions contain a few hundred lots, mostly consisting of lower valued items, but also including some key rookie cards. Lelands launches a pop-up auction whenever the firm accumulates enough material to match the format. The items were held out of Lelands main auction – the Classic, because on … [Read more...] about Notes: Inside the “Pop-Up”; New Collectable Auction Platform; Big Julio Hit; Release Day Updates; 49ers Fan Tumbles for Towel
X-Rated Mantle Joke, Rare Card, Mean Joe Jersey Among Top Sellers for Lelands
Mickey Mantle was known for having a bawdy sense of humor and not being afraid to write down his crudest thoughts on baseballs and other items he signed after his playing days. One notorious Yankee alumni questionnaire featuring some lewd content handwritten by the Hall of Famer sold for $242,789 as Lelands closed out its 2022 Fall Classic Auction. The buyer’s name … [Read more...] about X-Rated Mantle Joke, Rare Card, Mean Joe Jersey Among Top Sellers for Lelands
Jackie Robinson Rookie Photo, Handwritten Letters Help Kick Off Lelands Auction
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
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