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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Lelands Founder Josh Evans Passes Away
The sports memorabilia hobby has lost an icon. Josh Evans, the chairman and founder of Lelands, one of the hobby’s longest running and most prolific auction houses, passed away Sunday. He was 59 and had been dealing with health issues for several years. Known for his wide-ranging knowledge, his sense of humor and passion for collectibles, Evans was well-respected in … [Read more...]
2019-20 Immaculate LeBron Logoman Pulled from Pack Could Fetch $100,000+
A $70 investment for a spot in a 2019-20 Immaculate Basketball box break will turn into a nice windfall for one lucky collector this winter. The one of a kind LeBron James NBA Logoman game-used patch card that emerged from that break last month has been graded and consigned to the Lelands where it will be sold in the company’s February ‘Winter Classic’ Auction. … [Read more...]
Lelands Acquires Brown Brothers Photo Archive
A well-known photography archive, with roots in the early 20th century, has been acquired by Lelands. The company has acquired the archives of Brown Brothers, recognized as the most comprehensive American stock photo library covering events of the 20th century. Included are images of some of the most famous athletes in American history. “While we will continue to … [Read more...]
Remark-a-pull: 2015-16 The Cup McDavid RPA Numbered to 97 Heading to Auction
One of the most significant hockey card scores in case break history is hitting the auction block later this spring. In their Spring Classic Auction this June, Lelands will offer a PSA 9 Connor McDavid rookie autographed patch card that was pulled this past December from a Jaspy’s break of 2015-16 The Cup Hockey. While all McDavid The Cup RPAs are valuable, … [Read more...]
Notes: “Pop Up” Auction; Kobe Call; NY Times on Series 1 as Golden Tickets Emerge
Where can you find a 1915 Boston Red Sox celluloid razor? A ticket stub from Babe Ruth's 699th home run? Chairs from Mickey Mantle's Country Cookin' restaurant? Lelands' newest auction has them--and over 300 other items. The "Pop Up" auction eschews the pricey pieces but rounds up some quirky items, vintage sports and non-sports cards, autographs and … [Read more...]