Basketball and soccer cards were among the six-figure sellers at Goldin Auctions late Saturday night. The first half of the company's two night Premium Sports Card and Memorabilia Auction saw a 2002-03 Upper Deck Logomania Kobe Bryant 1/1 autograph card sell for $555,960--the second highest price ever paid for a card featuring the late Hall of … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Kobe 1/1 Brings $555,960 in Goldin Sale
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Soccer, LeBron Cards Among Early Favorites in Goldin Sale
High-end modern cards and a hobby icon are among the heavy hitters in the new Goldin Auctions catalog but it might be better known as the breakout moment for soccer cards. After bidding opened Friday, the first 48 hours saw two of them take their place among the most active items in the massive online catalog. Prices for items from soccer stars have soared along … [Read more...] about Soccer, LeBron Cards Among Early Favorites in Goldin Sale
Lionel Messi’s Cleats from Pele Record-Breaking Goal Head to Charity Auction
The cleats worn by Lionel Messi when he broke one of soccer’s greatest records are being auctioned for charity. On December 22, Messi set the mark for most goals scored when playing for a single club when he netted his 644th for FC Barcelona in their game against Real Valladolid. The goal broke the record of fellow icon Pelé. The famous Brazilian scored 643 goals in 665 … [Read more...] about Lionel Messi’s Cleats from Pele Record-Breaking Goal Head to Charity Auction
No Rookies, No Autos… No Problem! The Future Belongs to Kylian Mbappé
There is a poison chalice that media and fans can’t help but pass to any gifted young star: “The next…” Before Michael Jordan had ever hinted at a desire to try his hand at minor league baseball, NBA observers were foisting the “next Jordan” label onto every ultra-athletic wing that entered the league. The work of Kobe Bryant and LeBron James put the moniker out to pasture, … [Read more...] about No Rookies, No Autos… No Problem! The Future Belongs to Kylian Mbappé
Lucky 11 – Lionel Messi’s Rookie Cards
Writing about Lionel Messi is something of an absurdist exercise. He is the most revered and respected player in the world’s most popular sport. His is an ungodly combination of vision and situational awareness, obscene ball control while dribbling, inch-perfect passing, lethal finishing ability and physical toughness. Messi is the platonic ideal of a superstar. (Full … [Read more...] about Lucky 11 – Lionel Messi’s Rookie Cards
Otis Offers Another Answer In Fractional Shares Market
Michael Karnjanaprakorn believes he has the answer when it comes to fractional investing. Considering his favorite player growing up in Newport News, Virginia, was hometown star Allen Iverson, that’s an appropriate connection. Just like Iverson, Karnjanaprakorn, 38, believes he has the answer when it comes to the arena of fractional investing. And he’s not talking about … [Read more...] about Otis Offers Another Answer In Fractional Shares Market