Panini America filed a federal lawsuit Monday against a Kansas City man over the use of its trademarks on home-made cards that are being sold on eBay. Attorneys for the Dallas-based company are accusing Shad Wing of trademark infringement, unfair competition and deceptive trade practices. They say Wing, under eBay user names "claymation123" and "shwi_1160" … [Read more...]
Notes: Big $ for Trout; Doncic, Leonard Jerseys at Auction; ’61-62 Fleer Break; Graham Elliot Talks Cards
Bidding for one of 25 BGS 9.5 2009 Bowman Chrome Mike Trout autograph Orange Refractor cards is set to pass the six-figure mark heading into the final weekend of bidding at Goldin Auctions. It’s one of three Trout cards with bids currently exceeding $10,000 including: a 2009 Bowman Sterling Prospects BGS Black Label 10/Auto 10; a 2009 Bowman Sterling Propsects Gold Refractor … [Read more...]
2018-19 Opulence Basketball Brings the Booklets
The season is over but the hoops keep coming later this week with the arrival of 2018-19 Panini Opulence basketball. The high-end product is nearly all low-numbered hits with all autographs signed on card. Each one pack box contains eight cards (there were ten last year), with three boxes per case. Seven of the eight cards are hits with all cards in the product … [Read more...]
Notes: Beckett Parent Company Owner Indicted; NBA Rookie Jerseys at Auction; Card Shop Profile
The founder and chairman of the multinational company that owns Beckett Media has been indicted on federal bribery charges in connection with a case centered on North Carolina politics. Greg Lindberg, 48, the founder and chairman of Eli Global, was charged with conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud, and bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds … [Read more...]
Trae Young Rookie Cards Heating Up
A short but record-setting sweet college career didn't immediately translate into NBA stardom but a little patience has paid off for collectors who believed in one of the league's top 2018 draft picks. Trae Young rookie cards are now starting to look like they'll be a good long-term play. The Transition In his one season at Oklahoma, Young was the first player in … [Read more...]
Luka Doncic Signs Autograph Deal; Prices Reasonable for Now
More Luka Doncic autographed memorabilia is hitting the market thanks to the Dallas Mavericks star signing a new autograph deal with Fanatics. It’s his first exclusive deal since joining the NBA as a 2018 draft pick. The deal makes Fanatics and its partner sites to become the sole distributor of his online autographs and collectibles. The deal is not expected to … [Read more...]
2019 Goodwin Champions Will Include Luka Doncic Signed Cards
As usual, it’ll be a quirky collection of subjects inside 2019 Upper Deck Goodwin Champions cards but one name will be the big attraction for basketball collectors. Goodwin will feature autographed cards from NBA Rookie of the Year favorite Luka Doncic, whose rookie cards in other products have been a major draw. He's also signed an autograph memorabilia deal with … [Read more...]
Hottest 2018-19 NBA Rookie Cards
It doesn't take a long list of first year players to create a hot list. Sometimes one young superstar in the making can move product and keep collectors and prospectors clicking the "buy" button online or snapping up product at their local card shop. The list of hottest 2018-19 NBA rookie cards is built around one player. Luka Doncic rookie cards have been on … [Read more...]
Notes: Rogers-Related Suit; Big Price for Doncic Jersey; Tribute to Late Dealer
A new lawsuit claims loan officials didn't authenticate collateral put up by convicted fraudster John Rogers leaving one man on the hook for a $900,000 loan. William "Mac" Hogan, who invested money with the former sports memorabilia dealer and photo archivist, filed the suit in Arkansas recently. According to Arkansas Business, Hogan filed the suit against Stephen … [Read more...]
Hot Market for Luka Doncic Rookie Cards
Ten weeks into the season, players around the league were already heaping praise on the NBA's newest young star in the making. "He's a really, really, really good player. Not just for a rookie." -Damian Lillard "That dude's gonna be a problem. He's already a problem." - Draymond Green Luka Doncic rookie cards have become some of the hottest current issues on … [Read more...]