Tom Brady’s new autograph deal with Fanatics doesn’t mean he’s no longer doing private signings or cut ties with TriStar Productions. In fact, just days after signing a boatload of memorabilia from Fanatics, he’s signed on to autograph more memorabilia sent in by collectors and dealers…but it ain’t cheap. In fact, if you paid $1,000 for an autograph through TriStar a … [Read more...]
Luka Doncic Signs Exclusive Autograph, Memorabilia Deal with Panini
His cards have been among sports collecting’s hottest. Now, Panini America has locked up Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Dončić on an exclusive agreement for autographs and memorabilia. The native of Slovenia has appeared on NBA trading cards and had autographs in the company’s products during his first three seasons in the league. Now, he’ll sign … [Read more...]
Notes: NSCC Still in Holding Pattern; HOF Prez Leaving; Luka’s Gift to Young Fan
The National Sports Collectors Convention’s 2021 plans remain on hold but show organizers say they do have alternative dates in mind to hold the show in Chicago if necessary. As SC Daily reported three weeks ago, the state of Illinois remains in stage 4 of its planned 5-stage opening. Stage 5 is when the large gatherings, such as conventions, would be able to return. … [Read more...]
Records for Soccer, Golf Cards at Goldin Auctions
There were plenty of high-end basketball, baseball, football and hockey cards sold at Goldin Auctions over the weekend, but the big news centered on two sports in which trading cards have been traditionally an afterthought. The company sold a 1979 Panini Calciatori Sticker Diego Maradona rookie card graded PSA 10 for $555,960 and a PSA 10 2001 SP Authentic Golf #45 Tiger … [Read more...]
Shop Talk: Local Card Show Quietly Thriving, MLB Opening Day and NBA Alphabet Soup
it was a great week for shiny new cardboard as there were countless new releases hitting shelves during the last full week of March and plenty of activity both in the shop--and at a nearby show.I am personally eagerly awaiting Major League Baseball Opening Day this coming week. Thursday can't get here soon enough. With that in mind, we saw 2021 Topps Opening Day cards arrive at … [Read more...]
2021 NBA All-Star Game Jerseys Up for Auction
Not all of the players were super excited for the game in light of the circumstances, but the NBA’s pandemic-impacted season did include an All-Star Game and now the jerseys from the March 7 contest in Atlanta are on the auction block. Two dozen gamers worn by the league’s biggest stars in the first half of Team LeBron’s 170-150 win over Team Durant are up for … [Read more...]
Notes: PSA 3 Mantle Record; High $ Hoops; MJ UDA Jersey Set; More
Eye appeal wins again. A new record price for a PSA 3 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle was set early Friday morning when Heritage Auctions closed the curtain on its latest trading card sale. The card, well centered but with a slight crease, sold for a whopping $162,000--smashing the old mark of $90,000 set in February through an eBay seller. A year ago, a typical price for a PSA 3 … [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...]
Doncic, Morant Opening Night Jerseys on NBA Auctions Block
His Rookie of the Year season was nothing to sneeze at but Ja Morant wasted no time proving it wasn't a fluke. The Memphis Grizzlies star began this season with a career high 44-point effort in a December 23 loss to San Antonio. Now the jersey he wore that night is up for sale. NBA Auctions has launched the latest string of listings of jerseys worn in the opening … [Read more...]
Game Used Tone Strikes Deal with Doncic for Game Shoes
Some of Luka Doncic’s game-worn shoes should be on the market with regularity after the Dallas Mavericks star signed a new partnership deal with Game Used Tone. The company recently sold Doncic’s shoes from the Western Conference Quarterfinal in which he hit a three-pointer at the buzzer. The 2019 NBA Rookie of the Year, Doncic was selected to the All-NBA First Team … [Read more...]