Two youngsters, a pair of still youthful veterans and one guy who debuted when portable CD players were still hot top the list of the top selling trading cards of NBA All-Stars this season. The struggles of the Los Angeles Lakers apparently haven’t diluted interest in LeBron James cards. The 37-year old has been the top selling player on eBay all season, according to eBay … [Read more...] about Cards of the Top 5 Selling NBA Players on eBay in Season’s 1st Half
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Fanatics’ Winter Basketball Auction Underway
Rookie cards, signed memorabilia and game-used items are all part of the new Fanatics NBA Winter Auction. The 144-lot event is entirely focused on pro hoops, with pieces from some current and former greats. Among the items is a signed basketball from members of the 1982 NBA All-Star teams including Julius Erving, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. A … [Read more...] about Fanatics’ Winter Basketball Auction Underway
Notes: Mahomes Offer Accepted; Big Curry Sale; Expo’s New Dates; Jersey News
Ending his season on a sour note didn’t dampen the enthusiasm for Patrick Mahomes—at least not one collector who just bought a 2017 Panini Flawless Rookie Patch Autograph parallel numbered to 5. That buyer paid $115,000 on offer to Collectable shareholders who voted in favor of accepting the deal this week. The card was originally put into IPO by Collectable … [Read more...] about Notes: Mahomes Offer Accepted; Big Curry Sale; Expo’s New Dates; Jersey News
Otis Gets Offer for All 10 Fleer Set; Big Prices for Cards, Tickets; Inside CSG; Millennial Collectors
Those who invested in shares of a fully PSA 10 graded 1986-87 Fleer Basketball set through Otis late last year stand to make a decent profit should they vote to accept a buyer’s offer of $650,000. That offer—which amounts to $28.26 per share, represents a 182.6% gain for those who bought in when it was first offered at $10 per share. The set had been trading at $19.25 … [Read more...] about Otis Gets Offer for All 10 Fleer Set; Big Prices for Cards, Tickets; Inside CSG; Millennial Collectors
Notes: Signatures For Soldiers at NSCC; Shows and Shops; Hawerchuk Collection
A special auction being held in conjunction with the National Sports Collectors Convention will benefit military veterans and their families. The NSCC has partnered with Signatures for Soldiers, a charity that helps raise money for Military Missions in Action, which helps disabled veterans and disabled children of active military personnel. The National is … [Read more...] about Notes: Signatures For Soldiers at NSCC; Shows and Shops; Hawerchuk Collection
Notes: Brady Private Signing; Gretzky RC Offer; Gordie’s Goods, More
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...] about Notes: Brady Private Signing; Gretzky RC Offer; Gordie’s Goods, 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...] about Luka Doncic Signs Exclusive Autograph, Memorabilia Deal with Panini
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...] about Notes: NSCC Still in Holding Pattern; HOF Prez Leaving; Luka’s Gift to Young Fan
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...] about Records for Soccer, Golf Cards at Goldin Auctions
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...] about Shop Talk: Local Card Show Quietly Thriving, MLB Opening Day and NBA Alphabet Soup