Only one of the top five active NBA players on eBay’s list of the most items sold during the 2023-24 season won a championship—and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was at the bottom of that top 5 list. Sales were dominated by two players at opposite ends of their careers. Topping the list was top draft pick Victor Wembanyama, followed by 39-year-old LeBron … [Read more...] about eBay’s Top Selling NBA Players During 2023-24 Season
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The Finals Offer Players a Chance to Be New Face of NBA, Hobby
There is a lot at stake – more so than usual – in this year’s NBA Finals. And what’s at stake will have a huge impact on the basketball card market. Some call it a changing of the guard. But it’s more than that. It’s a battle to see who will, once and for all, be the new face of the NBA. If you have been following basketball card podcasts, online posts, and auctions of … [Read more...] about The Finals Offer Players a Chance to Be New Face of NBA, Hobby
Shop Talk: New Prizm Basketball, Falling Stars, Trying to Tangle with the Tax Man
Tony Reid chronicles the happenings inside Sports Zone, the Central Pennsylvania store where he works. —– It was a really fun week at the shop as a few of our long-term customers we hadn't seen in awhile made their way back into the store. We were beyond excited to see Jeff and Harriet as we hadn't seen them in since before Christmas. I became so concerned that I even asked … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: New Prizm Basketball, Falling Stars, Trying to Tangle with the Tax Man
Luka Doncic Card Nets Over $3 Million; NM 1952 Mantle Sets Record
A 2018 Panini National Treasures Luka Doncic 1/1 Logoman Rookie Patch Autograph sold for $3.12 million late Thursday night, setting a new record for the most expensive basketball card sold at public auction. The card reportedly changed hands in a private sale last year for $4.6 million, which would mean a loss of nearly $1.5 million for the owner. The auction, conducted … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic Card Nets Over $3 Million; NM 1952 Mantle Sets Record
Notes: Luka Logoman Up for Auction; Inside the Collectors Vault; October Grading Data
What’s the 2018 National Treasures Luka Doncic Rookie NBA Logoman Autograph really worth? We may find out soon. Reportedly sold in a private deal for $4.6 million last year, the 1/1 card is making its auction debut this month. As of today, it remains the sixth-highest price ever paid for any trading card and the second highest price ever paid for a basketball … [Read more...] about Notes: Luka Logoman Up for Auction; Inside the Collectors Vault; October Grading Data
Curry, Kobe Jerseys Headline Goldin’s July Sports Auction
On the heels of the fourth NBA Championship title and first Finals MVP award for Steph Curry, Goldin’s newest auction features a game-worn jersey from the all-world Warriors guard. Open now, Goldin’s July Sports Auction boasts a Golden State Warriors "City Edition" jersey that Curry wore during a 32-point performance on April 9, 2021 against the Washington … [Read more...] about Curry, Kobe Jerseys Headline Goldin’s July Sports Auction
Goldin Monthly Auction Has Heaps of Hoops
There are over 3,000 items in Goldin’s current auction and while not all of them revolve around basketball, but the big ticket lots are garnering plenty of attention as the NBA season heads toward its conclusion. The auction includes items from some players still in the hunt for the 2021-22 title and others from those who’ve already won a few. “The impact that a … [Read more...] about Goldin Monthly Auction Has Heaps of Hoops
Russell, Dr. J Jerseys Combine for $1.5 Million+
A Bill Russell jersey photo matched to Game 7 of the 1966 NBA Finals and signed by the Boston Celtics great sold for $966,000 late Saturday night at Goldin Auctions. It was the third Russell jersey sold at auction December of last year. The first two came from his personal collection and the one sold by Goldin contained a 2009 letter of authenticity from Russell. … [Read more...] about Russell, Dr. J Jerseys Combine for $1.5 Million+
Cards of the Top 5 Selling NBA Players on eBay in Season’s 1st Half
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
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