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
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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
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