Shop owners and hobby pros at the Industry Summit who were hoping for some insight on the future of trading card licenses in the major sports didn't get it on Tuesday. Topps isn't part of the program in Las Vegas but Panini America used its time in the spotlight to focus on its new UFC deal, bringing in fighters and outlining future plans. They took no questions. There … [Read more...] about Notes: No Insight on Reported Fanatics Deal; Topps, UEFA Extend; NYFD Auction
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Notes: Rich Altman Passes; Maris ’61 Jersey Donated to HOF; More
The sports memorabilia world lost one of its long time fixtures Thursday with the sudden passing of dealer Rich Altman. Altman started Hollywood Collectibles in 1986 and was still running the Dania Beach, Florida-based company, which specialized in autographs. He had exhibited at major shows across the country since the 1980s and had been a regular at the … [Read more...] about Notes: Rich Altman Passes; Maris ’61 Jersey Donated to HOF; More
ECHL Captain’s Jersey Auction to Benefit Players, Families
A collection of 21 jerseys worn by team captains of ECHL teams is underway, with proceeds set to benefit minor league players and their families who saw their 2019-20 season end early due to COVID and recently completed a condensed 2020-21 season. The Professional Hockey Players’ Association (PHPA) and ECHL is holding the auction in association with The … [Read more...] about ECHL Captain’s Jersey Auction to Benefit Players, Families
Notes: Shop Burglary Update; Long-Time Card Photographer; Special Hockey Jersey Auction
Police in Louisville are continuing to investigate the latest hobby store break-in. As we reported yesterday, an early morning burglary resulted in the loss of $50,000 worth of unopened product from Louisville Sports Cards, which carries both current and vintage items and memorabilia. According to shop owner Chris Buckler, "cameras across the street show multiple people on … [Read more...] about Notes: Shop Burglary Update; Long-Time Card Photographer; Special Hockey Jersey Auction
Notes: MLI Kicks into Reward for Boy’s Murder; Collectable $ Infusion; Haliburton Debut Jersey, NHL Pucks at Auction
Memory Lane Auctions is kicking in to a growing reward aimed at finding the killer of a six-year-old boy in a road rage incident not far from the company’s Southern California offices. The boy's mother was driving her son to kindergarten when another driver opened fire between 7:55 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. The boy was struck in the stomach. The mother pulled over … [Read more...] about Notes: MLI Kicks into Reward for Boy’s Murder; Collectable $ Infusion; Haliburton Debut Jersey, NHL Pucks at Auction
MeiGray Auctions Offers Tracking Pucks Used by NHL
Several sports have successfully implemented data and analytics into the professional realm, utilizing tools to measure intricacies such as spin rate, exit velocity, player speed and even fatigue levels. The NHL attempted a similar experiment for their 2021 regular season, geared towards gathering similar insights that would aid player evaluation in a data-driven world. The … [Read more...] about MeiGray Auctions Offers Tracking Pucks Used by NHL
U.S. World Junior Jerseys from IIHF Tourney Up for Auction
It’s the kind of memorabilia with an “I knew him when” sort of potential. A rare chance to own a piece of memorabilia from a gold medal-winning hockey team. It’s also a shot in the arm for USA Hockey. Jerseys worn by members of the U.S. World Junior team at the recent International Ice Hockey Federation Tournament are up for sale through MeiGray … [Read more...] about U.S. World Junior Jerseys from IIHF Tourney Up for Auction
Notes: New eBay Shipping Option Edging Closer; Bucks’ New Auction Platform; NBA Gamers, NHL Pucks
If you’ve been holding your low priced single cards in anticipation of the new shipping option from eBay and the USPS that will allow you to ship a card or two—with tracking—for less than a buck, the wait is almost over. eBay tell us the new program should be up and running by next weekend. As we told you a few weeks ago, Standard Envelope looks like the answered prayer … [Read more...] about Notes: New eBay Shipping Option Edging Closer; Bucks’ New Auction Platform; NBA Gamers, NHL Pucks
Shoe Prospecting: Pre-NBA Gamers on the Block
They haven’t played a minute of a game yet. In fact, we won’t know who they’ll be playing for until later this month. They’re the great unknowns in a year of unknowns. It’s fun to speculate, though, and the newest MeiGray auction is giving basketball collectors the chance to prospect on members of the 2020 NBA Draft class. Shoes used in college and high … [Read more...] about Shoe Prospecting: Pre-NBA Gamers on the Block
Notes: Topps’ Now Dodgers Sets; New KY Card Shop, Top NBA Jersey Auctions, More
Topps Now has released several cards commemorating the Dodgers’ Game 6 victory in the World Series (and yes, there’s one of Blake Snell). They’re available until Thursday afternoon. There are relic card versions and autographs from World Series MVP Corey Seager, but those could be gone by the time you read this. They also released details on the … [Read more...] about Notes: Topps’ Now Dodgers Sets; New KY Card Shop, Top NBA Jersey Auctions, More