Just ahead of Super Bowl 57, a ring from one of the players on the first Super Bowl winning team is going on the auction block--for the second time in a couple of months. Ray Nitschke's Super Bowl I ring, which sold for $125,331 through Classic Auctions in December, was just added to SCP Auctions' lineup with a $50,000 opening bid. Only three other original Super Bowl … [Read more...] about Notes: Nitschke Super Bowl I Ring; Durant Jersey; Historic Masters Photos; IIAF Jersey Auction for USA Hockey
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Notes: PSA Still Processing Marx Cards Submissions; New Beckett Pricing; Hat Trick Puck Auction
Eleven months after a group submitter filed for bankruptcy, leaving thousands of cards in its possession and no payment, PSA says it's getting closer to cleaning up the mess and getting all of the cards back to the collectors who own them. The company says it has graded and returned all but about 4,800 of the cards that were submitted by Marx Cards, a California-based … [Read more...] about Notes: PSA Still Processing Marx Cards Submissions; New Beckett Pricing; Hat Trick Puck Auction
MeiGray to Auction Jerseys, Pucks from ECHL All-Star Game
Collectors will have the opportunity to purchase jerseys and pucks from the 2023 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic beginning Jan. 19. The jerseys worn by the ECHL Eastern Conference and Western Conference All-Stars during the round robin and semi-final/final games from the All-Star Classic will be available for bid in a three-week auction on MeiGrayAuctions.com. … [Read more...] about MeiGray to Auction Jerseys, Pucks from ECHL All-Star Game
Notes: Pittsburgh Show; Fresno Burglary; Collector “Overwhelmed” with Support After Collection Stolen
One of the hobby's larger spring shows is back on schedule after getting knocked out by COVID in 2020 and '21. Mainline Autographs is hosting the Pittsburgh Area Spring Spectacular May 20-22 at the Monroeville Convention Center. The show traditionally takes place on the third weekend of May each year. The show's fall event did take place last year. Thirty-eight … [Read more...] about Notes: Pittsburgh Show; Fresno Burglary; Collector “Overwhelmed” with Support After Collection Stolen
Notes: Omaha Productions’ Hobby Moves; Chicago Show; NBA All-Star and “Black Rosie” Auctions
The upcoming Netflix show on Goldin Auctions that’s being produced by Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions continues to move forward. The production company seems to be taking a keen interest in the hobby with word from Variety that it has signed a three-year partnership deal with The MINT Collective. The event, which was postponed from January to late March, is being … [Read more...] about Notes: Omaha Productions’ Hobby Moves; Chicago Show; NBA All-Star and “Black Rosie” Auctions
NHL Goal Puck Auction Includes McDavid, Makar, MacKinnon, More
A pile of goal pucks from some of the top stars in the NHL is now on the block through MeiGray Auctions. Official NHL pucks from the sticks of Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Jack Hughes, Cale Makar and Patrick Laine are just some of the 50 listings that are now live. McDavid’s goal in the final minute of the Edmonton Oilers’ December 18 game at Seattle came as he … [Read more...] about NHL Goal Puck Auction Includes McDavid, Makar, MacKinnon, More
Notes: No Insight on Reported Fanatics Deal; Topps, UEFA Extend; NYFD Auction
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
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