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: 1971 Show Pix; PWCC at NSCC=7,800 Items; New Grading Company; MJ Jersey Trio Brings Big $
PWCC says it took in 7,800 items worth nearly $100 million during last week’s National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago. The company used a team of security professionals and “several bulletproof armored vans” to transport the items, including numerous high value trading cards, to its vault in Oregon. Some will go up for auction; others will stay in the secured … [Read more...] about Notes: 1971 Show Pix; PWCC at NSCC=7,800 Items; New Grading Company; MJ Jersey Trio Brings Big $
Notes: $12 Million for Loupe; UD’s New $25K Signed Air Jordans; Canton Signing Session; Record Soccer Card
Loupe Tech, Inc., the live e-commerce streaming platform built for sports card collectors, has closed a $12 million Series A round of fundraising, led by Forerunner Ventures, with additional investment by PSA executive chairman and noted card collector Nat Turner, Mint 10, and DJ/producer and Topps artist DJ Skee. The company says it has surpassed initial revenue projections … [Read more...] about Notes: $12 Million for Loupe; UD’s New $25K Signed Air Jordans; Canton Signing Session; Record Soccer Card
Dream Team’s Signed Good Wishes to Ailing Jim Valvano Up for Auction
Basketball fans who watched the 1992 U.S. Olympic basketball “Dream Team” exert its unmatched power had also witnessed some stunning news that summer. Jim Valvano, the animated former NCAA championship coach and popular analyst, had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. At some point during their quest for the gold medal, players and coaches wrote their … [Read more...] about Dream Team’s Signed Good Wishes to Ailing Jim Valvano Up for Auction
Notes: Star Stock Launches; Fox 5 on Card Resurgence During COVID; Upper Deck and MJ
A new stock market-style platform has opened for buying and selling trading modern cards. StarStock stores offers users the chance to send cards to a centralized vault. Users buy and sell based off digital photos of cards that are shipped to the company but the cards aren’t shipped unless requested by the purchaser. The company says all cards are secured and insured. Both … [Read more...] about Notes: Star Stock Launches; Fox 5 on Card Resurgence During COVID; Upper Deck and MJ
Notes: Signed Jordan RC Brings Six-Figure Price
An autographed 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card sold on eBay for a record $125,000 Wednesday afternoon. The card was graded 8.5 by Beckett with an autograph grade of 10. The sale was made on eBay. The card was one of 23 purchased on the secondary market by Upper Deck about 15 years ago. They were then autographed by Jordan and randomly inserted into … [Read more...] about Notes: Signed Jordan RC Brings Six-Figure Price
eBay Releases Big Michael Jordan Sales Stats, Launches Collectibles Hub
eBay has launched a dedicated hub for Michael Jordan memorabilia and trading cards, coinciding with the release of the ESPN documentary “The Last Dance.” eBay.com/MJCollectibles will include “a wide selection of iconic and beloved merchandise spanning the decades,” according to the company, with everything from Jordan rookie cards to apparel to autographed … [Read more...] about eBay Releases Big Michael Jordan Sales Stats, Launches Collectibles Hub
New Website, Auction Platform is All MJ, All The Time
There’s now an auction platform strictly for Michael Jordan memorabilia and sports cards. Long-time collector, businessman and Jordan fan Ryan Friedman has launched MJAuthentic23 which will be devoted exclusively to Jordan-related items. The inaugural auction will take place April 9-23 and will feature—of course--23 lots. "We want people to have fun, enjoy … [Read more...] about New Website, Auction Platform is All MJ, All The Time
“Mike” Jordan Pool Hustling Check, Ruth Bat, High $ Cards Among Auction Headliners
Historic memorabilia from many of the most legendary names in sports history including Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Michael Jordan, Jesse Owens Serena Williams and Tiger Woods, plus a large group of trading cards and much more headline the Goldin Auctions 2019 Holiday Auction which is open for bidding through Dec.7, at GoldinAuctions.com. "It's not every … [Read more...] about “Mike” Jordan Pool Hustling Check, Ruth Bat, High $ Cards Among Auction Headliners
Serena Williams Signs Autograph Deal with Upper Deck
Upper Deck already has some of the biggest names in sports under exclusive autograph deals. Now, they've added the greatest women's tennis player of all-time. On Thursday, the company announced what it called "a multi-year" arrangement with Serena Williams. Upper Deck will produce authenticated memorabilia and release limited-edition prints with Williams' … [Read more...] about Serena Williams Signs Autograph Deal with Upper Deck