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...]
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. Star Stock 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 … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
“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...]
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...]
Notes: Topps Q&A, Pippen Will Party, Kobe’s Shoes, Chuck and Mike
Topps told attendees at the annual Q&A session that the company was “disappointed” to lose the NFL and NFLPA licenses that has ended a 60-year streak of producing pro football cards. However, they say they continue to explore other options, which could include a fresh run at the NBA. Topps hasn’t produced basketball cards since Steph Curry’s rookie season. Through its … [Read more...]
2014-15 SP Authentic Basketball Set for Release
Upper Deck is heading toward the finish line of its college trading card license with 2014-15 SP Authentic Basketball helping bring down the curtain when it releases on Wednesday, packing three autographs per box, including some of Michael Jordan, LeBron James and other past and present NBA players. Upper Deck promises 20 four-card packs with an average of three autographs … [Read more...]
What’s Hot in the Shop: MJ Leads The Way In SPA NBA
by Mike Fruitman Hoop fans got one of their annual wishes granted this week when 2012/13 Upper Deck SP Authentic basketball hit hobby stores. Yes, sadly once again Upper Deck is not able to feature players in their professional uniforms but based on sales at my store at least, collectors do not seem to mind in the least. Mere hours after sending out our new product arrival … [Read more...]