Card grading activity dipped last month. Gem Rate, which tracks grading data across the major authentication firms, says activity declined by four percent overall in April compared to March numbers. PSA graded about 669,000 sports and related cards last month, a drop of about one percent, according to GemRate. SGC graded about 85,000 and Beckett 30,000. Each … [Read more...] about April Grading Activity Slows; MJ, Junior, 2023 Rookies Among Most Examined
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Notes: Chandy Greenholt Passes; Magazine Vaulting Deal; Angel Reese’s Deal with Leaf; Topps Dates; Showtime Shrine, More
Longtime vintage sports card dealer Chandy Greenholt passed away Monday. A regular at the National Sports Collectors Convention and numerous other shows for many year, the North Carolina native began buying and selling extensively in the 1970s. Known for his affable nature and deep knowledge of cards that he was more than willing to share with fellow … [Read more...] about Notes: Chandy Greenholt Passes; Magazine Vaulting Deal; Angel Reese’s Deal with Leaf; Topps Dates; Showtime Shrine, More
Jordan, J-Rod Top List of Most Graded Cards in February
PSA graded nearly twice as many cards of Michael Jordan and Julio Rodriguez than any other athlete in February. According to data compiled by Gem Rate, the company examined and entered into its population report a total of nearly 14,000 Jordan cards in the 28-day period. They also graded over 18,000 cards of Rodriguez, the young Mariners star whose rookie cards arrived … [Read more...] about Jordan, J-Rod Top List of Most Graded Cards in February
1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jerseys Jordan Sells for Record Price
One of the 23 autographed 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey Michael Jordan patch cards is now one of the highest selling Jordan cards of all-time. The BGS 8 copy sold for $840,000 late last week in PWCC’s January Premier sale. The price places it sixth on the list of most expensive Jordan cards sold. The Upper Deck Game Jersey cards featured a swatch from … [Read more...] about 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jerseys Jordan Sells for Record Price
Notes: Bird/Magic/MJ 1-1 Headlines Auction; Cracker Jack Jackson Sells; Astros Card Set, Series Memorabilia
Goldin was set to open its November Elite Auction on Tuesday night, with high end modern cards and game worn jerseys of some NBA greats among nearly 350 available lots. Expected to draw the most attention: the 1/1 2008-09 UD Exquisite Collection NBA All Access Triple Logoman Michael Jordan/Larry Bird/Magic Johnson Game-Used patch card. Holdered as Authentic by … [Read more...] about Notes: Bird/Magic/MJ 1-1 Headlines Auction; Cracker Jack Jackson Sells; Astros Card Set, Series Memorabilia
Notes: Ball From ‘Hand of God’ Goal, Rare Basketball Items Coming to Auction; Topps/Aoki Collaboration; Card Shop-Restaurant in Works
The jersey sold for millions earlier this year. Now, the ball that was used to score two of the most famous goals in soccer history is going under the hammer in the UK. Ali Bin Nasser, the Tunisian referee who famously allowed the “hand of God” goal by Diego Maradona in the 1986 World Cup, has consigned the ball from the match to Graham Budd Auctions, which is putting … [Read more...] about Notes: Ball From ‘Hand of God’ Goal, Rare Basketball Items Coming to Auction; Topps/Aoki Collaboration; Card Shop-Restaurant in Works
Jordan/Kobe/LeBron Logoman Pushes Past $1 Million as Goldin Opens National Auction
A few weeks after auctioning the much discussed LeBron James Triple Logoman patch card that netted over $2 million, Goldin is offering another card from the Upper Deck Exquisite lair. A 2006-07 Triple Logoman featuring the modern NBA’s top three icons: Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant headlines the company’s National Elite Auction. The 1/1 card … [Read more...] about Jordan/Kobe/LeBron Logoman Pushes Past $1 Million as Goldin Opens National Auction
1992-93 Topps Stadium Club Beam Team Provided New Light Show for Collectors
During the 1992-93 basketball season, Topps released one of the most significant insert sets of the year, the era and of all time. The well received Series 2 Stadium Club product introduced the world to Stadium Club Beam Team. The flagship Topps Basketball product from the same season had its own version of Beam Team, with cards featuring three NBA stars on the front of each … [Read more...] about 1992-93 Topps Stadium Club Beam Team Provided New Light Show for Collectors
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
1992-93 Topps Archives Bridged Decade Long NBA Gap with Missing Iconic “Rookie Cards”
After 13 straight years of producing basketball cards, the iconic Topps brand was seated squarely at the end of the bench after the 1981-82 NBA season. The New York-based card maker didn't check back into the basketball card game until the 1992-93 campaign. Attempting to make up for quite a bit of lost time, they cooked up a set using a brand name that's still familiar … [Read more...] about 1992-93 Topps Archives Bridged Decade Long NBA Gap with Missing Iconic “Rookie Cards”