The late 1960s and early 1970s might seem like the dark ages for college basketball — except at UCLA, of course — but Pete Maravich was truly the shining light on the hardwood. Maravich was exciting, creative and stymied defenses. He put LSU on the map and was a marquee star in the NBA. That’s why a personal trove of memorabilia from the “Pistol” should drive some interest … [Read more...] about Pete Maravich Memorabilia Highlights Grey Flannel’s Holiday Auction
Michael Jordan rookie cards
LeBron, LaMelo, Ronaldo Among Big Sellers in $13 Million Goldin Sale
Modern cards dominated the action as Goldin Auctions wrapped up its September Card and Memorabilia Auction. The top seller was one of the 99 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite LeBron James Rookie Patch Autograph cards. The BGS 8.5 example sold Saturday night for $1.3 million. It was the second time the same card had been offered at auction this year. It set a record … [Read more...] about LeBron, LaMelo, Ronaldo Among Big Sellers in $13 Million Goldin Sale
Patriots Partner with Goldin for Game Jersey Auction; LeBron, Brady, MJ Rookies Also on Block
Goldin Auctions is partnering with the New England Patriots to auction a collection of 30 game-worn jerseys from several different decades and has them up for sale as part of the company’s latest auction. Two of the jerseys date to the 1971 season while the rest are primarily from the last 20 years, including those worn by Kevin Faulk, Logan Mankins and Chandler Jones in … [Read more...] about Patriots Partner with Goldin for Game Jersey Auction; LeBron, Brady, MJ Rookies Also on Block
Notes: Auction Roundup Includes Star Jordan, Jackson Rookie, Nets Jerseys
Robert Edward Auctions is offering a mix of modern and vintage cards in its September Encore Auction, including four Michael Jordan rookie cards and three Jordan rookie stickers. Also up for grabs: a PSA 10 Tom Brady Bowman Chrome rookie card, a 1909 E90-1 Joe Jackson PSA 1 rookie card, a 1910 E93 Standard Caramel Honus Wagner PSA 6 and a 1911 T3 Ty Cobb with checklist … [Read more...] about Notes: Auction Roundup Includes Star Jordan, Jackson Rookie, Nets Jerseys
Heritage September Showcase Auction Runs the Gamut
While the last holiday weekend of the summer is getting underway, Heritage Auctions will launch a fresh online catalog, with over 700 items on the block. The September Showcase Auction will offer a mix of lower cost items and a handful of premium lots, but the bulk will feature a wide cross-section of collector-oriented vintage and modern items. Among the key items are … [Read more...] about Heritage September Showcase Auction Runs the Gamut
Exquisite LeBron Rookie RPA to 99 Tops $2 Million
He didn't make what seems like an annual appearance in the NBA Finals this past season and he's now 36 years old, but that hasn't stopped collectors from chasing high-end LeBron James cards. Goldin Auctions set a new record price for one of his best late Saturday night when a 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Rookie Patch Autograph graded BGS 9 sold for just over $2 … [Read more...] about Exquisite LeBron Rookie RPA to 99 Tops $2 Million
Notes: Wagner Update; Rare LeBron Auction; Jordan Rookie Hoard; Purdue Show, More
Bidding on the T206 Honus Wagner at Robert Edward Auctions is now at over $4.2 million. With the 20% buyer’s premium factored in, the winning bidder for the SGC 3 example would pay just over $5 million if there were no more bids. That’s not likely with the auction set to continue through Sunday. It hasn't been seen for a while, but a key LeBron James rookie … [Read more...] about Notes: Wagner Update; Rare LeBron Auction; Jordan Rookie Hoard; Purdue Show, More
Goldin’s Huge Summer Auction Runs Gamut
There’s a little of everything in the new Goldin Auctions catalog. When you’re selling Ty Cobb's dentures AND a Giannis Antetokounmpo jersey, you’ve kind of covered the whole spectrum of the sports collecting world as it stands in 2021. The company has launched its Summer Premium Card and Memorabilia Auction—a massive online event that includes over 8,800 … [Read more...] about Goldin’s Huge Summer Auction Runs Gamut
PSA 10 Jordan Rookie Brings Record $840,000
PWCC Marketplace reported the record sale for a PSA 10 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card at $840,000 late Saturday night. The sale, which took place in the company's July topped the previous mark for a Jordan rookie card by more than $100,000. According to PWCC's Jesse Craig, the Jordan card in its auction was pulled from a pack not long ago by … [Read more...] about PSA 10 Jordan Rookie Brings Record $840,000
1991 Michael Jordan Upper Deck Baseball Card Surges at 30-Year Anniversary
A few years before Michael Jordan eschewed the NBA to become a real live professional baseball player, he was featured on a special insert card in Upper Deck's 1991 baseball card product. The card quickly became one of the ones to remember during that year. The card was cool for several reasons. It held appeal because it featured Jordan, who was just then starting to win NBA … [Read more...] about 1991 Michael Jordan Upper Deck Baseball Card Surges at 30-Year Anniversary