Basketball card collecting exploded during the 1990s, as did card production numbers. Once unappreciated cards from all eras suddenly had a big following--and bigger prices thanks to the rise of Michael Jordan, the arrival of David Robinson, the 1992 Dream Team, increased TV coverage and the convergence of numerous popular Hall of Fame players. Yet the NBA's history goes … [Read more...] about 10 High Powered Vintage Basketball Cards
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Beckett: Fleer Hoops Set Will Start at $25K
One of the best quality sets of the hobby’s most popular basketball card issue is going on the auction block and it’s expected to fetch big bucks. Beckett Auction Services has obtained a complete 1986-87 Fleer Basketball set with each of the 132 cards graded 9.5 (Gem Mint) and will sell it in their upcoming online auction. Bidding will start at $25,000. The set includes … [Read more...] about Beckett: Fleer Hoops Set Will Start at $25K
Long Live the 80s: BGS 10 Jordan Rookie, ’79-80 OPC Hockey Box Drawing Big Bids
Those who remember the decade may protest calling it ‘vintage’ but some 1980s material could fetch prices more akin to ‘deceased legends’ at an upcoming auction. What some believe is the best Michael Jordan rookie card in the world joins a rare unopened, sealed box of 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Hockey cards in the Platinum Night event conducted by Heritage Auctions. Heritage … [Read more...] about Long Live the 80s: BGS 10 Jordan Rookie, ’79-80 OPC Hockey Box Drawing Big Bids
Performance in The Pit: Trading Sports Cards Like Stocks
More than one dealer at this year’s National Sports Collectors Convention referred to popular, high quality rookie cards as ‘commodities’. And it’s true in the sense that the market has ebbs and flows. Much of it has to do with a current player’s performance or projected future, but in the case of some of the hobby’s most iconic cards, it’s more than that. One website that … [Read more...] about Performance in The Pit: Trading Sports Cards Like Stocks