There are only 120 lots in Memory Lane's new Premier Auction but it's a power packed lineup. The two-week sale includes some very recognizable names and cards in the online catalog, many of which stand among the highest graded copies that exist. One of only two NM/MT graded copies of the 1909 T204 Ramly Walter Johnson rookie card headlines the sale. The … [Read more...] about 120 High Grade Vintage Cards in Memory Lane’s Premier Auction
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2023’s Most Graded 1950s-1980s Cards in Each Sport
When the intake staffers at authentication and grading companies open a package, there's still a pretty good chance there's a 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. card inside. PSA, SGC, Beckett and CSG graded nearly 14,000 of the Hall of Famer's most famous card in 2023--over 6,000 more than any other sports card from the 1950s,'60s,'70s or 80s. Numbers compiled … [Read more...] about 2023’s Most Graded 1950s-1980s Cards in Each Sport
REA Opens September Encore Sale With Big Vintage Variety
A run of Mickey Mantle cards and other vintage classics are among the lots in Robert Edward Auctions’ September Encore event. The online catalog includes cards from the19th century through the present day, including dozens of Mantle cards, from a fresh-to-the-hobby example of his 1952 Topps issue graded SGC 2.5, to a 1951 Bowman rookie, an autographed 1952 Bowman with a … [Read more...] about REA Opens September Encore Sale With Big Vintage Variety
Rare Wagner Card, Jordan Debut Stub Among Hindman Highlights
A 1910 Tip Top Honus Wagner, a near complete run of cards from Mickey Mantle’s career, a Michael Jordan debut ticket stub and hundreds of other items are now up for grabs in Hindman’s new sports collectibles auction. The sale is the largest sports sale in the Chicago-based company’s history. Debut of the GOAT The full impact was a few years away, but basketball changed … [Read more...] about Rare Wagner Card, Jordan Debut Stub Among Hindman Highlights
Breakup of PSA Set Registry HOF 1968 Topps Set with 572 PSA 10s Headlines MHCC Auction
One of the hobby’s most perfect 1968 Topps sets is about to hit the auction block. Whether it stays intact or is sold piece by piece is up to bidders. Mile High Card Company will kick off its next catalog sale by offering the set both as a single lot and individually. Whichever total brings the most money to the consignor is how the set will change hands. In all, … [Read more...] about Breakup of PSA Set Registry HOF 1968 Topps Set with 572 PSA 10s Headlines MHCC Auction
Mint Collective/eBay Auction Features Vintage, Modern Icons
eBay has partnered with the MINT Collective for an auction of high-end sports cards and memorabilia that opened Wednesday. The online event is part of eBay’s sponsorship of the event in Las Vegas that kicks off Thursday. The auction includes over 200 lots ranging from vintage cards and photos to high-end modern rookie cards and other non-sports collectible pieces. … [Read more...] about Mint Collective/eBay Auction Features Vintage, Modern Icons
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
Dice, Dice, Baby: Longtime Collector Snares 4 Rare 1961 Topps Dice Test Cards Including Mantle
The 1961 Topps Dice set is one of the most mysterious test brands ever put out by the trading card giant. The 18-card set is scarce, with very few known to exist since it was a test run that did not have a large distribution. However, longtime collector Fred McKie recently completed a deal that add four to the scant population including Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Stan … [Read more...] about Dice, Dice, Baby: Longtime Collector Snares 4 Rare 1961 Topps Dice Test Cards Including Mantle
One of Hobby’s Top Mantle Collections, High-Grade Goudey, Top DeLong Set in Memory Lane Premium Auction
It’s been 4 ½ years since a PSA 9 Mickey Mantle rookie card has come to auction, but that drought will end soon. Memory Lane will launch its Fall Rarities Premium Auction on November 12, featuring one of the PSA 9 MINT copies of Mantle’s first trading card. Bidding will open at $500,000 but given the meteoric rise for Mantle cards—and iconic cards in general—it’s … [Read more...] about One of Hobby’s Top Mantle Collections, High-Grade Goudey, Top DeLong Set in Memory Lane Premium Auction
Vintage Cards, Ohtani Jersey Among Big Sellers in SCP Premier
The 1952 Topps card has gotten most of the recent headlines, but another Mickey Mantle card set a record price over the weekend. An SGC 9 (mint) 1959 Topps Mantle sold for $60,667 in SCP Auctions’ Summer Premier, setting a new benchmark. The auction set a dozen records as it closed with a flurry of bidding late Friday night and into Saturday morning in the eastern … [Read more...] about Vintage Cards, Ohtani Jersey Among Big Sellers in SCP Premier