They've already gobbled up the trading card space. Now, Fanatics is moving into events, with plans centered around collectibles. The company says it is forming a partnership with IMG for the new venture but will maintain majority ownership in the events business. "Fanatics Events will focus on building the largest and most exciting network of sports and … [Read more...] about Fanatics Jumps Into Events Business, Plans to Expand on Card Show Concept
Mint Collective
Notes: MINT Wraps; Addressing Product Delays; St. Louis Browns Exhibit; Goldin Show Trailer; Upwork’s ‘Baseball Card’ Commercial
The second edition of the MINT Collective wrapped up Sunday with the second and final day of its Marketplace, which vendors and buyers doing business on the show floor of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. In addition to the card show, there were grading opportunities, interactive displays and opportunities to meet with leaders of a variety of collectible companies during the … [Read more...] about Notes: MINT Wraps; Addressing Product Delays; St. Louis Browns Exhibit; Goldin Show Trailer; Upwork’s ‘Baseball Card’ Commercial
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
MINT Collective Set to Return in March
A multi-day gathering of businesses and collectors from in and around the sports memorabilia hobby will be back for a second year and is expanding. The MINT Collective, hosted by IMG and Collectable, will take place in Las Vegas next spring. eBay will return as the event’s presenting sponsor, along with Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions which is participating as part … [Read more...] about MINT Collective Set to Return in March
History in Your Hands: Panelists Discuss Sports Memorabilia Market
Some collectors like cards with patches or jersey swatches. Others prefer the whole enchilada. On the final day of The Mint Collective in Las Vegas Sunday, the opening panel saw SCP Auctions’ David Kohler, top collector Justin Cornett, Leaf’s Brian Gray and Beckett’s Steve Grad discussed the memorabilia market and benefits. They cited the one-of-a-kind nature of … [Read more...] about History in Your Hands: Panelists Discuss Sports Memorabilia Market
Mint Collective a Different Kind of Show
There was plenty to buy and dozens of sellers doing it, but the Mint Collective was also part industry trade conference, marketing event and social gathering. The inaugural event at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas offered two days of panel discussions conducted side-by-side with a "marketplace" where collectors could browse, submit cards for grading, talk shop or learn about … [Read more...] about Mint Collective a Different Kind of Show
Notes: Omaha Productions’ Hobby Moves; Chicago Show; NBA All-Star and “Black Rosie” Auctions
The upcoming Netflix show on Goldin Auctions that’s being produced by Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions continues to move forward. The production company seems to be taking a keen interest in the hobby with word from Variety that it has signed a three-year partnership deal with The MINT Collective. The event, which was postponed from January to late March, is being … [Read more...] about Notes: Omaha Productions’ Hobby Moves; Chicago Show; NBA All-Star and “Black Rosie” Auctions
Notes: Big Ticket Tickets Close Out Goldin Sale; UD’s New ePack Set, More
Some strong prices for important tickets and stubs went on the books as Goldin closed out its Holiday Auction Sunday night. The company sold over $500,000 worth in all. Among the highlights: A 1958 World Cup Sweden ticket stub from Pele’s debut game on 6/15/1958 (PSA PR 1 MK) sold for $36,000, an all-time record for any soccer ticket. A 2001 New … [Read more...] about Notes: Big Ticket Tickets Close Out Goldin Sale; UD’s New ePack Set, More
High-End Sports Auction Includes Vintage, Modern Cards, Historic Memorabilia
The live element became a victim of the MINT Collective’s decision to postpone its planned Las Vegas event on Monday, but the high powered auction that was set to be part of it is still on. The planned sale of 25 high powered sports artifacts is set to run through January 29. The MINT25 Auction is being conducted through Lelands and includes rare sports cards and … [Read more...] about High-End Sports Auction Includes Vintage, Modern Cards, Historic Memorabilia
Mint Collective Postponed
The Mint Collective, a large, first of its kind event that had been scheduled for later this month in Las Vegas, has been postponed. Organizers say "increasing concerns regarding the Omicron COVID-19 variant" caused them to make the decision not to hold the event at the UFC's Apex training facility and the MGM Grand Hotel January 28-30. Instead, sponsors Collectable … [Read more...] about Mint Collective Postponed