There’s a big show in Nashville this weekend. The third in a trio of three-day events is set for the Nashville Fairgrounds Friday-Sunday. The fast growing event is an outgrowth of the regular shows that have been held at Lighthouse Christian School for the past several years. Promoter Jeff Roberts added a third multi-day event to the calendar this … [Read more...] about Notes: Big Weekend Show; Auction News
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Nashville Show Hosts 2nd of 3 Larger Events at Fairgrounds
For those who aren't going to the National, there were a couple of major shows held in middle of the country over the weekend. Multi-day affairs in Nashville and Dallas drew sizeable crowds. The Tennessee event was the second of three larger shows this year that are being conducted by promoter Jeff Roberts in an expo building at the Nashville … [Read more...] about Nashville Show Hosts 2nd of 3 Larger Events at Fairgrounds
Notes: Antman’s 1st Playoff Jersey at Auction; Fake Rings Seized; Weekend Shows; Sooz’ New Job; All-Star Autograph Guests
The jersey worn by Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards in his playoff debut is up for sale. NBA Auctions is offering the jersey on its website. Edwards wore the jersey while tallying 36 points in the Western Conference Game 1 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on April 16. It’s the same one he wore during 15 regular season games from January 10 through … [Read more...] about Notes: Antman’s 1st Playoff Jersey at Auction; Fake Rings Seized; Weekend Shows; Sooz’ New Job; All-Star Autograph Guests
Notes: Cabrera’s 3000th Hit Ball, NOW Cards; Raw Goudeys; Nashville Show; Shop Burglary
Miguel Cabrera is now a member of the 3,000 hit club. Thankfully for the Tigers, the hit didn't come on a homer into the stands but a single in the first inning and so the ball was quickly recovered. History made in Detroit. Miguel Cabrera’s 3,000th career hit has been collected and authenticated. Welcome to the 3,000 Hit Club, Miggy! … [Read more...] about Notes: Cabrera’s 3000th Hit Ball, NOW Cards; Raw Goudeys; Nashville Show; Shop Burglary
Notes: Wagner Bidding Underway; Moolah for Moses; Nashville Show; Brady Searches
Bidding for the “All-Star Café” Wagner is off to a strong start. The card, with its wild background story, had reached $1.8 million by the beginning of the week, with the auction set to run through March 27. Graded PSA 1, the card is being offered by Mile High Card Company, which also has the T206 Doyle variation (currently $328,373) and Eddie Plank in the same … [Read more...] about Notes: Wagner Bidding Underway; Moolah for Moses; Nashville Show; Brady Searches
Tennessee Show Draws Collectors, Hall of Famers While Remembering Founder
Even among guests like Johnny Bench, Reggie Jackson, Rickey Handerson and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, there was one name on the mind of longtime collectors, dealers and hobbyists at this weekend's Music City Sports Collectibles and Autograph Show in Franklin, TN: Rich Altman. A fixture at larger shows across the country for more than 30 years, Altman grew the … [Read more...] about Tennessee Show Draws Collectors, Hall of Famers While Remembering Founder
New Home for Larger Nashville Shows Coming in 2022
The Nashville Sports Cards & Collectibles Show’s is moving its larger events to new digs. Promoter Jeff Roberts announced Thursday that the new Expo building at the Nashville Fairgrounds will hold three events next year while not totally saying goodbye to its longtime digs at Lighthouse Christian School in Antioch, TN. Launched about ten years ago and held at the … [Read more...] about New Home for Larger Nashville Shows Coming in 2022
Notes: PSA Grading Update; Card Shows Abound; Topps’ Debt Rating Lowered; Globe on Hobby; Jeter Dive Bobble; More
PSA is grading over 20,000 cards per day as it continues to work through the massive backlog of trading cards submitted to the company for grading and authentication. GemRate.com’s number crunching shows nearly 230,9000 basketball cards graded over the last 30 days, with gaming cards second at 129,186; baseball third at 128,964 and football fourth at 78,605. So far this … [Read more...] about Notes: PSA Grading Update; Card Shows Abound; Topps’ Debt Rating Lowered; Globe on Hobby; Jeter Dive Bobble; More
Notes: Lone 1916 Red Sox Championship Button Auction; ’52 Mantle Auction; Shows Open, More
The only known Boston Red Sox 1916 World Series Championship button known to exist is on the auction block. The oversize button pictures then-21-year-old Babe Ruth. Curiously sponsored by a Detroit brewery, it’s the largest baseball button made to that point, possibly to maximize the detail. Most serious collectors of baseball buttons would know of the legendary … [Read more...] about Notes: Lone 1916 Red Sox Championship Button Auction; ’52 Mantle Auction; Shows Open, More
Notes: Pristine Opens Weekly Card Auction; Cards from ’52 Find Sold; MHCC Update; Big Nashville Show Off
Pristine Auction has launched weekly sports card auctions that include both vintage and modern issues. This week's sale includes over 1,400 items, including singles, sets and unopened material. An autographed 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie sticker heads the list along with multiple certified autographed Jordan cards, Willie Mays and Roberto Clemente … [Read more...] about Notes: Pristine Opens Weekly Card Auction; Cards from ’52 Find Sold; MHCC Update; Big Nashville Show Off