The sports collectibles market continues to grow in all kinds of ways. Now, a new entry into the auction market is preparing for its inaugural event. Brian Suarez has launched 77 Auctions, specializing in vintage and modern trading cards and memorabilia. The first auction is set to open next month. “The name 77 Auctions came from the fact that I have been a … [Read more...]
First NBA “Bubble” Jerseys Hit Auction Including LeBron, Zion
The first game-worn jerseys from the NBA’s restart in Orlando have hit the auction block. NBA Auctions has launched a group of 58 jerseys from the league’s first few games in the “bubble” including those donned by LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Zion Williamson. Jerseys worn by members of the Lakers, Pelicans, Spurs and Nets are the first to reach the auction block from … [Read more...]
LeBron Nickname, MJ Wizards Jerseys Part of One Week Auction
Two game-worn jerseys from two NBA icons hit the auction block this week as part of a new online sales series. Sotheby’s is hosting From the Archive, which will drop five pieces of memorabilia and collectibles spanning sports, film, music and fashion in dedicated, single-lot sales that open daily from July 20-24. Each auction lasts seven days. The series is led by … [Read more...]
NBA India Jerseys Up for Auction
Jerseys worn in the NBA's first game ever played in India are up for sale. NBA Auctions is offering 34 game-worn and game-issued jerseys from the Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings, who took the court in Mumbai on October 4 and 5 for back-to-back pre-season contests. The games were played in front of about 4,000 fans in a sold-out NSCI Dome as part of the NBA's Global … [Read more...]
Zion City Edition Game Jersey Brings $42,010 at Auction
A month after his first NBA jersey sold for over $80,000, the second game-worn rookie year Zion Williamson jersey has netted a big price, too. The City Edition shirt worn by the New Orleans Pelicans rookie star netted $42,010 late last week on the NBA Auctions website. In all, 75 bids were made in the auction, which opened February 27. Williamson wore the Size … [Read more...]
MeiGray Group Partners with Tone Stakes to Create Game-Used Shoe Division
It took a trip to China and visits with avid NBA game-used collectors there to convince Tone Stakes that the MeiGray name carried a lot of weight—even 7,000 miles from the nearest North American arena. Now, he’s partners with the company that handles game-used jerseys and gear for several NBA teams. The MeiGray Group has launched a Game-Used Shoes division in … [Read more...]
NBA All-Star Game Jerseys Hit Auction Block to Help Kobe’s Charities
It was a special game for the players and now some of their jerseys will raise money in memory of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. NBA Auctions launched its annual All-Star jersey auction late Monday afternoon with 25 game-worn shirts on the block representing the game's biggest names. This year, the NBA and the Players Association will donate all auction … [Read more...]
Kings Open Blockchain-Powered Jersey Auction Platform
The Sacramento Kings have partnered with a blockchain software development firm to create a game-night auction platform, which launched this week. “We have integrated blockchain technology into our business across multiple platforms, including our reward program, and now our fans will have the opportunity to securely purchase authentic game-worn merchandise in real-time … [Read more...]
Doncic Season Tip-Off Gamer Hits Auction Block
By virtually all accounts, Luka Doncic’s rookie season last year was a massively successful one. And, if these first few months are any indication, he’s upping the ante for his 2019-20 season with the Dallas Mavericks. Now, collectors have an opportunity to score the jersey Doncic wore to kick off what promises to be a noteworthy sophomore season as NBA Auctions has put his … [Read more...]
LeBron Opening Night Lakers Jersey Fetches Big Bucks
LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers have returned to the center of the professional basketball universe, and a recent auction indicated that collectors are ready to pay top dollar for mementos from this new era of Lakers dominance. NBA Auctions recently auctioned off an extensive collection of game-worn jerseys from the KIA NBA Tip-Off 2019. This included … [Read more...]