They got away with it twice, but police in Cicero, NY say three men who tried to burglarize a hobby shop a third time have been arrested. In May of this year, South Paw Sports Cards, located on Route 11 in Cicero, reported a smash and grab burglary that resulted in the theft of about $30,000 in merchandise. It happened again in August, with several thousand more dollars in … [Read more...] about Notes: Suspects Arrested After Same Shop Burglarized 3 Times; West Coast Show Planned; Big NFL Auction
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Super Bowl LV Kickoff Ball, Coin Now Up for Auction
The football used in the opening kickoff of Super Bowl LV is now on the auction block. The NFL is selling the ball as well as coin tossed before the start of last Sunday’s game as part of its ongoing efforts to raise money for charity. Other items from the game are expected to follow. Bidding for the ball was just over $5,000 and the coin had been bid up … [Read more...] about Super Bowl LV Kickoff Ball, Coin Now Up for Auction
Notes: Record Price for Jordan Card; Ripken SUV Sold; New Kezar Book; NFL ‘Crucial Catch’ Auctions
Goldin Auctions says it just sold one of the 23 1997 Upper Deck Game Used Jersey autograph cards for $425,000. The private sale eclipsed the previous record of $420,000 set in late August of this year. One of the earliest pack-pulled autograph cards, it card features a blue signature of Jordan and a large piece of his game jersey. One of the most sought-after Jordan … [Read more...] about Notes: Record Price for Jordan Card; Ripken SUV Sold; New Kezar Book; NFL ‘Crucial Catch’ Auctions
Autographed 100th Anniversary Footballs, Helmets to Raise $ for Mamba Foundation
On the shoes of some of the players, prior to the pregame introductions and in the stands, Kobe Bryant, his daughter and others killed in last Sunday’s helicopter crash were remembered at the Super Bowl. They were also remembered in the days leading up to the game and now some players who took time to sign autographs for NFL Auctions are helping raise money for the Bryant … [Read more...] about Autographed 100th Anniversary Footballs, Helmets to Raise $ for Mamba Foundation
NFL Auctioning Super Bowl Footballs, Autographed Items for Australia
NFL Auctions is digging into the storage closet to help disaster relief efforts in Australia. The league's official website has launched a special auction, with proceeds from many items designated to help combat the devastating impacts of the brushfires. Dozens of items are on the block with more expected to be added. The highlights include 14 … [Read more...] about NFL Auctioning Super Bowl Footballs, Autographed Items for Australia
Notes: Jersey Sales and Surprises for Old Bears
Patrick Mahomes’ jersey from the Kansas City Chiefs’ win over the San Diego Chargers in Mexico City last month just sold for $23,100 through NFL Auctions. The unwashed white garment sported plenty of grass stains. A total of 64 bids were placed on the jersey. Proceeds will go to Mahomes’ foundation which helps young people in … [Read more...] about Notes: Jersey Sales and Surprises for Old Bears
Notes: COMC’s Bulk Editor and Holiday Promotion; Miracle in Miami Ball, NFL Cleats at Auction
It may be holiday time, but there is a lot going on at COMC. The company says sellers who use the site to sell cards can now download a new bulk editor to change prices on their inventory in rapid fashion—and right from their desktop. You can learn more here. On Christmas Day, COMC also launched a week-long opportunity for sellers to offer discount pricing … [Read more...] about Notes: COMC’s Bulk Editor and Holiday Promotion; Miracle in Miami Ball, NFL Cleats at Auction
NFL’s My Cause, My Cleats Auctions Will Aid Players’ Favorite Charities
NFL players will take the field in some special cleats this Sunday and collectors will have a chance to buy them as part of a fundraising campaign for players’ favorite charities. More than 500 players are planning to showcase their causes on-field during games as part of the league’s My Cause, My Cleats campaign. initiative is a culmination of 18 months of collaborative … [Read more...] about NFL’s My Cause, My Cleats Auctions Will Aid Players’ Favorite Charities
PSA/DNA to Authenticate Super Bowl Items; Some Will Be Auctioned
There will be about 100 footballs used during Super Bowl 51, all of which will be tagged with synthetic DNA ink by PSA to deter counterfeiting. The company has been handling the process at the NFL’s championship event for over ten years. Each rear sideline pylon and the commemorative coins used during the pre-game coin toss will also be tagged. PSA says the … [Read more...] about PSA/DNA to Authenticate Super Bowl Items; Some Will Be Auctioned
My Cause, My Cleats: NFL Players’ Special Shoes to be Auctioned
NFL players are using their shoes to raise money for their favorite charities during this week’s games. More than 500 players are participating in the league’s My Cause, My Cleats campaign. They have the option to then offer them for sale through the NFL Auctions platform, which has already begun offering some of them. The initiative is a culmination of 18 months … [Read more...] about My Cause, My Cleats: NFL Players’ Special Shoes to be Auctioned