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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Pink NFL Game Worn Gear Raises Money for Cancer Prevention, Treatment
Fans looking to add to their authentic game-worn collections can support a worthy cause at the same time over the next couple of months as the league and NFL Players Association kick off their 2013 NFL pink breast cancer auctions. The fifth annual screening initiative and fundraising campaign got underway in NFL stadiums this past weekend. In collaboration with the American … [Read more...]
Pink NFL Items Hitting Auction Block
You don't have to be real observant to see the NFL's commitment to its partnership fight against cancer. The league's Breast Cancer Awareness campaign extends to the field where game-used, game-worn and autographed items carrying the pink theme are being harvested from the sideline and sold. NFL Auctions is taking bids on a variety of footballs, pink accented game shoes and … [Read more...]
Game Worn Pink Debuts in NFL Games This Weekend
The National Football League and NFL Players Association will support October's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its largest on-field presence including a second straight year of game-worn memorabilia auctions. In collaboration with the American Cancer Society, the initiative, called "A Crucial Catch: Annual Screening Saves Lives," encourages women 40 and … [Read more...]