Goldin and its parent company, Collectors, are launching two new online marketplaces for sports cards, memorabilia and other collectibles early in 2023. The new Goldin Marketplace and Weekly Auction will each be connected to the company's vault, with collectors able to offer items on either platform. The Marketplace will be designed for items valued at $100 and up but … [Read more...] about Collectors/Goldin Set to Open New Lower Cost Marketplace, Weekly Auctions
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Regional Online Auctions Can Yield Sports Treasures: Part II
In Part I of this two-part series we discussed locating regional online sports card and memorabilia auctions and then getting set up to bid. Today we’re going to go over a few bidding practices to employ and hazards to avoid when it’s time to put your money on the line. Best Bidding PracticesIf you’re new to online auctions, the first thing you’re going to want to do is exactly … [Read more...] about Regional Online Auctions Can Yield Sports Treasures: Part II
Regional Online Auctions Can Yield Sports Treasures – Part I
When we think of sports card auctions, we tend to think of the larger sports memorabilia auction houses and eBay. Unfortunately, the ongoing escalation of card prices has frozen many average collectors out of much of this market or forced them to temper their aspirations.There are still some places a little off the beaten path where you can sometimes find some real gems, … [Read more...] about Regional Online Auctions Can Yield Sports Treasures – Part I
Aaron Rodgers’ Rarest Rookie Card Auto Has Air of Mystery
Story produced in cooperation with RookieCards.com As Aaron Rodgers football cards continue to appreciate this season, collectors are distinguishing which of those in the Rodgers catalog are the ones that may prove worthy over the long haul. While popular issues from 2005 Contenders and Exquisite often dominate the discussion of which issues constitute Rodgers’ best and … [Read more...] about Aaron Rodgers’ Rarest Rookie Card Auto Has Air of Mystery
All Star Dealers Reality Show Premier Set for Jan. 24
The sports memorabilia industry goes prime time later this month when Discovery Channel launches its new show "All Star Dealers", a reality-type show centered around the doings of Grey Flannel Auctions. The network released a couple of video clips from upcoming shows on Thursday. Premiering January 24 at 9 p.m. eastern time, the show bills itself as "SportsCenter meets … [Read more...] about All Star Dealers Reality Show Premier Set for Jan. 24
Rodgers’ Rookie Soars; Topps Marquee Sneak Peek; Game Used Jerseys, Bats Hot
He's hot...and will probably get even hotter as the 2011 season moves forward. Aaron Rodgers is now six years removed from his rookie card season and collectors are driving prices upward. Rodgers famously dropped down the draft board after leaving Cal, with Alex Smith being drafted at the top of the first round instead. Their fortunes, however, flip-flopped. Rodgers took … [Read more...] about Rodgers’ Rookie Soars; Topps Marquee Sneak Peek; Game Used Jerseys, Bats Hot
How to Avoid Being a Victim of Shill Bids
In the world of online auctions sites, shill bidding has become a popular practice but is a nuisance to those wanting to make an honest transaction. Shill bidders attempt to increase the value of an auction for the seller; identifying a shill bidder takes some work. Dishonest bidders may be friends or family members of the seller, or the account may be owned and … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Being a Victim of Shill Bids