A photo from a Chicago newspaper archive of Michael Jordan playing in his first regular season NBA game sold for $141,954 late Saturday night in the Lelands Summer Classic Auction. The 8x10 photo has been encapsulated and given a Type 1 designation by PSA. It depicts Jordan dribbling up court against the Washington Bullets on Oct. 26, 1984, with his tongue starting to … [Read more...] about Type 1 Photo from Michael Jordan’s NBA Debut Soars to $141,954
Pele
Historic Ruth Docs, Top Pele Rookie, Hobby Fresh 1952 Topps Mantle, Unique Jackie Robinson Pieces Among Lelands Lots
One of the top Pele rookie cards, a newly discovered PSA EX-MT 6 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle, and a 1989 Joe Montana 49ers signed game-worn photo-matched jersey headline the Lelands 2023 Summer Classic Auction. The exquisite 1958 Alifabolaget #635 Pele Rookie Brazil National Team card has been graded and encapsulated by PSA NM+ 7.5. The rookie card was issued when Pele was a … [Read more...] about Historic Ruth Docs, Top Pele Rookie, Hobby Fresh 1952 Topps Mantle, Unique Jackie Robinson Pieces Among Lelands Lots
Pelé Collection Auction Includes Rare Cards, Other Items from Late Superstar
Sixty-five years ago next month, a 17-year-old boy named Edson Arantes do Nascimento made his debut as a member of the Brazilian national soccer team in the final contest of the World Cup group stage. In two weeks, the world would see the sport’s newest and youngest superstar emerge. He scored two goals against host Sweden in the final, leading Brazil to its first … [Read more...] about Pelé Collection Auction Includes Rare Cards, Other Items from Late Superstar
Cards from Lionel Carter Collection, 1962 Topps Box Among Heritage Lots
Cards from one of the hobby’s legendary collections, an impossibly rare 61-year-old unopened box of baseball cards and game-used items from long ago Baseball Hall of Famers are among more than 2,800 lots in Heritage Auctions’ Spring Sports Catalog Auction. Se to close over three nights next month, the catalog includes a group of 73 high-grade 1952 Topps baseball cards … [Read more...] about Cards from Lionel Carter Collection, 1962 Topps Box Among Heritage Lots
Notes: Topps Surveys Sellers; Big Ticket Card Auction; PSA Grades Almost 1 Million Cards in July, UD S2 Fanatics Factory Set; Game Worn News
Topps’ parent company is surveying hobby shops, breakers and online sellers. Fanatics posted an online form Tuesday afternoon that has several questions listed. They say they’re trying to gain insight into the businesses that sell sports and entertainment cards. “We’re taking steps to improve our business and that doesn’t happen without valuable, direct … [Read more...] about Notes: Topps Surveys Sellers; Big Ticket Card Auction; PSA Grades Almost 1 Million Cards in July, UD S2 Fanatics Factory Set; Game Worn News
Lone PSA Graded Stub from Pele’s NASL Debut Recalls Soccer Legend’s Impact
His World Cup debut stubs and others from his most famous appearances sell for big bucks, but the only PSA graded ticket stub from an important milestone in the career of soccer legend Pele is now on the market. The Brazilian superstar made international headlines in 1975 when he came out of retirement and agreed to a deal with the New York Cosmos of the fledgling … [Read more...] about Lone PSA Graded Stub from Pele’s NASL Debut Recalls Soccer Legend’s Impact
Million Dollar Pele: Soccer Rookie Card Sets New Record
It wasn’t that long ago that you would have drawn a blank stare when referencing the 1958 Alifabolaget soccer card set. It’s still probably a safe bet to say it’s still a shoulder shrugger for most collectors. After the latest news, though, both the set and soccer cards in general are getting a lot of exposure. The rare European set holds the rookie card of … [Read more...] about Million Dollar Pele: Soccer Rookie Card Sets New Record
Notes: Ticket Collector’s Super Quest; Kupp Man; President’s Day Card Show, More
Super Bowls come and go but the hunt for tickets never ends for Derek Stebner. The Arizona real estate developer has made it a personal challenge to try and collect full tickets for all 156 different Super Bowl ticket variations. He’s got a pretty good start in just six years. After buying one of the best ticket collections via SCP Auctions in 2016, … [Read more...] about Notes: Ticket Collector’s Super Quest; Kupp Man; President’s Day Card Show, More
Notes: $900K Soccer Card Sale; Goldin to Netflix; Athletes Invest in Alt; Kraken’s First Sticks, Pucks at Auction; LeBron Autos in Space Jam Boxes
Goldin Auctions says it has brokered a $900,000 private sale of a 1958 Alifabolaget Pele rookie card graded PSA 9. It's the most ever paid for a soccer card of any kind. Out of 94 graded by PSA, six are 9s with no 10s. In 1958, Pele led Brazil to the World Cup title, with three goals in the semi-finals against France and two more in the finals … [Read more...] about Notes: $900K Soccer Card Sale; Goldin to Netflix; Athletes Invest in Alt; Kraken’s First Sticks, Pucks at Auction; LeBron Autos in Space Jam Boxes
Heritage September Showcase Auction Runs the Gamut
While the last holiday weekend of the summer is getting underway, Heritage Auctions will launch a fresh online catalog, with over 700 items on the block. The September Showcase Auction will offer a mix of lower cost items and a handful of premium lots, but the bulk will feature a wide cross-section of collector-oriented vintage and modern items. Among the key items are … [Read more...] about Heritage September Showcase Auction Runs the Gamut