In the sports card business, everything old seems to be new again and those who love a certain 1990s brand are going to see it reincarnated through Upper Deck. The company is dusting off the Skybox Metal Universe line for a new set and the original designer returned to help make it happen. It’ll be a multi-sport set that has elements of the 1997-98 Metal Universe set but … [Read more...] about Jordan Autographs Return in 2021 Upper Deck Metal Universe Champions
Precious Metal Gems
Notes: Record Jordan PMG Sale; Loupe Now on Web; New Supply Maker; Brady Giveaway; Robinson’s SB Rings to Auction
A record price was set recently for the red 1997-98 Skybox Precious Metal Gems Michael Jordan card. One of 100 PMG Jordan cards issued (10 Emerald/Green and 90 Ruby/Red), the BGS 8.5 example sold for $564,000 in PWCC’s July Auction. Only four copies of the Red PMG have ever been awarded a higher technical grade from Beckett. Since 2020, of the nine versions of this card … [Read more...] about Notes: Record Jordan PMG Sale; Loupe Now on Web; New Supply Maker; Brady Giveaway; Robinson’s SB Rings to Auction
Notes: PSA’s Star Slabs; PMG Jordan to Auction; Real Breaks Born in a Small Town; Peachtree Buys Euro Distributor
As you may have read here last week, PSA will resume grading 1984-85 Star Company basketball cards this summer. While an exact date hasn't been set for public submissions, here's a look at how they'll look in the company's current holders: And here are two Star cards we just graded @PSAcard in a soft launch (hasn't gone live as an option yet on the website), … [Read more...] about Notes: PSA’s Star Slabs; PMG Jordan to Auction; Real Breaks Born in a Small Town; Peachtree Buys Euro Distributor
LeBron Logoman 1/1 Auction Ends at $2.4 Million; Signed Rookie Card Brings $2.1 Million
The auction for one of the hobby's most talked about trading cards in 2022 ended Saturday night. The 1/1 LeBron James Triple Logoman card from 2020-21 Panini Flawless sold for $2.4 million in Goldin's June Elite sale. The final price was certainly nothing to sneeze at, but the card fell short of pre-sale projections that it could match or exceed the $6.6 million … [Read more...] about LeBron Logoman 1/1 Auction Ends at $2.4 Million; Signed Rookie Card Brings $2.1 Million
Bryant Rookie Jersey, Signed PMG Card Pace SCP Sale
A jersey photo matched to use by Kobe Bryant during some of the first playoff games in his career sold for $2,735,546 early Sunday, making it the second most expensive basketball jersey ever sold at auction. Not known until it was consigned to SCP Auctions by the original owner earlier this year, characteristics of the jersey were matched to use during two Lakers … [Read more...] about Bryant Rookie Jersey, Signed PMG Card Pace SCP Sale
Kobe Rookie Playoff Jersey, Signed PMG Join Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle Cards in SCP Auctions Sale
Two valuable pieces from the career of Kobe Bryant headline the new SCP Auctions catalog, but fans of vintage baseball cards and memorabilia will see some top notch lots as well now that the company’s Spring Premier Auction is underway. The only game-worn Bryant jersey from NBA playoff games during his rookie season and the only known autographed copy of one of his most … [Read more...] about Kobe Rookie Playoff Jersey, Signed PMG Join Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle Cards in SCP Auctions Sale
1997-98 Skybox Metal Universe was Intergalactic, Planetary with Out of This World Inserts
The 1997-98 Skybox Metal Universe Basketball product crash landed on earth in a fiery ball from the future. Onlookers weren't exactly sure what they were laying their eyes on and, to be sure, no one had any idea of the significance and value of what lie inside those futuristic boxes and packs. Released in November of 1997, the eight card, 24 pack hobby boxes are one of … [Read more...] about 1997-98 Skybox Metal Universe was Intergalactic, Planetary with Out of This World Inserts
1/1 Autographed Kobe Bryant PMG Coming to Auction
It’s one of the most sought after basketball cards of the modern era. The 1997-98 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Kobe Bryant was a rare pull, with only 90 Red and 10 Green examples produced. On the rare occasion any of them come to market, there’s no shortage of bidders ready to pounce. Next month, though, what’s believed to be the only autographed copy in existence will … [Read more...] about 1/1 Autographed Kobe Bryant PMG Coming to Auction
$2 Million Precious Metal Gems Kobe Bryant Card Now His Most Expensive
Kobe Bryant’s name was everywhere at last weekend’s NBA All-Star Game. For one collector with deep pockets, the buzz started a little early. The unnamed buyer purchased what’s now the most expensive Bryant card in existence, forking over $2 million for one of the ten Emerald versions of Bryant’s 1996-97 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems card. The rare insert card graded … [Read more...] about $2 Million Precious Metal Gems Kobe Bryant Card Now His Most Expensive
What’s Hot: Everything Old is New Again
Before I get to my usual current event chatter, I wanted to share some thoughts about the unfortunate passing of hobby veterans Rich Altman and Ben Ecklar. Rich owned Hollywood Collectibles in my old stomping ground of South Florida. I only briefly met him at the 2019 Industry Summit. I had always been impressed with his exclusive autograph relationship with Bill … [Read more...] about What’s Hot: Everything Old is New Again