There haven't been many times in baseball history where two major milestone home runs have been hit so close to each other. Albert Pujols hit his 700th career blast on September 23. Aaron Judge hit his 62nd of the season just 11 days later. While Judge's home run broke a 61-year-old American League record, Pujols is now one of only four players to ever reach the 700 … [Read more...] about Notes: Judge vs Pujols Ball Pricing; Rock’s Has New Owner; NBA Nets Auction; MeiGray’s Game Worn Partnerships Announced
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Notes: PSA Backlog Update; Stolen Cards Returned 25 Years Later; Fanatics Auction
PSA has reduced the backlog of cards submitted for grading to under four million. A year ago, that number stood at over 12 million. Most of the cards still in its possession arrived a little more than a year ago, just after the company announced it would no longer accept submissions except for its highest tier services. At its current rate, PSA should be done with … [Read more...] about Notes: PSA Backlog Update; Stolen Cards Returned 25 Years Later; Fanatics Auction
Notes: 1st Uncle Jimmy Item to Crack $100k; Card Shop Turns 43; More
One of the six autographed 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth cards from the "Uncle Jimmy Collection" at Wheatland Auctions sold Sunday night for $153,400. There are five more still to be sold. Several other vintage sets, single cards, lots, old Yankees programs and other memorabilia from the late collector’s New Jersey home also found new homes. The next auction featuring … [Read more...] about Notes: 1st Uncle Jimmy Item to Crack $100k; Card Shop Turns 43; More
Notes: Topps Conference; Ted’s Letters to Mistress; NY Native’s KS Card Shop Turns 40
Topps is holding its own “Industry Conference” next month in Arizona. Few details have been released, but it’ll be held February 18-20 at Crooked Stick Resort in Scottsdale. Designed for hobby shops and other collecting-related businesses, the conference includes guest speakers, breakout panels, receptions and other events “to share ideas and help businesses … [Read more...] about Notes: Topps Conference; Ted’s Letters to Mistress; NY Native’s KS Card Shop Turns 40