Bidding for the PSA 9 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle at Heritage Auctions is now at $2.2 million, including the buyer’s premium. It’s one of six at that level on PSA’s Population Report (there are three 10s). The pre-sale auction estimate was $3.5 million. Bidding continues through April 19. In all, there are 7 ’52 Mantle cards in the auction. There’s also a PSA … [Read more...]
Notes: Big Bids on Masters Trophy; Hull Jersey Matched to Rookie Season; Topps Signs Ohtani
Sam Snead’s 1954 Masters Trophy is back on the auction block and there was a flurry of bidding activity on Tuesday at Green Jacket Auctions. The high bid now sitting at $278,000. The last Masters trophy to reach the auction block was one of Arnold Palmer's, which sold through the Boston-based golf memorabilia company for $444,012 in 2016. Since that … [Read more...]
Driver Used by Record-Setting Sam Snead Expected to Fetch $250,000+
The driver that Sam Snead used in more than 100 tournament victories between 1936 and 1953 is the headliner in Heritage Auctions’ Sports Collectibles Golf Catalog auction, Sept. 25-26. It is expected to sell for more than $250,000 according to the auction house. The auction will take place online only, with sessions closing via an extended bid format. “This is the very … [Read more...]
Sam Snead Trophies, Memorabilia Part of Heritage Platinum Night
Mention the name Sam Snead to golf fans and two things come to mind: The perfect golf swing and 82 career PGA tour wins, including seven majors. Now, for the very first time at auction, golf fans and collectors alike will get their first ever chance to acquire a part of Snead’s amazing links legacy as The Sam Snead Collection makes its debut at auction, as the centerpiece of … [Read more...]