“The war taught us to thank the indomitable and brave soldiers every day for the protection of Ukraine - for the fact that we can live, work, study, and play sports. The war taught us stress resistance and endurance. The war emphasized the real values for each of us. We learned to empathize, we learned to support each other. We have become more humane, kinder. The war taught me … [Read more...] about As War Rages On, Gold Medal Skiier from Ukraine Sells Olympic Medals
SCP Auctions April 2024
Vintage Cards Pace SCP Auctions Spring Sale
Cards of popular baseball icons proved popular as SCP Auctions closed out is 2024 Spring Premier Auction early Sunday. A BVG 5.5 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle set a record for its grade with a final price of $85,602, while a PSA 9 1959 Topps #380 Hank Aaron did the same at $55,152. A 1933 World Wide Gum Co. Babe Ruth graded SGC 7 set a record for any SGC graded … [Read more...] about Vintage Cards Pace SCP Auctions Spring Sale
Notes: CA Shop a ‘Saving Grace’; Hobby Pioneer Passes; LeBron’s All-Star Jersey Sells; Warriors Auction; Championship Jewelry
Anthony Catania has always been a card collector, but now he can call himself a shop owner, too. Living in the Monterey Bay area, he has a fondness for vintage card, while still keeping current for the folks who come in looking for their pack fix. He told Monterey Weekly that the shop has also been cathartic after a family tragedy that took place a year … [Read more...] about Notes: CA Shop a ‘Saving Grace’; Hobby Pioneer Passes; LeBron’s All-Star Jersey Sells; Warriors Auction; Championship Jewelry
Kobe Shoes, Durant Playoff Jersey at Auction; Guilty Plea in Theft Case; College Hoop Stars and Trading Cards
Two pairs of Kobe Bryant’s game worn and autographed shoes from two standout performances in December 2012 are among a group of items that have been added to SCP Auctions’ current catalog sale. The first pair of Nike Kobe VIIs come from a December 2, 2012, matchup against the Orlando Magic in which he dropped 34 points, seven rebounds and five assists in a 113-103 … [Read more...] about Kobe Shoes, Durant Playoff Jersey at Auction; Guilty Plea in Theft Case; College Hoop Stars and Trading Cards
High-Grade Vintage Cards, Only Known Mikan Game Worn Warm-Up Star in SCP’s Spring Premier Catalog
The only known George Mikan Minneapolis Lakers warmup suit known to exist—signed by the pioneering Hall of Fame center—tips off SCP Auctions’ Spring Premier catalog. Dating to the first few years of the NBA, the jacket and pants both carry Mikan’s authenticated signature in bold, black marker. It’s accompanied by an LOA from Sports Investors Authentication and is … [Read more...] about High-Grade Vintage Cards, Only Known Mikan Game Worn Warm-Up Star in SCP’s Spring Premier Catalog