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 Neflix; Athletes Invest in Alt; Kraken’s First Sticks, Pucks at Auction; LeBron Autos in Space Jam Boxes
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Hobby News and Notes: BBB Not Pleased with Panini; Ruth Rookie Rockets; Historic Kraken Gamers; New Goldin Hire
The Better Business Bureau of North Texas says it has processed 237 complaints against Dallas-based Panini America in the last three years and took the step of issuing a consumer warning this week. Those complaints are centered around what's a long running source of frustration for collectors: unfulfilled redemptions for autographed cards and similar hits that are … [Read more...] about Hobby News and Notes: BBB Not Pleased with Panini; Ruth Rookie Rockets; Historic Kraken Gamers; New Goldin Hire
Notes: StarStock Partners with CSG; Alonso’s HR Derby Cleat Auction for Charity, More
Collectors can now list CSG-graded cards on StarStock and submit ungraded cards from their StarStock accounts to CSG for grading. Launched last year, StarStock enables collectors to send cards to the company’s secure vault where they can be bought and sold instantaneously without ever changing hands. StarStock says it will “check cards before sending them to CSG so that … [Read more...] about Notes: StarStock Partners with CSG; Alonso’s HR Derby Cleat Auction for Charity, More
MeiGray Authenticates Kraken’s Inaugural Game-Used Items
While the NHL’s newest expansion team was set to make its debut Tuesday night in Las Vegas, MeiGray’s Barry Meisel was making sure everything used on the ice—or prepared for use—was properly authenticated. Interest in the inaugural Seattle Kraken game has been off the charts and collectors of both the team and NHL game-used gear are lining up for it. Meisel traveled to … [Read more...] about MeiGray Authenticates Kraken’s Inaugural Game-Used Items
Seattle Kraken Game Jerseys, Gear Will Flow Through MeiGray
The NHL’s newest expansion franchise has partnered with MeiGray Group to market its game-worn jerseys and game-used equipment. The multi-year deal with the Seattle Kraken begins during the club’s upcoming inaugural season. The Kraken were set to compete for the first time Sunday night in Spokane, WA with a pre-season game against the Vancouver Canucks. "Thanks to … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Game Jerseys, Gear Will Flow Through MeiGray
Upper Deck Helps Kraken Turn Expansion Draft Into Hobby Event
The Seattle Kraken now have something they have been missing since they were announced as the 32nd team in the NHL. Players. The Kraken held their expansion draft Wednesday in Seattle. It was the biggest NHL expansion draft ever held, as far as an event goes, and they even had Upper Deck as a corporate sponsor. This draft was different than the Vegas Golden Knights’ … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Helps Kraken Turn Expansion Draft Into Hobby Event