The Pittsburgh Penguins had plans to wear green St. Patrick’s warmup jerseys last Sunday. That—and a lot of other plans—have been scuttled by COVID-19, but the club is hoping they’ll still turn into something good. The Pens have put the jerseys up for auction to benefit local charitable efforts, including food banks and other community groups working on behalf of those … [Read more...]
eBay Drops Lists of Top-Selling Teams, Players
With the year heading into its final two months, eBay has released some information detailing 2019’s most popular players and teams across major sports leagues. Their data includes both collectible items and fan-related items. Among the trends: Most In-Demand Teams NBA - Chicago Bulls The Bulls ranked #1 in overall merchandise sales on eBay with an … [Read more...]
Notes: Brady Responds; Burbank Busy; Crosby Card Catches $80K; 2 Rice Rookies in One Pack
What did Tom Brady think of the $400,000 sale of that 2000 Contenders Championship Ticket card? He (or his social media person) responded on Instagram... Brady will actually add some straight cash to his bank account next month when he does another private signing for TRISTAR Productions. Autographs start at around $1,000 each. When Burbank … [Read more...]
Notes: Big $ for Modern Cards; Card Show Autograph Stories
It’s been quite a ride for Tom Brady…and for his football cards. No player’s rookie cards have increased in value as much as the five-time Super Bowl winner who could make history with a sixth title if the Patriots can beat the Rams on Sunday. One of the 100 autographed 2000 Playoff Contenders Brady cards (this one graded 9 by BGS) is on the auction block … [Read more...]
Elias Pettersson’s 2nd Goal Puck Up for Bid
The second career goal puck scored by Vancouver Canucks rookie star Elias Petterson and another one knocked into the net by Sidney Crosby for his 66th career playoff goal are on the auction block this month. In partnership with several NHL teams, MeiGray Auctions is offering 21 pucks, most of them from last season’s Stanley Cup playoffs and the early portion of the … [Read more...]
2018-19 Tim Hortons Hockey Card Promotion Opens
Collectors in Canada will be spending time at Tim Hortons stores again this fall. The company’s annual trading card promotion returned on Wednesday. The 2018-19 Tim Hortons hockey cards are available at stores, with $1 packs available as long as you purchase a beverage, or $1.99 by themselves. There’s also a collector’s album you can buy for $14.99. Created … [Read more...]
2017-18 Tim Hortons Hockey Card Promotion Launches
Back in the 1960s, it was not unusual for families to drink coffee (in my family’s case, a drop of anisette in the coffee was the norm) and play cards. Beginning today in Canada, another tradition involving coffee and cards — trading cards, in this case — resumes with the 2017-2018 Upper Deck Tim Hortons Collectors Series NHL promotional cards. If you’re a fan of Jim … [Read more...]
Pens Win Puts Focus on MVP Crosby’s Rookie Cards
He’s no kid anymore, but you can call him a two-time Stanley Cup champion. The Pittsburgh Penguins shut down the San Jose Sharks to win the 2016 Stanley Cup in six games Sunday night. With a Conn Smythe award under his belt, it’s safe to say the already strong market for Sidney Crosby rookie cards will have a little more sizzle. Crosby, who will turn 29 this off-season, … [Read more...]
Team Canada Master Collection Releases August 26
Canadians are passionate about hockey. That’s a given. When I visited Montreal last month, gift shops were overflowing with hockey merchandise. Even Quebec Nordiques items were selling. So Canadian card collectors (and for that matter, collectors in the United States) will be circling August 26 on their calendars. That’s the date Upper Deck is releasing its Team Canada … [Read more...]
Notes: Jordan Green Gem, Who’s ‘Sindey’ Crosby?; Artist’s New Work
A rare 1997-98 Skybox Precious Metal Gems Green Michael Jordan insert card was recently pulled out of a pack at Baseball Card Exchange and could fetch more than six figures at auction. PMG has almost a cult following among 1990s basketball and Jordan collectors with only ten green Jordans produced. The card is expected to be sold later this year. Read more about the … [Read more...]