The growing soccer card market got a big boost on Sat., Sept. 11 as Cristiano Ronaldo made a glorious return to his former club, Manchester United. While soccer has clearly supplanted auto racing as the fifth largest sport in the sports card market, there really is no North American comparable to Ronaldo joining Manchester United. If there was a Mount Rushmore for soccer, … [Read more...] about Ronaldo’s Return to Manchester United Sparks Soccer Market
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National Convention Closes: FBI Presence; Ruth Rookie Consigned; Big Soccer Break
The National Sports Collectors Convention closed Sunday afternoon after its five-day run at the Stephens Convention Center. Next year's event is slated for the Atlantic City Convention Center July 27-31. A few notes: FBI Special Agent Brian Brusokas was once again in the building during part of the show. Over the years, most of the major … [Read more...] about National Convention Closes: FBI Presence; Ruth Rookie Consigned; Big Soccer Break
Panini Mosiac UEFA Euro 2020 Soccer a Timely Release
As we head into this week’s semi-finals of EURO 2020, Panini has released 2020-21 Mosaic UEFA Euro 2020 soccer cards. The product is Panini’s second for the EURO 2020 tournament, which was postponed until this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, Panini released a EURO 2020 Preview trading card product under the Select brand name. The European championships are … [Read more...] about Panini Mosiac UEFA Euro 2020 Soccer a Timely Release
Upper Deck Kobe 1/1 Brings $555,960 in Goldin Sale
Basketball and soccer cards were among the six-figure sellers at Goldin Auctions late Saturday night. The first half of the company's two night Premium Sports Card and Memorabilia Auction saw a 2002-03 Upper Deck Logomania Kobe Bryant 1/1 autograph card sell for $555,960--the second highest price ever paid for a card featuring the late Hall of … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Kobe 1/1 Brings $555,960 in Goldin Sale
Notes: $12 Million for Loupe; UD’s New $25K Signed Air Jordans; Canton Signing Session; Record Soccer Card
Loupe Tech, Inc., the live e-commerce streaming platform built for sports card collectors, has closed a $12 million Series A round of fundraising, led by Forerunner Ventures, with additional investment by PSA executive chairman and noted card collector Nat Turner, Mint 10, and DJ/producer and Topps artist DJ Skee. The company says it has surpassed initial revenue projections … [Read more...] about Notes: $12 Million for Loupe; UD’s New $25K Signed Air Jordans; Canton Signing Session; Record Soccer Card
Ruth Ball, MJ Jersey Push 3-Day Goldin Tally to $38 Million
Goldin Auctions’ last two major catalog sales have resulted in more than $80 million in sales. The company’s most recent three-day event closed Tuesday night with the last of more than 2,400 items going off the market. With sessions ending April 3, 5 and 6, the auction generated $38.2 million, including a 23 percent buyer’s premium. Topping the final … [Read more...] about Ruth Ball, MJ Jersey Push 3-Day Goldin Tally to $38 Million
Editor’s Blog: Topps Breaks Down Finances; Looks to Future
When Topps announced its decision to combine forces with an acquisition company on Tuesday, the company offered some interesting details on its finances and future plans. In touting the initiatives that led to its current valuation, Topps revealed it make a $92 million profit in 2020—a strange and unexpected time in which the sports card market exploded in the midst of a … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Topps Breaks Down Finances; Looks to Future
Records for Soccer, Golf Cards at Goldin Auctions
There were plenty of high-end basketball, baseball, football and hockey cards sold at Goldin Auctions over the weekend, but the big news centered on two sports in which trading cards have been traditionally an afterthought. The company sold a 1979 Panini Calciatori Sticker Diego Maradona rookie card graded PSA 10 for $555,960 and a PSA 10 2001 SP Authentic Golf #45 Tiger … [Read more...] about Records for Soccer, Golf Cards at Goldin Auctions
No Rookies, No Autos… No Problem! The Future Belongs to Kylian Mbappé
There is a poison chalice that media and fans can’t help but pass to any gifted young star: “The next…” Before Michael Jordan had ever hinted at a desire to try his hand at minor league baseball, NBA observers were foisting the “next Jordan” label onto every ultra-athletic wing that entered the league. The work of Kobe Bryant and LeBron James put the moniker out to pasture, … [Read more...] about No Rookies, No Autos… No Problem! The Future Belongs to Kylian Mbappé
Goldin’s 2-Day Auction Tally Sets Hobby Record
After seeing several more cards reach six-figure prices Sunday night, Goldin Auctions tallied up the two-day total for its Winter Auction. The result was a staggering $45.2 million intake for over 5,000 items—an average of around $9,000 per lot. “Our latest Winter Auction smashed the previous industry record we set in January for the highest-grossing sports collectible … [Read more...] about Goldin’s 2-Day Auction Tally Sets Hobby Record