The sale of the 1/1 National Treasures Blake Griffin rookie card for over $38,000 earlier this month generated some national headlines but it might paint a far too rosy picture for the overall market for the L.A. Clippers' young superstar. The average price has actually dropped in recent weeks. Often times, a player who explodes onto the scene--especially in a flashy sort … [Read more...] about Griffin Rookie Cards Not As Pricey a Year Later
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Dentist’s Stuff Stolen; Crooks Try Selling it Back to Him
He's been sort of a 'dentist to the stars'. Dr. Bill Strupp might also have a future on a crime show. The tale of how he got his autographed sports memorabilia back is full of guts, cunning and tenacity. It also makes a great 'dumb crooks' story. The two men on your left are in jail thanks to Strupp and Clearwater, Fla., cops. Strupp and his partner in the dental … [Read more...] about Dentist’s Stuff Stolen; Crooks Try Selling it Back to Him
Topps 2011 Products: Best and Worst Money Makers
Think you can make money selling current year baseball card cases and boxes? It's sort of like going to the race track. You can grab some information and make an educated guess but you really never whether that horse will act like the second coming of Secretariat or wind up in a claiming race. Topps 2011 baseball products have included nearly two dozen different cases since … [Read more...] about Topps 2011 Products: Best and Worst Money Makers
1958 NFL Championship Ring Returned to Art Donovan
It's worth tens of thousands of dollars now, but when former Colts' lineman Art Donovan had his 1958 NFL Championship ring stolen 34 years ago, it was probably thought of more for its value to a jeweler. The memorabilia market has exploded since then, but the ring is back where it belongs. Donovan lost the ring--and two others his wife had made into a sort of charm … [Read more...] about 1958 NFL Championship Ring Returned to Art Donovan
Editor’s Blog: First Pack of Cards, Topps TV Special
Do you remember your first pack of baseball cards? Or have they all sort of blended together over time? SI.com's Steve Rushin put fingers to wax for the first time back in 1974 when Winfield was a rookie and the Padres almost moved to Washington. Fast forward to 2011 and he's one sports dad who couldn't wait to get some cardboard into the hands of his young son. How … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: First Pack of Cards, Topps TV Special
2011 Topps Wrapper Redemption Autos Unveiled
Are you saving your wrappers? You should. We're getting our first look at some of the randomly seeded autographed cards that are one of the highlights of the 2011 Topps Series One Wrapper Redemption program. The bonus redemption idea has been fairly popular for Topps, which has had some sort of offer going for its lower-end baseball products on a regular basis lately. For … [Read more...] about 2011 Topps Wrapper Redemption Autos Unveiled
Easy Come, Easy Go: $10,000 Jersey Destroyed by Customs Rep
What sort of nightmares do game worn jersey collectors have? Here's one. A jersey David Trezeguet purportedly wore when France beat Brazil 3-0 in the final of the 1998 World Cup soccer match turned into some very expensive rags when customs officers in France got ahold of it. Olivier Demolis, a collector of famous soccer jerseys from eastern France, told Le Dauphin … [Read more...] about Easy Come, Easy Go: $10,000 Jersey Destroyed by Customs Rep
Topps Five Star Football Plans Unveiled
It's almost insulting to call Topps Five Star a 'football card' product. The super high end product will play out more like something you'd find in a jewelry store. Collectors have been clamoring for a high-end product from Topps that includes on-card autographs and it looks like they are getting their wish this time. The hobby-only issue will feature four autographs and … [Read more...] about Topps Five Star Football Plans Unveiled
Kobe Keen on Card Collecting
Panini's spokesman is hoping to turn kids into the collector that he once was. … [Read more...] about Kobe Keen on Card Collecting