To say Leo Ullman is a Nolan Ryan collector is like saying Joey Chesnutt eats a few hot dogs once in a while. The octogenarian from New York has over 13,500 Ryan items in his stash, including over 8,500 cards (1,250 of which are signed). MLB TV’s Carded recently paid a visit to his home to check out the collection and how it came to be (be sure to watch the video at the … [Read more...] about Notes: Ullman’s Ultimate Ryan Collection; Ruth Lives on at Yankee Stadium; Tucker’s Gear Already at Football Hall
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Notes: MLB Authenticators; Jeter Auction; Kaline Debut Stub; Showtime Cards
From milestones to foul balls, MLB authenticators chronicle every pitch, snaring dozens of items from all 162 games for every team, plus playoffs. However, if you're looking for a home run ball from the recent Field of Dreams game in Iowa, good luck. “The way the corn was planted, the immensity of it and the height of it, the ball would literally just … [Read more...] about Notes: MLB Authenticators; Jeter Auction; Kaline Debut Stub; Showtime Cards
Editor’s Blog: Pondering Fanatics, Leagues “Secondary Market” Plans
There’s much we don’t know about the reported deals between Fanatics and the major sports leagues to corral the bulk of the sports trading card market. I think we can safely assume, though, that what’s going to happen won’t be just a swap of distribution models and a logo change or two. With the leagues and players having reportedly captured a stake of the potential … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Pondering Fanatics, Leagues “Secondary Market” Plans
Notes: Wilt Offer Declined; Topps Brings Inception to NFT; New Vintage Pack Breaker; Research Tool Gone; More
Collectable shareholders have voted to turn down a $2 million offer for the 1959-60 Wilt Chamberlain rookie uniform. The company says 82 percent opted to decline the offer from a private buyer that would have netted them a $4.94 profit for each $10 share purchased back on May 5. The uniform is still trading on the company’s platform with a current secondary market … [Read more...] about Notes: Wilt Offer Declined; Topps Brings Inception to NFT; New Vintage Pack Breaker; Research Tool Gone; More
A Labor of Love: Indiana Collector Promotes His Passion With Labor Day Show
Brad Beeman’s story isn’t all that unusual. Like many kids in the 1980’s he cut his teeth on Topps, Fleer and Donruss. He readily jokes that he had more 1987 Topps than anyone. McGwire, Sandberg and Canseco’s were neatly tucked neatly away in binders. Then life changed quickly and things like cardboard were not as appealing as girls. Decades later, like a prodigal … [Read more...] about A Labor of Love: Indiana Collector Promotes His Passion With Labor Day Show
Notes: PSA Grading Update; Card Shows Abound; Topps’ Debt Rating Lowered; Globe on Hobby; Jeter Dive Bobble; More
PSA is grading over 20,000 cards per day as it continues to work through the massive backlog of trading cards submitted to the company for grading and authentication. GemRate.com’s number crunching shows nearly 230,9000 basketball cards graded over the last 30 days, with gaming cards second at 129,186; baseball third at 128,964 and football fourth at 78,605. So far this … [Read more...] about Notes: PSA Grading Update; Card Shows Abound; Topps’ Debt Rating Lowered; Globe on Hobby; Jeter Dive Bobble; More
MINT Collective Event Focused on Investing, Growth
A three-day sports collectible event scheduled to take place in Las Vegas this winter includes a card show but the primary focus is a series of speakers who will discuss the hobby as an investment vehicle. The MINT Collective will take place January 28-30, 2022 in Las Vegas at a UFC-owned facility as well as the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. IMG, the … [Read more...] about MINT Collective Event Focused on Investing, Growth
Notes: HBO Collecting Story Preview; $2 Million Brady; Heritage Bullish After Auction; Dodgers Collection, USFL Miscuts
We've screened the HBO Real Sports segment on the collecting boom that's scheduled to air tomorrow night. It runs about 14 1/2 minutes and is probably worth your time. Correspondent Jon Frankel talks with Adam Ripps, a recent high school graduate who built a $3 million collection over the last six years by buying and re-selling cards, starting with Giannis … [Read more...] about Notes: HBO Collecting Story Preview; $2 Million Brady; Heritage Bullish After Auction; Dodgers Collection, USFL Miscuts
Notes: The Athletic on Wagner; Real Sports on the Hobby; PWCC Update, More
In less chaotic times, the sale of a Honus Wagner card for a record-smashing price would have been the talk of the hobby for weeks. In 2021, it got pushed to the background within a couple of days. Still, the $6.6 million sale was a big deal that got a lot of attention. Robert Edward Auctions, which sold the card, has been busy fielding media calls. President … [Read more...] about Notes: The Athletic on Wagner; Real Sports on the Hobby; PWCC Update, More
Notes: Tigers Hope to Trade for Miggy’s 500th; Philly Shops; Busy Artist; Market Talk, More
Miguel Cabrera stands just one more home run away from 500 for his career and the Detroit Tigers are hoping they'll get the ball back if it's caught by a fan in the stands. Tigers Authentics, the team's memorabilia arm, has been procuring and selling some of Cabrera's game-used gear as part of a partnership deal with its veteran player, who's a lock for the Hall of … [Read more...] about Notes: Tigers Hope to Trade for Miggy’s 500th; Philly Shops; Busy Artist; Market Talk, More