As one of my many jobs, I work full time at a sports card and collectible shop in my hometown in Central Pennsylvania.In this new series, I will be checking in each week to share some of the more memorable stories, experiences and trends I've seen first-hand at the shop.Anyone reading this is probably very familiar with the volatility of the current sports card and collectibles … [Read more...]
Car Crashes into Shop; Burglars Flee with Sports Card Boxes
The market is hot and so are some of the boxes of cards taken in a wild smash and grab burglary at a hobby shop in Alaska. Police in the Anchorage area say a suspect driving a stolen car rammed into the glass storefront of Bosco's in Spenard around 5 AM Saturday. Three people jumped out of the vehicle, grabbed sports cards and ran out, jumping into a waiting SUV across the … [Read more...]
Notebook: Collectable Accepts $182,500 Offer for Mahomes RPA; 1916 Red Sox Photo Tops RMY Sale; Ruth Signed Ball Giveaway; Card Shop Stories
Collectable has accepted its first buyout offer for one of the assets it offered to users of its recently launched fractional shares platform. The company said Monday that it has sold the 2017 Panini Flawless Patrick Mahomes Emerald RPA numbered to 5 that it offered in October. The price of $182,500 came from a private buyer who had originally offered $170,000 but … [Read more...]
Notes: Topps’ Now Dodgers Sets; New KY Card Shop, Top NBA Jersey Auctions, More
Topps Now has released several cards commemorating the Dodgers’ Game 6 victory in the World Series (and yes, there’s one of Blake Snell). They’re available until Thursday afternoon. There are relic card versions and autographs from World Series MVP Corey Seager, but those could be gone by the time you read this. They also released details on the … [Read more...]
Notes: Moeller Show Off; New Shop in Hollywood; ’73 Rack Box; NBA Legends Event
One of the larger Midwestern sports card shows of the year won’t be taking place in 2020. The annual Thanksgiving weekend event at Moeller High School in Cincinnati was cancelled Tuesday. Promoters at CincyCardShows.com say the move is “in accordance with the CDC, state of Ohio and Hamilton County.” Gatherings are still being kept to a maximum of 50 people … [Read more...]
Notes: Fauci Topps NOW Card Sets Sales Record; Shop Embraces Sports Start-Up; ’52 Mantle; Dallas Show
The start of the MLB season means Topps NOW is back to producing cards for events surrounding the season. Several cards are typically produced for each day’s games. They’re priced at $9.99--but can be had for less in quantity. The release of card #2 featured Dr. Anthony Fauci and generated quite a bit of mainstream media publicity. The card sold 51,512 … [Read more...]
Notes: One Auction Halted Over Suit, Another Delayed; Topps On-Demand Update
A large online sports card and memorabilia auction was halted Thursday night over a newly filed lawsuit. Long-time dealer Bill Goodwin was conducting the final night of bidding in the inaugural auction for his new company, Heartland Sports Cards and Memorabilia. About 10:45 PM Eastern time, registered bidders received a notice indicating that the close had been … [Read more...]
Notes: Store Keeps Sports Connection Alive; Talking Cards & Corona; Jordan Mania; Fauci Bobblehead a Smash Hit
It's been an interesting few weeks in the hobby. Auctions launching-- and succeeding-- during a pandemic. Grading companies stopping and starting and stopping again. Trading card makers working on future products but not able to ship. Hobby shops forced to close and hunting for ways to keep the revenue flowing. One long-time … [Read more...]
Directory of Sports Card Shops Offering Online Selling, Breaking During COVID-19
Many sports card shops across North America have either been forced to close by local or state government or have made the decision on their own because of the Coronavirus. It's a challenging moment for many who rely on customers to sell boxes, singles, memorabilia, supplies and other items through their physical locations. We're hoping to help out by providing a … [Read more...]
Helping Sports Card Shops Survive the Shutdown
Like any business, hobby shops sometimes temporarily close their doors. Whether it’s for remodeling, a move, a vacation or a trip to a major convention, it’s not out of the ordinary. This moment in our history is decidedly different. Many shops have been forced to close indefinitely. In some areas, it could be several weeks or even months before local … [Read more...]