The 41st annual Ephrata (PA) Lions Club show returns on Saturday, October 23. Over 70 tables are sold out. The show runs from 8:30 AM to 5 PM at the Ephrata Recreation Center. Former big leaguer John Kruk will sign autographs from 11 AM to 1 PM and there’s a live auction at 2:30. It’s $5 for adults and $1 for kids with proceeds going to local … [Read more...] about Notes: PA Show Set for October; New Ohio Shop; NFL NFTs, More
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Notes: 2nd Burglary at Kentucky Shop; WSJ Market Video; Topps Snapshots; More
Wednesday was Jimmy Mahan's birthday but the day ended on a less than happy note. As the owner of the Kentucky Road Show shop in Lexington got ready to call it a day late that night, he was notified of a break-in that had just occurred at the store.It's the second time this year that an after hours burglary has occurred at the shop. Among the items taken around 12:45 … [Read more...] about Notes: 2nd Burglary at Kentucky Shop; WSJ Market Video; Topps Snapshots; 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
‘Gem Mint’ Movie Hits Home With Message For Obsessive Collectors
’Fess up. Card collectors can be obsessive about the hobby. So can dealers. But when obsession begins to wreak havoc with your personal life, how do you sort out what is truly important? That’s the premise behind Gem Mint, a 74-minute independent film produced by Brooklyn, New York, native Uzef Gavrilova that premiered June 1. It is Gavrilova’s second full-length film, … [Read more...] about ‘Gem Mint’ Movie Hits Home With Message For Obsessive Collectors
Loupe Set to Open Physical Store, Studio in Miami
Best known as an all-in-one breaking platform on your phone, Loupe is...well, breaking out. The company has now leased a 3,658-square foot facility in the company’s home city of Miami where they’ll soon open a hobby shop, showroom and studio. The move comes just a few weeks after Loupe picked up $12 million in investment capital from San Francisco-based Forerunner … [Read more...] about Loupe Set to Open Physical Store, Studio in Miami
Notes: Signatures For Soldiers at NSCC; Shows and Shops; Hawerchuk Collection
A special auction being held in conjunction with the National Sports Collectors Convention will benefit military veterans and their families. The NSCC has partnered with Signatures for Soldiers, a charity that helps raise money for Military Missions in Action, which helps disabled veterans and disabled children of active military personnel. The National is … [Read more...] about Notes: Signatures For Soldiers at NSCC; Shows and Shops; Hawerchuk Collection
Notes: STL Shops Buzzing; Philly Show; LaMelo’s History-Making Shoes at Auction
“When the pandemic hit, I thought we were toast,” Jim Miller, owner of Collector’s Corner in Belleville, IL told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “What we sell is not a necessity.” Like many others, St. Louis area card shops quickly discovered the opposite was true. A market on the uptick really took off in 2020 and the momentum has generally remained positive in the … [Read more...] about Notes: STL Shops Buzzing; Philly Show; LaMelo’s History-Making Shoes at Auction
Notes: Record Revenue for Heritage; Brady on His Rookie Cards; Shop’s New Digs, More
Heritage Auctions reported total first quarter sales of over $337 million, an increase of 16 percent over the same period last year. Revenue was driven by world record-breaking sales of sports memorabilia, U.S. and World & Ancient coins, comics and comic art. Even throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the company says sales show steady, year-over-year first quarter growth: … [Read more...] about Notes: Record Revenue for Heritage; Brady on His Rookie Cards; Shop’s New Digs, More
Cassius Marsh Q&A: Shop’s 2 Crazy Collections; His Own Rookie Cards and More
Westlake Village, California native Cassius Marsh was one of the top ranked defensive tackles in the entire country during his senior year of high school. The defensive force took his talents to UCLA where he made the Pac-10 All-Freshman team and eventually caught the eye of NFL scouts. Marsh was selected 108th overall in the 2014 draft by the Seattle Seahawks. During … [Read more...] about Cassius Marsh Q&A: Shop’s 2 Crazy Collections; His Own Rookie Cards and More
Steelers’ Cassius Marsh Opens Southern California Card Shop
Westlake Village, California native Cassius Marsh was a high school star at Oaks Christian School. He was one of the top ranked defensive tackles in the entire country during his senior year of high school. The defensive force took his quarterback hunting talents to UCLA where he was a collegiate standout, as evidenced by his selection to the Pac-10 All-Freshman Team. The … [Read more...] about Steelers’ Cassius Marsh Opens Southern California Card Shop