It was an Ohtani palooza in Goldin Auctions' latest monthly card sale. Some of the two-way sensation's best cards were drawing record bids late Saturday night. A 2018 Bowman Chrome Orange Refractor (#14/25) graded BGS 9.5/10 sold for $148,830. A Gold (#28/50) Refractor auto netted $40,590 while a Blue Refractor (#37/150) went for $29,520. All represented new highs for … [Read more...]
Sport Card Expo Promotor Hoping For Live Show in Fall
The 2021 Spring Sport Card and Memorabilia Expo is in the books. The Toronto show, known as the world’s largest hockey card and collectibles show, show owner and promotor Steve Menzie is hoping this was the final virtual edition of the semi-annual event. “Overall, it was a successful show,” Menzie said. “This was our third virtual show, and we have been trying to create a … [Read more...]
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...]
Venerable Cranston Show Shifts To Summer For 2021
It’s being held at a different time of year, but the 45th Cranston Sports Card Show promises to remain the classic that Tom McDonough started in 1976. The annual show in Rhode Island, typically held during Super Bowl weekend, had to be delayed this year because of COVID-19. But now that restrictions have been eased, show director Mike Mangasarian, who took over operations of … [Read more...]
East Coast National Returns This Summer
Shut down by the pandemic last year, the “East Coast National” sports card show will be back this summer. Produced by JP Sports & Rock Solid Promotions, the show has been scheduled for August 21 and 22 at the David S Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY. It’s one of the larger regional shows in the eastern half of the country … [Read more...]
Houston Show Returns with Plenty of Autographs
It was a long wait, but collectors descended on Houston's NRG Arena over the weekend for the 35th show, put on by TriStar Productions. The three-day gathering had been scheduled for February but was postponed back in December. The show featured over 400 tables of cards, autographs, memorabilia and services. Two dozen current and former athletes showed up to sign … [Read more...]
Philly Show Back at Valley Forge Casino This Weekend
It’s been a long wait, but one of the sports collecting hobby’s long-running events is back in the game. For the first time in 15 months, The Philly Show will open up for three days of buying, selling, trading, signing and consigning June 11-13 at the Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, PA. The upcoming event is the 135th edition of a show that had its genesis in … [Read more...]
Room Full of Red: Good Turnout for Collectors Group’s 1st Show
Are team-focused sports memorabilia shows the next big thing? The first ever Cincinnati Reds Collectors show certainly was a big draw. Collectors from a Facebook group devoted to the oldest franchise in baseball held their first in-person event inside a ballroom at the Marriott North in West Chester last Saturday. Hundreds of fans and collectors turned … [Read more...]
Notes: Target Pausing Some Card Sales; New Denver Show; eBay Issues; Ticket Man
Target stores will temporarily halt the sale of some sports and Pokemon trading card boxes this Friday. The company is citing ongoing incidents involving aggressive customers as a reason for its decision. A Target spokesman confirmed the move to SC Daily Wednesday afternoon, issuing this statement: "The safety of our guests and our team is our top priority. Out … [Read more...]
Notes: SGC Lowers Costs; Koufax Selling Direct; ATL Show; Big Brady Pull; Panini on Retail Situation; Cubs Love Cards
After being inundated with orders earlier this spring after PSA suspended most services, SGC raised the base rate for trading card authentication and grading from $25 to $75 per card. Fast forward a little over five weeks and they say they’re not only caught up but have lowered the cost to $30 with a turnaround time of 20-25 business days. Cards valued at $1,500-$3,499 … [Read more...]