The first major game-worn item offered by Fanatics Collect since its rebranding of the former PWCC Marketplace is on the auction block. The company’s August Premier Auction includes an autographed and inscribed jersey worn by Tom Brady during his final NFL season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Nike jersey was worn by Brady during the team’s Oct. 27, 2022 loss to the … [Read more...] about Brady Signed Game Jersey from Final Season, Curry, MJ Cards Jump Start Fanatics Collect Auction
Steph Curry rookie cards
Modern, Vintage Cards, Ruth Checks Part of Latest eBay Marquee Auction
eBay’s latest curated auction of cards is underway with everything from Babe Ruth signed checks to Patrick Mahomes rookie cards part of the mix. The monthly Marquee event includes several hundred items offered through numerous sellers of higher end cards as well as eBay’s partnership with Emmitt Smith and Notable Live. There are two Ruth signed checks—one from 1945 and … [Read more...] about Modern, Vintage Cards, Ruth Checks Part of Latest eBay Marquee Auction
NCAA Tournament Flashback: Steph Curry Went From Unknown To Future Star
Every year at this time, there is a household name that emerges from the depths of basketball’s obscure and irrelevant. The NCAA tournament is the stage that sees these players break through and become stars. Through the years, perhaps no NBA star used the tournament to have a coming out party quite like Steph Curry. Still to this day, Curry’s card backs make any … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament Flashback: Steph Curry Went From Unknown To Future Star
Acuña Jr.’s 40/70 Items Bring Nearly $327,000; Kobe Ring Gifted to Dad Nets $927,200
The uniform Ronald Acuña Jr. wore when he swiped his 70th stolen base last year, becoming the first player in Major League Baseball history to record a 40-home run, 70-stolen base season, sold for $245,220 at auction late Saturday night. Goldin Auctions offered the uniform—unwashed and still containing large dirt stains—as well as the Nike cleats Acuña was wearing that day … [Read more...] about Acuña Jr.’s 40/70 Items Bring Nearly $327,000; Kobe Ring Gifted to Dad Nets $927,200
Notes: Bill Huggins Passes; More Fake Rings Seized; Rare Curry Card at Auction; Joe Montana Breaks ’81 Topps; Upper Deck Release Dates, More
Bill Huggins, co-founder of one of the sports collecting hobby’s longest running auction companies passed away, according to an announcement from the company late Tuesday afternoon. He was 64. Along with John Scott, he founded Huggins & Scott Auctions in 2002 and continued to serve as president. However, Huggins' hobby roots went much further back. Collectors on … [Read more...] about Notes: Bill Huggins Passes; More Fake Rings Seized; Rare Curry Card at Auction; Joe Montana Breaks ’81 Topps; Upper Deck Release Dates, More
Notes: Alt Sues Beckett Over Curry Card; Golfer Sued by Family Over Memorabilia; McDavid Auction, More
One of the hobby’s trading card marketplaces is suing Beckett over a Steph Curry rookie card it graded six years ago that was later discovered to have been trimmed. In its complaint filed in U.S. District Court and first reported by attorney Paul Lesko, Alt is suing for negligent misrepresentation to recover what it says is the current fair market value for the … [Read more...] about Notes: Alt Sues Beckett Over Curry Card; Golfer Sued by Family Over Memorabilia; McDavid Auction, More
Notes: Fred Claire Collection; High-Grade Clemente, Curry RCs; MeiGray Expo
Items from the personal collection of long time Dodgers general manager Fred Claire are being offered in the current SCP Auctions catalog, including several championship rings and press pins. Claire was the club’s GM from 1987 to 1998. A portion of the proceeds from each of Claire's items in the auction will go to the City of Hope. ----- The trickle down impact of … [Read more...] about Notes: Fred Claire Collection; High-Grade Clemente, Curry RCs; MeiGray Expo
Record Hammer Price for The Hammer
One of the hobby’s most popular post-War baseball cards has a new record price. A 1954 Topps Hank Aaron rookie card graded Mint 9 by PSA sold for $720,000 late Thursday night, breaking the old mark of $645,000. The card sold by PWCC is one of only 25 graded PSA 9 (there are two 10s) out of more than 6,000 examined by the company. The previous record had been set by … [Read more...] about Record Hammer Price for The Hammer
Notes: Topps Surveys Sellers; Big Ticket Card Auction; PSA Grades Almost 1 Million Cards in July, UD S2 Fanatics Factory Set; Game Worn News
Topps’ parent company is surveying hobby shops, breakers and online sellers. Fanatics posted an online form Tuesday afternoon that has several questions listed. They say they’re trying to gain insight into the businesses that sell sports and entertainment cards. “We’re taking steps to improve our business and that doesn’t happen without valuable, direct … [Read more...] about Notes: Topps Surveys Sellers; Big Ticket Card Auction; PSA Grades Almost 1 Million Cards in July, UD S2 Fanatics Factory Set; Game Worn News
Triple Logoman Jordan, Kobe, LeBron Brings $1.68 Million in Goldin Auction
Modern basketball cards were the big sellers as Goldin wrapped up its National Elite Auction late Saturday night. Topping the list of high end items was the 2006-07 Upper Deck Exquisite All-NBA Access Triple Logoman card featuring game-used NBA logo patches from Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. The 1/1 card, designated "Authentic" by PSA sold for $1.68 million … [Read more...] about Triple Logoman Jordan, Kobe, LeBron Brings $1.68 Million in Goldin Auction