Bidding on the trimmed T206 Honus Wagner at Robert Edward Auctions is at $760,000. The card last sold at auction in 2019 for $540,000. With nearly two weeks of bidding left, the final price is likely to be in excess of $1 million. The card will be on display Thursday night during a "Collectors Night" gathering at Brigandi Collectibles in New York … [Read more...] about Notes: Wagner Update; Mosaic Mega Box Drop; CSA Auto Lineup; Burglary Reward, Kids Digging Hobby
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Notes: Griffey Saving More Than Homers; Wagner Update; Auction Results; Vermeil Deal
Studies have shown the mental health benefits hobbies provide. After a tough day at work or some personal strife, our collections and the hunt to add to them are big stress relievers. That’s certainly true for Jason Vass, who is one of the hobby’s most avid collectors. Ken Griffey Jr. is his guy. ESPN’s Ryan Hockensmith paid a visit to Vass’ Virginia home … [Read more...] about Notes: Griffey Saving More Than Homers; Wagner Update; Auction Results; Vermeil Deal
Upcoming Mile High Auction More Than Just Honus
There was plenty of buzz around the news that the T206 “All-Star Café” Wagner was coming on the market for the first time in several years. Now we know that Honus and his rare T206 cousin, the Joe Doyle “NY Nat’l” rarity aren’t the only stars in the hobby’s next major auction, set to begin later this week. The Wagner and Doyle cards are actually part of a T206 set … [Read more...] about Upcoming Mile High Auction More Than Just Honus
Ripped T206 Wagner Getting Plenty of Love
If you were wondering whether there’d be much interest in a portion of a T206 Honus Wagner card, wonder no more. The unique “Half Honus” being offered by SCP Auctions has generated plenty of action. Heading into the home stretch, the latest example of the hobby’s holy grail has received 17 bids and as of Wednesday afternoon, stood at $360,575. It's expected to go … [Read more...] about Ripped T206 Wagner Getting Plenty of Love
Jordan Signed Shoes from 1984; T206 Wagner, Historic Ruth Photo Among SCP Headliners
Michael Jordan’s autographed Converse sneakers worn during the 1984 U.S. Olympic Trials, an historic award winning baseball photograph, a T206 Honus Wagner and a trio of important home run balls from the 2021 World Series share the spotlight as SCP Auctions kicks off its Winter Premier Auction on Wednesday. The auction includes some valuable pieces from the country’s biggest … [Read more...] about Jordan Signed Shoes from 1984; T206 Wagner, Historic Ruth Photo Among SCP Headliners
Millions To Billions: Heritage Auctions Totals 2021 Sales Figures
It wasn’t just sports memorabilia, but that category had a lot to do with a history making year for Heritage Auctions. The Dallas-based company says its 2021 sales totaled $1.4 billion. Yes, that’s billion, with a ‘b.’ It’s the first time in the company’s 45-year history that it surpassed the ten- figure mark. The number includes sales across all of Heritage’s 40 … [Read more...] about Millions To Billions: Heritage Auctions Totals 2021 Sales Figures
2021 Was Hobby’s Wildest Ride Yet
Sports collectibles became one of the breakout stars of an otherwise rotten 2020. While shops and shows took a COVID pause, online business boomed. There was still plenty of uncertainty in the world as the 2021 calendars arrived but whether you were part of “the industry” or “the hobby,” a new year brought new anticipation and it didn't disappoint. In 2021, the … [Read more...] about 2021 Was Hobby’s Wildest Ride Yet
Half a Honus: Ripped, But Real T206 Wagner Heads to Auction
You can become part owner of trading cards through fractional share groups that have sprung up over the last couple of years. SCP Auctions is about to give collectors a chance to own a fraction of an actual card. Not just any card, though. The Southern California-based auction company announced Tuesday that its upcoming Winter Auction would include a PSA … [Read more...] about Half a Honus: Ripped, But Real T206 Wagner Heads to Auction
A Honus for the Rest of Us: A Handful of More Affordable Wagner Cards
You couldn’t blame a novice collector for thinking every Honus Wagner card is out of reach. Anytime one of the few dozen T206s sells at auction, the headlines scream as the price soars deeper into seven figures. Yet one of baseball’s most famous faces has plenty of original cards you can own without seeing a loan officer. No, they're not as inexpensive as they … [Read more...] about A Honus for the Rest of Us: A Handful of More Affordable Wagner Cards
T206 Wagner Sells for $6.6 Million, Reclaiming Title as Most Expensive Sports Card
Honus has reclaimed his throne. One of the best known examples of the famed T206 Wagner card sold at auction late Sunday night for over $6.6 million, establishing a new record for the most expensive sports card of all time. The auction, which opened last month, generated plenty of attention, with the expectation that it would result in yet another new benchmark in an era … [Read more...] about T206 Wagner Sells for $6.6 Million, Reclaiming Title as Most Expensive Sports Card