A rare Ty Cobb and some other pre-War baseball treasures are about to enter the market for the first time after being tucked away in a family for decades. Originating in the collection of a woman who passed away in the 1990s, the collection includes two postcards from the 1910 PC796 Sepia set: Ty Cobb, another featuring Johnny Evers and Germany Schaefer and a few … [Read more...] about The Hidden Gems in Grandma’s Baseball “Junk” About to Enter Market
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Previously Unknown 100+ Year Old Cards Now Up for Auction
Two recent finds of rare pre-War baseball cards, some previously unknown, will find new homes this weekend. Last spring, a group of Rose Company Postcards was uncovered in New England after the family that owned them called Scott Russell of The Collector Connection. Six of the green bordered cards were “no name” 1909 variations, three of which had never been seen … [Read more...] about Previously Unknown 100+ Year Old Cards Now Up for Auction
High-Grade 1957 Topps, Other Vintage Cards in New Collector Connection Catalog
Sometimes it’s just easier to punt. One collector’s frustration with a grading company shutdown stifled his enthusiasm for completing a high-grade 1957 Topps set and he’s now consigned the star-studded start to The Collector Connection, which is offering the cards individually in its latest Post-War Sports Card Auction. Among the highlights: PSA 7 examples … [Read more...] about High-Grade 1957 Topps, Other Vintage Cards in New Collector Connection Catalog
Vintage Hall of Famers, Modern Era Sets and Lots Kick Off Collector Connection Auction
If those big bucks auctions have you feeling left out, Scott Russell of The Collector Connection is hoping he can provide a way to stay in the game. The company’s Post War Cards VII Auction has opened with nearly 800 lots of sports cards and memorabilia on the block, all with no reserve prices and opening bids ranging from $1-$25. “If you go to the trouble of … [Read more...] about Vintage Hall of Famers, Modern Era Sets and Lots Kick Off Collector Connection Auction