SGC says it’s current turnaround time is growing because of a constantly growing number of submissions, but remains at less than 17 business days. The company continues to see unprecedented numbers of cards submitted to its Florida headquarters. So many are coming in that SGC has now increased the estimated turnaround time listed on its website from 20-25 days to 45-50 … [Read more...] about Notes: SGC, PSA Updates; New Louisville Show; Original 1986 Fleer Basketball Press Release
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The Making of Tom Brady’s First Rookie Card
When I look back at the years I spent developing products for the various sports card companies I worked for, the memories are all over the spectrum. When I left Pinnacle, I was one of the last eight people remaining in the company. At the beginning of 1998, we had a staff of nearly 300. I landed at Collector’s Edge of Tennessee, based in Denver, Colorado. Confused? Yeah, … [Read more...] about The Making of Tom Brady’s First Rookie Card
Lelands Sale Opens with Brady, MJ, Mantle, More
The penultimate Tom Brady football card and a key Steph Curry basketball card headline the newly opened Lelands 2021 Late Summer Classic Auction. The 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Rookie Ticket #144 Brady Autograph card is considered his most desirable rookie card by most collectors, with only 100 signed copies issued. The card up for bid is numbered … [Read more...] about Lelands Sale Opens with Brady, MJ, Mantle, More
Vintage, Modern Rookie Cards, Ruth Photo Among Wheatland Highlights
From Babe Ruth to Tom Brady, there’s no shortage of variety in the new online catalog from Wheatland Auctions. The company’s Summer Auction includes over 770 items and is scheduled to run through Sunday, August 15. The auction includes multiple Ruth items including a pair of 1933 Goudey cards and a Type II photo from the original Charles Conlon negative that will also be … [Read more...] about Vintage, Modern Rookie Cards, Ruth Photo Among Wheatland Highlights
Shop Talk: Connecting and Reconnecting Through Cards
I had a really great conversation with an old friend this week.Yes this is Shop Talk and yes this does concern the business of running a card shop...to a degree.Fresh out of college, JM and I worked at a big box retailer in State College PA. I won't say the name of the retailer but it's the big blue one that starts with wal and ends with mart.We came in to the company at nearly … [Read more...] about Shop Talk: Connecting and Reconnecting Through Cards
Single Dad with Cancer Auctioning Brady Rookie Card to Help Daughters
When Scott Weaver was recently diagnosed with an aggressive and often fatal form of cancer, he looked to his sports card collection as a way of securing a solid financial future for his two daughters. One card, in particular, held the key. While Weaver, a self-described “ordinary, working guy,” has never met Tom Brady, the 7-time Super Bowl champion will be providing … [Read more...] about Single Dad with Cancer Auctioning Brady Rookie Card to Help Daughters
BGS 9 Tom Brady Contenders Championship Ticket Auto Poised to Set Football Card Record
Weekend bidding has made the 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket autographed rookie up for bid at Lelands the highest priced football card of all-time—and there’s still a few more days left in the auction. The BGS 9 example of Brady’s top rookie card—one of 100 that carry his autograph—stood at $1,895,217 as of Monday afternoon. With the 20 percent buyer’s … [Read more...] about BGS 9 Tom Brady Contenders Championship Ticket Auto Poised to Set Football Card Record
Notes: Big Show Weekend; eBay Brady Sales Boom; Beckett Seeks Graders; “The Base Burglar”
There are three large sports card shows taking place this weekend. It's been a long time--a really long time--since the hobby has had multiple three-day shows on the same weekend. The Dallas Card Show returns to the Watters Creek Convention Center in Allen with 450 tables and a roster of autograph guests that includes Doc Gooden, Earl Campbell, Darrell Evans, Bill … [Read more...] about Notes: Big Show Weekend; eBay Brady Sales Boom; Beckett Seeks Graders; “The Base Burglar”
Extensive Single Owner Brady Collection Begins Auction Journey
The first selection of cards from a remarkable one owner collection of Tom Brady cards is now at Heritage Auctions. The collection, featuring some of the rarest and highest graded Brady cards from his first season with the New England Patriots, will be sold over the course of multiple auctions in the coming months. The first batch is in the company’s Spring Sports … [Read more...] about Extensive Single Owner Brady Collection Begins Auction Journey
Notes: Brewers Collector’s Charitable Heart; Brady Card Paid with Crypto; Broker’s Euro Trip, More
One collector’s long-time passion for chasing down autographed baseballs from every guy who has ever played for the Milwaukee Brewers is coming to an end…and now he’s giving them all away. Ben Nummerdor started with the 1982 American League champions and just kept going, all the way back to the players who were on the club when it moved from Seattle just before Opening Day … [Read more...] about Notes: Brewers Collector’s Charitable Heart; Brady Card Paid with Crypto; Broker’s Euro Trip, More