Unless you’re an avid collector of high-end Tom Brady cards, here’s one you may have never seen. Copies of the 2000 Upper Deck SPx Spectrum numbered to just 25 rarely surfaces. Now, one of the best copies of the rare issue is coming to fractional ownership. One of five copies graded BGS 9.5, this one will be offered to Collectable users for $10 per share on Thursday. … [Read more...] about Notes: Rare Brady RC to Fractional; Ice Bowl Ticket a Hot One; Record for LaMelo; 1910s Michigan Book Find
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Notes: Maravich Letter Jacket, Mays Bat Sell; PSA Grading Update; Brady Records; GACS’ New Digs; New WI Shop
The college letter jacket worn by Pete Maravich sold for $116,924 and a 1957 Willie Mays bat gifted to a youngster years ago netted $209,455 through Grey Flannel Auctions over the weekend. The Maravich sweater consigned directly by his family. Maravich averaged 43.8 ppg as a sophomore and 44.2 as a junior at LSU. He scored 50 or more points 28 times over his 83-game … [Read more...] about Notes: Maravich Letter Jacket, Mays Bat Sell; PSA Grading Update; Brady Records; GACS’ New Digs; New WI Shop
Tom Brady’s “Shaved Head” Rookie Card Among Big Sellers at Lelands
At some point after the 2000 NFL Draft, sixth round draft pick Tom Brady sat down to sign a bunch of autographs for a Texas-based trading card company called Playoff. Among the cards he signed were a group of 100 numbered cards for the company's Contenders brand. He was paid a few dollars for each signature. Little did the New England Patriots backup quarterback … [Read more...] about Tom Brady’s “Shaved Head” Rookie Card Among Big Sellers at Lelands
Notes: Found Money and a Generous Gesture; Employee Theft; Trout Jersey, More
There’s a card in the newly launched Lelands auction catalog that has quite a story behind it. Back in the early 1990s, a Southern California man named Jim Brown (not the football player) made a habit of stopping in a local sports card shop called “52 Mantle.” He’d chat with the owner, open a couple of boxes, pull out a few players who might have potential and give the … [Read more...] about Notes: Found Money and a Generous Gesture; Employee Theft; Trout Jersey, More
Notes: Modern Card Records; New High-End Shop; Wildlife vs Layton; UPS Theft; 49ers Collector in England
Some popular names dominated sales in PWCC’s just completed October Premier Auction, which saw 219 cards sell for over $12 million combined. Among those setting new record prices for their respective grades: 2000 SP Authentic Autographed Tom Brady ROOKIE RC /1250 DNA 10 AUTO #118 PSA 10 $360,000 2017 National Treasures Green Patrick Mahomes RC PATCH DNA 10 AUTO /15 … [Read more...] about Notes: Modern Card Records; New High-End Shop; Wildlife vs Layton; UPS Theft; 49ers Collector in England
LeBron, Brady Rookies Hit $1 Million Within Hours of Auction Launch
On the heels of a $13 million auction that closed over the weekend, Goldin Auctions opened its Elite catalog sale Monday night, with some hobby holy grails on the auction block. Nearly two dozen items had passed the $100,000 mark in the first several hours of bidding with two already into seven figures. The auction includes over 3,200 lots, with a mix of … [Read more...] about LeBron, Brady Rookies Hit $1 Million Within Hours of Auction Launch
Bounty of Brady Rookies Boost Lelands Auction
It was a Brady-palooza late Saturday night at Lelands. The long-time company has sold all kinds of historic sports memorabilia over the years but the trading card market for current players dominated action in the company's latest Classic Auction. Multiple Brady rookie cards drew big bids, led by a 2000 Contenders Championship Rookie Ticket graded BGS 8 with a 9 … [Read more...] about Bounty of Brady Rookies Boost Lelands Auction
Notes: SGC, PSA Updates; New Louisville Show; Original 1986 Fleer Basketball Press Release
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
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