A Christmas gift from 16 years ago is about to turn into a seven-figure windfall for one sports memorabilia auction consignor. “Chris” pulled the LeBron James 1/1 Rookie Logoman card from 2003-04 Upper Deck SP Game Used Basketball on Christmas morning 2004. Not long after, he took it to a local card show where someone offered him $1,700 for it. He turned it down and stuck … [Read more...]
That’s a Wrap: Topps Project 2020 Series Closes with Final 3 Cards
Ten months and 400 cards later, Topps Project 2020 has come to a close. The final three cards in the artist-driven series were released Wednesday morning and will close on Christmas Day. The last card in the series, #400, is Mister Cartoon's take on the 2011 Topps Update Mike Trout. The ambitious undertaking featured 20 different artists, each creating their own … [Read more...]
Topps Project 2020 Fine Art Prints Supersize Fresh Card Takes
Topps is turning its Project 2020 cards into art you can hang on the wall. With with more than 80% of its 400-card run issued since it began in March, the ambitious effort by 20 commissioned popular artists to re-imagine 20 familiar baseball cards from the past 70 years, moves to a new phase with the introduction of Fine Art Prints. Topps will issue one work from each … [Read more...]
Ben Baller Designed Dodgers World Series Champs Set Released
It’s a California look by a California guy for a California team. The 2020 Topps X Ben Baller Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Championship set has been released as on online exclusive commemorating the team’s seventh World Series title. A jewelry designer to the stars and actor who has been one of the artists in the Topps Project 2020 set, Baller (real name: Ben … [Read more...]
More Signed Mattingly Project 2020 Cards Benefit Kids
Sporting News Manager of the Year Don Mattingly is spending part of his off-season signing more Topps Project 2020 cards that are being sold online to raise money for youth programs in his hometown. Mattingly Charities, based in Evansville, IN, released a group of signed cards from Project 2020 artist Oldmanalan on its eBay page Tuesday. The cards are priced at … [Read more...]
Topps Keeps Online Products Flowing in Unique 2020 Baseball Season
In the eight months that have passed since Topps named Patrick O’Sullivan brand manager of Topps’ e-commerce, he’s had to endure a lifetime of changes in baseball. You know things are different when there are cards featuring an infectious disease specialist and others of players wearing masks on the field. These days when his wife asks him why he’s watching so much … [Read more...]
Notes: Young Collector Spots Kinlaw Error; Topps’ New Set, Shipping Update; R.J. Hampton Shoes; Player Masks
No, that’s not Javon Kinlaw pictured on his 2020 Score Football rookie card and a young South Carolina Gamecocks fan is not happy about that. 13-year-old Asher Mezzatesta discovered that the card made for Kinlaw, a defensive tackle, actually pictures former Gamecock tight end K.C. Crosby. The mistake was likely made because both players wore number 3. “He gets … [Read more...]
Dr. K Gets a Mask in Efdot’s Project 2020 Card
It’s definitely the most 2020 Topps Project 2020 card to date. The latest effort in the 400-card series pairs a famous nickname with current events and some of the proceeds will go to help others. Artist Eric “Efdot” Friedensohn has given Dwight Gooden's rookie card his own touch, one that puts a surgical mask on the pitcher known as Dr. K for his propensity to make … [Read more...]
Notes: Big $ for Vintage Sets; Hobby vs. Pandemic; TV Piece on Uncle Jimmy Collection
The fifth best set of 1958 Topps baseball cards on PSA’s Set Registry sold recently for $99,000. Part of the high-grade collection of Henri Nuber that sold through Heritage Auctions, the set included all 494 cards with a weighted GPA of 8.07 along with the Felt Emblem insert and one Yellow Letter Variation. The total price was well over the SMR … [Read more...]
Notes: New MHCC Auction Opens; eBay Stats; Project 2020 Update
Mile High Card Company has opened its Extra Innings Auction with over 500 lots available. Among the highlights is a higher grade 1962 Topps near set, including all green tint and pose variations and multiple complete vintage baseball card sets. The auction is designed for collectors on smaller budgets, but with a healthy dose of popular star cards, sets and lots. Other … [Read more...]