One of 25 Larry Bird-Magic Johnson rookie cards graded Gem Mint 10 by PSA sold for a record setting $861,000 late Saturday night at Goldin Auctions. The previous auction highs for what is one of the most popular rookie cards ever issued had been just over $500,000--one sold by Goldin in May and the other in July through SCP Auctions. The Scoring Leaders card from … [Read more...] about Larry Bird-Magic Johnson Rookie Card Sells for Record Price in Goldin Auction
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Heritage Offering More NBA Top Shots in Wake of 6-Figure Sales
Collectors with both feet planted firmly in the world of traditional trading cards may not understand but there's no dismissing the interest and money being spent on digital collectibles. A piece of art sold for $6.6 million and in the sports world, NBA Top Shot has seen several sales of the serial-numbered video clips that might make your head spin. Last weekend, a … [Read more...] about Heritage Offering More NBA Top Shots in Wake of 6-Figure Sales
Athletes for Relief Uses Memorabilia To Raise Money For Combating COVID-19
Athletes from all over the world — and from virtually every sport — have been using their platforms over the last couple weeks to raise awareness and funds for relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, more than 120 professional athletes have banded together and contributed memorabilia to a big fundraiser to benefit the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s COVID-19 Relief … [Read more...] about Athletes for Relief Uses Memorabilia To Raise Money For Combating COVID-19
Zion, Ja, Luka, Trae Rising Stars Challenge Jerseys Up for Grabs
The season will remain on hiatus, but the memorabilia market for some of the NBA's top young stars is still active. A collector recently snared Zion Williamson's NBA debut jersey for $80,000 and another is expected to bring a strong five-figure price when it closes this week. A pair of Luka Doncic jerseys netted more than $60,000 combined a few weeks ago. … [Read more...] about Zion, Ja, Luka, Trae Rising Stars Challenge Jerseys Up for Grabs
NBA Opening Night Jerseys at Auction
Dozens of game-worn jerseys from the opening night games are now up for bids at NBA Auctions, including the one worn by Anthony Davis in his Lakers debut, another donned by LeBron James and those worn during memorable performances by Trae Young, Kyrie Irving and others. The newly launched jerseys join those worn by the Clippers, including the first L.A. shirt … [Read more...] about NBA Opening Night Jerseys at Auction
2018-19 Opulence Basketball Brings the Booklets
The season is over but the hoops keep coming later this week with the arrival of 2018-19 Panini Opulence basketball. The high-end product is nearly all low-numbered hits with all autographs signed on card. Each one pack box contains eight cards (there were ten last year), with three boxes per case. Seven of the eight cards are hits with all cards in the product … [Read more...] about 2018-19 Opulence Basketball Brings the Booklets
Notes: Beckett Parent Company Owner Indicted; NBA Rookie Jerseys at Auction; Card Shop Profile
The founder and chairman of the multinational company that owns Beckett Media has been indicted on federal bribery charges in connection with a case centered on North Carolina politics. Greg Lindberg, 48, the founder and chairman of Eli Global, was charged with conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud, and bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds … [Read more...] about Notes: Beckett Parent Company Owner Indicted; NBA Rookie Jerseys at Auction; Card Shop Profile
Trae Young Rookie Cards Heating Up
A short but record-setting sweet college career didn't immediately translate into NBA stardom but a little patience has paid off for collectors who believed in one of the league's top 2018 draft picks. Trae Young rookie cards are now starting to look like they'll be a good long-term play. The Transition In his one season at Oklahoma, Young was the first player in … [Read more...] about Trae Young Rookie Cards Heating Up