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Bi-Weekly Schedule Keeps Auction of Champions Buzzing

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Launched less than six months ago, Auction of Champions is already on its eighth online catalog and hoping to carve its own niche in the hobby.  The family owned Arizona-based company has been holding bi-weekly events with an eye on a possible move to weekly auctions in the near future. Each auction typically includes hundreds of items, with a heavy emphasis on … [Read more...] about Bi-Weekly Schedule Keeps Auction of Champions Buzzing

Notes: Houston Show Pix; NHL Stars Talk Penmanship; Sandlot Movie Baseball Cards

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The 2017 World Series champion Houston Astros joined dozens of Hall of Famers and memorable names from across the sports world for the 32nd annual TRISTAR Houston Collectors Show at NRG Arena. The show also draws dealers from across the country for the three-day run that dates back to the 1980s. The nation’s premier sports memorabilia exhibitors, here at the #TRISTARShow! … [Read more...] about Notes: Houston Show Pix; NHL Stars Talk Penmanship; Sandlot Movie Baseball Cards

Ken Griffey Jr. Signs Autograph Deal with TriStar

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Houston-based TriStar Productions has signed an exclusive autograph contract with Ken Griffey Jr. The company conducted its first private signing session with Griffey earlier this month. TriStar is offering a line of autographed baseballs, bats, photos and jerseys with prices ranging from $249 to $699.  Many include a “HOF 16” inscription along with the autograph, … [Read more...] about Ken Griffey Jr. Signs Autograph Deal with TriStar

Tri-Star Houston Show Set for This Weekend

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Houston will be the place to be this weekend for collectors who prefer a big show to buying online. The 31st Tristar Summer Spectacular Collectors Show sets up at NRG Arena with over 40 vendors from around the country and a large lineup of autograph guests. Among the  headliners are Hall of Famers Wade Boggs, Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell, current Astros stars Carlos … [Read more...] about Tri-Star Houston Show Set for This Weekend

TriStar Show Hosts HOFers as Montana Talks ‘Greatest Ever’

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Newly minted Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell, members of Phi Slamma Jamma, past NFL greats like Joe Montana, Houston Astros stars Carlos Correa and Alex Bregman were just some of the autograph guests at the 31st annual TriStar Productions Houston show over the weekend. A large room full of dealers joined collectors who just came for the autographs for the three-day event, held at … [Read more...] about TriStar Show Hosts HOFers as Montana Talks ‘Greatest Ever’

Ali’s Fight of the Century Gloves Return to Auction

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Muhammad Ali's fight-worn gloves from Ali-Frazier I -- "The Fight of the Century" -- are going back on the auction block. Jeff Rosenberg of TRI-STAR Productions, who bought the gloves two years ago for $388,375, has consigned them to Goldin Auctions.  They originated in the collection of Ali’s long-time corner man Angelo Dundee. It's been an honor to own the Mona Lisa of … [Read more...] about Ali’s Fight of the Century Gloves Return to Auction

TRISTAR’s Rosenberg Treasured Ali Friendship

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Jeff Rosenberg has dealt with some of the most famous athletes in the world during his long career in the sports memorabilia business.  This summer, his TRISTAR Productions will once again organize and implement signing sessions for dozens of athletes at the National Sports Collectors Convention. However, he'll never have a more memorable guest than the one he landed in 1992. … [Read more...] about TRISTAR’s Rosenberg Treasured Ali Friendship

Original 1957-58 Topps Basketball File Binders at Auction

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If you were a kid growing up in the 1950s, chances are you had never seen a basketball card before.  With interest in the NBA lagging behind baseball, football and even hockey for many, the market was limited.  Bowman had produced a one and done set in 1948 but for the next eight years, the hoop landscape was totally barren. That drought came to an end in 1957 when Topps … [Read more...] about Original 1957-58 Topps Basketball File Binders at Auction

Strong History, Anticipation Precede Latest Chicago-Style National

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Devin Lamb’s recent move to Chicago opened the door for the culmination of his return to collecting – a chance to attend the biggest show around. Lamb, 27, will be among the masses headed to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center as it hosts the 34th National Sports Collectors Convention Wednesday through Sunday in suburban Chicago. For Lamb, it’s his first time at the … [Read more...] about Strong History, Anticipation Precede Latest Chicago-Style National