The jersey worn by Sidney Crosby in Team Canada's 8-2 win over Germany in this year's Olympics drew a winning bid of $38,257 before the eBay hammer fell this week. Crosby's #87 jersey was one of the red Canada models sold by the NHLPA in its ongoing charity auction that began last week. Crosby was the eventual hero for Canada, scoring the game-winner in overtime of the … [Read more...] about Crosby Olympic Jersey Brings $38,257
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Ex-Postal Employee Sentenced for Mail Theft
A former postal employee from Elizabethtown, Kentucky has been sentenced to a year in jail for stealing items out of packages and obtaining controlled substances by fraud. Joseph Bourg, 45, was sentenced by a federal judge this week in Louisville. The federal indictment alleged that between 2008 through August of 2009, while he was a postal employee, Bourg rifled … [Read more...] about Ex-Postal Employee Sentenced for Mail Theft
Collectors Universe Opens Paris Office
Collectors Universe, Inc. has announced that its PCGS coin grading and authentication business has opened an office in Paris, France as part of its expanding international services. "For several years we've been increasing our focus on Europe and Asia with participation at major numismatic events and agreements with government mints," said Don Willis, President of PCGS. … [Read more...] about Collectors Universe Opens Paris Office
Vintage Sports Cards Focus of Ohio Show
This year marks the 3rd Annual Ohio Sports Collector Convention which showcases rare vintage sports cards and memorabilia and is one of the largest hotel shows in the United States. Scheduled for April 16-18, the show will have at least 120 tables manned by dealers from 16 states and Canada as well as a corporate booth area. "This show is going to be the best vintage card … [Read more...] about Vintage Sports Cards Focus of Ohio Show
Collectors Abroad: Web, Shows Forge Friendships
Richard Frye and Timothy Teixeira came to Europe as part of the U.S. military a number of years ago, but it didn't take long for the two American sports card collectors to realize their options for participating in the hobby were limited. They had plenty of room for their cards, but opportunities to expand their collection or meet others with the same interest wasn't nearly … [Read more...] about Collectors Abroad: Web, Shows Forge Friendships
Topps Puck Attax Features NHL Players
Topps will follow its baseball game with a new trading card-based hockey offering just after the start of the upcoming NHL season. … [Read more...] about Topps Puck Attax Features NHL Players