Goldin has signed Julio Rodríguez and Bobby Witt Jr. to new game-used memorabilia deals. As part of the arrangement with the players' management agency, Octagon, selected memorabilia will be authenticated and vaulted through Goldin throughout their careers. Proceeds from the sales of items will go to the players' charities. Rodríguez will be vaulting and … [Read more...] about Julio Rodriguez, Bobby Witt Commit to Career Long Game-Used Memorabilia Deal
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eBay Expands Vault Service to Include Cards Currently in Owners’ Possession
eBay opening up its vault to collectors and dealers who want to submit graded trading cards—not just those that have been purchased through its website. The company announced Monday that cards valued at over $250 can be sent to its Delaware vault facility where they can be permanently stored and/or listed directly for sale on eBay at a future date. Raw cards can not be … [Read more...] about eBay Expands Vault Service to Include Cards Currently in Owners’ Possession
Sports Collecting Year in Review: Corporate Moves and Crime
It didn't have the dark cloud of 2020 or the wild ride that followed as we moved into 2021 but the sports collecting hobby was still a pretty vibrant place in 2022 with some significant happenings on the business side. In Part 1 of our annual hobby year in review, we look back at some of that news along with some notable events on the legal side. Business Briefs The year … [Read more...] about Sports Collecting Year in Review: Corporate Moves and Crime
Notes: Luka Logoman Up for Auction; Inside the Collectors Vault; October Grading Data
What’s the 2018 National Treasures Luka Doncic Rookie NBA Logoman Autograph really worth? We may find out soon. Reportedly sold in a private deal for $4.6 million last year, the 1/1 card is making its auction debut this month. As of today, it remains the sixth-highest price ever paid for any trading card and the second highest price ever paid for a basketball … [Read more...] about Notes: Luka Logoman Up for Auction; Inside the Collectors Vault; October Grading Data
PWCC Adds Memorabilia to Vault Service
PWCC Marketplace is now providing vaulting, appraisal and other tools for authenticated sports memorabilia including game-worn jerseys, unopened wax boxes and other items. The company will take high resolution of items stored in its Oregon vault and make them available to users. Appraisal services and immediate access to multiple marketplaces are among the other … [Read more...] about PWCC Adds Memorabilia to Vault Service
New Platform for Cards, Collectibles Picks Up $6 Million from Investors Including OBJ, Kyler Murray
A new online trading and vaulting platform for sports cards and other collectible hard goods has announced a $6 million investor influx that includes two current pro athletes. Myna Swap, which is in the final stages of development, received the seed round from strategic investors including Blizzard the Avalanche Fund, Citizen X, Polygon Studios, Madison Paige Ventures, AAF … [Read more...] about New Platform for Cards, Collectibles Picks Up $6 Million from Investors Including OBJ, Kyler Murray
Beckett Launches Vault Service
Beckett has become the latest entity to offer a vault option for trading cards. The Dallas area company announced Thursday that had opened its vault inside its new 100,000+ square-foot Beckett facility in Plano, TX. The Vault offers biometric access control, water- and fire-proof storage, and 24/7 security monitoring. Beckett says the facility already … [Read more...] about Beckett Launches Vault Service
PSA Parent Company is Latest to Offer Vault Platform for Cards
We used to keep them in shoeboxes. In 2022, the hobby buzzword might just be “vault.” Collectors, parent company of PSA, has become the latest operator of an all-in-one service that allows collectors to house, buy and sell on a single platform without actually possessing the physical item. The company first announced its plans for the vault platform in … [Read more...] about PSA Parent Company is Latest to Offer Vault Platform for Cards