Panini America has hired collectibles industry veteran Martin Welling as its new Vice President of Operations. Welling spent the previous 18 years at The Upper Deck Company, most recently as that company’s Senior Vice President of Creative Services. At Panini America, Welling will oversee the product development, production and creative departments for the company and will … [Read more...] about Welling Joins Panini
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Topps Hires New VP, GM
The Topps Company has hired Doug Kruep as Vice President and General Manager, U.S. Sports & Entertainment, effective immediately. In his new role, Kruep will be responsible for managing domestic sports and entertainment products including brand management, product development, editorial, operations, finance, sales and customer development. He will report directly to … [Read more...] about Topps Hires New VP, GM
Pete Rose Autograph Biz Moving
It was an unexpected sight for thousands of tourists who happened to stop by the Forum Shops inside Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. There, amid the pricey merchandise in the Forum Shops, was Pete Rose, signing autographs for pay at the Field of Dreams store. About every three to four weeks, Rose would settle down and pen his name on baseballs, photos, jerseys and other … [Read more...] about Pete Rose Autograph Biz Moving
Panini, Kids Foot Locker Team Up for Card Promotion
Panini America's basketball cards are getting a foot in the door at more than 100 Kids Foot Locker stores around the country. Shoppers who spend $20 on NBA-licensed merchandise will receive a six-card pack of 2010-11 Panini Rookies & Stars cards featuring Kobe Bryant, John Wall, Rajon Rondo, Derrick Rose, Evan Turner and Wesley Johnson. The promotion – being conducted … [Read more...] about Panini, Kids Foot Locker Team Up for Card Promotion
Game Worn Jersey Case Leaves Questions
Questions have been asked, but specific answers have been few and far between regarding the case of dozens of misrepresented game-worn jerseys sold by convicted fraudster Mike Ornstein several years ago. The case came to light last month, nearly four months after Ornstein--a close confidant of some NFL teams and players--pleaded guilty in a federal courtroom to fraud and … [Read more...] about Game Worn Jersey Case Leaves Questions
Buy Now, Pay Later on eBay
A new eBay payment option means you can buy that case today and handle the details later. … [Read more...] about Buy Now, Pay Later on eBay