Got $25,000 to invest in modern era unopened sports card products? There’s a newly-launched private-equity fund for you. The “Modern Wax Fund” was created by Attic Investments and Blowout Cards who have put over $3 million worth of rare and desirable boxes and cases into the project. David Arons of Frisco, TX-based Attic Investments says the fund will own more … [Read more...]
Ovie O’s Boxes Serve Up Ovechkin Autographs
The mystery of opening up a pack of sports cards has always been always a thrill. Could there be a hot rookie or autograph card inside? The odds may be a little long, but fans and collectors in one part of the U.S. can have the same kind of fun opening a box of cereal thanks to a new promotion from a grocery chain and one of the NHL's greatest … [Read more...]
Capital Punishment: Hockey Cards of the Original Washington Capitals
With the World Hockey Association spreading into markets throughout North America in the early 1970s, the National Hockey League needed to combat the rival league - even if it meant expanding at a dangerous rate and watering down the amount of talent playing at the highest pro level at the time. Enter the 1974-75 Washington Capitals - a club whose auspicious start ranks as the … [Read more...]
Sports Mem’s Top Selling Trading Card Products, Athletes in May
The most popular sports card products sold through the biggest online retailer of sports collectibles last month included some items you’re not likely to find on a similar list from your local hobby shop while the list of hot players included a past great and a couple of young stars. For the third straight month, SportsMemorabilia.com reported that the 2018 Donruss Football … [Read more...]
Ovechkin’s Gloves from 1,000th Game, Caps’ Cup Helmets at Auction
The gloves worn by Alex Ovechkin during his 1,000th NHL game are on the auction block. The CCM Pro Gloves date to a game on April 1 of last year when Ovechkin became the first member of the Washington Capitals to reach the milestone. They’re being offered as part of a collection of Caps’ memorabilia up for bid right now. Ovechkin wore the photo-matched gloves in … [Read more...]
Capitals Dish Out Upper Deck Arena Giveaway Set for 2018 Stanley Cup Win
Upper Deck and the Washington Capitals have teamed up for a special trading card set commemorating the Caps’ 2018 Stanley Cup win and if you were at Tuesday night’s game, you got one free. All fans who attend the Capitals vs. Red Wings game received the packaged set of six cards upon entering the arena. The set shows players hoisting the Cup following their win in Las … [Read more...]
Capitals Championship Season Sticks, Gloves Hit Auction Block
Before the Washington Capitals' stunning run to their first Stanley Cup title last spring, they survived a challenging regular season, winning the NHL's Metropolitan Division by a slim margin over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Now, some of the sticks and gloves they used en route to making history are up for grabs. MeiGray, which has an exclusive game-used memorabilia … [Read more...]
Upper Deck to Produce Capitals Stanley Cup Champions Boxed Set
It was a moment 44 years in the marking. Now, the Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Champions hockey card set can become a reality. Upper Deck will produce a special 30-card boxed set featuring 25 players from the Capitals’ 2017-18 championship team and five cards documenting memorable moments from the regular season. Due to be released July 6, the set will also … [Read more...]
Ovechkin’s 50th Career Playoff Goal Among 43 at Auction
The Washington Capitals are just one win away from capturing their first Stanley Cup. Their playoff road started back in April with a win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs and some of the goal pucks from that series—including Alex Ovechkin’s 50th career playoff tally—are on the auction block. MeiGray Auctions is … [Read more...]