Marshall Samuel earned four sports championship rings during more than 50 years as a sports public relations official and marketer. One piece of that jewelry — a 1978 World Series ring he was presented because of his duties with the New York Yankees — will be part of Wheatland Auctions Services May 2021 Sports Card & Memorabilia auction that ends on May 23. Samuel, who … [Read more...]
Avid Fleer Collector’s Jordan “Rookie Rainbow” Part of Wheatland Auction
One collector’s 34-year obsession with basketball cards—and 1980s Fleer in particular—is on display inside a unique run of the hobby’s hottest card now up for auction. Wheatland Auctions is offering a run of Michael Jordan rookie cards—10 in all—including a run of cards in every grade, from PSA 1-8, all consigned by one avid 1986-87 Fleer basketball collector. The … [Read more...]
Signed Babe Ruth 1933 Goudey Cards from “Uncle Jimmy” Sell for Over $725,000
Wheatland's October 2020 auction concluded over the weekend and, unsurprisingly, a pair of autographed Babe Ruth 1933 Goudey cards once again led the way. Part of the famous "Uncle Jimmy Collection," the two Ruth cards sold for a combined $725,700. The biggest prize of the two was an immaculate signed card of Ruth's iconic No. 181 card from the set. The card received a … [Read more...]
“Uncle Jimmy Collection” Gets PSA Pedigree
The authentication, grading and marketing of one of the hobby’s most remarkable, yet quietest private collections continued in recent weeks and collectors will soon have the chance to see more of it. The “Uncle Jimmy Collection” we wrote about last month included a wide range of baseball cards, autographs and photos collected throughout one New Jersey man’s entire … [Read more...]
Wheatland Auction Includes Over 500 Lots of Cards, Memorabilia
High grade vintage sets and near sets from the 1956-1980, numerous T206 cards including a Green Portrait Ty Cobb and a scarce Nap Lajoie error are among the marquee items in Wheatland Auction Services’ newest online auction. In all, over 550 lots are being offered, with many carrying $10 or $20 opening bids. The group of sets includes popular issues such as 1956, 1968 and … [Read more...]
Wheatland Auction Includes Mix of Vintage, Modern, Autographs
A collection of T204 Ramly cards including the coveted Walter Johnson headlines the final event of 2018 at Wheatland Auction Services. The company’s latest sale is underway with over 500 lots on the block, spanning more than 100 years of collecting history. In addition to the Ramlys, the auction includes numerous pre-War cards including a 1911 T3 Turkey Red Ty Cobb, an … [Read more...]
Vintage Cards, Autographs Highlight Wheatland Auction
Over 570 lots of sports cards, autographs and memorabilia are on the block this weekend through Wheatland Auction Services. The Pennsylvania auction company’s latest sale runs the gamut with everything from T206 cards to modern era certified autographs up for grabs through Sunday night. Among the highlights are over 20 lots of T206 cards including several Hall of Famers, … [Read more...]
Vintage Baseball Sets, Singles, Jordan Rookies Among Wheatland Auction Items
Whether you lean toward Walter Johnson or Michael Jordan, Wheatland Auction Services has you covered in their Spring Auction. The company’s latest online catalog includes a little bit of everything, with baseball cards from 1888 joining names from the current sports headlines. Over 500 lots are up for grabs in the no-reserve auction. Among the highlights are … [Read more...]
Newly Found Obscure Mantle, Berra Cards Hit Auction for 1st Time
Discovered last fall, two virtually unknown cards of Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra from an obscure regional set produced in the 1950s are now on the auction block. Wheatland Auction Services is offering the cards, which were produced for Mascot Dog Food, in its current sale. The Lancaster, PA auction company has placed a $20,000-$100,000 estimate on the Mantle card and … [Read more...]
Uncut Sheets, Vintage Cards Highlight Wheatland Auction
A collector’s stash of dozens of uncut sheets from Topps products of the past are among hundreds of items now up for grabs in Wheatland Auctions’ Vintage Sports Card and Memorabilia online catalog. The collection includes semi-high and high number sheets from the 1970 Topps baseball set, a super scarce 1972 Topps Third Series football sheet, multiple sheets of 1974, ’75, ’82 … [Read more...]