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...]
Scarce 1971-72 Dual Wax Box Highlights 900-Lot Wheatland Auction
Amid the hundreds of new and vintage sports cards, autographs and memorabilia in Wheatland Auction Services’ online catalog is something even experts in the field consider a white whale—something known to exist but virtually unseen in many years. Standing out among a recently consigned collection of vintage unopened boxes was a 1971-72 Topps basketball “double box”, featuring … [Read more...]
Wheatland Offers 1931 Yankees Ball in First Auction of 2017
A 1931 New York Yankees team-signed ball with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, hundreds of vintage sports card sets and lots along with numerous unopened wax, cello and rack pack boxes from the past are among the highlights in Wheatland Auction Services’ new online catalog. Bidding has opened in the auction, which includes over 700 lots and will continue through March … [Read more...]
Wheatland Fall Holiday Auction Underway with 700+ Lots
Wheatland Auction Services is putting the wraps on its 2016 auction schedule with its latest online catalog that includes cards from the early 1900s to the present day. The auction, which includes over 700 lots, features sets, lots and single cards from all sports along with a selection of autographs and display items. Collectors of vintage cards will find complete sets … [Read more...]