The crowd that set an attendance record for a women’s sporting event Wednesday night is now a trading card. Topps commemorated the 92,000 fan turnout for a volleyball match at the University of Nebraska with one of its NOW cards. The card shows fans packing Memorial Stadium as the Cornhuskers met Omaha. Billed as “Volleyball Day in Nebraska,” the event generated … [Read more...] about Notes: Nebraska Volleyball Crowd Gets Card; Panini with Instant College Cards, Dylan Crews; Record Wemby Sale; More
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Women in the Hobby Booth at NSCC Brought Collectors, Athletes Together
Women one of the fastest growing segments of the sports collecting hobby. With a booth location in a high traffic area between a number of breakers and the main show floor, the Women in the Hobby booth had a landmark year at the 43rd National. From case breaks to grade reveals, guest autograph signers and free card giveaways, this booth "womanned" by various female … [Read more...] about Women in the Hobby Booth at NSCC Brought Collectors, Athletes Together
Notes: LeBron Signed “Finals Cramp” Jersey Heads to Auction; Burglary Update; Women’s Collectibles on Rise
1 of the 2014 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs is on the auction block. The inscribed, autographed jersey will be offered by Infinite Auctions beginning later this month. A malfunction of the AT&T Center’s air conditioning system during the late spring contest sent temperatures inside the building above 90 degrees and James was hit with muscle … [Read more...] about Notes: LeBron Signed “Finals Cramp” Jersey Heads to Auction; Burglary Update; Women’s Collectibles on Rise
Women’s Hoop Legend Jackie Stiles Talks Cards, Early Fame, More
From a very young age, Jackie Stiles was, by all accounts, a basketball prodigy. Born in Kansas City, Kansas, Stiles played for Clafin High School in Clafin, Kansas. Her high school games were events in and of their own right. She was named WBCA High School All-American and participated in the WBCA high school all-American game where she scored 18 points and was named MVP of … [Read more...] about Women’s Hoop Legend Jackie Stiles Talks Cards, Early Fame, More
Notes: Half a Honus Bidding; Million Dollar Brady; Serena Soars; 49ers Collector in Packer Country
Action on the ripped T206 Honus Wagner card that went on the block last Wednesday has pushed the current high bid close to $300,000. SCP Auctions is selling the unusual specimen in its current auction. So far, 15 bids have been made for the card, which is missing a large chunk of its right side. The auction still has more than a week and a half to run. Some big … [Read more...] about Notes: Half a Honus Bidding; Million Dollar Brady; Serena Soars; 49ers Collector in Packer Country
Notes: Greg Morris’ New Venture; a Card ‘Search Engine’; New Book on Fakes, More
Greg Morris Cards, one of eBay’s biggest volume sports card sellers, has launched a new website offering higher value sports memorabilia and athlete experiences. Athletes and entertainers will offer items from their personal collections on consignment and also opportunities to meet in person for golf or other activities. Collectt.com currently has over 1,400 items and … [Read more...] about Notes: Greg Morris’ New Venture; a Card ‘Search Engine’; New Book on Fakes, More
Upper Deck Lands Women’s Hockey Card License
Upper Deck is expanding its hockey card realm with a new multi-year deal that will bring cards to the Premier Hockey Federation beginning next year. The PHF, formerly known as the National Women’s Hockey League, has six teams based in the US and Canada. The deal includes both physical and digital cards and makes Upper Deck the league’s exclusive licensed … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Lands Women’s Hockey Card License
Sabrina Ionescu Rookie Cards, Most Watched eBay Auctions
At the professional level, she's offered tantalizing glimpses of the skill that made her an amateur legend and despite a year-long injury battle, it's probably a good idea not to sleep on Sabrina Ionescu rookie cards. As the trading card market continues to draw more widespread interest, women's sports cards are gaining a newfound respect and the 2020s could be a big one for … [Read more...] about Sabrina Ionescu Rookie Cards, Most Watched eBay Auctions
eBay Says Interest in Women’s Sports Cards on the Rise
If you sell cards and you’re ignoring the market for female athletes, you might be making a mistake. New data from eBay reveals some sizeable sales numbers for women's sports cards. WNBA, women’s soccer and tennis are just three sports where interest has been on the rise over the last couple of years. eBay says sales of WNBA trading cards are up more than 1,100% in … [Read more...] about eBay Says Interest in Women’s Sports Cards on the Rise
Notes: Great Sy Berger Quote; Zion/RJ Charity Auction Back Up; Win a LeBron Rookie; Women’s World Cup Photos
We've uncovered a great old quote from the legendary late Topps executive Sy Berger in which he spoke of how the radical change in how men groomed themselves was impacting his company. Eagle-eyed collectors often noticed that in the 1960s, Topps sometimes used the same player photo across multiple years. In a September 6, 1970 United Press International Story on … [Read more...] about Notes: Great Sy Berger Quote; Zion/RJ Charity Auction Back Up; Win a LeBron Rookie; Women’s World Cup Photos