While the number two pick in the 2019 NBA draft has been somewhat overshadowed Zion mania, the small town talent has clearly proven he belongs and collectors and prospectors are now clamoring for the best Ja Morant rookie cards on eBay. Haven't seen him play that much? You might look online just to catch an aerial display of the Dalzell, South Carolina native's … [Read more...]
Notes: 1950s Mascot Dog Food Set Update; 1st Bubble Gamers Sold; NBA Card Market Still Strong
The elements of a rare 1950s food issue set are coming together, thanks to Chuck Whisman of Wheatland Auctions. How rare are the cards from the Mascot Dog Food set? None of the 11 known cards on the checklist have more than three known copies today. You might remember our 2018 story from when Wheatland sold newly uncovered copies of the Mickey Mantle and … [Read more...]
$500,000 Bounty Offered on 1/1 Zion Rookie Card as More National Treasures Cards Surface
2019-20 National Treasures basketball is on the market and the hunt is on for what’s considered the holiest of holy grail cards in the product. Blowout Cards is offering to pay $500,000 for the “Logoman” version of Zion Williamson’s Rookie Patch Autograph (#108). There’s only one hiding somewhere in one of the thousands of hobby boxes produced by Panini. The card … [Read more...]
Zion Williamson Rookie Card Auction Tracker
The most intriguing young player to enter the NBA in years is already responsible for a massive amount of interest in the newest basketball card releases. Zion Williamson rookie cards--especially those with low serial numbers and/or autographs, are already bringing strong prices even before the league's number one draft pick played in a regular season game. Most … [Read more...]
Notes: Select “Hybrid” Basketball; Zion Tickets; UD Hockey Releases; Cooperstown and COVID
Panini released a basketball product on Monday morning. 2019-20 Select “Hybrid” basketball is an offshoot of the previously released Select product. It was available only as an online exclusive beginning at 11 AM Eastern time and sold out Dutch Auction-style with the most patient buyers snaring them for $364-$410 per box. Each box holds four six-card packs … [Read more...]
Notes: SGC Update; Doncic Jersey Nets $60K; Youngster’s Awesome Homemade Cards
SGC says it is complying with the recent Stay-At-Home order issued by Florida's governor, but the company is still accepting, processing and shipping submissions sent by shipping carriers. Director of Operations Peter Steinberg says the company's offices are closed to the public and they are communicating only via email ([email protected]) and social media. SGC stated … [Read more...]
Zion City Edition Game Jersey Brings $42,010 at Auction
A month after his first NBA jersey sold for over $80,000, the second game-worn rookie year Zion Williamson jersey has netted a big price, too. The City Edition shirt worn by the New Orleans Pelicans rookie star netted $42,010 late last week on the NBA Auctions website. In all, 75 bids were made in the auction, which opened February 27. Williamson wore the Size … [Read more...]
Zion, Ja, Luka, Trae Rising Stars Challenge Jerseys Up for Grabs
The season will remain on hiatus, but the memorabilia market for some of the NBA's top young stars is still active. A collector recently snared Zion Williamson's NBA debut jersey for $80,000 and another is expected to bring a strong five-figure price when it closes this week. A pair of Luka Doncic jerseys netted more than $60,000 combined a few weeks ago. … [Read more...]
Zion Dishes For New Autograph Deal
Zion Williamson autographs can now be found on more than just basketball cards. The 19-year-old first overall pick in last summer's NBA Draft has just added to his fast growing list of endorsement deals with a multi-year exclusive autograph contract with Fanatics. An initial signing session has taken place with a variety of items already being offered … [Read more...]
Panini’s 2019-2020 Spectra Basketball Will Focus On Rookies, Autographs
With Zion Williamson and Ja Morant emerging as the two freshest and exciting young names in the NBA, it’s only natural that Panini America would have the duo figure prominently in its NBA sets and 2019-20 Spectra basketball will be no exception. The two have been the driving force in a hot market for hoops this season and they'll be the major drawing cards in this higher … [Read more...]