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 tune in just to catch an aerial display of the Dalzell, South Carolina native's … [Read more...]
Zion Williamson’s NBA Debut Jersey Brings Big Price
There should be many seasons to come for Zion Williamson. Maybe some awards and championships, too, but there will only be one jersey from the opening minutes of his NBA career. That large shirt now has a new owner. Worn in the first half of the New Orleans Pelicans' loss to San Antonio last month, Williamson's debut jersey sold for $80,040 via NBA Auctions late … [Read more...]
Notes: Hoop Hall Plaques Up for Auction; FOTL Optic; Zion Jersey Update; USA Hockey Jersey Auction
As part of Goldin Auctions' partnership with the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the original official Hall of Fame portraits that were formerly on display at the dome-shaped exhibition hall since as early as 2002 are now up for auction. The space around the third floor of the dome where the original portraits were displayed had been used up and the Class of … [Read more...]
Zion’s Debut Jersey Hits NBA Auctions Block
There are already a bunch of different Zion Williamson basketball cards to collect, some of which sell for thousands of dollars. So what would a jersey worn during his first regular season game go for? We’ll soon find out. Williamson’s debut jersey—the first of two he wore last Wednesday night—is up for bids through NBA Auctions. Bidding opened Friday … [Read more...]
Notes: Trout Tops Topps Vote; Instant Zion; Super Bowl Sets Planned; Classic Nameplates
Topps once again held an online vote to determine card #1 in the 2020 flagship set. On Thursday morning, the announcement was made on MLB Network. View this post on Instagram We’re incredibly excited to have … [Read more...]
Panini America Files Third Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
For the third time in six months, Panini America has filed a lawsuit, this time charging trademark infringement against a Pennsylvania man. Attorneys for the Dallas-based company filed a federal lawsuit Friday against Jamie Nucero. In addition to trademark infringement, Panini is seeking damages and injunctive relief. The litigation is the latest chapter in Panini’s quest … [Read more...]
Morant, Barrett, LeBron, Giannis, Harden Opening Night Jerseys at Auction
Zion Williamson opened on the injured list but a jersey worn by the number two overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft in his regular season debut is up for grabs. A navy road jersey donned by Ja Morant during the Memphis Grizzlies’ 120-101 opening night loss to the Miami Heat on October 23 is at NBA Auctions. Morant and Williamson headline what was a much … [Read more...]
Notes: Zion Autographs Hit Market; Topps, Upper Deck Set Conferences; Paper’s Hobby Story
Zion Williamson autographed memorabilia has hit the marketplace. SportsMemorabiia.com and its parent site, Fanatics, are showing off a group of newly signed items from the NBA’s number one draft pick, who continues to rehab an injured knee. Among them are framed and unframed Williamson signed jerseys (three different), basketballs (three different) and … [Read more...]
Collector Pulls 1/1 Zion Williamson/R.J. Barrett, Auctioning It to Help Kids
One North Carolina-based basketball card collector recently made a once-in-a-lifetime pull, but that is only half of a story that is warming the hearts of the sports card community. Streaming live on Instagram, and struggling to even get his words out last month, a trembling Jimmy Mahan pulled a 1/1 signed 2019-20 Panini Prizm Draft Picks College Ties Prizms Black Mosaic … [Read more...]
Notes: Jeter Card Brings $202k; NBA Draft Class Bobbleheads; New Shop; New Exhibit
It’s a 1990s name, but the price is definitely 2019. A 1996 Select Certified Mirror Gold rookie card of Derek Jeter graded PSA 10 sold for a whopping $202,102 at auction late last week. The first of two 10s awarded by PSA in the 23 years since the card was produced as a rare insert, the card generated 88 bids in an auction conducted by PWCC. Interested bidders … [Read more...]