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Led by $654,500 Price Tag for T206 Honus Wagner Baseball Card, Memory Lane Auction Hits $2 Million

May 7, 2012 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

The big cards keep showing up in the major hobby auction houses, and they keep selling at amazing prices. A PSA 2 T206 Honus Wagner card sold for $654,500 as part of Memory Lane’s $2 Million Holy Grail auction. Read More

Bobby Thomson’s Cap From ‘Shot Heard Round the World’ at Auction

May 7, 2012 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

In an auction lineup that is one for the ages, one of the featured lots in SCP Auctions’ lineup is the cap worn by Bobby Thomson during his Shot Heard ‘Round the World in the 1951 playoffs. Look for more highlights from the sale leading up to the auction’s ending on May 19. Read More

Early Reading Material about Sports Cards

May 7, 2012 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

The sports collecting hobby has had many periodicals come and go – many created by the collecting pioneers of the past. This article takes a look some of the editions from the 1960s through today from here and abroad. Read More

‘Buckner Ball’ hits $418,250

May 4, 2012 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

One of the most famous plays – or misplays – in World Series history was on display at Heritage Auctions. The famous ‘Buckner Ball’ in which Bill Buckner had roll through his legs in Game 6, has sold for $418,250. Read More

Panini, Dallas Mavericks Agree to Marketing, Game-Used Memorabilia Deal

May 3, 2012 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

In a first for the company, Panini Authentic has teamed with a professional franchise in a marketing and game-used memorabilia deal. Panini inked the deal with the Dallas Mavericks, and it includes use of 2010-11 NBA Championship gear and game-used jerseys from the past regular season. Read More

Beat the Blogger Match-Ups: May 5-6

May 3, 2012 | Tom Bartsch | 34 Replies

The NBA Playoffs are winding down Round 1. Who will advance? Make your picks and you could win a signed 8×10. All you have to do is beat out the other contestants in the 10 match-ups. Read More

Official Olympic Collectibles Introduced by NBC

May 2, 2012 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

The 2012 London Olympics are quickly approaching, and NBC has announced a retail store filled with Olympic-related collectibles, ranging from the popular pins to die-cast replicas and even Team USA gear. Read More

Panini Reveals Plans for Toronto Expo This Weekend

May 2, 2012 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

The biggest show in Canada occurs this weekend, and Panini is making sure collectors get their money’s worth with lots of rookies, relic cards and plenty of autographs. Read More

Topps Bowman Countdown Day 2: Blue Wave Refractors!

May 2, 2012 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Day 2 of the Bowman countdown has Topps announcing special Blue Wave Refractor cards to those who send in wrappers from the 2012 set. the fun begins May 9. Read More

‘SCD’ Spring Training Report: Patience Needed to Get Signatures

May 1, 2012 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

The days of easy access to players during spring training is no longer the case. However, if you want autographs, they are still available to those who bide their time, exercise patience and politeness. Read More

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