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    Record-Breaking Sale of Michael Jordan's Logoman Card Surpasses $2.9 Million

    In an extraordinary display of sports memorabilia's high value, a 2003 Upper Deck Ultimate Logos autograph card of basketball legend Michael Jordan shattered previous sales records by fetching over $2.9 million at a Goldin Auctions event. This card, unique with its 1/1 designation, features a...
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    Two Arrested for Selling Fraudulently Graded Collectible Cards in Multi-Million Dollar Scheme

    Federal authorities have apprehended two men from Washington state, Anthony Curcio, 43, and Iosif Bondarchuk, 37, for their involvement in a fraudulent scheme selling sports and Pokémon cards. The duo is accused of doctoring lower-grade trading cards to appear as high-grade items and selling...
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    2023 Panini Select Football Set to Launch This Summer Ahead of NFL Training Camps

    The 2023 Panini Select Football, a chromium-styled product that has become a staple in Panini’s lineup of sports card releases, is gearing up for a summer release. This year's edition will debut just before the 2024 NFL training camps, featuring a robust 500-card base set segmented into five...
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    Vintage Collectibles Take Center Stage at Mile High Card Company's Latest Auction

    Mile High Card Company has launched its Extra Innings Auction this week, providing a treasure trove for collectors of vintage sports cards and memorabilia. The auction, which opened on Tuesday, May 28, features an impressive array of over 1,100 lots designed to appeal to collectors with varying...
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    Historic Shohei Ohtani Home Run Ball Featured in Heritage Auctions' Premier Event

    Heritage Auctions is set to feature a piece of baseball history at its upcoming Summer Platinum Night Auction: the ball hit by Shohei Ohtani for his 176th career home run. This historic event not only broke the record for the most home runs by a Japanese-born player in MLB, surpassing Hideki...
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    Topps Debuts Historic Negro Leagues Card Series Illustrated by Micah Johnson

    Topps has partnered with artist and former MLB player Micah Johnson to launch an unprecedented series of baseball cards honoring the Negro Leagues. This collaboration has led to the creation of the first-ever Topps Negro Leagues Baseball Card Set, a project that Johnson describes as one of his...
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    McFarlane Toys and UFC Forge New Alliance for Collectible Figures

    In a recent announcement from Las Vegas and Tempe, Arizona, dated May 15, 2024, McFarlane Toys, a leader in the collectibles industry, has unveiled a new licensing agreement with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the world's premier mixed martial arts organization. This collaboration...
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    Graded Sports Illustrated Featuring Kylian Mbappé Makes Auction Debut

    In the world of sports memorabilia, graded magazines have emerged as a vibrant niche, captivating collectors who value the preservation and grading of historical publications. Over the past 15 years, Certified Collectibles Group has graded more than 28,000 Sports Illustrated issues, evidencing...
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    Exclusive Signed Photographs Highlight Heritage's Latest Auction

    Heritage Auctions is currently hosting an intriguing Icons Photography Auction that features a series of autographed vintage photographs that will pique the interest of sports enthusiasts and collectors alike. A highlight of the auction is a rare 1948 photograph of basketball pioneer George...
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    Significant Recovery and Arrest Made in Theft of $2 Million Vintage Baseball Cards

    A substantial cache of vintage baseball cards valued at over $2.1 million has been successfully recovered following their theft from an Ohio hotel, leading to the arrest of a former employee implicated in the heist. The incident unfolded at the Best Western Plus hotel in Strongsville, Ohio...
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    Caitlin Clark's Debut WNBA Card Shatters Auction Record

    In a recent auction on Panini America's website, a unique autographed card of Caitlin Clark, commemorating her WNBA debut, has fetched a record-breaking $24,921. This sale sets a new benchmark for WNBA cards in public auctions and underscores the escalating interest in memorabilia from women's...
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    Innovative Richmond Venue Blends Sports Bar with Card Shop for Ultimate Fan Experience

    Richmond, Virginia, has introduced an exciting new destination for sports enthusiasts and collectors alike, combining the social atmosphere of a sports bar with the interactive appeal of a sports card shop. Named Parlay at Graybo’s, this unique establishment is located in the historic Scott's...
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    Babe Ruth’s Iconic 1932 World Series Jersey Headed to Heritage Auctions

    This summer, an iconic piece of baseball history, the jersey Babe Ruth is believed to have worn during his famous “called shot” home run in the 1932 World Series, will be auctioned by Heritage Auctions. With an estimated value set at an impressive $30 million, this piece could set a new record...
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    Vintage Baseball Card Sets and Pre-War Gems Shine at REA's Recent Encore Auction

    The latest REA Encore Auction, which closed last Sunday night, witnessed a surge in collector interest, particularly in the realm of classic baseball card set building from the 1950s. These high-grade sets and pre-war card rarities led the auction's top sales, showcasing the enduring appeal and...
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    The Rise of Arturs Silovs: From Obscurity to Spotlight in Upper Deck's Series 2

    Upper Deck Series 2 Young Guns cards are generating buzz not only for Connor Bedard but also for the likes of Vancouver Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs, who has emerged as a key figure. Originally positioned as the third-choice goalie and likely to spend more time in the AHL, Silovs found himself...
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    Heritage Auctions' Spring Event Showcases Legendary Sports Memorabilia

    Heritage Auctions recently hosted its Spring Sports Catalog sale, a major event that attracted collectors from around the globe and featured an impressive array of historic sports memorabilia. The auction was a resounding success, with high-profile jerseys and vintage bats from baseball icons...
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    2024 Topps Series 2 Baseball Cards Preview

    Set to be released on June 12, the 2024 Topps Series 2 will add another 350 base cards to the first 350 from Series 1, expanding the collection to include more players, rookies, and some notable names missing from Series 1 like Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The new series remains faithful to the...
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    Animal Athletes Featured on New Trading Cards

    Last week marked a significant development in the world of sports trading cards, focusing on animal athletes from bull riding and horse racing. In a novel expansion of the sports trading card market, Leaf has announced its upcoming release of trading cards for the Professional Bull Riders (PBR)...
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    Anthony Edwards: "Ant-Man" Dominates NBA Playoffs, Spurs Surge in Rookie Card Value

    As the NBA playoffs unfold, one player making headlines both on and off the court is Anthony Edwards, affectionately known as "Ant-Man." Edwards has not only led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a stunning performance against the reigning NBA champions but also shattered records and expectations...
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    Heritage Auctions to Feature Unique Sandy Koufax Card in Upcoming Auction

    This July, a unique piece of sports memorabilia will go under the hammer at Heritage Auctions—the only known Sandy Koufax "7 of Diamonds" card from the 1962 Pittsburgh Exhibits set. Graded VG 3 by Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), this card is an extraordinary find in the world of...
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