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Panini America Teams Up with Professional Fighters League for Exclusive Trading Card Series


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  • June 5, 2024, 7:38 am

Panini America Teams Up with Professional Fighters League for Exclusive Trading Card Series


In a landmark move for sports memorabilia, Panini America, the titan of sports and entertainment collectibles, has teamed up with the Professional Fighters League (PFL), known for its rapid growth and innovative approach to mixed martial arts. This collaborat…...

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Knoxville Store Burglarized, $22,000 in Autographed Jerseys Stolen


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  • June 3, 2024, 7:47 am

Knoxville Store Burglarized, $22,000 in Autographed Jerseys Stolen


In a brazen act of theft, Cody Denning has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses including burglary, theft of property, and vandalism following his break-in at Underdog Collectibles in Knoxville. The Knoxville Police Department reported that Dennin…...

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Historic Sports Memorabilia Up for Grabs in Freeman's/Hindman Auction


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  • June 2, 2024, 7:28 am

Historic Sports Memorabilia Up for Grabs in Freeman's/Hindman Auction


Freeman's/Hindman is currently hosting an exciting sports memorabilia auction, drawing attention with its highlight—a complete set of 1984-85 Star Company basketball cards. These cards are particularly valuable as they are presented in the original team bags,…...

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


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  • June 1, 2024, 7:19 am

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 wi…...

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Two Arrested for Selling Fraudulently Graded Collectible Cards in Multi-Million Dollar Scheme


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  • May 30, 2024, 9:36 am

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 appea…...

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2023 Panini Select Football Set to Launch This Summer Ahead of NFL Training Camps


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  • May 29, 2024, 8:50 am

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-…...

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Vintage Collectibles Take Center Stage at Mile High Card Company's Latest Auction


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  • May 28, 2024, 9:46 am

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 …...

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Historic Shohei Ohtani Home Run Ball Featured in Heritage Auctions' Premier Event


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  • May 27, 2024, 10:01 am

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…...

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Topps Debuts Historic Negro Leagues Card Series Illustrated by Micah Johnson


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  • May 26, 2024, 9:20 am

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 t…...

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McFarlane Toys and UFC Forge New Alliance for Collectible Figures


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  • May 24, 2024, 8:10 pm

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…...

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Graded Sports Illustrated Featuring Kylian Mbappé Makes Auction Debut


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  • May 24, 2024, 7:58 pm

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 Sp…...

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Exclusive Signed Photographs Highlight Heritage's Latest Auction


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  • May 23, 2024, 8:02 pm

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 photogr…...

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Significant Recovery and Arrest Made in Theft of $2 Million Vintage Baseball Cards


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  • May 23, 2024, 7:15 pm

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 P…...

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Caitlin Clark's Debut WNBA Card Shatters Auction Record


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  • May 22, 2024, 8:06 pm

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 i…...

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Innovative Richmond Venue Blends Sports Bar with Card Shop for Ultimate Fan Experience


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  • May 22, 2024, 7:42 pm

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 …...

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Babe Ruth’s Iconic 1932 World Series Jersey Headed to Heritage Auctions


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  • May 21, 2024, 7:52 pm

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…...

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Vintage Baseball Card Sets and Pre-War Gems Shine at REA's Recent Encore Auction


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  • May 21, 2024, 7:20 pm

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…...

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The Rise of Arturs Silovs: From Obscurity to Spotlight in Upper Deck's Series 2


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  • May 20, 2024, 7:10 pm

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 ti…...

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