The first autographed Logoman patch card of Michael Jordan in a Chicago Bulls uniform is currently up for auction through Goldin. Coming from the 2003-04 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection, this PSA Authentic, 10 Auto (with a game-used patch) sits at $1.7 million with the buyer’s premium. However, it doesn’t close until June 1. In the […]
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Wembanyama 1/1 Prizm rookie sells for $516,000, sets new record
It feels like we’re talking about monster, historic, record-breaking Victor Wembanyama card sales weekly. I could make an argument that it’s almost daily. So, with that note, let’s check out a new Wemby record sale! Most collectors would not be surprised to know and learn that two of the top three sales of Wembanyama are […]
Upper Deck AEW Black Diamond to debut in the fall
On the eve of this season’s Black Diamond Hockey release, Upper Deck announced that AEW Black Diamond will debut later this year. It incorporates some Black Diamonds favorites like Gemography, Band of Color, Exquisite Collection, and AEW Event Logos, similar to the Jumbo Logos in hockey, spanning shows such as Dynamite, Collision, All In, and […]
Guide to Bedard Black Diamond Hits!
What’s up, collectors?! If you’re reading this, you’ve made it to 2023/24 Upper Deck Black Diamond release day, congratulations. I know you have your favorite NHL teams and the rookies on your respective teams that you want to collect, but you can’t get anything past me! I know what you’re looking for out of this, […]
Topps Now surprises collectors with short print LeBron James card
A little more than a month ago, LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 points when the Lakers played a home game against the Denver Nuggets. Most people in the hobby know by now that LeBron is a Topps/Fanatics exclusive athlete, so, in typical Topps fashion, they wasted no time […]
$1,000,000 Bounty set for the Connor Bedard Outburst Gold 1/1 Young Guns
Rumors are swirling around, absolutely flying! Everyone can sleep easy now because if you thought Dave & Adam’s wasn’t putting out a bounty for the 1/1 Outburst Gold Connor Bedard Young Guns, you were out of your mind. The most sought-after Connor Bedard rookie card could get you $1,000,000 from us. That’s right, we’re two […]
CONFIRMED – Connor Bedard Canvas Young Gun in Extended!
At this point on the calendar, you’re probably expecting me to come here and give you a look at the highly anticipated 2023/24 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey, especially with the looming release of the coveted Young Guns Connor Bedard card. Despite popular belief, I’m here to break down the sometimes afterthought release of Extended […]
2024 Topps Chrome UFC Release Part of New Partnership
Earlier this week, Fanatics Collectibles, specifically Topps, entered another multi-year trading card partnership with the UFC. The first release will be Topps Chrome UFC at the end of the month, on February 28. “Today is a day of celebration for both the hobby and all UFC fans,” Fanatics Collectibles CEO Mike Mahan said. “UFC trading […]
SGC Shares News Of Altered LeBron James Exquisite RPA
SGC announced there was an alteration to a recently graded LeBron James RPA. Shortly after posting a picture of a Mint 9, 10 auto 2003-04 LeBron James Exquisite Rookie Patch Auto /99, SGC says they received information that there was an alteration to the patch embedded in the card. From there, SGC says they began […]
1/1 Gold Stanley Tumbler from Leaf?!
When you think you’ve seen it all, Leaf comes out of nowhere with the collaboration we didn’t know we needed. If you missed it yesterday, Leaf teamed up with the hottest craze on Target shelves, no, not retail blasters, but Stanley for engraved 40 oz. Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumblers. The best part? You have a […]