Category Archives: Auctions

Michael Phelps Trading Cards are Hot

Posted on August 19, 2008 by

After Michael Phelps record breaking Olympic run, his trading cards have taken on a new cachet. News sources have reported that as little as two weeks ago, his 2004 autographed Donruss cards were trading for $25 – not any more. … Continue reading →

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NHL Memorabilia Auction to Benefit Katie Thomas

Posted on July 28, 2008 by

Rare Autographed Sports Memorabilia Now Available in Online Charity Auction Monday July 28, 9:00 am ET All Proceeds Benefit Denver Mother’s Clinical Trial Treatment for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma DENVER, CO–(MARKET WIRE)–Jul 28, 2008 — Exclusive National Hockey League (NHL) memorabilia is … Continue reading →

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Babe Ruth Homerun Ball Up for Auction

Posted on July 13, 2008 by

Rare Baseball Paraphernalia Set To Hit Auction Block July 13, 2008 NY1 “Just in time for next week’s All-Star game at Yankee Stadium, some rare pieces of baseball history are on the auction block. Hunt Auctions is offering 900 items, … Continue reading →

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Rare Sports Memorabilia

Posted on July 13, 2008 by

Trove of rare baseball treasures can be won at ALS By Carol Karm Sunday, July 13, 2008 “A newly discovered stash of rare sports memorabilia fell into Patrick McMinn’s lap this year. The Thousand Oaks resident and marketing company owner … Continue reading →

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Sotheby and SCP Sports Memorabilia Auction

Posted on April 27, 2008 by

Candy-coated popcorn, peanuts and $157,000 prize BY JOHN JEANSONNE Newsday.com April 24, 2008 “For $157,000, a complete set of 1915 Cracker Jack baseball cards went to the man in the navy blue T-shirt and baseball cap near the back of … Continue reading →

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Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee

Posted on April 6, 2008 by

This story goes against the grain of previously reported trends as far as baseball memorabilia with players involved in the steroid scandal. It looks like it’s the scandal itself that is generating the interest, as Brian McNamee, the star witness … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Automotive and Aviation Artwork and Memorabilia Auction

Posted on March 24, 2008 by

Antiques and Estate Auctioneers of Wellington, Ohio is having an Automotive and Aviation Memorabilia Auction on Saturday, April 5, 2008. The catalog is available online, as well as online bidding at www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=11305. Some of the highlights include: Select pieces from … Continue reading →

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Vintage baseball contracts

Posted on December 3, 2007 by

Rare Piece of Baseball History Heading to the Auction Block Yahoo! Finance Wednesday November 28, 2007 “TUSTIN, Calif., Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ — A one-of-a-kind piece of baseball history could set a new standard for values of the sport’s most historic … Continue reading →

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Collectible Nascar Helmet Auction on eBay

Posted on October 16, 2007 by

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ — Daytona International Speedway (DIS), along with The Kroger Co., today announced it will put up for online auction a once-in-a-lifetime collectible helmet featuring signatures of the 24 living past champions of the DAYTONA … Continue reading →

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Heritage Auction Galleries’ Sports Collectibles Auction

Posted on October 13, 2007 by

Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries’ Sports Collectibles division will present a fabulous array of vintage sports memorabilia and trading cards in their upcoming October 26 2007 Signature Auction to be held in Dallas, Texas. “While this auction is packed with … Continue reading →

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