On September 19, 2024, Ohtani etched his name into baseball history with a feat no Major League player had ever achieved: a 50/50 season—50 home runs and 50 stolen bases. That night, in a historic matchup against the Miami Marlins, Ohtani delivered a performance for the ages: six hits in six at-bats, including three home … Read more
How is it possible that card manufacturers release high-end cards with patches that do not even match the featured player? It seems this happens more often than collectors would like to believe. Patch and autograph cards have the potential to significantly increase a card’s value. They create the feeling of owning a real piece of … Read more
For collectors who own an impressive collection of trading cards and sports memorabilia, managing and organizing such a collection can be a challenge. However, with the right tools and strategies, you can not only maximize the value of your collection but also ensure its security and long-term management. Here are three essential lessons to keep … Read more
When people talk about Ronaldo, they often add a qualifier. Not Cristiano Ronaldo. The other Ronaldo. For many football fans, Ronaldo Nazário is still the original Ronaldo. “Il Fenomeno.” The player who combined speed, technique and finishing ability in a way that had rarely been seen before. The injury discussion follows him everywhere, and understandably … Read more
Baseball has always been a game of legends, and the players who reach its pinnacle are forever etched in history. This year, Topps commemorates one of the sport’s most exclusive milestones with the release of 2025 Topps Welcome to the Club: 3X MVP. This extraordinary set honors the elite athletes who have achieved the rare … Read more
Trevor Lawrence shows how brutal the modern football card market can be. He entered the NFL with everything collectors like. First overall pick. Franchise quarterback. Huge college career. Big Jaguars hope. The hobby did not wait for the career to happen. It priced the dream immediately. In March 2023, a 2021 Panini National Treasures Rookie … Read more
When people think about valuable tobacco and vintage trading cards, the T206 Honus Wagner is usually the first example that comes to mind. But the world of early promotional cards is much broader than one famous baseball card. Cigarette cards, tobacco cards, coffee cards, soup cards, and other product-issued cards all belong to a much … Read more
The historic baseball that Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit out of Miami’s LoanDepot Park last month has now become the most expensive baseball ever sold at auction. At an auction hosted by Goldin, the ball fetched an astounding price of $4.39 million. This ball marked Ohtani’s 50th home run of the season, making … Read more
Beckett Offers Conflicting Opinion on Previously Graded Michael Jordan-Signed RookieCompany “Unable to Render an Opinion” on Autograph It Certified in March 2023. It’s another case of the Michael Jordan autograph controversy, which has gained momentum since the Netflix documentary The Last Dance and driven the value of signatures to new heights. The authenticity of a … Read more
A rare 1984–85 Star Co. rookie card of Michael Jordan is currently up for auction at Goldin. After just one week, bidding has already climbed past $120,000, and with the buyer’s premium factored in, the price now sits at roughly $147,000. The steady stream of bids – well over 70 so far – underscores how … Read more