Marvin Harrison Jr., the talented wide receiver drafted by the Arizona Cardinals from Ohio State, is experiencing a whirlwind of uncertainty surrounding the rights to his NFL trading cards and autographs. Despite previously signing a contract with Fanatics before his college career’s end, the status of his professional merchandising rights is currently in limbo. According…
Read moreFanatics/Topps Merges Baseball Equipment and Cards
The baseball card landscape has witnessed a homerun, so to speak, as Fanatics/Topps has rolled out an innovative twist. The company, in their creative stride, has introduced a new kind of baseball card that marries sports equipment and memorabilia with a hint of personalization, infusing a new sense of significance into the game. A fusion…
Read moreWhatnot Stretches Auction Format for Premium Items
In recent news, Whatnot, known for its heart-racing quick-paced auctions, is stretching its bid durations to suit high-value items. Traditionally, the live streaming platform’s auctions have been as brief as the blink of an eye, often lasting a mere five seconds per bid. An adrenaline-pumping feast for buyers and sellers alike, this quick-and-dirty auction style…
Read moreRMY Auctions Spotlighting Vintage Photos in Latest Event
In what could arguably be considered a treasure trove of historical nuggets, RMY Auctions’ May event presents an exquisite collection of vintage photographs that capture defining moments in sports, music, and pop culture history. The lineup is incredibly nuanced and diverse, featuring well over 900 photos that span a century of world events, personalities, trends,…
Read moreFanatics/Topps Prep for Array of Sports Card Releases
Brimming with a fresh surge of sports energy, Fanatics/Topps is amping up its game in sports card production as it inches closer to acquiring the NBA license in a year and NFL rights in two years. Unveiled at their recent Industry Conference in Atlanta, a diverse lineup of card releases is on the horizon, set…
Read moreNetflix and Goldin Auctions Triumph in Copyright Lawsuit
Legal dramas aren’t only the stuff of riveting Netflix series. This time, Netflix itself and Goldin Auctions, along with its founder, Ken Goldin, and the producers of the smash hit reality series “King of Collectibles,” were thrust into the eye of their very own courtroom storm. A copyright infringement lawsuit was brought against them by…
Read moreEarly May 2024 Sports Card Releases Stir Collector Excitement
As the calendar flips to the first two weeks of May 2024, the sports card market alights with expectation. A variety of releases spanning baseball, basketball, golf, and racing are set to take center stage. Both regular and unique card formats make an appearance, embodied in the array of anticipated series slated for release. Come…
Read moreKPMG Audit Verifies Fairness in Fanatics/Topps Card Distribution
The world of collectibles has seen a significant rise in popularity, bringing with it increased scrutiny on practices of fairness and transparency. In a move that aims to dispel any doubts, Fanatics Collectibles has gone the extra mile by engaging KPMG – a global gold-standard audit firm – to probe its high-value card distribution processes….
Read morePanini’s WNBA Debut Cards for Caitlin Clark Ignites Collectors’ Fervor
The trading card world is currently sizzling with excitement, thanks to Panini’s release of debut WNBA cards for Caitlin Clark, mirroring the frenzy previously seen with the ongoing 2023 Bowman Chrome Platinum Anniversary Baseball collection’s enormous success. Just as Bowman focuses on a perfect blend of past and present stars across 96 cards per box,…
Read moreTopps Reconfigures Collecting Game with Decade-Long Redemption Card Validity
Hold onto your hats, collectors, because the landscape of sports card collecting is about to transform under your feet. That transformation is coming in the form of an extended lifespan for redemption cards announced by the pedigree name in trading cards, Topps. Hitherto operating on a two-year validation period, Topps is now taking things to…
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