Approval of the National Sports Collectors Convention’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan could be delayed until January due to an objection filed by Athlete Business Network Dec. 13. The objection alleges the plan submitted by the NSCC is “fatally flawed” and … Read More
Author Archives: Scott Fragale
Texas dealer could face federal fraud charges
The operator of a Texas-based website that sold sports cards and memorabilia could face additional charges after hundreds of customers complained that they did not receive any of the merchandise they paid for. Eual Brent Hallford of Jacksonville, Texas, was … Read More
Museum is high bidder for Black Sox documents
The Chicago History Museum won a collection of rare documents, letters and memos detailing the Black Sox scandal at a Mastro Auctions sale auction that ended Dec. 13. The museum offered about $100,000 for the collection, topping 35 other bids, … Read More
Grant cards now a hot ticket in hobby circles
Ryan Grant’s emergence at running back for the Green Bay Packers has made his only two rookie cards among the most active in the market. The past two eBay auctions for his 2005 Playoff Honors (No. 191, numbered to 399) … Read More
Card and memorabilia show part of NHL All-Star weekend
The National Hockey League , Upper Deck and McFarlane Toys have teamed to offer hockey fans in Atlanta the chance to meet current and former NHL stars and view the Stanley Cup at at a two-day trading card and memorabilia … Read More
Alterations to Collectibles acceptable if noted
By Chris Nerat What would you rather have in your collection – a 1960s Boston Red Sox nodder exemplifying immaculate condition or one of those touchy little buggers exhibiting a couple of hairline cracks? How about a 1952 Mickey Mantle … Read More
Fritsch remembered fondly
Larry Fritsch 1936-2007 By T.S. O’Connell It’s probably a good lesson for those involved in buying and selling baseball cards: the man with the biggest, most comprehensive collection ever accumulated was the largest dealer in America and, conversely, wasn’t really … Read More
Experts: 75 ways to reach your collecting goals
By Brian Earnest Like almost anything in life, the only way to get really good at collecting sports memorabilia is to do it for a while. Read the related magazines, go to the shows, hang out in the shops and … Read More
eBay loses judgement in federal court
A federal judge approved a judgment of nearly $30 million against eBay last week, more than four years after a jury concluded the online auctioneer had infringed on the patent of Virginia-based MercExchange. The dispute revolves around eBay’s “Buy It … Read More
Papelbon’s dog eats World Series baseball
(AP) Whether you believe him or not, Jonathan Papelbon’s “My dog ate it” excuse regarding the final out baseball from the 2007 World Series is one for the ages. Farfetched or not, that’s what the Red Sox closer insists happened … Read More