Hobby Happenings – FBI Investigation, UD Innovates – Here is a look at hobby stories from around the web over the last week. Find out the latest in business news, player spotlights, vintage, grading, auctions, sports memorabilia and more. Stories from PSA, Sports Collectors Digest, TMZ, Yahoo, Forbes, Beckett Media, Sports Collectors Daily and other sources.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Geddy Lee posing with part of his massive baseball memorabilia collection! Thanks to @BSmile
LEGAL NEWS
Washington Post Articles Confirms FBI Hobby Investigation – The card doctoring scandal that has racked the hobby in recent months has gotten the attention of the Feds. FULL STORY
AUCTION NEWS
Jackie Robinson’s game-used 1955 World Series bat up for auction. Ken Goldin sits down with Fox Business. (If player doesn’t open, view here.)
MEDIA NEWS
Beckett Founder Launches New Podcast – Titled Sports Card Insights, Dr. James Beckett shares his thoughts on the current state of the hobby. EPISODES HERE
CRIME NEWS
Edmonton police are warning hockey fans that some may have bought Oilers jerseys with fraudulent Connor McDavid signatures.
MANUFACTURER NEWS
Upper Deck Creates Innovative New Card Concept – Own Doug Gilmour’s 1987 Canada Cup Championship Ring. FULL STORY
MARKET NEWS
Autographed 1984-85 Star Basketball Set Expected to Fetch Big Price – FULL STORY
BUSINESS NEWS
2Bros Sports Hobby Shop Up for eBay Small Business Award – Disabled but not discouraged, brothers live out dream. FULL STORY
VINTAGE NEWS
Can’t Afford a Honus Wagner T206 Card? You Can Now – App to let fans buy minority shares of $3M Honus Wagner baseball card. FULL STORY
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