Hobby Happenings: Topps/WWE, Card Restoration Controversy, Beckett – 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, legal/crime news and much more.
We source stories from around the web. Look for hobby related news from resources like Sports Collectors Daily, Collect Media,Β Sports Collectors Digest, SABR, TMZ, Yahoo Sports, Beckett Media, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, Auction Report, Panini America, Upper Deck, Topps, and other sources. Read headlines below, link(s) to additional information and watch as seen on Go GTS Live.
Hobby Happenings: Topps/WWE, Card Restoration Controversy, Beckett
π€ΌββοΈ Topps/WWE Reunite for Long-term Licensing Agreement
ππ§βπ¦ π’πππππππ: Topps and WWE have reunited for a long-term trading card partnership. pic.twitter.com/qZtbqer96R
β Topps (@Topps) January 1, 2025
Additional Info – SI.com
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β³ Leaf Trading Card Signs Kai Trump to NIL Deal
Kai Trump Autograph Pack
β Leaf Trading Cards (@Leaf_Cards) December 30, 2024
Featuring ultra-low parallels and rare inscriptions @kaitrump πΊπΈβ³οΈππΌββοΈhttps://t.co/okhb4MQ29a pic.twitter.com/D2traH5xi9
Additional Info – SI.com
π St. John’s Partners with Collect Media on the Lou Carnesecca Legacy Collection
So proud to have answered the call from @EdKullStJohnsAD. The Lou Carnesecca Legacy Collection is here!
β Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) January 3, 2025
Lou would have been 100 on Sunday.https://t.co/HBNNRlHWMF
Additional Info – Collect Media
ποΈ Beckett Renews Contracts with Steve Grad, Full Authentication Team
Exclusive: Beckett has signed its authentication team to long-term contract extensions.
β cllct (@cllctMedia) January 2, 2025
The group attended 125-plus events and authenticated more than 2 million items in 2024. https://t.co/5vOq5PwetI
Additional Info – Collect Media
π§Ή Restorers vs. Graders: How will $10 million verdict impact hobby?
Will a $10 million verdict put graders in a tough place with those who restore cards and comic books?https://t.co/Km3ISNWaqP
β Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) January 3, 2025
Additional Info – Collect Media
π€ΌββοΈ Topps Announces The Rock’s First Autographs Since 1998
Get notified for the release here: https://t.co/HrWYMwznjr pic.twitter.com/Vc7xoJ3o5Y
β Topps (@Topps) January 7, 2025
Additional Info – Topps
π€ eBay Announces Partnership with Facebook Marketplace
eBay announced a partnership with Facebook Marketplace on Wednesday.
β cllct (@cllctMedia) January 8, 2025
The move gives eBay access to a platform with 1.2 billion monthly shoppers. https://t.co/3Qss7qJKCB
Additional Info – Collect Media
π€ Whatnot Reaches $5B Valuation After Latest Round of Funding
NEW: Whatnot valuation nears $5 billion after $265 million funding round.
β cllct (@cllctMedia) January 8, 2025
The company has now raised $746 million in venture funding.https://t.co/cpujebkvrf
Additional Info – Collect Media
β PSA Relocates Canada Office, Expanding to Europe
Card-grading giant @PSAcard is expanding its grading and authentication services to Canada and Europe. #sportscards #thehobby https://t.co/8Pn2v40Jf0 pic.twitter.com/ZKPSxKDG8j
β Sports Collectors Digest (@SCDmagazine) January 7, 2025
Additional Info – Sports Collectors Digest
βΎ Topps Series 1 Baseball Cover Athlete and Design Revealed
ππππ ππ: Aaron Judge is officially your 2025 Topps Series One cover athlete. pic.twitter.com/mZikcuVoiX
β Topps (@Topps) January 6, 2025
ππ¨π¦π§ ππ‘: The 2025 Topps Series One design is officially here. pic.twitter.com/vLy81e6Q19
β Topps (@Topps) January 9, 2025
Additional Info – NA
β Robert Edwards Auctions Undergoes Rebrand
NEW: @collect_rea rebrand adds fixed-price marketplace, new bidding platform.
β cllct (@cllctMedia) January 6, 2025
The auction house owns two of the most expensive card sales of all time.https://t.co/7eukRagNYq
Additional Info – Collect Media
π Heritage Auctions Sets New Sales Record in 2024
Heritage Auctions recorded $1.867 billion in sales in 2024, the most ever for the auction house and a massive leap from the $873 million recorded four years ago.https://t.co/BbyI9DArmu
β cllct (@cllctMedia) January 6, 2025
Additional Info – Collect Media
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