Hobby Happenings Week Ending August 24th, 2018 – 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 the Seymour Tribune, Sports Collectors Digest, PSA, Beckett, Sports Collectors Daily and other sources.
Hobby Happenings Week Ending August 24th, 2018 – PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Recognize what iconic card this original Hank Aaron photo was used for? FULL DETAILS
Hobby Happenings Week Ending August 24th, 2018 – VINTAGE
Finest T206 Set on the PSA Registry Coming to Market Through Heritage Auctions – The legendary T206 set has captivated collectors for decades and we’re honored to present the finest Monster on the PSA Set Registry, open for bidding now! 520 cards sold individually with only a single entry below NM 7. COMPLETE LOT DETAILS
Hobby Happenings Week Ending August 24th, 2018 – COLLECTOR SPOTLIGHT
You Can’t Take it With You – Long-time collector ponders what to do with the collection he spent a lifetime accumulating. Good insight for a topic many collectors have questions about. READ
Hobby Happenings Week Ending August 24th, 2018 – MODERN NEWS
Topps and New Era Partner for Promo Set – Only available at select ballparks set delivers some unique cards. DETAILS & CHECKLIST
Hobby Happenings Week Ending August 24th, 2018 – CRIME NEWS
Search on for Stolen PSA 8 Clemente Rookie, Thief – Theft happens at card shows, but one dealer was the victim of a major heist at last weekend’s East Coast National show at the Westchester, New York. Please note the serial number and be on the lookout. FULL STORY
Hobby Happenings Week Ending August 24th, 2018 – FIGURES/BOBBLEHEADS NEWS
National Bobblehead Hall of Fame Museum Finally Scheduled to Open – It’s been a long and winding road but the journey is finally coming the the light at the end of the tunnel. STORY
Hobby Happenings Week Ending August 24th, 2018 – PLAYER NEWS
Joe Namath Scheduled for RARE Public Signing Appearance – Another great in-person opportunity awaits for fans and collectors thanks to Steiner Sports. FULL DETAILS
Hobby Happenings Week Ending August 24th, 2018 – AUTOGRAPH NEWS
PSA’s Kevin Keating Talks Baseball Autographs on MLB Network – Read & Watch
Hobby Happenings Week Ending August 24th, 2018 – AUCTION NEWS
Heritage Auctions’ Summer Platinum Night Yields in Excessive of $8.5M – Some high-grade vintage cards sold for big bucks with a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 8.5 leading the way. MORE DETAILS
Hobby Happenings Week Ending August 24th, 2018 – MEMORABILIA NEWS
1964 World Series Worn Mickey Mantle Jerseys Sets New Record – The jersey “The Mick” wore when he set the record for most home runs hit in a World Series, set a record of its own, selling for $1.32M through Heritage Auctions. LOT DETAILS
Hobby Happenings Week Ending August 24th, 2018 – SHOP/BUSINESS NEWS
Indiana Man Turns Longtime Hobby Into His Own Business – A dream of many, pursued by few, one long-time hobbyist is finding success. FULL STORY
Photo Credit: Zach Spicer The (Seymour) Tribune
Hobby Happenings Week Ending August 24th, 2018 – JUST FOR FUN
New Book ‘Game Faces’ Highlights Library of Congress Card Collection – A new book set to arrive this fall will give readers a look at some of the rare and colorful baseball cards from the Library of Congress. MORE DETAILS
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