Hobby Happenings Week Ending December 1st, 2017 – 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 Beckett Media, Heritage Auctions, PSA/DNA, Bridgandi Coins & Collectibles , Cardboard Connection, Sports Collectors Daily and other sources.
Hobby Happenings Week Ending December 1st, 2017 – PHOTO OF THE WEEK
A full display of unopened packs of 1952 Topps Baseball Cards – priced at face value…and there aren’t any other shoppers around! From @BSmile on Twitter
Hobby Happenings Week Ending December 1st, 2017 – BUSINESS NEWS
Black Friday, Early Holiday Strong According To Online Sellers – The sports collectibles industry is seeing record setting sales numbers this holiday season. READ MORE
Hobby Happenings Week Ending December 1st, 2017 – LEGAL NEWS
Law of Cards: 2017 Court Battle Between Upper Deck and Leaf Continued – Updating on a story from Nov. 21st, Upper Deck sued Leaf, targeting Leaf cards which contain memorabilia from exclusive Upper Deck athletes such as Michael Jordan, Bobby Orr, Patrick Roy, and Wayne Gretzky. READ THE LATEST DETAILS
Hobby Happenings Week Ending December 1st, 2017 – MODERN NEWS
With the news of actress Meghan Markle engagement to Prince Harry, Markle’s autographed cards from 2012 Cryptozoic Fringe Seasons 1 & 2 are seeing an increase in value. READ THE FULL STORY
Hobby Happenings Week Ending December 1st, 2017 – PLAYER NEWS
From Brent Martineau on Twitter @BrentASJax – Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Leonard Fournette surprised a young fan who traveled to see the Jaguars play last Sunday. Fournette met the fan after the game and made his day! SEE THE VIDEO HERE
Hobby Happenings Week Ending December 1st, 2017 – AUCTION NEWS
Mickey Mantle Game Used Rookie Bat from First Order as a New York Yankee Up for Bid – It all started here, with this signature model Hillerich & Bradsby L16, one of only two known to survive from Mantle’s very first bat order as a member of the New York Yankees, and the only one to exhibit game use–the other example never saw action, and is only autographed. MORE DETAILS
Hobby Happenings Week Ending December 1st, 2017 – COLLECTION SPOTLIGHT
Buffalo Fan’s Massive Bills Collection at Center of New Museum Exhibit – Meet the super-collector who has amassed his immense collection of Buffalo Bills memorabilia over a 50-year period, donated it to the Buffalo History Museum last year. Now, it’s on display. READ & WATCH
Hobby Happenings Week Ending December 1st, 2017 – MEMORABILIA NEWS
Vince Lobardi Green Bay Packers 1965 Game Worn Sweat For Sale! – There is only one other extant Lombardi game-worn article in the hobby, which came from his years as an assistant at West Point. The 1950’s style sweater was found in a thrift store, and was sold at auction a few years back. It is for sale at Brigandi Coins & Collectibles now for $175,000. CHECK OUT THE LISTING
Hobby Happenings Week Ending December 1st, 2017 – CRIME NEWS
Panezich: Autograph Fraud Conviction Was “Coerced” – A man sentenced to six years in prison for orchestrating a massive sports autograph fraud ring is appealing his conviction. According to a local new report, 31-year-old Cliff Panezich is claiming his guilty plea was coerced. READ MORE
Hobby Happenings Week Ending December 1st, 2017 – AUTHENTICATION NEWS
Players’ League Documents From Nearly Lost Time in Baseball History Authenticated BY PSA/DNA – PSA/DNA recently authenticated baseball documents dating back to the 1890s Players’ League. These signed documents represent the inaugural players revolt against team management, formed on December 17th, 1889, and are stated to hit the auction block by Memory Lane in December 2017. READ THE FULL STORY
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