Hobby Happenings Week Ending February 1st, 2019 – 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 Blowout Buzz, Sports Collectors Daily and other sources.
Hobby Happenings Week Ending February 1st, 2019 – PHOTO OF THE WEEK
You really know your Shoeless Joe Jackson trivia if you know he got his nickname from . . . a blister! (H/T @HeavyJ28)
Hobby Happenings Week Ending February 1st, 2019 – TCG NEWS
How to Spot a 1st Edition Pokémon Card – In particular, those from the popular Shadowless and Unlimited sets. LEARN MORE
Hobby Happenings Week Ending February 1st, 2019 – PLAYER NEWS
How Walter Payton’s Super Bowl Ring Ended up in a College Kid’s Couch – A bizarre tale involves a party, the police, some blind luck, and one of the greatest players in NFL history. FULL STORY
Hobby Happenings Week Ending February 1st, 2019 – AUTHENTICATION NEWS
Protecting Against Counterfeit Memorabilia at Super Bowl LIII – When it comes to the Super Bowl, fans will be shelling out big money, not just on tickets, but also for signed memorabilia. READ & WATCH
Hobby Happenings Week Ending February 1st, 2019 – BUSINESS NEWS
Topps Seeking Brand Manager North American Sports and Entertainment – Have you always wanted to work in the hobby? Topps is hiring. FULL DETAILS
Hobby Happenings Week Ending February 1st, 2019 – VINTAGE NEWS
Chasing Ghosts and Legends – One collector’s hunt for autographed 1961 Fleer Basketball cards. FULL STORY
Hobby Happenings Week Ending February 1st, 2019 – AUTOGRAPH NEWS
List of Signers Appearing at the NFL Experience at Super Bowl LIII – Have fun this weekend. FULL DETAILS
Hobby Happenings Week Ending February 1st, 2019 – MEMORABILIA NEWS
Jackie Robinson First Professional Game Ticket at Auction – Who would have thought to keep a ticket stub from a game played at Roosevelt Stadium on April 18, 1946? One lucky fan did. READ & WATCH
Hobby Happenings Week Ending February 1st, 2019 – COLLECTOR NEWS
Collector Explains Why He’s Selling His PSA 10 2000 SP Authentic Football Set – The only man who owns two entire PSA 10 sets of 2000 SP Authentic Football will be down to just one if his eBay sale
is successful. FULL STORY
Hobby Happenings Week Ending February 1st, 2019 – AUCTION NEWS
Sale of Jackie Robinson Contracts Auction Halted – Goldin Auctions has announced a temporary postponement of the auction to negotiate a deal to put the contracts on permanent public display. FULL STORY
Hobby Happenings Week Ending February 1st, 2019 – MARKET NEWS
Tracking Big Hits is Focus of Collector’s New Subscription Site – How may Logoman patches have been pulled from NT Basketball? The new Ultimate Tracker website can help. FULL DETAILS
Hobby Happenings Week Ending February 1st, 2019 – JUST FOR FUN
Baseball Card Shows Still Bring People Together – Looks are temporary, but memories are forever. READ & WATCH (Click link to watch)
Hobby Happenings Week Ending February 1st, 2019
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