Hobby Happenings Week Ending May 10th, 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 PSA, Sports Collectors Digest, TMZ, Yahoo, Forbes, Beckett Media, Sports Collectors Daily and other sources.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
1923, 1927 & 1934 Yankees team signed balls are 3 of 88 total Yankees team signed balls featured in SCP Pinstripe Dynasty Auction.
MEMORABILIA NEWS
Topps and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Sign Exclusive Memorabilia Deal – Look for signed Topps Authentics jerseys, bats, balls, photos and more on Topps.com. MORE DETAILS
VINTAGE NEWS
World War II Era Baseball Cards Hard to Come By – Baseball card production was slowed dramatically in the early 1940s but there are a few sets to collect. LEARN MORE
AUTOGRAPH NEWS
Dave & Adams Card World will be hosting the 1980 US Olympic hockey team for an in-store signing on Sunday June 16th! Pricing, time & attending players TBA.
DIGITAL NEWS
Panini Dunk, Panini Direct Team Up – All users are eligible to receive a 1x use code for 20% their order in Panini Direct, by purchasing our “Direct Deal” in Panini Dunk.
ONLINE NEWS
Official FIFA Women’s World Cup Sticker Collection – Available exclusively at the Panini America online store.
MODERN NEWS
2019 Bowman Chrome Wander Franco Superfractor Autograph Pulled – And sold. FULL DETAILS
AUCTION NEWS
Barry Bonds’ Last Home Run Ball At Auction – Goldin Auctions also has deal to have Bonds sign it for the winner if desired. FULL DETAILS
BUSINESS NEWS
Reed Kasoka Rejoins Dave & Adam’s – He was most recently the Director of Acquisitions for Baseball Card Exchange. He now returns home. FULL DETAILS
JUST FOR FUN
Forever linked by their slugging prowess and pinstriped service, Mantle and Maris items are always favorites among collectors. Especially game used bats like these examples which are covered in outstanding game use. (H/T @Heritage_Sport)
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