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Washington State Men Charged in $2 Million Fraud Involving Graded Sports and Pokémon Cards

Washington State Men Charged in $2 Million Fraud Involving Graded Sports and Pokémon Cards

Two men from Washington state, Anthony Curcio, 43, of Redmond, and Iosif Bondarchuk, 37, of Lake Stevens, have been arrested and charged with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The charg…

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Mile High Card Company Launches Post-Holiday Extra Innings Auction Featuring Vintage Collectibles

Mile High Card Company Launches Post-Holiday Extra Innings Auction Featuring Vintage Collectibles

Mile High Card Company has kicked off its latest Extra Innings Auction this Tuesday, May 28, offering a refreshing start for collectors after the holiday weekend. The auction, known for catering to e…

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Shohei Ohtani's Record-Breaking Home Run Ball to Feature in Heritage Auctions' Summer Platinum Night Auction

Shohei Ohtani's Record-Breaking Home Run Ball to Feature in Heritage Auctions' Summer Platinum Night Auction

Shohei Ohtani, celebrated as a modern-day Babe Ruth, continues to astonish the baseball world, not only with his dual-threat capabilities but also with record-setting performances. On April 21, 2024,…

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Micah Johnson Launches Historic Topps Negro Leagues Baseball Card Set

Micah Johnson Launches Historic Topps Negro Leagues Baseball Card Set

In a groundbreaking venture, former Major League Baseball player turned artist, Micah Johnson, has proudly created the first-ever Topps Negro Leagues Baseball Card Set. This significant project honor…

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McFarlane Toys Partners with UFC for New Line of Collectible Figures

McFarlane Toys Partners with UFC for New Line of Collectible Figures

McFarlane Toys, renowned for its high-quality collectible figures, has announced a significant new licensing agreement with UFC, the leading mixed martial arts organization worldwide. This partnershi…

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Major Theft of Vintage Baseball Cards Thwarted, Suspect Arrested

Major Theft of Vintage Baseball Cards Thwarted, Suspect Arrested

In a remarkable recovery operation, over $2.1 million worth of vintage baseball cards were retrieved after being stolen from a hotel in Ohio, leading to the arrest of a former hotel employee. The the…

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Caitlin Clark's Autographed Rookie Card Fetches Record Price in Auction

Caitlin Clark's Autographed Rookie Card Fetches Record Price in Auction

A one-of-a-kind Panini Instant card signed by Caitlin Clark, commemorating her WNBA debut, has set a new record for WNBA cards sold at public auction. The card was sold for an impressive $24,921 on P…

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Rising Interest in Graded Magazines: CGC 9.9 Sports Illustrated Hits the Auction Block

Rising Interest in Graded Magazines: CGC 9.9 Sports Illustrated Hits the Auction Block

The market for graded magazines, particularly issues of Sports Illustrated, has carved out a distinct niche in the collectibles industry. Certified Collectibles Group, which began grading magazines 1…

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Richmond Entrepreneurs Unveil a Unique Fusion of Sports Bar and Card Shop

Richmond Entrepreneurs Unveil a Unique Fusion of Sports Bar and Card Shop

In Richmond, Virginia, a novel concept has been brought to life that merges the thrill of sports card collecting with the dynamic atmosphere of a sports bar. This innovative venture, named Parlay at…

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Babe Ruth's 'Called Shot' Jersey Takes Center Stage at Heritage Auctions

Babe Ruth's 'Called Shot' Jersey Takes Center Stage at Heritage Auctions

This summer, one of baseball's most storied artifacts, the jersey Babe Ruth purportedly wore during his legendary "called shot" in the 1932 World Series, is slated to hit the auction block at Heritag…

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