Sports Card News
In a surprising turn of events for the sports collectibles industry, Fanatics is set to reclaim the licensing rights to produce trading cards and stickers for the Premier League, one of the most prestigious professional soccer leagues globally, starting from the 2025/26 season. This shift comes five years after Panini took over the license, with …
Anthony Edwards and Victor Wembanyama took center stage at the recent Goldin Auctions’ April Elite sale, where prices for their memorabilia soared to unprecedented heights. The event coinciding with a standout playoff performance by Edwards only added to the excitement surrounding these coveted items. One of the highlights of the auction was an early NBA …
Marvin Harrison Jr., the promising talent out of Ohio State selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL draft, finds himself in a tangled web of uncertainty surrounding the rights to his trading cards and autographs. Despite having inked a comprehensive deal with Fanatics before leaving Ohio State, his transition to the professional level has …
One might think there’s only so much you can do with a piece of cardboard. But Fanatics/Topps, never one to shy away from innovation, says “Hold my bat.” In a thrilling fusion of sports equipment design and memorabilia tradition, the company is transforming baseball cards with its latest concept— integrating bat knobs into the card …
As a sizzling contender in the quick-paced online auction sphere, Whatnot has carved a niche for itself with its signature lightning-fast, oftentimes five-second, auction formats. However, it’s going a step further, breaking conventions by extending the auction duration for high-value items to a refreshing seven days. This move is a considerable pivot from its typical …
Stepping into the arena of RMY Auctions this May, one gets a dose of glorious nostalgia by delving into rich, golden memories frozen in time. The auction presents a rare collection, where each photograph tells a different, pivotal tale from the annals of sports and entertainment history. The headliner of the auction is a monumental …
Mark your calendars card collectors, Fanatics/Topps is on the move. With the acquisition of the NBA license just a lap away, and the NFL rights merely two steps behind, the trailblazing company is gearing up to radically redefine the trading card landscape. Their recent Industry Conference in Atlanta laid out the colourful tableau of their …
The sound of the judge’s gavel echoed in a courtroom, where a copyright clash between Gervase Peterson, a former “Survivor” contestant, and the almighty Netflix, along with Goldin Auctions and its founder, Ken Goldin, had just reached its conclusion. Pulling the curtain on this legal drama, the judge’s verdict came in favor of the latter …
The start of May 2024—the month synonymous with the blooming spring in nature—witnesses an equally vibrant buzz in the sports card market. The excitement is fueled by a fascinating mélange of releases transforming the collecting landscape, spanning a wide spectrum of sports including baseball, basketball, golf, and racing. On May 1, collectors awaken to the …
In a bid to tackle the longstanding concerns among collectors and dealers regarding the randomness of high-end card distributions, Fanatics/Topps has taken a preemptive and commendable step towards transparency. The company has enlisted the help of KPMG, a global titan in the audit sector, to thoroughly scrutinize their card distribution processes, aiming to settle the …