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1977 Topps Star Wars Trading Cards
Non-sports trading cards are showing a boom in 2025 With some blockbuster auction results, non-sports cards are cementing their position as one of the fastest-growing segments in the hobby with Star Wars, Pokémon, One Piece, and Disney cards leading the way. In this…
Tom Brady 2000 Bowman Chrome Rookie Card #236
Over the past year, Tom Brady’s 2000 Bowman Chrome rookie card has seen a significant jump in value. We were recently alerted about this card in a news story posted by Horacio Ruiz on the Sports Illustrated website (si.com). To quote: “Tom Brady has a few…
Black Canary Barbie vs Showgirl Barbie
Black Canary Barbie vs Showgirl Barbie Originally published Dec 12 2008 Black Canary Barbie isn’t your typical Barbie from Mattel. Based on DC Comics superheroine of the same name, she features fishnet stockings, short shorts and a black leather outfit that is…
Most Valuable Comic Book Currently
Superman No. 1 (DC Comics, 1939) leaps into the lead Apparently Superman is taking on himself in the race to the top. In previous years, we have reported of Action Comics holding the lead, but it looks like the top spot has shifted (but it’s still Superman). In…
Marantz Stereo Receivers
High Demand for Vintage Marantz Stereo Receivers An audiophile and collecting friend recently pointed out that Marantz receivers, particularly the “Golden Era” units from the 1970s (the 22xx and 23xx series), are characterized by high demand and escalating…
Tobacco Collectibles: Cigarette Lighters
Lighters are one part of the broad field of smoking or tobacco-related collectibles which include such items as pipes, cigar bands, cigar cutters, ashtrays, cigarette cases, packs, boxes and holders, match covers, advertising materials and more. Given the current…
1968-1970 Hot Wheels Original Store Displays up for Auction
A once-in-a-lifetime find of 1968-1970 Hot Wheels original store displays from a Ben Franklin store in the Midwest will headline a Hot Wheels, Comic Books, Rock ‘n’ Roll Memorabilia & Guitars auction on Thursday, December 4th, by Grant Zahajko Auctions, online and…
Shohei Ohtani Baseball Cards are on Fire
Bowman Chrome Gold Refractor Rookie Card sells for $60,000 While heartbreaking for us Canadian Blue Jays fans, the recent World Series highlighted who I am calling the “Japanese Baseball Jesus” – Shohei Ohtani, who with his two-way superstar status…
Most Expensive Sports Card Ever Sold
1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 Today on August 28, 2022 a new record was set for not only the most expensive sports trading card, but the highest priced piece of sports memorabilia ever sold – eclipsing the T-206 Honus Wagner card which sold earlier in August for…
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