Premier Collectible Conference & Exhibition Free Admission Offer
A new industry event is about to arrive . . . And you’re invited to attend! The Premier Collectible Conference & Exhibition April 17-20, 2008 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center - Rosemont, IL. Presenting and All Star Line Up of Auction, Authentication, & Collectible Companies, Conferences, Exhibits, Keynote Speakers, Round Table Discussions, & More. Receive Free Admission Until February 29, 2008. Simply fill out the registration form completely by clicking here and you will receive complimentary admission to all 4 days of the convention absolutely free. That’s right, this limited time offer gets you into The Premier Collectible Conference & Exhibition, April 17-20, 2008.

SCP Auctions & Sotheby’s - Last Days to Bid
Our January 2008 Internet Auction is in full swing. The auction closing days are today and tomorrow. Make sure you get your initial bids in early to prepare for the Extended and Closing bidding periods which are fast approaching. Auction Schedule: Session One (Lots 1-496) Extended Bidding Period - Begins at 7:00 PM PST (10:00 PM EST) - Tuesday, January 29th. Session One (Lots 1-496) Closing Bidding Period - Begins at 9:00 PM PST (Midnight EST) - Tuesday, January 29th. Session Two (Lots 497-925) Extended Bidding Period - Begins at 7:00 PM PST (10:00 PM EST) - Wed, January 30th. Session Two (Lots 497-925) Closing Bidding Period - Begins at 9:00 PM PST (Midnight EST) - Wednesday, January 30th.

Memory Lane Sells 1951 Bowman Mantle For $600K
The highest PSA-graded 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle rookie card has become the second most expensive sports card ever sold. Tustin, California-based Memory Lane, Inc. has announced the private sale of a PSA 10 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle card to a collector for $600,000. It is believed to be the second highest price ever paid for a single sports card, trailing only the PSA 8 T206 Honus Wagner which was sold twice last year, each time for a price in excess of $2 million. PSA has graded over 1,000 1951 Bowman Mantle cards but the recently sold copy is the only one has been labeled a 10 (gem mint). The card, which once resided in the collection of former Major League pitcher Tom Candiotti, was originally graded during the 1990s.

Barry Bonds’ No. 762 Owner–So, Where Are You?
Next Tuesday will mark five months since Barry Bonds hit what might be his final home run–No. 762. And yet, mysteriously, the fan with the ball has not come forward. We tried to use this forum months ago to find the fan and I guess we failed. The truth is that Bonds’ items aren’t exactly commanding top dollar these days. Barry Bonds’ home run ball No. 754 is currently up for auction by the folks at SCP/Sotheby’s and it’s commanding a little more than $5,000 with a couple days to go. Click here for full article.

Auction Alert: Heritage Sunday Internet Sports Auction In Progress
Our latest Sunday Internet Sports Auction featuring 111 lots closes February 3rd at 10pm CT. New auctions with hundreds of new items every week. Don’t miss out on your chance to bid on graded cards, auctographs from all sports, game worn memorabilia, and much more! Check out the auction and bid now. These auctions are presented only online and bidding is only taken through our website.

James Spence Authentication Schedule & News Update
Check out all of the new Public Appearence Scheduled for James Spence Authentication. Stop by any of the events or call to make an appointment to have your items authenticated. This Week JSA Authentication will be in Lakewood Ranch, FL - Scarsdale, NY - West Warwick, RI and doing on site authenticaton. For all of our upcoming events, please make sure to check out our event page. Also, JSA Authentication is looking for those who think they can become an autograph authenticator. If you think you have the expertise and skills to authenticate autographs, please call JSA Authentication now to find out more.

Mile High Card Company Offers a Superlative Array of High Grade Cards and Memorabilia in Its February 13th Auction
Mile High Card Company opened the bidding to its much anticipated Winter 2008 auction on January 20th and has experienced unprecedented early bidding on some of the strongest offerings brought to the marketplace in the recent past. As is the norm, MHCC continues to scour the hobby landscape and bring quality material to the gavel. The current auction offers an astounding 1394 lots of carefully chosen high grade cards, complete sets, and several commanding pieces of fine memorabilia.

Grey Flannel Auction Update & Convention News
As we prepare for our upcoming spring auction, we wanted to give you a preview of what is to come. Not only will this auction be filled with an unbelievable sports component but will also contain contents from the 1962 Words Fair including incredible coin-ops , games and exhibits.

Mastro Auctions’ February Sale Kicks off New Year of Collecting Excitement
Mastro Auctions, the world’s leading Sports and Americana auction house will begin yet another year of providing the most anticipated auction events in the industry. The auction powerhouse will initiate its 2008 auction calendar with a massive selection of high-end Sports and Americana items. According to Doug Allen, the spring Classic Collector event will set the stage for the rest of the Mastro Auctions’ events in 2008. “It has been evident that our Classic Collector auctions have become something the hobby counts on,” said Allen. “Throughout 2008, we will continue to focus on both the needs and wants of our expanding customer base. But, we know that great material is just one part of that equation. That’s why in addition to the best items on earth, Mastro Auctions will continue to bring the highest degree of service, expertise and knowledge that is available in the industry directly to the collecting public.”

Steiner Marketplace Auction Highlights For The Month Of January
Steiner Sports current Marketplace auction is open for bidding. Items close on a daily basis and feature hundreds of amazing autographed items and game used memorabilia. Highlight from the current auctions are: Authentic New York Yankee Stadium Trainer Trunk (Rare!), Sandy Koufax Signed 16X20 Scoreboard Photo, Derek Jeter, Rivera, Wetteland, Brosius Signed & Inscribed NY DYNASTY WS MVPs Baseball #24/26, and so much more.

Video - Doug Allen on Fox Business Discusses Sports Memorabilia
Mastro Auctions President and COO discusses his views on the business on sports memorabilia collecting. Check out this 4:45 video from Fox Business.

Andy Made Auction Currently Accepting Consignments
Andy Madec Sportscards, Inc. is always accepting quality collectibles for our auctions. If you have quality material such as a vintage card collection, a special card, vintage photographs, or a rare piece of memorabilia and are considering selling, Andy Madec would like to represent you material and help you maximize the value of your collectibles. We accept graded and non-graded material. Consignment od Non-graded material that needs to be or should be graded, must be in our hands by February 1st, 2008 and Graded Material must be in our hands by March 1st, 2008.

Huggins & Scott Accepting Consignments & More
Whether you have a $500 budget or a $500,000 bankroll, we offer you the ability to be a player in a major auction. If your collection is worth $1,000 or $1,000,000, we can break it down and sell it for you to maximize your profit. We have already begun accepting consignments for our April 2 & 3, 2008 auction. It’s never too early to get in your consignments. Our consignment deadline in January 31, 2008.

TheClosingPrice.com Has Given Away Over $5,000 In Less Than 4 Months
TheClosingPrice.com is a weekly contest that has given away over $5,000 to PSA card collectors since September! TheClosingPrice.com is a contest where players guess The Closing Price of one, two, or three card auctions on eBay to win cash and prizes every week! If you think you know cards, play TheClosingPrice.com! The contest is free to play and open to all. Click here to learn more about TheClosingPrice.com.

Introducing PSA Half Grades - More Precise Grading for Your Cards
After much thought and a ton of feedback from hobbyists throughout the industry, PSA has decided to implement a new half-point system to reward trading cards that exhibit high-end qualities within their respective grade. Starting February 1, 2008, all cards submitted to PSA will be graded utilizing this new scale.

Grey Flannel Auctions Features Magic Johnson Rookie Lakers Game-Used Home Jersey - Perfect Provenance
We are hard at work for you year round, not just during our Auctions. By visiting www.greyflannel.com, you will see hundreds of amazing items that are available for purchase right now. Included are an incredibly scarce 1979-80 Rookie Magic Johnson Lakers game-used home jersey with perfect provenance, a 2007 Daisuke Matsuzaka Red Sox game-used home jersey with a Steiner LOA which recently came back from a tour of Japan, the “Bug Game” jersey of Joba Chamberlain worn during the 2007 ALDS in Cleveland with a Yankees-Steiner LOA, a 2000 NY Yankees Team of the Century ring, a 2007 Hideki Matsui worn Yankees jacket with a Yankees-Steiner LOA and several 2007 Yankees and Red Sox equipment bags and locker room chairs. If you are looking to add to your collection or are just beginning one, this is a great place to begin. Please remember to put us in your favorites and keep checking back as we add great items on almost a daily basis.