News & Notes

For those who love the Ken Burns documentary "Baseball", some news that may be of interest.

The petition, filed Dec. 16 with U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Central District of California, lists estimated assets between $50,000-$100,000 and estimated liabilities of between $1 million and $10 million.

An incredibly rare find is made in Fresno, CA.

January Grading Specials!

T206 100th Anniversary Special: $7/card for any T206 valued up to $250
(20-day service, 20-card min.)

Express Special: All cards 1900-present, $10/card
(10-day service, no minimum, $500 max. value)

Oversized Card Special: $35/card
(15-day service, no minimum, $5,000 max. value)

* All specials begin January 1, 2009 and expire January 31, 2009. Specials do not include oversized cards, cabinets, or cards requiring custom-cut inserts.

A unique companion to a T206 collection, the T206 Stat Card features player biographical, statistical and personal information, with a full color reproduction of the original T206 on the back."nbsp;

The final lots in Mastro's December Internet Auction close today!

JustCollect auctioning 20 high-grade 1913 Tom Barker Game Cards. Auctions end 12/21.

Though not vintage, always interesting for the hobby.

Interesting article from the WSJ regarding unopened cards.

Proxy bidding begins today for Mastro's live event to be held at its Burr Ridge, IL location. The live bidding event occurs Saturday, December 13th.

Proxy bidding begins today for the Mastro Legends Live Auction from The Sports Museum of America in NYC. The auction takes place December 8th.

It's true! And she's a beaut! See it here.

From Jay Miller, Joe Gonsowski and Richard Masson, with foreword by Hall of Famer Ernie Harwell, The Photographic Baseball Cards Of Goodwin and Company (1886-1890) is now available. The book contains almost 500 full color pages depicting nearly all the known poses in the N-172 Old Judge series. The hardcover book comes in a dust jacket for $125. To order, send check or money order to: Richard Masson, 1158 26th Street #537, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Bidding for Lew Lipset's November 6 auction ends tomorrow! 10 minute rule starts at 6pm MST.

Interesting article from SCD about the removal of stains and restoration of cards.

The current Mastro Auction has lots closing Wednesday and Thrusday!

The current Clean Sweep $5 reserve baseball auction continues through Wednesday 10/29. The auction features a large number of vintage cards.

Beckett is offering collectors a free World Series Collectibles Price Guide. The guide includes checklists and pricing for programs, ticket stubs, press pins, Black Bats and phantom press pins.

The Heritage Auction Galleries October Signature Sports Collectibles Auction ends tomorrow!

You've got 7 days left to place your bids in 19th Century Only's current auction!