This GAI-7 1951 Bowman Willie Mays rookie was labeled “1st Graded,” but that doesn’t mean what many collectors might think.
Post War Cards
The cropped art for Don Demeter’s 1959 Topps card is stunning, and the card itself has a quietly upgraded PSA 10 hiding in a top registry.
Did you know Topps pulled facsimile autographs straight from player contracts? This 1992 article uncovers weird facts and forgotten quirks in Topps card history.
Topps didn’t design the 1981 Coca-Cola baseball sets for hobby distribution, but unopened packs and shipping boxes still made it into collectors’ hands.
Negatives used to create the 1965 Topps Mantle World Series card resurface in Lelands' 2025 auction, with provenance from the legendary 1989 Guernsey's sale.
New evidence confirms the mysterious 1960–64 Reds photo cards were indeed a Burger Beer release, thanks to local memories and a vintage store display.
Could a two-round sealed bid format unlock higher prices for high-end sports cards? Here's why one auction house should give it a shot.