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I had an especially busy weekend, so that means an abbreviated newsletter.
I do have two requests, though.
Because I’ve started training for a marathon and also selling cards on a more regular basis, my time is a bit more limited. I want to continue to deliver valuable content to you, but also need to be realistic about how much time I have available. Therefore, I’d like to have you answer this quick poll:
Which regular section is least valuable to you?
If there’s an obvious answer, I’ll know which one to write less regularly or perhaps eliminate.
Second, I’d like to know the biggest problem you want to solve when it comes to sports card collecting/investing/buying or selling. That way, I can focus on topics that you care about and can ideally help you.
So, drop a comment below, or send me an email at [email protected].
Thanks so much.
In this issue you'll find:
Auction highlights
News in the hobby
Mike Haynes’ rookie card and player profile
ICYMI
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Auction Highlights
In order of closing date (as of Sunday evening PT):
Hunt Auctions (ending on June 3)
⚾ Lot of Pete Rose Baseball Cards and Memorabilia From 1967-2012 (Raw - includes 1968 Topps Game Card and 1969 Topps “Magic Rub-Off Decals” - $23
⚾ Lot of (2) 1955 Topps HOFers, With Willie Mays and Ernie Banks (Raw - PR) - $33
⚾ Lot of (4) 1961-1965 Mickey Mantle and Roberto Clemente Cards (Raw - Miscut - VG/EX) - $53
Goldin May Elite Sports Auction (ending on June 6) (lowest bids start at $100)
⚾ 1911 T3 Turkey Red Cabinets Ty Cobb Checklist Back PSA Authentic Altered - $310
🏀 1980-81 Topps Basketball Unopened Wax Pack (Possible Larry Bird, Magic Johnson RCs) PSA 6 - $345
🏈 1970 Topps #90 O.J. Simpson Signed Rookie Card PSA 8 (OC) / PSA/DNA 10 - $500
Memory Lane Inc. Spring Rarities (ending on June 6) (lowest bids start at $100)
⚾ 1960 Venezuela Topps #50 Al Kaline PSA 3 - $100
🏀 1974 Topps #81 Atlanta Hawks Leaders (HOFers P. Maravich, L. Hudson, W. Bellamy) PSA 9 - $150
⚾ 1957 Topps #1 Ted Williams PSA 4 - $200
Mile High Card Co. Spring 2026 Premier Catalog (ending on June 6)
🏈 1957 Topps #14 Pat Summerall PSA 8 - $57
⚾ 1951 Bowman #1 Whitey Ford PSA 1 - $61
🏈 1957 Topps #88 Frank Gifford PSA 8 - $75
Other active auctions:
Clean Sweep Auctions (ends on June 10)
Collector Investor Auctions (ends on June 14)
News Briefs
Vintage HOF Rookie Card: Mike Haynes
Mike Haynes - DB
HOF Induction in 1997
9-time Pro Bowler, including five consecutive
8-time All Pro, including two first-team and six second-team
Five or more interceptions in four different seasons, including his first three
Member of the HOF All-1980s Team
Career AV (Approximate Value) - 138
1977 Topps #50
Grade | PSA Pop Count | SGC Pop Count | BVG Pop Count |
|---|---|---|---|
10 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
9 | 112 | 8 | 1 |
8 | 318 | 18 | 8 |
7 | 172 | 17 | 6 |
The average price came out to $28.29.
ICYMI
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Marc