Hello hobbyists! Here are today’s links:
Featured Article of the Day
Notes: Seinfeld Autographs in Series 1; Olympic Cards; Seahawks Set; Brady’s New Stores; Cignetti Headset; Romo’s Rings Sell (Sports Collectors Daily) — A hobby “notes” roundup headlined by Jerry Seinfeld autographs appearing in 2026 Topps Series 1, plus several other quick-hit collectibles items tied to current events and auctions.
🧢 Sports Cards
⚾ Baseball Cards
Rare Shohei Ohtani Autograph Card from Early in Japanese Pro Career Sets New Mark (Sports Collectors Daily) — A rare pre-MLB Ohtani autograph card from his Japan days reportedly set a new benchmark price, underlining continued demand for premium Ohtani cardboard.
Baseball Card Backgrounds Provide Clues on this Developing Story (Sports Collectors Daily) — A hobby investigation-style piece using photo/background details on cards to advance a developing storyline and identify new leads.
🏈 Football Cards
Drake Maye Was Collectors' NFL MVP in 2025 Season (Sports Collectors Daily) — A look at graded-card activity suggests Drake Maye led the hobby’s “market MVP” conversation for the 2025 season versus other top names.
2025 Panini Prizm Black Football Mixing Former Greats with College Stars (Sports Collectors Daily) — Product-preview coverage of Panini’s Prizm Black Football, highlighting its checklist mix of established stars and collegiate standouts.
🎟️ Sports Memorabilia
John Riggins' MVP Jersey Sells for $470,000 to Pace Super Bowl Memorabilia Auction (Sports Collectors Daily) — Riggins’ Super Bowl MVP game-worn jersey reportedly sold for $470K, another big result for elite championship-era game-worn material.
Scottie Pippen Says “Time to Pass It On” as Career Collection Heads to Auction (Sports Collectors Daily) — A large Pippen personal collection is headed to auction, with the piece previewing the breadth of items and what collectors can expect.
Curt Cignetti's headset from national title sells for record $112,500 (cllct) — Indiana’s coach-worn national-title headset sold for $112,500, with proceeds directed to the school’s NIL fund.
🌐 General
Astros stars, historic memorabilia help TRISTAR celebrate 40th Houston collectors show (Sports Collectors Digest) — Show-floor report from TRISTAR’s Houston event, spotlighting dealer offerings, autograph guests, and notable items/price tags seen at the show.
🚓 Crime
Heartless NYC home invaders steal adorable French bulldog Coco, $8K in Pokémon cards: sources (New York Post) — A Brooklyn home-invasion report that includes $8,000 in Pokémon cards stolen along with other property.
Man sentenced after using trucking company funds to buy $140,000 in Pokémon trading cards (FOX11 / syndicated) — A sentencing story centered on misuse of company money tied to a large Pokémon cards spend.
🧾 Pre-Sales / Product & Release Previews
Hobby Shops Prepare for 2026 Topps Series 1 Baseball Release Day (Topps RIPPED) — A release-week preview of how hobby shops are planning promos, events, giveaways, and breaks around 2026 Topps Series 1 launch.
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