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Happy Collecting,
The Mantel Team

I've always loved Allen & Ginter. Decided to get a hobby box this year. Not disappointed at all it was a really fun rip.

Pulled my first ever rip card so I had to rip it. Ted Williams box topper /99. Had 2 stained glass cards and a mini Mantle(not pictured)

Some nice chrome cards as well!

Just a little disappointed I didn't get a scratch and sniff cards.

Not pictured: lots of dogs, cool X-ray cards and the Chuck Norris I pulled.

Seinfeld Season 8, Episode 3.

This week, I sit down with ultra-talented artist Murray Henderson

He has blended his childhood love of collecting and his passion for sports and culture with his natural talent as an artist.

Over the past 30 years his creative work includes penciling, drawing, inking, airbrush and painting, from realism to abstract. He has created a unique style that blends pop culture and sports with his artistic vision.

While his paintings stand on their own, it's his multi-media pieces in which he incorporates actual memorabilia from the subject that really stand out from the crowd.

His work has been on display at a variety of large tradeshows, galleries, and he will be part of Art Basel in Miami in December. If you have not had a chance to check out his work, do yourself a favor and head over to his IG profile or website murrayhendersonart.com

Tune in to watch or listen to the full episode on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more! (Just search Hobby Hustle)


YOUTUBE:
https://youtu.be/TWPGVQQ5YRQ?si=X-tS_wWUns8uZobH

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄:
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player image - 2001-02 Fleer Shoebox
frame - 2023 Futera Unique
background:
2017-18 Threads Basketball (game-worn)
2023-24 Select Basketball Premier Purple
filler - 2021-22 Spectra Basketball
back card - 1998-99 Upper Deck To The Net

My Biggies and their Kaws pals

https://x.com/Courtyard_io/status/1854244509061894205

https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/mlb-auctions-offering-bases-balls-locker-nameplates-from-world-series/

I will say, there are few things in this world as beautiful as a GOLD on GOLD BGS 9.5/10 or 10/10. However I cannot say the same when I see the mix and match of silver and gold on a BGS 9/10. BGS used to be my go to for Bowman 1st autos. That was their FORTE. The sub grades on the cards and thick cases all added to the aesthetic of my Juan Soto 1st autos that I sold way too soon. Yet, alas, I think I have come to a decision. I am OFFICIALLY moving on. Though I have not submitted cards to BGS in years, I kept that sliver of hope alive. No more.

So, that brings me to PSA. PSA is the place to be and collectors know it. They're moving the hobby into a direction collectors want it to go. Yet, they're still missing one small adjustment that would bring a buzz across the entire hobby. PSA 9.5. I am not asking for sub grades on PSA labels, but I am asking for a grade that will increase demand and rarity that is much needed in the marketplace. Am I the only one who thinks a PSA 9.5 makes too much sense?

Love how Topps has the debut patch and Kanji auto on this one.
https://x.com/topps/status/1854200139809734880?s=46

Forgot about this saga- the guy who bought the O-Pee-Chee 1979 case didn't pay for it, there was a lawsuit, and now it's going back for sale. Wonder what this will mean- I'd guess whoever buys it will get it for less than $3M.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5903800/2024/11/06/wayne-gretzky-rookie-cards-auction/

Yes, you've probably seen this card floating around and posted a million times in the past week. Yet, here I am, sharing that my urge to buy this card is even greater than my desire to buy a card of one of my favorite sports players. I have found myself asking, why do I want a driving crooner autographed card for $300 when I could get a nice Stroud PSA 10 for less than that?

I think Allen & Ginter demonstrates how much of a success pop culture cards could be within the collectibles community. Could you imagine the selling price of a Taylor Swift A&G card? I've seen weak attempts at this in the past from Topps with the Lil Wayne collaboration, and great success with the Travis Scott Topps Chrome.

WHY CAN WE NOT GET A CONSISTENTLY GOOD POP CULTURE SET? Maybe this confession I am about to make is sad, but right now I think I'd be more likely to buy a signed card of the Rizzler than I am to buy a Caleb Williams rookie card. If you do not know who The Rizzler is, just know he is A BIG DEAL. I'll leave it at that.

🚨 Breaking News: You asked, and we listened! We have received numerous requests to announce 2025 National Sports Collectors Convention autograph guests who will make special appearances in the TRISTAR Autograph Pavilion, July 30-August 3, 2025, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL (Chicago).
We are excited to announce the first six TRISTAR Autograph Pavilion signers for 2025:
⭐️ Patrick Ewing - 1ST NSCC APPEARANCE; Hall of Fame Center; 11-Time All-Star; NBA’s 50 Greatest
⭐️ Adrian Beltre - 1ST NSCC APPEARANCE; Hall of Fame 3rd Baseman (Class of ‘24); Played 21 MLB Seasons; 3,166 Career Hits, 477 HRs & 5 Gold Glove Awards
⭐️ Todd Helton - 1ST NSCC APPEARANCE ; Hall of Fame 1st Baseman (Class of ‘24); Played 17 Seasons for Colorado; 5-Time All-Star; 4-Time Silver Slugger; 3-Time Gold Glove; TRISTAR Exclusive
⭐️ Dennis Rodman - Basketball Hall of Famer; 5-Time NBA Champ; 7-Time NBA All-Defensive First Team; 7-Time NBA Rebounding Champ
⭐️ Jeff Bagwell - Baseball Hall of Famer; Legendary Houston Astros Star 1st Baseman; 1994 NL MVP; 1991 NL Rookie of Year; TRISTAR Exclusive
⭐️ Rickey Henderson - Baseball Ball of Famer; 10-Time All-Star; 1990 AL MVP; All-Time Stolen Bases Leader
🙌 AND…there is more! On Monday, December 2nd, when National Convention VIP Packages are available for purchase, you can also purchase National autograph tickets for announced guests from TRISTAR! That’s right - as TRISTAR announces autograph guests for the ‘25 National, you will be able to purchase your tickets for your convenience without waiting. Purchase early for low ticket numbers and less waiting time to meet your favorite celebs & secure their autographs!
📢 MANY more autograph signers will be announced in the coming weeks and months. Get ready for a STAR-STUDDED National Convention autograph lineup!
Can’t attend the National next summer? You can still secure autographs from all of your favorites through TRISTAR’s Mail In & Mail Order Program.
Who’s ready for the 2025 National in Chicago? See you there!
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