Friday Marketwatch – March 5

As of March 5th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Highest Single Card Sale: 2009 T-206 Reprint, Honus Wagner, $89.99
Highest Mult-Card Sale: 2009 T-206 Tribute Set, $229.50
Highest Graded Sale: 2001 Albert Pujols, BGS 9.5, $115
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: John Elway A&G SB Champs, $199.99
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: None

Other best sellers:

* 2003 LeBron James
* 2009 Barack Obama (Basketball)
* 2007 Kevin Durant
* 2008 A&G Presidential Candidates – Barack Obama

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2008 A&G Presidential Candidates Barack Obama, 21 bids

Listings with false print-runs included in title: 0
Number of sellers listing false print-runs: 0

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As of February 26th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Highest Single Card Sale: 1952 Mickey Mantle reprint, $84
Highest Mult-Card Sale: 2009 T-206 Tribute Set, $199
Highest Graded Sale: 2003 LeBron James, BGS 9.5, $40
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: Willie May Classic Baseball, $177.77
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: None

Other best sellers:

* 2009 WBC Japan Patch Card
* 2003 LeBron James
* 2007 Kevin Durant
* 2001 Albert Pujols

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2001 Albert Pujols, 21 bids

Listings with false print-runs included in title: 0
Number of sellers listing false print-runs: 0

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As of February 19th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Highest Single Card Sale: 2009 WBC Japan Patch, $31
Highest Mult-Card Sale: 2006 Mickey Mantle 18-Card Set, $399.99
Highest Graded Sale: 2001 Albert Pujols, PSA 10, $153.50
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2002 Albert Pujols, $275
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: 2008 Clayton Kershaw BGS 9.5/10, $39

Other best sellers:

* 2004 Atlanta Hawks Team Card
* 2007 Adrian Peterson
* 2003 Classic Football Walter Payton
* 2007 Kevin Durant

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: (3-way tie) 8 bids

Listings with false print-runs included in title: 1
Number of sellers listing false print-runs: 1(ebay id: iverson775)

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As of February 12th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Highest Single Card Sale: 2008 A&G Barack Obama, $85
Highest Mult-Card Sale: T-206 Set, $175.01
Highest Graded Sale: 2007 Adrian Peterson, PSA 10, $75
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: A & G Super Bowl Champs, Tom Brady, $335
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: None

Other best sellers:

* 1954 Mickey Mantle reprint
* 2003 LeBron James
* 2007 A&G Presidents Ronald Reagan
* 2007 A&G Presidents John F. Kennedy

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2005 Andrey Bynum, 12 bids

Listings with false print-runs included in title: 0
Number of sellers listing false print-runs: 0

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As of February 5th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Highest Single Card Sale: 2008 A&G Barack Obama, $85
Highest Mult-Card Sale: 7 Card WWE Set w/ Torrie Wilson auto, $39.99
Highest Graded Sale: 2001 Albert Pujols, BGS 9.5, $80.99
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: Dwyane Wade/Steve Nash Dual Auto, $185
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: None

Other best sellers:

* 2003 LeBron James
* 2009 WBC Japan Patch Card
* 2007 A&G Presidents Ronald Reagan
* 2001 Drew Brees

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: CTNW Nolan Ryan E-Con 5 Slabbed SG Gold Subset, 12 bids

Listings with false print-runs included in title: 2
Number of sellers listing false print-runs: 1 (ebay id: 1undercutter)

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If the Super Bowl has become a ritual in America’s culture, so has the preparations we make to see it on television each year.

In the media, we’re already hearing about ads that are too controversial or are supposed to have the most buzz. The Who will perform during halftime. People are planning how they’ll see the game and how they’ll be entertaining at home.

The coolest preparation I’ve ever heard of for the Super Bowl came from an ebay buyer. More than 2 years ago, I sold a single-pack hobby box to a guy. When I shipped the box to him, I said in my email I wished him good luck in whatever he pulls.

To my surprise, he replied to my email. He told me throughout the year he buys packs and boxes of football cards and waits until the Super Bowl to open them, one at a time, throughout the game.

While the Super Bowl hype builds around us, etopps is offering its customers 25 chances to snag a coveted Troy Aikman Allen & Ginter Super Bowl autographed card tomorrow at 3PM EST for a mere $79.99.

Since Aikman is a recent Hall-of-Famer and lauded by fans of “American’s Team,” it will not be a surprise if this offering sells out within a minute or two after it becomes available.

Considering the 2007 IPOs of this set have all gone up in price and supply has dried up (the last in-port Aikman was listed a month ago, btw), there’s an especially high demand for this, autographed or not.

And the autograph is a nice one. It’s not “TA” with his jersey number and it’s not squeezed on the card or smudged. It’s done well if the scan that I placed in this post is any indication of what 25 lucky so-and-so’s will be getting by mail.

Kudos first of all goes to etopps for offering this treat and the timing couldn’t be better for Dallas, Super Bowl, Aikman, football or etopps autograph collecting fans.

I don’t see this card having a problem selling on the secondary market if any of the 25 decide to sell it. Allen & Ginter cards are known for baseball so for regular cardboard collecting auto buyers, this could be a worthwhile investment.

A couple of things I saw on ebay. His auto holds more value when the card has something added to it whether it’s a swatch of his jersey or there’s another auto on the card. Both sell well on ebay. If I had a price, I would guess the auto could easily sell for $200 on ebay but I’ve been wrong plenty of times and I hate predicting.

Good luck if want to buy the card tomorrow. There will be plenty of unlucky etoppers tomorrow at 3:05pm. Hopefully you won’t be one of them.

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As of January 29th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Highest Single Card Sale: 2008 A&G Barack Obama, $109.99
Highest Mult-Card Sale: 2009 T-206 Set #8/749, #288.88
Highest Graded Sale: 2001 Ladainian Tomlinson, BGS 9.5, $39.95
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2007 Adrian Peterson, $210
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: None

Other best sellers:

* 1955 Mickey Mantle reprint
* 2009 WBC Japan Patch Card
* 2007 A&G SB Champs Joe Montana
* 2009 A&G SB Champs Tom Brady

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2009 A&G SB Champs Peyton Manning, 9 bids

Listings with false print-runs included in title: 8
Number of sellers listing false print-runs: 2 (ebay id: iverson775, 1undercutter)

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As of January 22nd the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Highest Single Card Sale: 2007 Tim Lincecum, $55
Highest Mult-Card Sale: 2007 A&G Yankee Stadium Tribute Set, $99
Highest Graded Sale: 2001 Albert Pujols, BGS 9.5, $100
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2006 Maurice Jones-Drew, $45
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: 2006 Reggie Bush Auto, BGS 9, $40.19

Other best sellers:

* 1956 Mickey Mantle reprint
* 2003 LeBron James
* 2009 Mark Teixeira
* 2009 T-206 Babe Ruth

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2009 Matt Weiters, 17 bids

Listings with false print-runs included in title: 7
Number of sellers listing false print-runs: 1 (ebay id: iverson775)

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As of January 15th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Highest Single Card Sale: 1952 Mickey Mantle Reprint, $85
Highest Mult-Card Sale: T-206 Set, $24.99
Highest Graded Sale: 2003 LeBron James, BGS 9.5, $44
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2008 John Elway SB Champs , $180 (Pre-Sell)
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: 2003 Larry Johnson, BGS 9.5/10, $38

Other best sellers:

* 2009 WBC Japan Patch Card
* 2008 Chris Johnson
* 2009 Matt Wieters
* 2008 T-206 Cal Ripken

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2001 Albert Pujols, 39 bids

Listings with false print-runs included in title: 6
Number of sellers listing false print-runs: 1 (ebay id: iverson775)

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As of January 8th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Highest Single Card Sale: 2009 Barack Obama A-S Event Card 001/999, $200
Highest Mult-Card Sale: T-206 Set, $200
Highest Graded Sale: 2008 DeSean Jackson, BGS 9.5, $29
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2006 Joseph Addai, $39.99
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: 2001 Ladainian Tomlinson, BGS 9.5/10, $123.50

Other best sellers:

* 2009 T-206 Honus Wagner
* 2001 Derek Jeter
* 2003 LeBron James
* 2009 WBC Japan Patch Card

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2001 Derek Jeter, 13 bids

Listings with false print-runs included in title: 1
Number of sellers listing false print-runs: 1 (ebay id: iverson775)

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It’s nice to see another football autograph offering from etopps, and even nicer to have another Allen & Ginter Super Bowl Champions offering from the first set. It wasn’t as if this set needed a boost. The value of this set has skyrocketed in the past year. The John Elway card was already at $50 before this offering was posted yesterday on the etopps home page.

This offering would have been a nice belated Christmas present if it had been offered 3 weeks ago, giving us a chance to have it shipped before the upcoming Super Bowl.

The autograph is being offered tomorrow at 3PM EST for $79.99 a pop and only one can be bought per account for a total of 50 being available.

While the last autograph did not sell out immediately due to IT problems on Christmas Eve, this one should not have a problem.

What I also like about autographs of retired players is their value will not diminish unless of course they did something that makes them look bad as we’ve seen with Tiger Woods and retired baseball players like Clemens. Since Elway is a top-notch person, I don’t think you have much to worry about. There are a lot of Elway fans and this card with his autograph should make the die-hards drool at least a bit.

When doing a search on ebay for “Elway auto,” I found 100 listings. That’s quite a lot considering we’re in the middle of the worst recession since World War II and unemployment is at 10% nationwide. There seems to be a lot of Elway fans selling and buying his autograph on cards whether it’s on a jersey card, some other kind of auto card or a plain ol’ sticker auto. Most of the ones shown in completed listings sell between $100 and $200.

Mostly likely this card will sell in this range on ebay. The first few will probably sell more but most likely you’ll make a profit for a long time to come. It’s a stead, solid investment and for an Elway fan, it’s a solid buy for their collection and for drooling over.

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Happy New Year!

As of January 1st the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Highest Single Card Sale: 2001 Drew Brees, $26.50
Highest Mult-Card Sale: Mickey Mantle Collection #226/999 $599
Highest Graded Sale: 2007 Kevin Durant, BGS 9.5, $55
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2006 Joseph Addai, $39.99
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: None

Other best sellers:

* 2003 LeBron James
* 2008 NY Yankees Stadium Tribute Patch Card
* 2003 Martin Brodeur
* Classic Football Kellen Winslow

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2001 Drew Brees, 10 bids

Listings with false print-runs included in title: 1
Number of sellers listing false print-runs: 1 (ebay id: iverson775)

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I posted the following on the etopps message board this evening:

In response to the first etopps telephone chat, Mark Sapir and I have worked together and reached agreement on the process to fight back against etopps sellers who continue to misrepresent the card’s print runs.

We have also reached agreement on the wording of the email that will be sent to ebay to shut down their listing(s). The email will have contact information for several people in Topps, including their General Counsel.

I feel strongly that etoppers who are against these sellers should unite to show strength in numbers. You did this with me when I posted an ebay guide a few years back to warn ebayers about this. Though this guide hasn’t done much and is not the first thing a potential buyer will go to if they want to purchase an etopps in-hand.

I’ve created a group in facebook called the Etopps Watch Group. Since ebay ids will be discussed, I don’t think this MB is appropriate.

I’m not sure if this link will work because I’m still trying to get the hang of using facebook.

If you have trouble with the above link, email me through this message board and I will send you an invite to the facebook group.

Since I’m blocked from facebook at work, please be patient if I do not send you an invite until later in the day.

On facebook, I will provide more information about the group, the process of how etopps sellers will be stopped and together I hope we can find these listings/sellers to shut them down.

And yes, Mark has my support in this and I hope you will too.

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Happy Holidays!

As of December 25th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Highest Single Card Sale: 2009 Barack Obama Basketball Card, $35
Highest Mult-Card Sale: 2008 A&G Yankee Stadium Tribute Set, $71
Highest Graded Sale: 2008 DeSean Jackson, BGS 9.5, $30
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2001 Jimmy Rollins, $63
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: None

Other best sellers:

* 2009 Matt Wieters
* 2004 Ben Roethlisberger
* 2009 Barack Obama All-Star Game Event Card
* 2003 LeBron James

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2003 LeBron James, 11 bids

Listings with false print-runs included in title: 2
Number of sellers listing false print-runs: 1 (ebay id: iverson775)

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After months of hibernation, the etopps autograph program has returned with an offering of 50 2001 Reggie Wayne cards at $29.99 each tomorrow, Christmas Eve, at 3pm EST.

Yes, it has been quite awhile since an autographed card was offered. More have been offered in the catalog this year than new ones and we all know why. With 10% nationwide unemployment, etopps ain’t dumb, realizing that autographed cards just like other collectibles is all about disposable income that’s one of the first and last things to be affected by the economy.

Nevertheless it’s nice to see a 2001 card being offered and it’s a rookie and it’s for a player we are familiar with thanks to Peyton Manning. The Colts seem unstoppable so all of these factors help this card’s current value.

At a penny shy of $30, it’s nicely undervalued. You may be able to double your money if the card arrives in your mailbox if the Colts are in the Super Bowl or if they win the Super Bowl.

Looking at the sales of other autographed 2001 cards of Reggie Wayne, it looks like most of them are in the $60-$70 range except for the graded ones. They fetch a lot higher and you could probably score at least $100 if you wait it out and have BGS inspect the auto. The downside to any grading is the time it takes. Some have the patience for this while others do not.

For the collector, you couldn’t ask for a better Christmas present from etopps if you like Reggie Wayne or if you’re a Colts fan, a fan of the 2001 etopps Football set or just like etopps autographs. At $30, etopps deserves kudos for this price. They know there are potential buyers of this card who have already spent a lot of saved-up coin for holiday shopping.

What’s also nice is how Mr. Wayne signed the card. While others may have just scribbled their initials and jersey number, it’s easy to see he wrote his full name. What’s also nice is he signed his name in the top left corner without touching the foreground image of his head or his body in the background picture.

Overall it’s nice to see more autographs from etopps and nice to review them once again. For the collector, you couldn’t ask for a better opportunity and for the seller, patience is the key to make a better profit on this.

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As of December 18th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Highest Single Card Sale: 2009 World Baseball Classic Japan Patch Card, $42
Highest Mult-Card Sale: 2009 World Baseball Classic Set, $100
Highest Graded Sale: 2003 LeBron James, BGS 9.5, $75
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2002 Albert Pujols, $255
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: 2006 Chris Paul McDonalds BGS 9.5/10, $79

Other best sellers:

* 2001 Matt Hasselbeck
* 2003 LeBron James
* 1953 Mickey Mantle Reprint
* 2000 Petyon Manning

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2003 LeBron James, 12 bids

Listings with false print-runs included in title: 10
Number of sellers listing false print-runs: 1 (ebay id: 1underseller)

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As of December 11th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Highest Single Card Sale: 2009 Barack Obama Baseball Event, $49.99
Highest Mult-Card Sale: 2009 World Baseball Classic Set, $72
Highest Graded Sale: 2007 Adrian Peterson, BGS 9.5, $101.25
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2006 Bill Russel Classic Basketball, $108.50
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: 2006 Chris Paul McDonalds BGS 9.5/10, $45

Other best sellers:

* 2007 Adrian Peterson
* 1967 Mickey Mantle reprint
* 2003 LeBron James
* 2003 Dwyane Wade

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2007 Adrian Peterson, 6 bids

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As of December 4th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Highest Single Card Sale: 2008 Barack Obama, $53.55
Highest Mult-Card Sale: 2008 Allen & Ginter Yankee Stadium Tribute Set, $81
Highest Graded Sale: 2001 Albert Pujols, BGS 9.5, $96
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2003 Allen Iverson, $199.99
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: 2003 Dwyane Wade, BGS 9.5/9, $99.99

Other best sellers:

* 2001 Albert Pujols
* 2007 John Elway SB Champs Allen & Ginter
* 2007 Joe Namath SB Champs Allen & Ginter
* 1959 Mickey Mantle reprint

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2001 Albert Pujols, 15 bids

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As of November 27th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Highest Single Card Sale: 2003 LeBron James, $34
Highest Mult-Card Sale: 2008 Allen & Ginter Yankee Stadium Tribute Set, $100
Highest Graded Sale: 2005 Chris Paul, BGS 9.5, $39.99
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2007 Tim Lincecum, $150
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: None

Other best sellers:

* 2007 Tim Lincecum
* 2007 Adrian Peterson
* 2003 LeBron James
* 2003 Dwyane Wade

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2007 Joba Chamberlain, 13 bids

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As of November 20th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Highest Single Card Sale: 2009 World Baseball Classic Japan Patch Card, $41.98
Highest Mult-Card Sale: 2009 World Baseball Classic Set, $119.99
Highest Graded Sale: 2003 LeBron James, BGS 9.5, $95
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2007 Adrian Peterson, $165
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: 2005 Deron Williams, BGS 9.5/10, $38.76

Other best sellers:

* Allen & Ginter SB Champs Walter Payton
* 2003 Dwyane Wade
* 2003 LeBron James
* 2001 Drew Brees

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2003 LeBron James, 11 bids

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As of November 13th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Highest Single Card Sale: 2001 Albert Pujols, $41
Highest Mult-Card Sale: Mickey Mantle Collection, $255
Highest Graded Sale: 2001 Albert Pujols, PSA 9 $46
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2003 Tom Brady, $152.50
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: None

Other best sellers:

* 2008 Anthony Morrow
* 2001 Ichiro Suzuki
* 2003 LeBron James
* 2001 Drew Brees

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2001 Ichiro Suzuki, 8 bids

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As of November 6th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Quantity of etopps in-hands listings: 271
Sell-Through: 28.78%
Average starting price: $4.92
Average final price: $17.57

Highest Single Card Sale: 2001 Albert Pujols, $40
Highest Mult-Card Sale: 2009 World Baseball Classic Set, $91
Highest Graded Sale: 2003 LeBron James, BGS 9.5, $87
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2007 Adrian Peterson, $175
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: 2005 Deron Williams, BGS 9.5/10, $50.05

Other best sellers:

* 2009 Albert Pujols
* 2003 LeBron James
* 2001 Drew Brees
* 2007 Allen & Ginter Ronald Reagan

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: Joe DiMaggio -Cards That Never Were, 10 bids

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As of October 30th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Quantity of etopps in-hands listings: 334
Sell-Through: 40.12%
Average starting price: $2.17
Average final price: $9.68

Highest Single Card Sale: 2009 WBC Japan Patch Card, $45.99
Highest Mult-Card Sale: 2008 Yankee Stadium Tribute Set, $119.50
Highest Graded Sale: 2003 LeBron James, BGS 9.5, $99.99
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2000 & 2001 Peyton Manning, $400
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: None

Other best sellers:

* 2001 Albert Pujols
* 2003 LeBron James
* 2001 Drew Brees
* 2006 Albert Pujols

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: (tie) Jim Brown Classic Football, 2001 Donald Hayes, 7bids

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As of October 23rd the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Quantity of etopps in-hands listings: 348
Sell-Through: 52.01%
Average starting price: $1.23
Average final price: $10.68

Highest Single Card Sale: 2001 Albert Pujols, $52.23
Highest Mult-Card Sale: Mickey Mantle Collection, $330.78
Highest Graded Sale: 2003 LeBron James, PSA 10, $41
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2001 Allen Iverson, $86.88
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: None

Other best sellers:

* 2008 Derek Jeter
* 2008 Chris Johnson
* 2008 Ray Rice
* 2005 Aaron Rogers

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2001 Albert Pujols, 14 bids

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As of October 16th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Quantity of etopps in-hands listings: 193
Sell-Through: 41.45%
Average starting price: $2.41
Average final price: $7.42

Highest Single Card Sale: 2006 AJ Hawk, $102.50
Highest Mult-Card Sale: 2009 WBC Set W/ Japan Patch, $125
Highest Graded Sale: 2006 Jay Cutler, PSA 9, $56
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2002 Tom Brady, $250
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: None

Other best sellers:

* 2008 A & G Mickey Mantle
* 2008 A & G Roger Maris
* 2007 Jacoby Ellsbury
* 2006 Andre Ethier

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2001 Gary Payton, 8 bids

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As of October 9th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Quantity of etopps in-hands listings: 207
Sell-Through: 41.55%
Average starting price: $1.72
Average final price: $11.06

Highest Single Card Sale: 2001 Alex Rodriguez, $32.57
Highest Mult-Card Sale: Mickey Mantle Set #676/999, $329.99
Highest Graded Sale: 2001 Albert Pujols, BGS 9.5, $80.99
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2008 Clayton Kershaw, $60
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: None

Other best sellers:

* 2006 Santonio Holmes
* 2007 Derek Jeter
* 2001 Manny Ramirez
* 2001 Brett Favre

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2001 Alex Rodriguez, 8 bids

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As of October 2nd the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Quantity of etopps in-hands listings: 160
Sell-Through: 66.88%
Average starting price: $2.73
Average final price: $9.31

Highest Single Card Sale: 2007 Tim Lincecum, $38
Highest Mult-Card Sale: 2001 Michael Vick Rookie Lot of 3, $8.94
Highest Graded Sale: 2001 Albert Pujols, BGS 9.5, $89
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2007 National Bob Feller #8/19, $51
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: None

Other best sellers:

* 2002 Karl Malone
* 2008 Evan Longoria
* 2007 Adrian Peterson
* 2006 Kobe Bryant

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2007 Tim Lincecum, 14 bids

Continue reading about Friday Marketwatch – October 2 »

As of September 25th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Quantity of etopps in-hands listings: 128
Sell-Through: 55.47%
Average starting price: $3.17
Average final price: $9.62

Highest Single Card Sale: 2009 World Baseball Classic Japan Patch Card, $40
Highest Mult-Card Sale: 2009 World Baseball Classic Set with Patch Card, $80
Highest Graded Sale: 2008 O.J. Mayo, BGS 9.5, $67.50
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2004 Manny Ramirez, $43.50
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: 2005 Albert Pujols, BGS 9.5/8, $215.39

Other best sellers:

* 2001 Ichiro
* 2006 Derek Jeter
* 2009 Yu Darvish
* 2007 Daisuke Matsuzaka

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2005 Prince Fielder, 8 bids

Continue reading about Friday Marketwatch – September 25 »

As of September 18th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Quantity of etopps in-hands listings: 125
Sell-Through: 56.00%
Average starting price: $5.19
Average final price: $10.36

Highest Single Card Sale: 2001 Matt Hasselbeck, $39.99
Highest Mult-Card Sale: 2009 World Baseball Classic Set with Patch Card, $100
Highest Graded Sale: 2001 Albert Pujols, BGS 9.5, $195
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2008 A&G Super Bowl Champs Tom Brady, $300
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: 2005 Ryan Howard, BGS 9.5/10, $146.50

Other best sellers:

* World Baseball Classic Patch Card
* 2001 Derek Jeter
* 2008 Miami Dolphins
* 2002 Pavel Datsyuk

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: World Baseball Classic Japan Patch Card, 10 bids

Continue reading about Friday Marketwatch – September 18 »

To commemorate today, I dug up what I had experienced days after 9/11 at Ground Zero and posted it on my other blog.

As of September 11th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Quantity of etopps in-hands listings: 167
Sell-Through: 58.08%
Average starting price: $2.20
Average final price: $11.73

Highest Single Card Sale: 2008 Allen Ginter Hillar Clinton, $22.99
Highest Mult-Card Sale: 2009 World Baseball Classic Set, $75
Highest Graded Sale: 2008 Adrian Peterson, BGS 9.5, $13.99
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2004 Peyton Manning, $100
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: None

Other best sellers:

* 2004 New York Mets Team Card
* 2006 Joe Mauer
* 2008 Brett Favre
* 2001 Michael Vick

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: lot of 2006 Kobe Bryant, 2006 Allen Iverson and 2008 Kobe Bryant, 6 bids

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As of September 4th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Quantity of etopps in-hands listings: 176
Sell-Through: 50.57%
Average starting price: $2.79
Average final price: $9.93

Highest Single Card Sale: 2008 Allen Ginter Barack Obama, $56
Highest Mult-Card Sale: Etopps Classics Lot Of 7, $17.19
Highest Graded Sale: 2008 Allen Ginter Yankee Stadium Set BGS – $550
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2003 Tom Brady /50, $499
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: None

Other best sellers:

* 2001 Albert Pujols
* 2006 Kobe Bryant
* 2006 Jon Lester
* 2002 Brett Favre

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2005 Prince Fielder 1/1 slabbed in Anaheim National holder promo card, 18 bids

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As of August 28th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Quantity of etopps in-hands listings: 164
Sell-Through: 47.56%
Average starting price: $4.59
Average final price: $12.02

Highest Single Card Sale: 2003 Roberto Clemente Baseball Classic, $12
Highest Mult-Card Sale: Allen & Ginter Yankee Stadium Tribute, $149
Highest Graded Sale: 2003 LeBron James BGS 10, $510
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2007 Allen & Ginter Joe Namath, $200
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: None

Other best sellers:

* 2007 Allen & Ginter Moments & Milestones Barry Bonds
* 2001 C.C. Sabathia
* Torrie Wilson
* 2004 Twins Team Card

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: Jim Thome 5-Card Lot, 18 bids

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As of August 21st the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Quantity of etopps in-hands listings: 153
Sell-Through: 54.25%
Average starting price: $3.64
Average final price: $16.30

Highest Single Card Sale: 2001 Albert Pujols, $59.95
Highest Mult-Card Sale: 2007 Allen & Ginter Presidents Set, $165
Highest Graded Sale: 2008 Matt Ryan, BGS 9.5, $40.22
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2002 Nolan Ryan Classic Baseball, $135
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: None

Other best sellers:

* 2008 Jay Bruce
* 2006 Stephen Drew
* 2007 Allen & Ginter Moments & Milestones Alex Rodriguez
* 2009 Allen & Ginter Roger Staubach

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2001 Albert Pujols, 9 bids

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As of August 14th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Quantity of etopps in-hands listings: 152
Sell-Through: 54.61%
Average starting price: $2.12
Average final price: $16.22

Highest Single Card Sale: 2008 Barack Obama Allen Ginter, $82.98
Highest Mult-Card Sale: 2008 Yankee Stadium Allen & Ginter Set, $149
Highest Graded Sale: 2006 LeBron James BGS 9.5, $46
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2001 Cal Ripken, $155
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: None

Other best sellers:

* 2001 Michael Vick
* 2001 Ichiro Suzuki
* 2007 Mark Reynolds
* 2002 Albert Pujols

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2006 Albert Pujols, 11 bids

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As of August 7th the following are stats covering the last 7 days on ebay for etopps in-hands:

Quantity of etopps in-hands listings: 143
Sell-Through: 53.85%
Average starting price: $4.91
Average final price: $11.11

Highest Single Card Sale: 2003 LeBron James $37.95
Highest Mult-Card Sale: Allen & Ginter Superbowl Champs Set 1, $107.77
Highest Graded Sale: 2003 LeBron James BGS 10, $600
Highest Non-Graded Autograph Sale: 2007 Allen Ginter Prince Fielder, $115
Highest Graded Autograph Sale: None

Other best sellers:

* 2006 Brandon Roy
* 2005 Football Classic Bob Lilly
* 2006 Matt Cain
* 2001 Peter Forsberg

In-hand listing (not including graded or autographed) that received most bids that sold well: 2007 Allen Ginter Moments Milestones Set – 15 bids

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