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Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Happy Gilmore cups and other collectibles Fickle's buying
CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 11: Tsung-Che Cheng #71of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws during the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Friday, April 11, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ryan Meyer/MLB Photos via Getty Images) I'm not sure if you heard, but Mantel is going to be at Fanatics Fest. And not only are we going to be there, but we're partnering with Bleecker Trading for a week of trade nights and other assorted fun. I found out about this on Instagram . I was then given a half-hearted invitation two weeks later. 'Sure you can come! Maybe there will be drinks!' Advertisement So… come meet your Mantel friends the week of Fanatics Fest. J.R. Fickle may be there. Depending on the drinks situation. Speaking of NYC card shops, this was a neat post from our pals at Montasy Comics: You love stories like this: A regular of the shop pulled a Cheng Tsu Che Superfractor and understood how much it meant to the owner, Jimmy Chen. The regular sold it to Montasy without, it seems, blinking an eye. The card then unexpectedly graded out as a 10. You want feel-good stories? There you go! A Cheng Tsu Che Superfractor isn't going to get a Dave & Adam's bounty; this card is more about the personal connection to Taiwan and the player/hobby than anything. And isn't that why we do this?? Darren Rovell announced this week that he was selling his Ferris Bueller movie-worn vest on Sotheby's. It's estimated to get between $300,000-$600,000 when the dust settles on June 24. Advertisement I don't really have much commentary here except I wonder if Darren Rovell would have invited me to a party at Fanatics Fest before my extended family saw it on social media and then asked if that's the company I painstakingly research and write a newsletter for each week and will I be at the party? But maybe not, who knows! What I'm Buying This Week I know you look forward to this. Away we go! Any non-base Cheng Tsu Che card I can get my hands on before I go to NYC for Fanatics Fest . Then I'm heading to the Montasy booth to negotiate hard and pull at heartstrings all day. Some iron-on printer paper and a comfy t-shirt to copy, print out, iron on, and create my own Bella Freud t-shirt, which is the cheapest thing Sotheby's is selling under 'collectibles' – at $135 . I think I'm going to buy a Josh Berry Panini Instant card which technically qualifies as a Caitlin Clark rookie. I can't see this being worth more than $22 ever, but you never know. 2021 Mars Attacks cards . This may be dated by the time you read this (aka a few hours after writing it), but Elon Musk is doing a classic WWF 'face' turn. At this point he'll probably be revealed as the customer who sold the Cheng Tsu Che Superfractor to Montasy. And if you want a piece of Musk, who could emerge as a spurned, angry anti-hero (the kind of stuff that drives up card prices), look no further than this 2021 Topps On Demand set of cards. They're already 'not cheap' but four years after they were made, to see a line of Teslas ready to attack martians, led by Musk… or the 'Electric Van of Terror '... it's funny. And it's weird. And it's history! And I think prices may go up as this all plays out. The Olivia Dunne SI Swimsuit Issue ($17.99) — I know, I know. But hear me out. Livvy Dunne is still pretty much a slam dunk for collectors right now. Soap bars made with her and Paul Skenes' shared bathwater would sell out in under a minute. She's known about the Mantel party for months. I don't think SI Swimsuit issues are going to rocket in value anytime soon, if history is any indication. But here's the weird thing about 2025 — I'm not sure people know how to actually buy the magazine. Even someone as skilled as J.R. Fickle had to do several searches to find a suitable platform for the Livvy Dunne cover; I saw the Salma Hayek one in Wal-Mart and that's what got me thinking about this. In other words, this could be a relatively rare piece of literature if there's ever any demand down the road. FAST FOOD PORTION OF THE NEWSLETTER!!! I don't think these will sell out like McDonald's cups did last summer, but the Subway Happy Gilmore 2 cups might be cool to just own and drink out of and then be sad as the design fades after you send it through the dishwasher 3-4 times. Advertisement They don't actually look like they're made for re-usability based on the photos, but you never know. We had a good laugh about Sydney Sweeney's bathwater soap last week …and then it immediately sold out and hit the resale market for $150-250. Rule 1 of 'a run' is wait three weeks. That soap is going nowhere. As fun as it is to imagine people with the lights dimmed, candles lit… Sydney Sweeney soap is actually sitting in a box at a re-seller's house, waiting to be shipped at $250. Which fantasy is more absurd? And just to tie this 'let the hype die down' up with a nice little bow, you may remember the praise I heaped upon Topps Celebration when it was released, and my plans to wait until resellers dropped prices to about $60. Wait no longer, people! Not only did I not have to pay $60, I also didn't have to go through a reseller — I found a box at Target! And then the manager invited me to the Target Fanatics Fest party and said it would be weird not to, as we had just met and I seem like a nice hard-working young lad. Wish me luck as I open my Celebration packs! See you all next week! Your collection deserves a community. Download Mantel today.
NBC News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Matthew Broderick's vest in 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' could sell for up to $600K at auction
Anyone with a half million dollars of loose change to spend on a piece of iconic '80s fashion? Anyone? Anyone? The vest Matthew Broderick donned nearly 40 years ago for "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" is going under an auctioneer's hammer with an estimated price between $300,000 and $600,000. Sotheby's auction house is set to take bids on the garment, owned by former ESPN reporter Darren Rovell, until 2:01 p.m. ET on June 24. The vest has minimal "pilling and loose threads consistent with age and production-use," Sotheby's said. Broderick, 63, was a successful young Broadway actor when he became a household name thanks to the classic John Hughes coming-of-age comedy. He played charming slacker Bueller, who faked being sick and enjoyed a glorious day of hooky in Chicago with his girlfriend, played by Mia Sara, and pal, portrayed by Alan Ruck.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Could the Stanley Cup Final in Toronto become the next Super Bowl in terms of hype and ticket prices?
The Stanley Cup Final in Toronto might become the next Super Bowl (Imagn Images) For decades, the Super Bowl has been synonymous with outrageous ticket prices and unmatched fanfare. But that era of dominance may be under threat—from the ice rink. As ticket prices for the Stanley Cup Finals soar, hockey is beginning to rival, and in some cases surpass, the NFL and NBA when it comes to fan spending. And if the Toronto Maple Leafs ever make it to a Game 7, we might witness the most expensive ticket in sports history. Ticket prices rising, and the hype is just getting started — CanadaCaniac (@CanadaCaniac) Last year's Stanley Cup Finals showcased just how far hockey has come in terms of market demand. The 2024 series between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers saw prices for upper-level seats start at over $300 and climb to over $1,200 for later games. Game 6 in Edmonton topped the list at $1,279. When Game 7 was confirmed, prices surged, with the cheapest tickets hitting $1,500—and those were in the nosebleeds. Better views demanded over $3,000. Scarcity, fan passion, and the thrill of a do-or-die game pushed demand into overdrive. Why Toronto is the perfect storm for a record-breaking final Toronto isn't just a hockey city—it lives and breathes the sport. The Maple Leafs haven't reached the Stanley Cup Finals in nearly 60 years, yet their fan base remains one of the most loyal (and, yes, most 'annoying') in the league. 'That's something we see across all sports, is the team that hasn't been there for a while really drives that demand,' said StubHub spokesperson Adam Budelli. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tired of High Power Bills? Plug in This Device elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo With average attendance up by over 2,000 since 2022 and the team's immense popularity, the pent-up demand is explosive. The average Leafs fan isn't just passionate—they're willing to pay. If a Game 7 were to happen at Scotiabank Arena, insiders believe prices could exceed $8,000 per ticket. Also Read: Team Canada sexual assault case: Defence ridicules 'useless' witness as trial spirals into courtroom chaos Darren Rovell may have put it best: 'I still maintain that the most expensive sporting event of all time would be a Stanley Cup Game 7 in Toronto.' At this point, it's not a matter of if—but when. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
S Derwin James Jr. reacts to Chargers 2025 schedule on 'GMFB'
How will MLB reinstatements affect Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson markets? Darren Rovell and Simeon Lipman analyze how Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson's reinstatement to Major League Baseball will impact their memorabilia markets. 8:21 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Masters Catches Attention for This Year's Concession Prices
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability subject to change. Death, concession prices at the Masters. Few things are more consistent - or inevitable - in life than Augusta National making headlines in the lead-up to the year's first major with its impressive concession prices. At a time when attending a game with a family of four seems to cost a small fortune for major sporting events, the Masters takes one of those major costs away. Advertisement Sure, it still costs potentially thousands to get on the grounds at Augusta National - tickets for the first round are sitting above $2,600 on Ticketmaster - those in attendance can rest easy knowing they won't spend an arm and a leg at the concession stand. With the first round of the Masters sitting just nine days away, the price of a pimento cheese sandwich at Augusta National hit social media and created a firestorm - like it does every year. Sports business reporter Darren Rovell shared the $1.50 price tag for the beloved sandwich, which is the same price it's been for over two decades. "For the 23rd consecutive year, the Pimento Cheese sandwich at the Masters will cost $1.50. The last price change was in 2002 when it went from $1.25 to $1.50. In 1997, it was $1. Factoring for inflation, the sandwich today is 50 cents CHEAPER today," Rovell said in a message on social media. The Masters kicks off on April 10 with reigning champion Scottie Scheffler the favorite to repeat. Rory McIlroy is a close second, while Ludvig Aberg and Jon Rahm are somewhat distant thirds. Related: Tiger Woods' April Fools' Day Joke Week Before The Masters Is Cruel
